Question

If the density of carbon tetrachloride is 1.59 g/ml, what is the volume in l, of 4.21 kg of carbon tetrachloride

Answer 1

Density is the ratio of mass to the volume. The formula of density is:

`density = (mass)/(volume)` -(1)

Density of carbon tetrachloride =
`1.59 g/ml` (given)

Mass of carbon tetrachloride =
`4.21 kg` (given)

Since,
`1 kg = 1000 g`

So,
`4.21 kg = 4210 g`

Substituting the values in formula (1):

`1.59 g/mL = (4210 g)/(volume)`

`volume = (4210 g)/(1.59 g/mL)`

`volume = 2647.799 mL`

Since,
`1 mL = 0.001 L`

So,
`2647.799 mL = 2.65 L`

Hence, the volume of carbon tetrachloride is
`2.65 L`.