Which of these samples of water will have the greatest mass? (Density of water = 1.00 g/cm³; 454 g = 1 pound) A) 10,000 g B) 25 pounds C) 1 kg D) 5 × 10^{− 2} L E) 2,000 mL

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To compare the masses, we need to use the formula: mass = density x volume. Since the density of water is 1 g/cm³, we can convert the units as needed:

A) 10,000 g = 10,000 cm³ x 1 g/cm³ = 10,000 g
B) 25 pounds = 25 pounds x 454 g/pound = 11,350 g
C) 1 kg = 1,000 g = 1,000 cm³ x 1 g/cm³ = 1,000 g
D) 5 x 10⁻² L = 50 cm³ x 1 g/cm³ = 50 g
E) 2,000 mL = 2,000 cm³ x 1 g/cm³ = 2,000 g

Therefore, sample B (25 pounds) has the greatest mass of 11,350 g.

Which of These Samples of Water Will Have the Greatest