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
- 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 $1 \text{ g/mL}$.
- 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:
$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Density}} $$
- 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:
$$ \text{Volume} = \frac{17 \text{ g}}{1 \text{ g/mL}} $$
- 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.
