The Density of Mercury, the Only Metal to Exist as a Liquid

question 25

Multiple Choice

The density of mercury, the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature, is 13.6 g/cm³.What is that density in pounds per cubic inch? (1 in = 2.54 cm; 1 lb = 454 g)

• A)849 lb/in³
• B)491 lb/in³
• C)376 lb/in³
• D)0.491 lb/in³
• E)1.83 × 10⁻³ lb/in³