Question

How many grams does 15.58 L of gasoline weigh? Gasoline has a density of 0.74 g/mL

Answer 1

We are given volume of gasoline = 15.58 L and

Density = 0.74 g/mL.

Density is given in grams(g) per milliliter (mL). So, we need to convert given volume in mL also.

We know, 1 litre = 1000 milliliters

Therefore, 15.58 L = 15.58 * 1000 mL = 15580 mL

We could rewrite,

Volume of gasoline = 15580 mL.

Formula for density is..

Density (ρ)= $\frac{Mass}{ Volume}$

Plugging values in formula,

0.74  g/mL = $\frac{Mass}{15580 \ mL}$

Muliplying both sides by 15580.

$0.74 g/mL * 15580mL =\frac{Mass}{15580 \ mL} * 15580mL$

11529.2g = mass.

Therefore, 11529.2g grams does 15.58 L of gasoline weigh.