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When a sample of matter is placed into a smaller volume without changing the mass, the density of the matter

a. increases b. decreases c. remains the same

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Answer:

increases

Step-by-step explanation:

the density will increase, because if the mass remains the same but the volume gets smaller, the substance will be packed together more tightly, therefore being more dense. (think about like shoving a sock in a small cup lol)

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