Chapter U1.5, Problem 1TAI

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The way to identify a substance with the use of given mass and volume needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Chemistry deals with different processes which occur in surrounding and are directly or indirectly related with each other.

The volume of any substance is the space occupied by it and mass is the amount of matter present in it. Volume is measured in units such as L, mL, ${\text{cm}}^3$, etc. and mass is calculated in g, kg, etc.

Answer to Problem 1TAI

Given mass and volume will be used to calculate density that can be matched with standard values of density for the identification of substance.

Explanation of Solution

Density can be defined as the ratio of mass and volume. The mathematical expression of density can be written as follows:

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

Density of a substance is unique and can be used to identify the substance. Thus, the given mass and volume can be used to calculate the density that can be matched with standard values of density for the identification of substance.

Conclusion

Given mass and volume will be used to calculate density that can be matched with standard values of density for the identification of substance.