Density Practice

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What is density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, usually expressed in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or grams per liter (g/L).

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How do you calculate density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the density of water?

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1 g/ml.

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What happens to objects with a density less than water?

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They float on water.

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What happens to objects with a density greater than water?

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They sink in water.

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If an object has a mass of 12g and a volume of 4cm³, what is its density?

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3 g/cm³.

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What is the unit of density in the metric system?

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g/cm³ or g/L.

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What lab tool is used to measure the volume of liquids?

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Graduated cylinder.

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If a substance has a mass of 50g and occupies a volume of 10L, what is its density?

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5 g/L.

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What is the density of an object that has a mass of 20g and a volume of 5cm³?

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4 g/cm³.