If the density of mercury is 13.6 g/mL and the density of lead is 11.3 g/mL, which has the larger volume: 1 g of mercury or 1 g of lead?
A)lead
B)mercury
C)Volume and mass are not related.
D)Both have the same volume.
E)none of the above

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Volume is inversely proportional to density for a given mass. Since lead has a lower density than mercury, 1 g of lead will occupy a larger volume than 1 g of mercury.

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