Question
Placing a sample of iron (II) oxide into a graduated cylinder makes the water volume increase 12.0 mL. The mass of the sample is 76.6 g. What is its density? (Round to the nearest hundredths) g/mL square
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Harrison
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Answer
The density of the iron (II) oxide sample is
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Explanation
Density is calculated by dividing the mass of the substance by its volume. In this case, the mass of iron (II) oxide is 76.6 g and the volume is 12.0 mL. Using the formula for density, we can find the density by performing the division.