Chem homework, i think the formula is d=m/v please explain answer too: What is the density of benzene in grams per mL if 5.5L of benzene weighs 4.8kg? (i got 1.14583

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anonymous · Answer

D = m / V 
= 4.8g / 5.5 ml 
= 0,872g/ml

anonymous · Answer

you forgot to convert the units

anonymous · Answer

1L = 1000 ml, 1kg = 1000g, that cancels them putt, then follow the formula and divide mass/volume :)

anonymous · Answer

*them out

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you!

anonymous · Answer

oh no i divided volume to mass instead of mass to volume, thats what it was.

anonymous · Answer

try it and let me know if i have it right? it should be :) no problem! my pleasure

anonymous · Answer

yes i redid it and i got the same thing as you. First time posting on this website and i am glad i could find some help so quickly. thanks a lot