What volume of water would a 52.3-gram sample of pure gold displace? (Assume the density of pure gold equals 19.3 g/mL)
A)36.9 mL
B)2.71 mL
C)52.3 mL
D)The density of water should be given in order to make this calculation possible.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

We use the formula:
Density = mass/volume
Rearranging the formula we have:
Volume = mass/density 
Substituting the values we get:
Volume= 52.3 g / 19.3 g/mL
Volume= 2.71 mL
Therefore, the volume of water displaced by a 52.3-gram sample of pure gold is 2.71 mL.

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