Question

You have 2m^3 of a mineral ore sample. It has a mass of 1 x 10^4 kg. Calculate the density of the ore sample and express your results in g/cm^3 with appropriate scientific notation.

Please help I'm clueless on this one

Answer 1

First, convert your starting quantities into the correct units, which are gram-mes and cubic centimeters.

10^4 kg = 10^7 g

2 cubic meters = 2 x 10^6 cubic centimeters

Now divide the mass by the volume:

10^7/2 x 10^6 = 5 g/cm^3
hope that helped

Answer 2

Thank you!! @warood

Answer 3

your welcome!