Help finding kg of mercury please

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The original poster attempts to determine the mass of mercury needed to fill a 250ml container, focusing on the relationship between volume and density in the context of fluid mechanics.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants discuss the importance of density in calculating mass from volume, with some questioning the provided density value and its units.

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There has been some productive guidance regarding the use of density to relate mass and volume. Participants are exploring the correct density value for mercury and its implications for the calculation.

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There is an ongoing discussion about the correct units for density and the conversion necessary to apply it in the context of the problem.

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How many kg of mercury to fill a 250ml container?

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You need the density.
 
.0136 kg/m^3 Is that what you mean?
 
Yes, use the definition of density (kg / m^3) to get a relationship between density, mass and volume.

Oh, and the value of density is wrong, you must multiply it by 10^6 to get it in kg / m^3
 
It's 13534 Kg/m^3
 

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