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A sample of a pure substance with a density of 3 g/mL is separated into two pieces. One piece has a mass of 50 g and the other piece has a mass of 25 g.

What is the density of the larger piece?

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Answer: The two pieces have the same density of 3g/mL.

Explanation: the density won't change based on the size or amount of the substance. the density is pre-set (for every X there is y weight, this is always constant).

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