Answer:
The mass of glycerol that the student should weigh out depends on the volume that is needed. For example, the density of glycerol is 1.26 g/mL. Then, if 500 mL of glycerol is needed, 630 g should be weighed.
Explanation:
Density is the amount of mass per unit of volume. Density relates how many grams 1 milliliter of a substance weighs. Thus, if the density of glycerol is 1.26 g/mL means that 1.26 grams of glycerol occupy 1 mL of volume, or, in other words, 1 mL of glycerol weighs 1.26 grams.
Therefore, if 500 mL of glycerol is required to use for an experiment, 630 grams need to be weighed:
1 mL glycerol________ 1.26 g
500 mL glycerol______ x= 500mL * 1.26 g / 1 mL = 630 g
