How Many Atoms Are in a Drop of Mercury That

question 13

Multiple Choice

How many atoms are in a drop of mercury that has a diameter of 1.0 mm? (Volume of a sphere is 4πr³/3; density of mercury = 13.6 g/cm³)

• A)2.1 × 10 ¹⁹
• B)1.7 × 10 ²⁰
• C)2.1 × 10 ²²
• D)1.7 × 10 ²³
• E)None of these choices are correct.

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Anaphase I

A stage in meiosis I where homologous chromosomes are pulled apart towards opposite poles of the cell, crucial for genetic diversity.

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