Different metals have different densities. The density of gold is 19.3 grams per cm?, the density of copper is 8.86 grams per cm³, and the density of bronze is 9.87 grams per cm³. Kathy's bracelet is 106 grams and has a volume of 12 cubic centimeters. What metal is Kathy's bracelet made out of? Please show all the calculations that explain your answer. *

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### Exploring Metal Densities

Different metals have different densities:

- **Gold**: 19.3 grams per cm³
- **Copper**: 8.86 grams per cm³
- **Bronze**: 9.87 grams per cm³

Kathy's bracelet weighs **106 grams** and has a volume of **12 cubic centimeters**. To determine the metal from which Kathy's bracelet is made, we need to calculate the density of the bracelet and compare it with the densities of the listed metals.

#### Formula for Density
\[ \text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} \]

#### Calculation
\[ \text{Density of Kathy's bracelet} = \frac{106 \text{ grams}}{12 \text{ cm}^3} \]

\[ \text{Density} = 8.83 \text{ grams per cm}^3 \]

#### Comparison with Known Densities
- Gold: 19.3 grams per cm³
- Copper: 8.86 grams per cm³
- Bronze: 9.87 grams per cm³

The calculated density of Kathy's bracelet is 8.83 grams per cm³, which is very close to the density of copper (8.86 grams per cm³).

#### Conclusion
Based on the calculated density, Kathy's bracelet is most likely made of **copper**.

**Please show all the calculations that explain your answer.**
Transcribed Image Text:### Exploring Metal Densities Different metals have different densities: - **Gold**: 19.3 grams per cm³ - **Copper**: 8.86 grams per cm³ - **Bronze**: 9.87 grams per cm³ Kathy's bracelet weighs **106 grams** and has a volume of **12 cubic centimeters**. To determine the metal from which Kathy's bracelet is made, we need to calculate the density of the bracelet and compare it with the densities of the listed metals. #### Formula for Density \[ \text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} \] #### Calculation \[ \text{Density of Kathy's bracelet} = \frac{106 \text{ grams}}{12 \text{ cm}^3} \] \[ \text{Density} = 8.83 \text{ grams per cm}^3 \] #### Comparison with Known Densities - Gold: 19.3 grams per cm³ - Copper: 8.86 grams per cm³ - Bronze: 9.87 grams per cm³ The calculated density of Kathy's bracelet is 8.83 grams per cm³, which is very close to the density of copper (8.86 grams per cm³). #### Conclusion Based on the calculated density, Kathy's bracelet is most likely made of **copper**. **Please show all the calculations that explain your answer.**
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