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The mass of a specific gravity bottle is 15.2g when it is empty. it is 24.8g when ...

The mass of a specific gravity bottle is 15.2g when it is empty. it is 24.8g when filled with kerosene and 27.2g when filled with distilled water. Calculate the relative density of kerosene
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  • A 1.25
  • B 1.10
  • C 0.90
  • D 0.80
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation:
Masses of kerosene = 24.8 - 15.2
= 9.6
mass of H2O = 27.2 - 15.2
= 12
R.d = \(\frac{9.6}{12}\) = 0.8

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