The table lists the masses and volumes of four mineral samples.
Which mineral has the greatest density?
Choose the correct answer.
Responses
A. feldspar
A. feldspar
B. galena
B. galena
C. garnet
C. garnet
D. quartz
To determine the mineral with the greatest density, we need to calculate the density for each mineral by dividing the mass by the volume.
1) For feldspar:
Density = Mass/Volume = 90/60 = 1.5
2) For galena:
Density = Mass/Volume = 135/45 = 3
3) For garnet:
Density = Mass/Volume = 100/50 = 2
4) For quartz:
Density = Mass/Volume = 95/55 = 1.73 approximately
Based on the calculated densities, the mineral with the greatest density is galena (choice B).