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.