Answer:
Explanation:
To find the volume of the container, we can use the formula for the volume of a cylinder: V = πr^2h, where r is the radius and h is the height. Plugging in the given values, we get:
V = π * 8.1^2 * 17.9 = 1146.4 cm^3
Since the sample contains 0.04 g of the trace element per cubic centimeter of water, the amount of trace element in the entire container can be found by multiplying the volume of the container by the concentration of the trace element:
0.04 g/cm^3 * 1146.4 cm^3 = 45.86 g
So Samir has collected approximately 45.9 g of the trace element, rounded to the nearest tenth.