1)The density of solid gallium is 5.907 g/cm3 at 293 kelvin. The density of liquid gallium is 6.095 g/cm3 at 303 kelvin.

A) Would solid gallium float or sink on liquid gallium?_______________Why?

B) What is the density of solid gallium in Ib/ft3.____________________ Ib/ft3.
Show your work here.

C) How much would 1.00 quarts of liquid gallium weigh?_______________Ibs.
Show your work here.

Question

1)The density of solid gallium is 5.907 g/cm3 at 293 kelvin. The density of liquid gallium is 6.095 g/cm3 at 303  kelvin. 

A) Would solid gallium float or sink on liquid gallium?_______________Why?

B) What is the density of solid gallium in Ib/ft3.____________________ Ib/ft3.
Show your work here.

C) How much would 1.00 quarts of liquid gallium weigh?_______________Ibs.
Show your work here.

wolfe8 · Answer

Welcome to OpenStudy. 
A) Recall that higher density will sink when with less density
B) Use the conversion of g to lb and cm to ft
C) Use the formula d=m/V

anonymous · Answer

Thank you for your response.
Can you explain to me more. 
This is the first time I take chemistry class and my teacher give me preLap Exercise without explanation.

wolfe8 · Answer

Sure but I have to sleep right now. I have class in the morning. Someone might help you before I get back. This might help in the mean time: http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/dens.html

anonymous · Answer

Thank you.
a good sleep to you.