An empty beaker weighs 40.25 g. when completely filled with water, the beaker and its contents have a total mass of 317.45 g. what volume does the beaker hold? use =1.00 g/ml as the density of water.

The beaker holds 277.2 mL

Explanation:

Empty weight of beaker = 40.25 g

Weight of beaker with water = 317.45 g

Weight of water = 317.45 - 40.25 = 277.2 g

Density of water = 1 g/mL

We have

       Mass = Volume x density

       277.2 = Volume x 1

       Volume = 277.2 mL

The beaker holds 277.2 mL

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