The mercury in a container occupies a volume of 0.5 liters. Given the density of mercury as 13.5g/cc, how much does 0.5 liters of mercury weigh?

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akashdeepdeb · Answer

Use these:
$$density = \frac{mass}{volume}$$
$$1000 cm^3 = 1L$$

anonymous · Answer

Wouldn't I be solving for mass?

akashdeepdeb · Answer

Yes, but you do need to be careful about the units!
Note that you are given the density in grams per cc, but the volume is in liters.

anonymous · Answer

6.75g/cc?

anonymous · Answer

@AkashdeepDeb

akashdeepdeb · Answer

g/cc are units for density! 
g is the unit for mass( or weight here)
cc or liter here is the unit for volume. 

Are you understanding the question? 
If not, let me know.

anonymous · Answer

I don't think i'm getting it. I convert the liters to cc and then m= 500cc*13.5g/cc? or way off

anonymous · Answer

@AkashdeepDeb

akashdeepdeb · Answer

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