Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
1) Data:
a) d = 19.2 g/cm³
b) ΔV water = 15.0 ml
c) m = ?
2) Principles and formula:
d = m / v
- The volume of water displaced, i.e. the increase in the level of water, is equal to the volume of the gold nugget submerged.
- The unit ml (mililiter) is equal to the unit cm³
3) Solution:
a) v = ΔV water = 15.0 ml = 15 cm³
b) d = m / v ⇒ m = d × v = 19.2 g/cm³ × 15 cm³ = 288 g.