Given that the density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL, and a sample is 4.2 cm^3, what is the mass of the sample? I don't understand how to figure this out, so a step by step explanation would be great. Thanks!

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Lucas Tierney asked Apr 28, 2023

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Given that the density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL, and a sample is 4.2 cm^3, what is the mass of the sample?

I don't understand how to figure this out, so a step by step explanation would be great. Thanks!

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Answer:

5.712g

Step-by-step explanation:

density =mass÷volume

13.6g/mL=mass÷4.2cm^3

mass=13.6×4.2

mass=5.712g

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