Question

What is the density of a metal sample if a 15.12-g sample increases the liquid level in a graduated cylinder from 35.00 mL to 40.60 mL?

A) 2.48 g/mL
B) 3.03 g/mL
C) 0.82 g/mL
D) 1.20 g/mL

Answer 1

The density of the metal sample is 2.70 g/mL.

Step-by-step explanation:

The density of a metal sample can be calculated using the formula:

Density = Mass / Volume

In this case, the mass of the metal sample is 15.12 g and it increases the liquid level in the graduated cylinder from 35.00 mL to 40.60 mL. To find the volume, we subtract the initial volume from the final volume:

Volume = Final Volume - Initial Volume = 40.60 mL - 35.00 mL = 5.60 mL

Now we can calculate the density:

Density = 15.12 g / 5.60 mL = 2.70 g/mL. Therefore, the density of the metal sample is 2.70 g/mL. None of the answer choices provided match the calculated density, so none of them are correct.