METHODOLOGY

Density of Water
Five beakers of different brands and or sizes were prepared by labelling them
A, B, C, D, and E. Each of them was weighed three times using a weighing balance
(Shimodzu Balance Japan). Data obtained were recorded. Water was then added to
the beaker of different volumes: a) A = 20mL, b) B = 10mL, c) C = 30mL, d) D =
50mL, e) E = 200mL. Such volumes poured in each beaker were recorded. Each
beakers filled with water was weighed again using the same weighing balance. Data
obtained were also recorded. After weighing, the temperature of each beaker filled
with water was checked two times using a thermometer. Data obtained were
recorded.

Density of an Unknown Object

Three Garcinia Morella, (batwan), were selected as samples for the experiment. Such
samples were cleaned with tissue papers to ensure they are clean and dry. Using a
needle, each of the samples were attached and tied with a thread in such a way that it
would be easy to hold the samples during the experiment. Mass of each samples were
then determined using an analytical balance available in the laboratory SI234 Denver
Analytical Balance. Weighing of each of the samples was done three times for precision
of data. Data were recorded in thousandths place. As for the determination of the solid
samples volume, a graduated cylinder was prepared by filling it with 500mL tap water .
The volume of water contained in the graduated cylinder was recorded. One sample
is then immersed in the water-filled graduated cylinder. The change on the water
level denoted in the graduated cylinder was then recorded. Such procedures were
repeated to the other two samples to obtain their density. Sample density was
calculated by subtracting the water level recorded after immersion to the data
before immersion.

Density of an Unknown Liquid

Nine beakers were prepared and divided into three categories: A, B, C; each
category has three beakers each. Such beakers were labelled accordingly: A 1, A2, A3,
B1, B2, B3, C1, C2, and C3. Each of these beakers was filled with liquid samples with a
given volume depending to its category: a) Category A ~ 10mL sample, 2) Category
B ~ 15mL sample, 3) Category C ~ 20mL sample. For the determining the density of
the unknown sample, a graduated cylinder was filled with a standard volume of
50mL tap water. Then, the water-filled cylinder was weighed using a weighing
balance (Shimodzu Balance Japan), tared, and remained on top of the balance.

One sample prepared on a beaker was poured in the water-filled cylinder while
placed on top a balance. The mass of the samples were recorded. The exact volume
of the sample was also obtained; the current volume was subtracted to the standard
volume of tap water, which is 50mL. Such procedures were repeated until all the
samples were tested.