Mercury metal is poured into a graduated cylinder that holds exactly 22.5 mL. The mercury used to fill the cylinder weighs 306.0 g. From this information, calculate the density of mercury.

Question

1. Mercury metal is poured into a graduated cylinder that holds exactly 22.5 mL. The mercury used to fill the cylinder weighs 306.0 g. From this information, calculate the density of mercury.

I know that you how to do M/V. I just don't know what to divide. Can someone help me?

Answer 1

Density is measured in grams per cubic centimeter (1 ml) => density = 306 / 22.5 = 13.6