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The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of a container filled with liquid mercury and determining the density of a second liquid. The user calculated the mass of mercury as 133.8 g, leading to a volume of approximately 9.877 mL. For the second liquid, they found a mass of 4.7 g, resulting in a density of about 4.8 g/mL. Responses confirm the calculations are correct, providing reassurance to the user. The user expresses gratitude and indicates they will return for further assistance in the future.
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Question:

The mass of a container filled with liquid mercury is 244.0 g, and the mass of the empty container is 110.2 g

a. What is the volume of the container? (density of mercury = 13.546 g/ml)

b. The same container is filled with a second liquid, and the mass of the filled container is 114.9 g. What is the density of the second liquid?


My answers:

a)

244.0 g - 110.2 g = 133.8 g
133.8 g/(13.546 g/mL) = 9.877 mL


b)

114.9 g - 110.2 g = 4.7 g
4.7 g/9.877 mL = 4.8x10 g/mL



Does that look right? if not where did I go wrong?

I appreciate the help...
 
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bedizzy said:
Question:

The mass of a container filled with liquid mercury is 244.0 g, and the mass of the empty container is 110.2 g

a. What is the volume of the container? (density of mercury = 13.546 g/ml)

b. The same container is filled with a second liquid, and the mass of the filled container is 114.9 g. What is the density of the second liquid?
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My answers:

a) 244.0 g - 110.2 g = 133.8 g
133.8 g/(13.546 g/mL) = 9.877 mL

b)114.9 g - 110.2 g = 4.7 g
4.7 g/9.877 mL = 4.8x10 g/mL

Does that look right? if not where did I go wrong?

Looks fine to me! :biggrin:
 
thanks tim... just wanted to check that one...


you'll probably be seeing more of me in the coming semesters :biggrin:
 
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