A piece of an unknown metal weighs 400.1 g and occupies a volume of 72.2 mL. What is the density of this metal?
A) g/mL
B) 5.54 g/mL
C) 0.180 g/mL
D) 55.4 g/mL
E) none of these

Name: A piece of an unknown metal weighs 400.1 g and occupies a volume of 72.2 mL. What is the density of this metal? A) g/mL B) 5.54 g/mL C) 0.180 g/mL D) 55.4 g/mL E) none of these
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A piece of an unknown metal weighs 400.1 g and occupies a volume of 72.2 mL. What is the density of this metal?
A) g/mL 
B) 5.54 g/mL 
C) 0.180 g/mL 
D) 55.4 g/mL 
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume. Therefore, density = mass/volume = 400.1 g/72.2 mL = 5.54 g/mL.

A Piece of an Unknown Metal Weighs 400