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

question 35

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

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