The density of mercury is 13.5 g/mL.What is the mass in kg of mercury that fills a 0.250 L flask?
A)0.0540 kg
B)3.38 kg
C)54.0 kg
D)3380 kg

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To find the mass of mercury that fills a 0.250 L flask, we use the formula: mass = density × volume. Given the density of mercury is 13.5 g/mL, we first convert 0.250 L to mL (0.250 L = 250 mL) because the density is given in g/mL. Then, we calculate the mass: mass = 13.5 g/mL × 250 mL = 3375 g. Converting grams to kilograms (since 1 kg = 1000 g), we get 3375 g = 3.375 kg, which rounds to 3.38 kg.

The Density of Mercury Is 13