acetone is a common solvent and has a density of 0.7899 g/ml. What volume of acetone, in mL has a mass of 37.0 g?

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Answer 1

Density = mass / volume

Since we know the density (0.7899 g/ml) and we know the mass (37.0 g), we can now calculate the volume.

Density = mass / volume

0.7899 g / ml = 37.0 g / volume

volume = 37.0 g / 0.7899 g/ml

volume = 46.8 mls (3 sig. figs.)

Or ... simply use dimensional analysis / unit factor method:

37.0 g x 1 ml / 0.7899 g = 46.8 ml (grams cancel leaving you with mls)