SOLUTION: a block of aluminum occupies a volume of 15.0 cm^3 and has a mass of 40.5 g. what is the density, in g/cm^3, of this metal?

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Question 159046: a block of aluminum occupies a volume of 15.0 cm^3 and has a mass of 40.5 g. what is the density, in g/cm^3, of this metal?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a block of aluminum occupies a volume of 15.0 cm^3 and has a mass of 40.5 g. what is the density, in g/cm^3, of this metal?
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2 terms are given, grams and cm^3 (cc)
Divide the grams by the cc to get g/cc.
40.5 g/15 cc = 2.7 g/cc

Answer by jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Remember: Density=mass%2FVolume ---> rho=m%2FV
rho=40.5g%2F15cm%5E3
highlight%28rho=2.7g%2Fcm%5E3%29
thank you,
Jojo