Question

An empty graduated cylinder weighs 55.26 g. When filled with 48.1 mL of an unknown liquid, it weighs 92.39 g. The density of the unknown liquid is?

Answer 1

Density of the unknown liquid is 771.93 kg/m³

Explanation:

An empty graduated cylinder weighs 55.26 g

Weight of empty cylinder = 55.26 g = 0.05526 kg

Volume of liquid filled = 48.1 mL = 48.1 x 10⁻⁶ m³

Weight of cylinder plus liquid = 92.39 g = 0.09239 kg

Weight of liquid = 0.09239 - 0.05526

Weight of liquid = 0.03713 kg

We have

        Mass = Volume x Density

        0.03713 = 48.1 x 10⁻⁶ x Density

        Density = 771.93 kg/m³

Density of the unknown liquid is 771.93 kg/m³