Chapter 2, Problem 45E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The density of a metal cylinder is to be calculated and the metal is to be identified by comparing its density to the densities of various substances listed in Table-2.4.

Concept Introduction:

Density of a substance is a measure of compactness of that substance. It is defined as the mass of a substance present in per unit of its volume. The unit of density is derived when the unit of mass is divided by the unit of volume. Its most common units are ${\text{g/cm}}^{\text{3}}\text{ and g/mL}\text{.}$

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