Understanding Density

Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. The formula for density is:

Density = Mass / Volume

Solving for Mass

1. Rearrange the formula: To find the mass, we need to rearrange the formula:

Mass = Density * Volume

2. Plug in the values:

* Density = 0.79 g/mL

* Volume = 589 mL

3. Calculate the mass:

Mass = 0.79 g/mL * 589 mL = 466.41 g

Answer: The mass of 589 mL of methanol is approximately 466.41 grams.