The mass of an unidentified rock is 15.5 grams. Students determine the volume of the rock by placing the rock in a cylinder with

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The mass of an unidentified rock is 15.5 grams. Students determine the volume of the rock by placing the rock in a cylinder with

water. What was the density of the rock that the students should have calculated?
Hint: The graduated cylinder measures volume. Read the difference in water level.

Chemistry

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Andre45 [30] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-18T09:39:24+03:00

Andre45 [30]3 years ago

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The concept of water by displacement. D=m/v therefore m=15.5 g and volume=5 mL (final - initial) then calculate the density