Xenon is a gas found in some automobile headlights. The density of xenon at room temperature and pressure is 5.37 g/L. What is the mass, in pounds, of 1.00 quart of xenon? [1 liter = 1.057 quart; 1 pound = 453.6 grams]
A) 0.0112 lb
B) 0.0125 lb
C) 79.9 lb
D) 89.3 lb

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To find the mass in pounds, first convert quarts to liters: 1.00 quart * (1 liter / 1.057 quarts) = 0.946 liters. Then, calculate the mass in grams: 0.946 liters * 5.37 g/L = 5.08 grams. Finally, convert grams to pounds: 5.08 grams * (1 pound / 453.6 grams) = 0.0112 pounds.

Xenon Is a Gas Found in Some Automobile Headlights