I have a problem, the density of the metal = mass (2) - mass (1) over Volume (2) - Volume (1) =
My first mass and volume are 15.098g and 5.5 mL. the second mass and volume are 11.3235g and 4.0 mL. I got 9.04g/mL as my answer if this isn’t right can you walk me through the steps?
I don't know how the experiment is being performed; however, if the formula
(M2-M1)/(V2-V1) is correct, then
M2-M1 = 11.3235-15.098 = -3.77
V2-V1 = 4.0-5.5 = -1.5
Then 3.77/1.5 = ?? which isn't 9.04.
To find the density of the metal, you are correct that you can use the formula:
density = (mass2 - mass1) / (volume2 - volume1)
Given values:
mass1 = 15.098g
volume1 = 5.5 mL
mass2 = 11.3235g
volume2 = 4.0 mL
To calculate the density, substitute these values into the formula:
density = (11.3235g - 15.098g) / (4.0 mL - 5.5 mL)
Now, let's simplify the equation:
density = (-3.7745g) / (-1.5 mL)
density = 2.5163g/mL
So, according to the calculations, the density of the metal is 2.5163g/mL. This means that for every milliliter of the metal, it weighs 2.5163 grams.