Question

A chemistry student needs 30,0 mL of pentane for an experiment. By consulting the CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics, the student discovers that the density of pentane is . Calculate the mass of pentane the student should weigh out. Round your answer to significant digits.

Answer 1

1.878g

Step-by-step explanation:

Volume = 30.0ml

Density = 0.626gcm−3

Mass = ?

Be careful in this kind of questions to check for the units. In this case one has to remember 1 mL equal 1 cm³ so density = 0.626g/ml

The relationship between all three parameters is given by the equationn below;

Mass = Density * Volume

Mass = 0.626g/ml * 30 = 1.878g