Question

An empty beaker weighs 20g and when filled with kerosene weighs 60g. If the volume of the kerosene is 15cm3, calculate the density of the kerosene

Answer 1

2.7 g/cm³

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1: Calculate the mass of kerosene

The mass of the full beaker (mFB) is equal to the sum of the masses of the empty beaker (mEB) and the mass of the kerosene (mK).

mFB = mEB + mK

mK = mFB - mEB

mK = 60 g - 20 g = 40 g

Step 2: Calculate the density of kerosene

Density (ρ) is an intrinsic property of matter. It can be calculated as the quotient between the mass of kerosene and its volume.

ρ = m/V

ρ = 40 g/15 cm³ = 2.7 g/cm³