9
pensities of Common Liquids
Substance
Density (g/cm)
water
1.00
cooking oil
0.894
corn syrup
1.36
The mass of an empty container is measured and
found to be 55.75 g. The container is filled to the
rim with water. Its mass is measured again and
found to be 105.75 g. The container is emptied
and dried with a paper towel to remove any
traces of water. It is then filled with an unknown
liquid. The new mass is 123.75 g. Use
calculations to determine if the unknown liquid
is cooking oil or corn syrup.