Density

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What is Density?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume. It tells us how much matter is packed into a certain space.

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What two measurements make up Density?

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Density is made up of Mass and Volume.

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How do you find the density of an object?

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To find density, divide the mass of the object by its volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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What happens to the density of an object if you increase its volume but keep the mass the same?

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The density decreases because density is mass divided by volume.

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What is the unit of measurement for density?

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The common unit for density is grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) or kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³).

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Why do liquids form layers when mixed?

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Liquids form layers because they have different densities; the denser liquid sinks while the less dense liquid floats.

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If a liquid has a density of 1 g/cm³, what will happen if you pour it into a liquid with a density of 0.8 g/cm³?

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The liquid with a density of 1 g/cm³ will sink to the bottom because it is denser.

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What is the relationship between mass and density?

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If the mass of an object increases while its volume stays the same, its density increases.

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What is the relationship between volume and density?

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If the volume of an object increases while its mass stays the same, its density decreases.

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How can you tell which liquid is the most dense when they do not mix?

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The most dense liquid will be at the bottom of the container.