Chapter 1, Problem 146QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The density of a metal in $\text{g/mL}$ is to be determined. Whether the metal could be gold or not is to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

The conversion of fluid ounce $\left(\text{fl oz}\right)$ into milliliters $\left(\text{mL}\right)$ is expressed as follows:

$1\text{ fl oz}=29.57\text{ mL}$

The conversion of quarts $\left(\text{qt}\right)$ into milliliters $\left(\text{mL}\right)$ is expressed as follows:

$1\text{ qt}=946.35\text{ mL}$

The conversion of mass in pound $\left(\text{lb}\right)$ into mass in grams $\left(\text{g}\right)$ is expressed as follows:

$1\text{ lb}=453.59\text{ g}$

The calculation of the density of a metal is expressed as follows:

$d=\frac{m}{V}$ …… (1)