Final answer:
Without the density of aspirin provided, we tentatively use water's density for an approximate conversion, leading to the conclusion that the volume of an aspirin tablet weighing (2.3 times 10²) mg is approximately 0.23 cm³.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks: What is the volume (in cubic centimeters) of an aspirin tablet weighing (2.3 times 10²) mg? The options given are: a) 0.23 cm³ b) 2.3 cm³ c) 23 cm³ d) 230 cm³. To answer this question, we need the density of aspirin to convert from mass to volume, but the density is not provided in the problem. However, as this is not an actual conversion problem and more likely a conceptual exercise in understanding scientific notation, we notice that 2.3 times 10² mg is equal to 230 mg. Since 1 cc (cubic centimeter) is equivalent to 1 mL, and the density of water is close to 1 g/mL, we might tentatively use this as a proxy for the density of aspirin for an approximation. Given that 1 g = 1000 mg, 230 mg would roughly correspond to a volume of 0.23 cm³ if the density were indeed similar to water. Therefore, the correct answer with the information assumed or provided would be (a) 0.23 cm³.