A mass of mercury occupies 0.750 L.What volume would an equal mass of ethanol occupy? The density of mercury is 13.546 g/mL and the density of ethanol is 0.789 g/mL.
A)0)0437 L
B)0)0777 L
C)12.9 L
D)22.9 L

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To find the volume of ethanol, first calculate the mass of mercury using its density: mass = volume × density = 0.750 L × 13.546 g/mL = 10159.5 g. Then, use the mass and the density of ethanol to find its volume: volume = mass / density = 10159.5 g / 0.789 g/mL = 12880.1 mL = 12.9 L.

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