The density of mercury,the only metal to exist as a liquid at room temperature,is 13.6 g/cm3.What is that density in pounds per cubic inch? (1 in = 2.54 cm; 1 lb = 454 g)

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To convert the density from g/cm³ to lb/in³, use the conversion factors: 1 lb = 454 g and 1 in = 2.54 cm. The calculation is: (13.6 g/cm³) * (1 lb/454 g) * (2.54 cm/in)³ = 0.491 lb/in³.

The Density of Mercury,the Only Metal to Exist as a Liquid