Sample A: 300 mL of 1M sodium chloride Sample B: 145 mL of 1.5 M sodium chloride

Which sample contains the larger density?

sample B contains the larger density

Explanation:

Given;

volume of sample A, V = 300 mL = 0.3 L

Molarity of sample A, C = 1 M

volume of sample B, V = 145 mL = 0.145 L

Molarity of sample B, C = 1.5 M

molecular mass of sodium chloride, Nacl = 23 + 35.5 = 58.5 g/mol

Molarity is given as;

The reacting mass for sample A = 0.3mol x  58.5 g/mol = 17.55 g

The reacting mass for sample B = 0.2175 mol x 58.5 g/mol = 12.72 g

The density of sample A  

The density of sample B

Therefore, sample B contains the larger density