The density of mercury, the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature, is 13.6 g/cm³. What is that density in pounds per cubic inch? A) 849 lb/in³ B) 491 lb/in³ C) 376 lb/in³ D) 0.491 lb/in³ E) 1.83 × 10^-3 lb/in³

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To convert from g/cm³ to lb/in³, use the conversion factors: 1 g/cm³ = 0.036127 lb/in³. Therefore, 13.6 g/cm³ * 0.036127 lb/in³ = 0.491 lb/in³.

The Density of Mercury, the Only Metal to Exist as a Liquid