Below are five samples of metals. Determine the mass and volume of each sample, and then calculate the density. Fill in your answers in the first table, and then use the Metals and Their Densities Table to identify the element.

Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.



Interactive exercise. Assistance may be required.


Metals and Their Densities
Metal
Density
(g/cm3)
Aluminum 2.70
Zinc 7.13
Iron 7.87
Cooper 8.96
Silver 10.49
Lead 11.36
Mercury 13.55
Gold 19.32