Chapter 2, Problem 7ST

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The volume of a sample of fool’s gold that displaces the water level from $\text{25}\text{.5}\text{mL}$ to $\text{35}\text{.0}\text{mL}$ in a graduated cylinder is to be calculated.

Concept introduction:

The volume is defined as the space enclosed in a three-dimensional closed shape. The volume of a rectangular solid can be calculated by the product of its length, width, and thickness. The SI unit of the volume is ${\text{m}}^{\text{3}}$. The volume by displacement is calculated as,

$V=\left|V_{\text{f}}-V_{\text{i}}\right|$