Trial # Mass of lead (grams) Initial volume of water (mL) Final volume of water (mL) Volume of lead (mL) Density of lead (g/mL) 1 2 3
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