To find the volume of 3.6 kg of concentrated sulfuric acid, given its density of 1.8 grams per cubic centimeter, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the mass from kilograms to grams.
Since the density is given in grams per cubic centimeter, we need the mass of the acid in grams for the calculation to be consistent. We know that 1 kilogram is equal to 1000 grams. So,
3.6 kilograms * 1000 grams/kilogram = 3600 grams.
Step 2: Use the formula for volume.
The formula to calculate the volume when the mass and density are known is:
Volume = Mass / Density
Step 3: Substitute the known values into the formula.
We know the mass of the acid is 3600 grams and its density is 1.8 grams per cubic centimeter. By substituting these values into the formula, we get:
Volume = 3600 grams / 1.8 grams per cubic centimeter
Step 4: Calculate the volume.
After performing the division, we find that the volume of the acid is 2000 cubic centimeters.
So, the volume of 3.6 kg of concentrated sulfuric acid is 2000 cm³.
