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Mercury has a density of 13.6 g/cm^3 . What volume of mercury will have a mass of 47 grams? It’d be very helpful if someone could please answer this question. If you could, please put the steps!

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Density = mass / volume

Givens

Density = 13.6 grams / cm^3

mass = 47 grams.

Solve

D = m/v

13.6 = 47 / volume Multiply by volume

13.6 * volume = 47 Divide by 13.6

volume = 47 / 13.6

Volume = 3.46 ccs

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