The density of gold is 19.3 g/mL. What is the volume of a gold nugget that weighs 68.7 g?
A) mL
B) 3.56 mL
C) 0.281 mL
D) 49.4 mL
E) none of these

Question

The density of gold is 19.3 g/mL. What is the volume of a gold nugget that weighs 68.7 g?
A) mL 
B) 3.56 mL 
C) 0.281 mL 
D) 49.4 mL 
E) none of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The formula for density is D = mass/volume. Rearranging the formula to solve for volume, we get V = mass/D. Substituting the given values, V = 68.7 g/19.3 g/mL = 3.56 mL. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Density of Gold Is 19