A sample of unknown metal is placed in a graduated cylinder containing water. The mass of the

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A sample of unknown metal is placed in a graduated cylinder containing water. The mass of the sample is 37.5 g, and the water levels before and after adding the sample to the cylinder are as shown in the figure. Which metal in the following list is most likely the sample? (d is the density of the metal.)

(a). Mg, d = 1.74 g/cm3

(b). Fe, d = 7.87 g/cm3

(c). Ag, d = 10.5 g/cm3

(d). Al, d = 2.70 g/cm3

(e). Cu, d = 8.96 g/cm3

(f). Pb, d = 11.3 g/cm325 20 15 10 5 25 20 15 10 5 Graduated cylinders with unknown metal (right)

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Chemistry And Chemical Reactivity

ISBN: 9780357001172

10th Edition

Authors: John C. Kotz, Paul M. Treichel, John Townsend, David Treichel

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