A beaker contains $100\text{ g}$ of pure water and another beaker contains $100\text{ g}$ of coconut oil. If…

A beaker contains $100\text{ g}$ of pure water and another beaker contains $100\text{ g}$ of coconut oil. If both are at $30^\circ\text{C}$, why does coconut oil occupy more volume than water?
  1. Coconut oil has lower mass than water
  2. Coconut oil has lower density than water
  3. Water compresses more than oil
  4. Coconut oil is more viscous than water

Solution

Density is mass per unit volume; a substance with lower density occupies a greater volume for the same mass.

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