Final answer:
The mass of plasma in the average adult, given a volume of 3100mL and a density of 1.020 g/mL, is 3162 grams.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question asks to calculate the mass of plasma in the average adult, given that the average volume of blood plasma is 3100mL, and the density of plasma is 1.020 g/mL. The mass can be found using the formula mass = volume × density.
To find the mass of the plasma, multiply the volume of plasma (3100mL) by the density of plasma (1.020 g/mL):
Mass of plasma = 3100 mL × 1.020 g/mL
Mass of plasma = 3162 g
Therefore, the mass of plasma in the average adult is 3162 grams.