Density

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What is density?

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The amount of matter in a given space.

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What is volume?

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The amount of space an object takes up.

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What is the unit for Density?

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Grams/Milliliter (g/mL).

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What is the unit for mass?

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Grams (g).

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Why does oil float on top of the water in an oil spill?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the relationship between mass and density?

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Density is the ratio of mass to volume.

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases while its volume remains constant?

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The density increases.

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What happens to the density of an object if its volume increases while its mass remains constant?

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The density decreases.

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What is the density of water?

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1 gram/milliliter (g/mL) at 4°C.