Lead has a density of 11.3 g/mL. If you have 105 grams of lead, what is the volume of the lead sample?

• A. 11.3 mL
• B. 105 mL
• C. 0.108 mL
• D. 9.29 mL

Answer: (D)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given information: the density of lead is 11.3 g/mL, and the mass of the lead sample is 105 g.
2. Recall the formula that relates density (\( \rho \)), mass (\( m \)), and volume (\( V \)): \[ \rho = \frac{m}{V} \]
3. Rearrange the formula to solve for volume: \[ V = \frac{m}{\rho} \]
4. Substitute the known values into the equation: \[ V = \frac{105 \text{ g}}{11.3 \text{ g/mL}} \]
5. Perform the division to find the volume in milliliters (mL). This will give you the volume of the lead sample.