Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The substance with greatest density needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample.
(a)
Answer to Problem 98A
Mercury has a greatest density.
Explanation of Solution
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample. From the given figure, mercury has the greatest density. The density of the mercury is approximately y
(b)
Interpretation:
The substance with least density needs to be determined.
Concept introduction:
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample.
y
(b)
Answer to Problem 98A
Wood has a lowest density.
Explanation of Solution
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample. From the given figure, wood has a lowest density. The density of wood is approximately
(c)
Interpretation:
The substance with density
Concept introduction:
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample.
(c)
Answer to Problem 98A
Iron has a density of
Explanation of Solution
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample. From the given figure, the substance with density of
(d)
Interpretation:
The substance with density
Concept introduction:
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample.
(d)
Answer to Problem 98A
Lead has a density of
Explanation of Solution
Density of a sample of matter or an object is equal to the mass of the sample divided by the volume of the sample. From the given figure, the substance with density of
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