How Does Container Volume Affect Vapor and Liquid Densities in Saturated Fluids?

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The discussion focuses on comparing the densities of vapor and liquid in two containers with saturated fluids at the same temperature but different volumes. It is established that the overall density of the larger container (V2) is greater than that of the smaller container (V1). However, there is uncertainty about how to determine the specific vapor and liquid densities based solely on the container volumes. For the amount of vapor, it is suggested that the larger container may contain more vapor due to its proximity to the vapor region. Clarification on the comparisons for vapor and liquid densities is requested.
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Homework Statement


Two containers with saturated fluid at T0, while having different total volume V1 and V2
definition of total molar volume: total liquid + vapor volume divided by the total moles
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Problems:
1. Compare the density of the vapor in both containers
2. Compare the density of the liquid in both containers
3. Compare the amount of the vapor in both containers

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The Attempt at a Solution


I know that the overall density of container 2 is greater than that of container 1 as V2>V1, but I have no idea how to identify the vapor or liquid density just by comparing those two points, so for problem 1&2, I have completely no clue
For problem 3, I assume that the amount of vapor is greater in container 2 as it is closer to the vapor region, but I'm not sure whether this explanation is reasonable
Any help would be appreciated!
 
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