Answer:
Yes, the 150-mL Erlenmeyer will be large enough to contain the acid.
Explanation:
As an instructor is preparing for an experiment, he requires 225 g phosphoric acid. Considering that the density of the phosphoric acid is 1.83 g/mL, we can find the volume occupied by the acid using the following expression.
density = mass / volume
volume = mass / density
volume = 225 g / (1.83 g/mL)
volume = 123 mL
The phosphoric acid occupies 123 mL so the 150-mL Erlenmeyer will be large enough to contain it.
