Question

If the density of carbon tetrachloride is 1.59 g/ml, what is the volume in l, of 4.21 kg of carbon tetrachloride

Answer 1

Density is the ratio of mass to the volume. The formula of density is:

$density = \frac{mass}{volume}$    -(1)

Density of carbon tetrachloride = $1.59 g/ml$   (given)

Mass of carbon tetrachloride = $4.21 kg$   (given)

Since, $1 kg = 1000 g$

So, $4.21 kg = 4210 g$

Substituting the values in formula (1):

$1.59 g/mL = \frac{4210 g}{volume}$

$volume = \frac{4210 g}{1.59 g/mL}$

$volume = 2647.799 mL$

Since, $1 mL = 0.001 L$

So, $2647.799 mL = 2.65 L$

Hence, the volume of carbon tetrachloride is $2.65 L$.