what is the specific gravity of a substance that has a density of 1.59 g/cm3?
A. 1.59 g/mL
B. 1.59 g
C. 1.59
D. 1.59 mL
I think B.
nope. C
specific gravity is a ratio of densities, and so has no units.
To determine the specific gravity of a substance, we need to compare its density to the density of a reference substance. In this case, the reference substance is usually water.
The formula for specific gravity is: Specific Gravity = Density of substance / Density of reference substance
Since the given density is 1.59 g/cm3, and water has a density of 1 g/cm3, we can calculate the specific gravity.
Specific Gravity = 1.59 g/cm3 / 1 g/cm3
Simplifying this equation, we get: Specific Gravity = 1.59
Therefore, the correct answer is C. 1.59.