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How many milliliters is 17 g?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the volume in milliliters that corresponds to a mass of 17 grams. To convert grams to milliliters, one must know the density of the substance in question, as density relates mass and volume.

Answer

$17 \text{ mL}$
Answer for screen readers

The volume corresponding to a mass of 17 grams, assuming a density of 1 g/mL, is $17 \text{ mL}$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the density of the substance

Before converting grams to milliliters, we must know the density of the substance. Density is often given in grams per milliliter (g/mL). For example, the density of water is approximately $1 \text{ g/mL}$.

  1. Use the mass and density to find the volume

We can use the formula for density, which is:

$$ \text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}} $$

We can rearrange this to find the volume:

$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} $$

  1. Substitute known values into the equation

Using a mass of 17 grams and substituting the density (let's say it's $1 \text{ g/mL}$ for water), the equation becomes:

$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{17 \text{ g}}{1 \text{ g/mL}} $$

  1. Calculate the volume

Perform the division:

$$ \text{Volume} = 17 \text{ mL} $$

The volume corresponding to a mass of 17 grams, assuming a density of 1 g/mL, is $17 \text{ mL}$.

More Information

This calculation is simple when using water as a reference, as its density is 1 g/mL. For other substances, make sure to use the appropriate density to get accurate volume measurements.

Tips

  • Forgetting to confirm the density of the substance being converted. Always double-check the density as it can vary significantly between materials.
  • Misapplying the conversion formula or not rearranging it correctly. Make sure to use the formula $\text{Volume} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}}$ correctly.
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