The student then calculates the-densities of the unknown substances and compares them with the table
of densities of known substances shown below.
Densities of Some Known Substances
Substance Density
(g/cm³)
Calcium
Carbon
1.54
2.27
Magnesium 1.74
Phosphorus 1.82
Platinum
21.46
Suifur
2.07
Which unknown substance is most likely carbon?
a. Substance 1
b.
Substance 2
c.
Substance 3
d. Substance 4
uestions 3 & 4 are on the back →
3. The diagram below shows a tall beaker with four different liquids and their densities.