Question

The density of freshwater is 1.0 g/mL. The density of average seawater is 1.03 g/mL. Use the formula to calculate the density of the saltwater in the Dead Sea. The saltwater sample has a mass of 291.5 grams and a volume of 237 mL.



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Responses

1.23 g/mL
1.23 g/mL

1.28 g/mL
1.28 g/mL

1.13 g/mL
1.13 g/mL

1.18 g/mL

Answer 1

To calculate the density of the saltwater sample from the Dead Sea, you can use the formula for density:

\[
\text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}
\]

Given:

- Mass = 291.5 grams
- Volume = 237 mL

Substituting the values into the formula:

\[
\text{Density} = \frac{291.5 \, \text{g}}{237 \, \text{mL}} \approx 1.23 \, \text{g/mL}
\]

So, the density of the saltwater in the Dead Sea is approximately **1.23 g/mL**.

The correct response is:
**1.23 g/mL**.