Iridium Is Essentially Tied with Osmium for the Distinction of Being

question 42

Multiple Choice

Iridium is essentially tied with osmium for the distinction of being called the "densest element" with a density of 22.5 g/cm³. What would be the mass in pounds of a 1.0 ft * .0 ft * 1.0 ft cube of iridium (1 lb = 453.6 g)

• A) 1.5 lb
• B) 5.2 lb
• C) 6.20 lb
• D) 1.4 * 10³ lb
• E) 6.4 * 10⁵ lb

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