Mercury is the only metal which is a liquid at room temperature. The density of mercury is 13.6 g/cm3. What is the mass, in pounds, of 1.00 quart of mercury? [1 liter = 1.057 quart; 1 pound = 453.6 grams]
First, we need to convert the volume of 1.00 quart into liters. Since 1 liter is equal to 1.057 quarts, 1.00 quart is equal to 1.00 * (1 liter / 1.057 quart) = 0.946 liters.
Next, we need to calculate the mass of 0.946 liters of mercury. The density of mercury is 13.6 g/cm3. Since 1 cm3 is equal to 1 milliliter (ml), and 1 liter is equal to 1000 ml, 0.946 liters is equal to 0.946 * 1000 ml = 946 ml.
Therefore, the mass of 0.946 liters of mercury is 946 ml * 13.6 g/ml = 12865.6 g.
Finally, we need to convert the mass from grams to pounds. Since 1 pound is equal to 453.6 grams, the mass in pounds is 12865.6 g * (1 pound / 453.6 grams) = 28.37 pounds.
Therefore, the mass of 1.00 quart of mercury is approximately 28.37 pounds.