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Calculate the mass of a 3.0 cm3 sample of Iron ( whose density is equal to 7.87 g/cm3 )

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We can use a simple equation to solve this problem.
d = m/v


Where d is the density, m is the mass and v is the volume.

d = 7.87 g/cm³
m = ?
v = 3.0 cm³

By applying the equation,
7.87 g/cm³ = m / 3.0 cm³
m = 7.87 g/cm³ x 3.0 cm³
m = 23.61 g

Hence, the mass of 3.0 cm³ of iron is 23.61 g.
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