Answer to Question #85370 in General Chemistry for Jaz

General Chemistry

Question #85370

How many pounds does 1.0000 quart of mercury weigh ?

Expert's answer

The density of mercury is 13.6 g/ml. Two steps by inspection 1 qt = 0.25 gallons, 13.6 g/mL = 13.6 kg/L

0.25 gallon x 3.785411784 L/gallon x 13.6 kg/L x 1 lb/0.45359237 kg = 28.374 lb.

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