silver has a density of 10.5 g/cm^3 and gold has a density of 19.3 g/cm^3. which would have a greater mass, 5 cm^3 of silver or 5cm^3 of gold?

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Answer 1

Multiply each density by the given volume to get masses, then compare the masses.

 

Gold:  m_g = (19.3 g/cm³)(5 cm³) = 96.5 g

 

Silver:  m_s = (10.5 g/cm³)(5 cm³) = 52.5 g

 

Note that m_g > m_s

 

The gold piece has a greater mass.