Lead has a density of 11.3 g/cm3. if you have 1.0 kg of lead, what is the volume in cubic centimeters (cm3) ? remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

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Israel Cochran

Chemistry

2 May, 15:50

Lead has a density of 11.3 g/cm3. if you have 1.0 kg of lead, what is the volume in cubic centimeters (cm3) ? remember to select an answer with the correct number of significant figures.

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Genesis Roach · Answer 1

In this case, you are given the density (11.3g/cm3) and the weight (1kg) of the lead. You are asked to find the volume of the lead.

To find volume you need to divide the weight with the density. It would be:

volume = weight/density

volume = 1kg x (1000 gram/kg) / (11.3g/cm3) = 88.495 cm3