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Calculate the volume of 8,410 g of a substance whose density is 0.71 g/mL. Express your answer in milliliters using the correct number of significant figures. Do not enter your answer using scientific notation.

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Answer:

12 mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Density is expressed as mass divided by volume, so the expression can be rearranged to solve for volume:

D = m/V ⇒ V = m/D

V = m/D = (8.410 g)/(0.71g/mL) = 12 mL

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