Question
Calculate the density of an object that has a mass of 250.23 g and its volume is 50.0 mL?Will it sink or float in water?
Answer
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Answer
Density = 250.23 g / 50.0 mL = 5.0046 g/mL. Since 5.0046 g/mL > 1 g/mL, the object will sink in water.
Explanation
Density is calculated using the formula: Density = Mass / Volume. The density of water is 1 g/mL. An object will sink if its density is greater than that of water and float if it is less.