IGCSE Chemistry

Chapter 21.2: Separation and Purification

Measuring cylinder: Measures approximate volumes quickly (e.g. 10 cm³, 50 cm³, 100 cm³).
Volumetric pipette: Accurately measures a single fixed volume (e.g. exactly 25.0 cm³).
Burette: Accurately measures variable volumes up to 50.0 cm³ (reads to nearest 0.05 cm³), commonly used in titrations.

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Question

Compare the apparatus used for measuring liquid volumes: measuring cylinder, volumetric pipette, and burette.

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