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Use the mass and volume data to calculate the density of mercury to the nearest tenth.

Mass of mercury = 57 g

Volume of mercury = 4.2 mL



The density of mercury is
g/cm3.

User AllirionX
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Answer: 13.6g/cm3

Formula for density: p=m/v

m= 57g

v= 4.2ml = 0.0042L=4.2 cm³

57g/4.2cm³= 13.5714g/cm³

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13.6g/cm3

User Sam Gilbert
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Answer:

13.6g/cm³

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula for density: p=m/v

m= 57g

v= 4.2ml = 0.0042L=4.2 cm³

57g/4.2cm³= 13.5714g/cm³

Round to the nearest 3 significant figures:

13.6g/cm³

User Jrennie
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