An archeologist finds a 1.62 kg goblet that she believes to be made of pure gold. She determines that the volume of the goblet i

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liberstina [14]

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An archeologist finds a 1.62 kg goblet that she believes to be made of pure gold. She determines that the volume of the goblet i

s 205 mL. Calculate the density of the goblet. I was wondering if it is 1.62/205? It is saying it it incorrect though!

Chemistry

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katovenus [111] · Answer 1 · 2021-12-17T15:17:10+03:00

katovenus [111]4 years ago

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The answer is

<span>The density (D) is quotient of mass (m) and volume (V):
</span> $D= \frac{m}{V}$
The unit is g/cm³

It is given:
m = 1.62 kg = 1620 g
V = 205 mL = 205 cm³
D = ?

Thus:
$D= \frac{m}{V} = \frac{1620g}{205cm ^{3} } = 7.90 g/cm ^{3}$

The density of the goblet is 7.90 g/cm³.