Which physical property of water allows for the conversion: 1 milliliter equals 1 gram?
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Density
At standard temperature and pressure, the density of water is 1.0 g/mL. This unique property allows chefs to measure water or water-based liquids by weight or volume interchangeably.
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- What physical property makes water's mass in grams approximately equal to its volume in milliliters?