The density of copper is 8.92 grams per milliliter. What volume of water will 40.0 grams of copper displace?

4.48 milliliters

4.48 liters

357 milliliters

357 liters

Respuesta :

Density:

The density of a substance is equal to the ratio of its mass and volume. In general we can say the density of a substance is mass per unit volume.

Density = mass in g / volume in cubic cm or ml

Given that  

Density = 8.92 g/ ml

Mass = 40.0 g

Therefore,  

Volume = mass/ density  

= 40.0 g/  8.92  g/ ml

= 4.48 ml  

Thus the correct answer is 4.48  ml