Answer
A 5-gallon bucket of quartz would weigh approximately 110.65 pounds.
Work Step by Step
The volume of a 5-gallon bucket is approximately 18.93 liters or if converted, 18930 cm³.
To find the weight of the quartz, we multiply the volume by the density:
Weight of quartz = Volume × Density
Volume = 18930 cm³
Density of quartz = 2.65 g/cm³
Weight of quartz = 18930 cm³ × 2.65 g/cm³ = 50194.5 grams
Converting grams to pounds, we divide by 453.59 (since there are 453.59 grams in a pound):
Weight of quartz = 50194.5 g ÷ 453.59 = 110.65 pounds
Therefore, a 5-gallon bucket of quartz would weigh approximately 110.65 pounds.
