Finding density when given mass and volume

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The discussion centers on calculating the density of an unknown metal with a mass of 3.51x103 mg and a volume of 8.01 cm3. The correct formula for density is d = m/v, but the user faced issues due to the mass being presented in milligrams. To convert the mass to grams, it is essential to divide by 1000, resulting in a mass of 3.51 grams. The final density calculation yields a result of 0.438 grams per cubic centimeter.

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  • Concept of volume measurement in cubic centimeters
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A sample of an unknown metal has a mass of 3.51x10^3 mg and a volume of 8.01 cm3. What is the density of the metal in units of grams per cubic centimeter?

I have tried the density formula, d=m/v but the answer keeps coming up incorrect. I am not quite sure how to find this density when the mass is in scientific formula.

can anyone help

thanks
 
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