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A sample of gold has a volume of 2 cm3 and a mass of 38.6 grams. What is the density of this sample? HINT: Use the formula D=m/v

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The answer would be 19.3g/cm^3
Explanation: D=m V;D = 38.6g/2cm^3 = 19.3g/cm^3. Due to the chart, the unknown sample is gold. Gold is a soft metal that is malleable and ductile. It has a great density value, which makes it heavy metal.

P= 38.6/2 =19.3g/cm^3
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