5) A flask that weighs 345.8 g is filled with 225 mL of carbon tetrachloride. The weight of the flask and carbon tetrachloride is found to be 703.55 g. From this information, calculate the density of carbon tetrachloride. Do i divide 703.55g by 225mL

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5) A flask that weighs 345.8 g is filled with 225 mL of carbon tetrachloride. The weight of the flask and carbon tetrachloride is found to be 703.55 g. From this information, calculate the density of carbon tetrachloride.   Do i divide 703.55g by 225mL

jfraser · Answer

the 703.55g is the mass of the carbon tetrachloride AND the flask that it's put into. If you want the density of the carbon tetrachloride, you need to find the mass of JUST the carbon tetrachloride