Chemistry: A Molecular Approach (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 1 - Sections 1.1-1.8 - Exercises - Conceptual Problems - Page 43: 144

Answer

Substance $A$ is most dense.

Work Step by Step

As we know, the relation between $cm^3$ and $m^3$ is: $$1 \space m^3 = 10^6 \space cm^3$$ And the relation between kg and g is: $$1 \space kg = 10^3 \space g$$ Therefore, a substance with 1.7 g per $cm^3$ has a higher density than another one with 1.7 kg per $m^3$. From A to B, the volume increased more than the mass, which lowers the density.
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