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

• A. 0.92 g/ml
• B. 1.42 g/ml
• C. 1.00 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 such as g/mL.
2. Recall that typical densities of common liquids at room temperature are around 1.00 g/mL for water, less than 1 for many oils, and higher than 1 for denser substances.
3. Consider the composition of honey, which is mostly sugars dissolved in water, making it denser than pure water but not extremely dense like some heavy liquids.
4. Compare the given options to the known approximate density of honey, which is generally reported to be around 1.4 g/mL at room temperature.
5. Select the value closest to this known typical density, which is 1.42 g/mL, as the best estimate for honey's density.