Question

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) 849 lb/in3
2) 491 lb/in3
3) 376 lb/in3
4) 0.491 lb/in3
5) 1.83 × 10-3 lb/in3

Answer 1

The density of mercury in pounds per cubic inch is 0.491 lb/in³.

Step-by-step explanation:

The density of mercury can be converted from grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) to pounds per cubic inch (lb/in³) using a conversion factor. One pound is equivalent to 453.6 grams and one inch is equivalent to 2.54 centimeters. Therefore, the conversion factor from g/cm³ to lb/in³ is:

(13.6 g/cm³) * (1 lb / 453.6 g) * (1 in³ / 16.39 cm³)

Simplifying this expression, we get:

0.491 lb/in³

Therefore, the density of mercury in pounds per cubic inch is 0.491 lb/in³ (Option 4).