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: 70

Answer

Yes

Work Step by Step

Determine the density of the jewelry: $\text{Density}=\frac{3.17\text{ g}}{0.3\text{ mL}}\approx 10.57\text{ g/mL}$ Compare the density of the piece ($10.57\text{ g/cm}^3$)with the density of silver ($10.49\text{ g/cm}^3$): Yes, the jewelry could be made of pure silver — the measured density is very close to that of pure silver, within reasonable experimental error.
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