Help finding kg of mercury please

Thread starter wmsnyder
Start date Sep 16, 2009
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To determine how many kilograms of mercury are needed to fill a 250ml container, the density of mercury is essential. The correct density of mercury is 13,534 kg/m^3, not 0.0136 kg/m^3. Using the relationship between density, mass, and volume, the mass can be calculated by multiplying the volume by the density. Therefore, the mass of mercury required for the container can be accurately calculated using the correct density value. Understanding these concepts is crucial for solving the problem effectively.

Sep 16, 2009

wmsnyder

Homework Statement

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

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Sep 16, 2009

Anden

You need the density.

Sep 16, 2009

wmsnyder

.0136 kg/m^3 Is that what you mean?

Sep 16, 2009

Anden

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

Sep 16, 2009

Kalvarin

It's 13534 Kg/m^3

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