Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the effect of increasing salinity on the density of water?
62
views
1. Intro to General Chemistry
Density
Multiple Choice
Which of the following is closest to the density of gold at room temperature?
A
19.3 g/cm^3
B
2.70 g/cm^3
C
10.5 g/cm^3
D
8.96 g/cm^3
Verified step by step guidance1
Recall that density is defined as mass divided by volume, expressed as \(\rho = \frac{m}{V}\), where \(\rho\) is density, \(m\) is mass, and \(V\) is volume.
Understand that the density of a pure element like gold can be found in reference tables or periodic table data, typically given in units of grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm\(^3\)).
Recognize that gold is a heavy metal with a high atomic mass and closely packed atoms, which results in a relatively high density compared to many other metals.
Compare the given options to the known approximate density of gold, which is around 19.3 g/cm\(^3\), and see which value is closest to this known standard.
Conclude that among the options 2.70 g/cm\(^3\), 10.5 g/cm\(^3\), and 8.96 g/cm\(^3\), the value closest to gold's density is 19.3 g/cm\(^3\), confirming the correct answer.
Related Videos
Related Practice
