Calculate Mass of 1L Ice @ -2°C: Density x Volume x Temperature

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The mass of 1 liter of ice at -2°C can be calculated using the formula mass = density x volume. Given that the density of ice at this temperature is 0.917 g/cm³, the mass of 1 liter (which is equivalent to 1000 cm³) is 917 grams. This calculation is straightforward and does not require complex equations beyond the basic density formula.

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Homework Statement



If the density of ice at -2 Degrees Celsius is 0.917 g cm to the power of negative cubed (-3), what would be the mass of 1 litre of ice at this temperature ?


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None ? I'm guessing H = M x C x T though?

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I cannot attempt it. I was absent when My class did it so I have no idea how to do it. Can someone maybe explain to me how?

Much appreciated! Thanks.


P.S. I'm new here :). As I'm nearing my completion of High School (1 year and 1 month to go) I'll be more active in forums like these. Hi!
 
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