Two liquids, medium 1 and medium 2, are placed in separate containers. Medium 1 has a mass of 50 g and a volume of 25 mL, while medium 2 has a mass of 60 g and a volume of 40 mL. Which medium is more dense?

• A. Medium 2
• B. Both have the same density
• C. Medium 1

Answer: (C)

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1. Recall that density (\(\rho\)) is defined as mass divided by volume, expressed as \(\rho = \frac{m}{V}\), where \(m\) is mass and \(V\) is volume.
2. Calculate the density of medium 1 by dividing its mass (50 g) by its volume (25 mL): \(\rho_1 = \frac{50\ \text{g}}{25\ \text{mL}}\).
3. Calculate the density of medium 2 by dividing its mass (60 g) by its volume (40 mL): \(\rho_2 = \frac{60\ \text{g}}{40\ \text{mL}}\).
4. Compare the two densities \(\rho_1\) and \(\rho_2\) to determine which is greater.
5. The medium with the higher density value is the more dense medium.