A water holding tank measures 85 m long,
60 m wide, and 11 m deep. Traces of mercury
have been found in the tank, with a concentration of 50 mg/L.
What is the total mass of mercury in the
tank?
Answer in units of kg.

Respuesta :

Explanation:

Total volume of the tank

= 85 * 60 * 11

= 56100 m^3

= 56,100,000 L

1L vol. Of tank contains = 50 mg of Hg

56,100,000 L vol. of tank contains

= 56,100,000 * 50

= 2,805,000,000 mg of Hg

= 2805 kg of Hg