Answer to Question #198591 in General Chemistry for Patty Garcia

Question

In the lab, it is preferable to measure the volume of a corrosive liquid, instead of weighing it. The reason is you want to avoid ruining an expensive instrument (a balance) if you should spill it. Suppose a corrosive liquid has a density of 1.53 g/mL. What volume would you need to dispense if an experiment calls for 16.1 g of the liquid.

Answer 1

$Density = \frac{m}{V} \\ 1.53 = \frac{16.1}{V} \\ V = \frac{16.1}{1.53}=10.52\;mL$

Answer: 10.52 mL