Equal masses of liquids occupy 20 mL and 30 mL. The denser sample?
AThe 20 mL sample
BTheir colours decide
CBoth have equal density
DThe 30 mL sample
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. The 20 mL sample
For equal mass, the smaller volume gives the larger mass-to-volume ratio.
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