A student has two solid blocks that have different masses. The student knows that each block is composed of a pure substance, bu
t she wants to know if the blocks are composed of the same pure substance. Which of these would best show that the blocks are composed of different substances? A.
Both blocks sink when placed in water.
B.
Both blocks can be scratched by a piece of glass.
C.
One block conducts electricity and the other does not.
D.
One block has a greater volume than the other block.
Explanation: A and b don’t show anything that is different between the rocks so they are both cancelled. With D, if a block has a greater volume that has nothing to do with the substances. This shows that C is the best answer because if one block conducts electricity, that means it is composed of something different (for example metal).
Answer: I think the answer would be (D) because mass and volume are kinda different and If one has a different volume then it would have a different mass right?
