Question

A 800 g object displaces 500 mL of water. What is its specific gravity?


0.0016
1.6
625
0.625

Answer 1

Specific gravity is defined as the ratio of the density of a given solid or liquid substance to the density of water at a specific temperature and pressure, typically at 4°C (39°F) and 1 atm (760.00 mmHg) , making it a dimensionless quantity.

Answer 2

So to find density we will take the mass 800g, and divide by the volume, 500mL.

Answer 3

800g/500mL= 1.6 g/mL