Chemistry: Molecular Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Section 1.6 - The Units of Measurement - For Practice - Page 19: 1.3

Answer

The new ring is genuine.

Work Step by Step

m= 4.53g V= 0.212 cm^{3} Use d=m/v So d= 4.53g/0.212 cm^{3} d= 21.4 g/cm^{3} Density of platinum is 21.4 g/cm^{3} so the ring is genuine since they have the same density.
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