Chemistry: The Science in Context (4th Edition)

Published by W.W. Norton & Co.
ISBN 10: 0393124177
ISBN 13: 978-0-39312-417-0

Chapter 1 - Matter and Energy: The Origin of the Universe - Problems - Page 37: 67

Answer

$57.98\text{ cm}^3$

Work Step by Step

To find the volume of gold that has the same mass as $125\text{ cm}^3$ of copper, we use the densities of both metals: Density of copper $\approx 8.96 \text{ g/cm}^3$ Density of gold $\approx 19.32 \text{ g/cm}^3$ Let's calculate the mass of copper: $\text{Mass}=125\text{ cm}^3\times 8.96\text{ g/cm}^3=1120\text{ g}$ Then we calculate the volume of gold with the same mass: $\text{Volume}=\frac{1120\text{ g}}{19.32\text{ g/cm}^3}\approx 57.98\text{ cm}^3$
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