The density of a pure substance is its mass per unit volume. The density of hexane has been measured to be 655. Calculate the mass of 105. mL of L hexane. Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant digits. Solution: p = mV Write down the definition of density. m Solve for mass. 0.655 m = g 105. Put in the data given. m = 0.0062381... g Use the calculator. Round to the correct number of significant digits. m = 0.00624 g II

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The density of a pure substance is its mass per unit volume. The density of
hexane has been measured to be 655.
Calculate the mass of 105. mL of
L
hexane.
Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant
digits.
Solution:
p = m V
Write down the definition of density.
%3D
р
m =
Solve for mass.
V
0.655
m =
g
105.
Put in the data given.
m = 0.0062381... g
Use the calculator.
Round to the correct number of significant
digits.
m = 0.00624 g
No mistakes
Transcribed Image Text:Prob The density of a pure substance is its mass per unit volume. The density of hexane has been measured to be 655. Calculate the mass of 105. mL of L hexane. Be sure your answer has a unit symbol and the correct number of significant digits. Solution: p = m V Write down the definition of density. %3D р m = Solve for mass. V 0.655 m = g 105. Put in the data given. m = 0.0062381... g Use the calculator. Round to the correct number of significant digits. m = 0.00624 g No mistakes
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