Question

Calculate the density of sulfuric acid if 35.4 mL of the acid has a mass of 65.14 g. Round to the nearest hundredth.

A) 1.840 g/mL
B) 0.54 g/mL
C) 0.543 g/mL
D) 1.84 g/mL

Answer 1

The density of the sulfuric acid is calculated by dividing the mass (65.14 g) by the volume (35.4 mL), resulting in 1.84124 g/mL, which rounds to 1.84 g/mL (Choice D).

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the density of sulfuric acid, we use the formula:

Density = mass/volume

We have been provided with the mass of sulfuric acid as 65.14 grams and its volume as 35.4 milliliters. To find the density in grams per milliliter (g/mL), we carry out the following calculation:

Density = 65.14 g / 35.4 mL = 1.84124 g/mL

After rounding to the nearest hundredth, we conclude that the density is 1.84 g/mL, which matches choice D).