You have discovered a meteorite that seems to be metallic. Its mass is 370 g, and you calculate the volume to be 50 cm3. Based on the three values provided, which metal would most likely match the composition of the meteorite?

Calculate the meteorite’s density by dividing its mass by its volume: 370 g ÷ 50 cm³ = 7.4 g/cm³. This is closest to the density of iron, so iron is the most likely match. Aluminum is much less dense, and lead is much denser.

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