Find the answers to the following problems by providing line-by-line (step-by-step) solutions for each applicable question.
You must show your work for questions 1-4 to get full credit for each question. Each question is worth 20 points. Please be sure to include the appropriate units as part of your final answer.
- Mercury, the only metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature, melts at 234.3 K. Convert this melting point to degrees Celsius.
- Mercury has a boiling point of 356.58°C. Convert this temperature to degrees Fahrenheit.
- 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, in grams per cubic centimeter.
- What is the density of mercury in pounds per cubic inch (lb/in 3)?
a.1 lb = 454g, 1 in= 2.54 cm. - What are some of the physical and chemical properties of Mercury? Mention at least two of each.
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