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a. Given that 1100. mL of ethyl alcohol weighs 78.5 g, calculate the density of ethyl alcohol.
b. What volume would 1.59 kg of ethyl alcohol occupy?
c. What is the mass of 1.35 L of ethyl alcohol?
d. Pure aluminum metal has a density of 2.70 g/cm3. Calculate the volume of 25.2 g of pure aluminum.
e. What will a rectangular block of pure aluminum having dimensions of 12.0 cm × 2.5 cm × 2.5 cm weigh?
(a)
Interpretation:
The density of ethyl alcohol should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Density is mass per unit volume, the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.
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(b)
Interpretation:
Volume of
Concept Introduction:
Density is mass per unit volume, the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.
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(c)
Interpretation:
Mass of
Concept Introduction:
Density is mass per unit volume, the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.
Answer to Problem 18CR
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(d)
Interpretation:
Volume of
Concept Introduction:
Density is mass per unit volume, the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.
Answer to Problem 18CR
Explanation of Solution
(e)
Interpretation:
Weight of rectangular block of pure aluminum given should be calculated.
Concept Introduction:
Density is mass per unit volume, the ratio of the mass of an object to its volume.
Answer to Problem 18CR
Explanation of Solution
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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
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