Question

!!DUE TODAY, NEED HELP ASAP!!
A student measured the masses of some aluminum and copper cylinders of different volumes. The data is displayed below:
Aluminum: Copper:
Volume (mL)
Mass (g)




Volume (mL)
Mass (g)
3.7
9.99




1.8
16.02
6
16.2




2.3
20.47
8.5
22.99




3.5
31.15
10.74
29




4.2
37.38
15
40.5




5.8
51.62



On graph paper graph the data above on ONE graph. Use the graph paper so the longer side is your y-axis.
Use up the majority of the graph paper. Do not make a small graph!
Use a ruler/straight edge so you graph is neat.
You will need to plot the points for each substance and create a double line graph. When connecting your points for each substance, continue the lines past the plotted points.
Be sure to include a key to identify the substances.
Make your X-axis volume(mL) and your Y-axis mass(g)
Look at the numbers for both substances when creating your scales. You will most likely have a different scale for mass and volume. What is the lowest number? What is the highest number? What does it make sense to go by?

Calculate the density of each metal.

Aluminum:_________________________ Copper:________________________



What happens to the mass of the copper at the volume increases from 6 to 8mL?




Which sample is more dense? How does the graph show you this?

Answer 1

Answer:  The data are not arranged in a useful pattern.  I arranged them as best I could and made a graph in Excel for demonstration.

Explanation:  The data are plotted with mass on the x axis and volume on the y.  Add a key to identify the top line as CU and the bottom as Al.

The density of Cu is 8.9 g/ml and 2.70 for Al.  

The mass of copper increases by 17.8 grams going from 6 to 8 ml.  (8.9 g/ml)*(2 ml) = 17.8 grams.

Copper is more dense. c The graph shows that for the same volumes, copper has the higher mass.