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

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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
Pressure P against volume V graph of a saturated fluid at isotherm T = T0, with a dome-shaped solid curve, dashed isotherm, regions labelled liquid, vapor and liquid + vapor, and volumes V1 and V2 marked on the V axis.

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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Reread what you are to compare for questions 1 & 2.