You need to determine the specific gravity of a sample. After putting the sample on a lab scale, you know it has a mass of 85 grams. Using a graduated cylinder, you know it has a volume of 9.5 mL. What is the specific gravity of the sample?

Specific gravity of the sample = 8.947

Explanation:

Specific gravity of a substance is defined as the density of that substance divided by the density of water.

Density of water = 1000g/l

Density of substance = mass/volume

= 85/9.5 x 10^-3

= 8947.37 g/l

SG = 8947.37/1000

= 8.947