Chemistry

Problem

Three identical

250\,\text{mL}

bottles labeled X, Y, and Z are completely filled with three different transparent liquids. Their masses (including the bottle) are measured to be: • Bottle X:

230\,\text{g}

• Bottle Y:

250\,\text{g}

• Bottle Z:

315\,\text{g}

The liquids could be olive oil

(0.92\,\text{g/cm}^3)

, water

(1.00\,\text{g/cm}^3)

, or glycerin

(1.26\,\text{g/cm}^3)

. Which assignment of liquids to bottles is most consistent with the data? a)

X\text{ – water},\; Y\text{ – olive oil},\; Z\text{ – glycerin}

X\text{ – glycerin},\; Y\text{ – water},\; Z\text{ – olive oil}

X\text{ – olive oil},\; Y\text{ – water},\; Z\text{ – glycerin}

X\text{ – olive oil},\; Y\text{ – glycerin},\; Z\text{ – water}

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