The value the group should report as the volume of the zinc beads will be 34.30 mL
The volume of a regular solid can be determined by allowing the solid to sink or float in a liquid in a calibrated cylinder.
The principle is such that a floating or sinking liquid will always displace its volume in any liquid.
Thus, assuming the initial level of the liquid in a cylinder is 50 mL. If the cylinder reads 70 mL after inserting the solid, the volume of the solid is calculated as the differences between the final and the initial cylinder readings.
In this case; initial reading = 42.55 mL, final reading = 76.85 mL
Volume of zinc beads = 76.85 - 42.55
= 34.30 mL
More on the volume of substances can be found here: https://brainly.com/question/24157882
#SPJ1
