A sample of gas has a density of 1.0 g/L. What is the density of the gas in units of mg/mL?

• A. 0.1 mg/mL
• B. 10 mg/mL
• C. 1.0 mg/mL
• D. 100 mg/mL

Answer: (C)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Identify the given density and its units: 1.0 g/L.
2. Recall the unit conversions needed: 1 g = 1000 mg and 1 L = 1000 mL.
3. Set up the conversion for density from g/L to mg/mL by multiplying by the appropriate conversion factors: \(\text{density in mg/mL} = 1.0 \ \text{g/L} \times \frac{1000 \ \text{mg}}{1 \ \text{g}} \times \frac{1 \ \text{L}}{1000 \ \text{mL}}\).
4. Simplify the expression by canceling units and numbers to find the density in mg/mL.
5. Interpret the result to select the correct answer from the given options.