Density

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What is density?

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Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume. It is usually expressed in grams per milliliter (g/mL) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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What is the formula for density?

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Density = Mass / Volume

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If an object has a density greater than water (1 g/mL), will it sink or float?

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It will sink.

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If an object has a density less than water (1 g/mL), will it sink or float?

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It will float.

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What two measurements are needed to calculate density?

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Mass and Volume

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What is the unit of measurement for mass in the metric system?

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Grams (g) or kilograms (kg).

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What is the unit of measurement for volume in the metric system?

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Milliliters (mL) or cubic centimeters (cm³).

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What is displacement in the context of measuring volume?

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Displacement is the method of measuring the volume of an irregularly shaped object by observing how much liquid it displaces when submerged.

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What tool is commonly used to measure mass?

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Triple beam balance.

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What tool is commonly used to measure volume?

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Graduated cylinder.