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lindsayylovesyou
12-12-2008, 05:39 PM
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A jar contains 45mL of corn syrup whose mass is 41.4g and 90mL of glycerin whose mass is 75.4g. Which liquid is on top? SHOW YOUR WORK

I do not understand any suggestions?:eek:
Unregistered
12-12-2008, 06:50 PM
:confused: :confused: :confused:
A jar contains 45mL of corn syrup whose mass is 41.4g and 90mL of glycerin whose mass is 75.4g. Which liquid is on top? SHOW YOUR WORK

I do not understand any suggestions?:eek:






Think about density.
Instructorus Rex
12-23-2008, 03:43 PM
:confused: :confused: :confused:
A jar contains 45mL of corn syrup whose mass is 41.4g and 90mL of glycerin whose mass is 75.4g. Which liquid is on top? SHOW YOUR WORK

I do not understand any suggestions?:eek:

They're asking for the density, which will determine which liquid will sink to the bottom.

Density = Mass / Volume