Question

Mercury metal is poured into a graduated cylinder that holds exactly 649mL. The mercury used to fill the cylinder weighs 332g. From this information, calculate the density of mercury.

Answer 1

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To find the density of mercury, divide the mass by the volume (written as: d = m/V).

Since we are given the volume, 649 mL, and the mass, 332 grams, we can find the density.

d = 332 grams / 649 mL

d ≈ 0.51155

Therefore, the density of mercury is equal to about 0.51 grams per milliliter.