The mass (M) of a piece of metal is directly proportional to its volume (V), where the proportionality constant is the density (D) of the metal. (1) Write an equation that represents this direct proportion, in which D is the proportionality constant. The density of lead metal is 11.3 g/cm3. (2) What is the mass of a piece of lead metal that has a volume of 17.3 cm3

Explanation:

1) If the mass (M) of a piece of metal is directly proportional to its volume (V), where the proportionality constant is the density (D) of the metal, this is expressed mathematically as shown;

M ∝ V

M = kV

For every proportionality sign, there will always be a proportionality constant 'k'

Since the proportionality constant is the density (D) of the metal, the equation will become;

M = DV

Given the density to be 11.3 g/cm3, the equation will become;

M = 11.3V

Hence, the equation that represents this direct proportion, in which D is the proportionality constant with metal density of 11.3g/cm³ is M = 11.3V

2) If the volume of the metal is 17.3cm³, on substituting this values into the equation in (1) to get the mass of the metal, we will have;

M = 11.3V

M = 11.3 * 17.3

M = 195.49 grams

Hence, the mass of a piece of lead metal that has a volume of 17.3 cm³ is 195.49 grams.