Chapter U3, Problem 4STP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

From the given mass vs volume plot, the volume corresponding to 15.0 g of ice needs to be identified.

Concept introduction:

The density of a substance is the mass occupied by it per unit volume i.e.

$\text{Density(D) = }\frac{\text{Mass (m)}}{\text{Volume (V)}}\text{ -----(1)}$

Answer to Problem 4STP

(D) 16.3 ml

Explanation of Solution

From the mass vs volume plot, 15.0 g of ice occupies a volume of around 16.3 mL as shown below:

Thus, by drawing a horizontal line from 15 g mass and a vertical line from the point where it meets plot for ice, the volume of ice corresponding this mass can be calculated.

Conclusion

The volume corresponding to 15.0 g of ice is around 16.3 mL.