Answer:
The volume of acetone is 257.4 mL
Explanation:
Step 1: Data given
Volume of mercury = 15.0 mL
Density of mercury = 13.59 g/mL
Density of acetone = 0.792 g/mL
mass of acetone = mass of 15.0 mL mercury
Step 2: Calculate mass of 15.0 mL mercury
Mass = density * volume
Mass mercury = 13.59 g/mL * 15.0 mL
Mass mercury = 203.85 grams
Step 3: Calculate volume of acetone
Volume = mass / density
Volume acetone = 203.85 / 0.792
Volume acetone = 257.4 mL
The volume of acetone is 257.4 mL