Question
) Pumice is volcanic rock that contains many trapped air bubbles. A 245-gram sample of this rock is found to occupy 238.9 mL. a) What is the density of the pumice?
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Xavier
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Answer
Density = 245 grams / 238.9 mL = 1.025 grams/mL
Explanation
Density is calculated using the formula: Density = Mass / Volume. Here, the mass of the pumice is 245 grams, and the volume is 238.9 mL.