Which of the following is closest to the typical density of honey in g/mL at room temperature?

• A. 1.00 g/mL
• B. 1.42 g/mL
• C. 0.92 g/mL
• D. 2.10 g/mL

Answer: (B)

Verified step by step guidance

1. Understand that density is defined as mass per unit volume, expressed as \(\text{density} = \frac{\text{mass}}{\text{volume}}\) with units typically in g/mL for liquids.
2. Recall that the density of water at room temperature is approximately 1.00 g/mL, which serves as a useful reference point for comparing other liquids.
3. Consider that honey is a viscous liquid containing sugars and other dissolved solids, which generally makes it denser than pure water.
4. Use common knowledge or reference data that typical honey density values range around 1.4 g/mL, reflecting its higher mass per volume compared to water.
5. Compare the given options (1.00 g/mL, 1.42 g/mL, 0.92 g/mL, 2.10 g/mL) to this typical range and identify 1.42 g/mL as the closest to the known density of honey at room temperature.