Understanding Specific Gravity

Specific gravity is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance. The reference substance for solids and liquids is usually water at 4°C.

Calculations

1. Density of the Metal:

* Density = Mass / Volume

* Density = 200 g / 40 cm³

* Density = 5 g/cm³

2. Density of Water:

* The density of water at 4°C is approximately 1 g/cm³

3. Specific Gravity:

* Specific Gravity = Density of Metal / Density of Water

* Specific Gravity = 5 g/cm³ / 1 g/cm³

* Specific Gravity = 5

Therefore, the specific gravity of the metal is 5.