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Differentiate between density and relative density of a substance?
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| Density | Relative density |
|---|---|
| Density of a substance is the mass per unit volume of that substance. | Relative density of a substance is the ratio of density of that substance to the density of water at 4°C. |
| It is expressed in g cm-3 or kg m-3. | It has no unit. |
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