Chapter 1, Problem 1.99QE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A piece of metal with a mass of $\text{134}\text{.412}\text{g}$ is placed in a graduated cylinder containing $\text{12}\text{.35}\text{mL}$ of water.  The volume of water and metal in the cylinder is $\text{19}\text{.40}\text{mL}$.  The density of the metal has to be calculated.

Concept Introduction:

Density:

It is the ratio of mass and volume.

  $\text{Density}\text{=}\frac{\text{mass}}{\text{Volume}}$