Finding the Density of Lead using Water Displacement

Trial #	Mass of lead (grams)	Initial volume of water (mL)	Final volume of water (mL)	Volume of lead (mL)	Density of lead (g/mL)
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Density = mass/volume

Average density = (d₁ + d₂ + d₃)/3

 

In theory, the density of lead at room temperature is 11.3 g/mL

 

% error = [(theoretical value – experimental value)/theoretical value] x 100