Automotive batteries generally are filled with sulfuric acid. If a battery has a volume of 1.86 L and contains 3.42 x 10³ grams of sulfuric acid, what is the density of sulfuric acid in g/mL?

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The density of a substance is calculated by dividing its mass by its volume. Given that the mass of sulfuric acid is $3.42 \times 10^{13}$ grams and the volume is 1.86 L (which is equivalent to 1860 mL since 1 L = 1000 mL), the density can be calculated as $ \frac{3.42 \times 10^{13} \text{ grams}}{1860 \text{ mL}} $, which equals approximately 1.84 g/mL.

Automotive Batteries Generally Are Filled with Sulfuric Acid