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5mL of Ethanol has a mass of 3.9g and 5mL of benzene has a mass 4.4g. Which liquid has a higher density?

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For Ethanol:

D = m / V

D = 3.9 g / 5 mL

D = 0.78 g/mL

For benzene:

D = 4.4 g / 5 mL

D = 0.88 g/mL

benzene has a higher density.

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