Express your answers using the correct number of significant-figure. Do all of your calculations on paper, rather than in your head or on an algebra calculator for now. For an object like a cube or a shoe box, volume is calculated by multiplying length times width times height. Again using the ruler, measure the length, width, and height of a plastic rectangular container in centimeters. Calculate the volume of the container in cubic centimeters, just like the cubic inches example above.
Cubic centimeter is abbreviated cc .
Completely fill the container with water, be sure the water goes all the way to the top. Pour the water from the container into a 100 mL graduated cylinder to measure the volume in milliliters. For this experiment consider a solution to be a two-part mixture of salt and water. You will learn more about solutions later. The percent will tell you the grams of NaCl per 100 grams of solution.