Scientists identify an unknown substance on Mars. They collect the substance and record its physical properties. The mass of the substance is 4725 grams and the volume of the substance is 350 cm^3. Use the calculator provided below to calculate the density. Then, use the chart provided in the initial information to identify the substance.

Answer 1

To calculate the density of the substance, you can use the formula:

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

In this case:

• Mass = 4725 grams
• Volume = 350 cm³

Now plug in the values:

\[ \text{Density} = \frac{4725 , \text{g}}{350 , \text{cm}^3} \]

Calculating this gives:

\[ \text{Density} = \frac{4725}{350} \approx 13.5 , \text{grams/cm}^3 \]

Now that we have the density calculated, you would then compare this value to a chart of known substances to identify the unknown substance.

Based on a density of approximately 13.5 g/cm³, the substance could potentially be a metal such as lead or gold, as they have densities in that range. However, you would need to refer to the specific chart mentioned in your initial information to accurately identify the substance. If needed, let me know the options in the chart you have!