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A 18.5 gram sample of metal was added to a graduated cylinder that had

an initial volume of 45.50 mL. The water level raised to 54.10 mL. Using
this information, calculate the density of the metal. *

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Answer:


d=2.15g/mL

Step-by-step explanation:

Hello there!

In this case, since the density of the metal is computed as shown below:


d=(m)/(V)

We need to calculate the volume of the solid by subtracting the final volume and the initial volume of water:


V=54.10mL-45.50mL\\\\V=8.60mL

Thus, we obtain:


d=(18.5g)/(8.60mL)\\\\d=2.15g/mL

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