Relative Density

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What is relative density?

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Relative density is a measure of how dense a substance is compared to the density of water. It determines whether an object will float or sink in water.

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How do you determine the order of liquids from most dense to least dense?

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To determine the order of liquids by density, you compare their densities. The liquid with the highest density will sink below the others.

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What happens to an object with a density less than water?

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An object with a density less than water will float.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than water?

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An object with a density greater than water will sink.

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is approximately 1 gram per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).

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If a sugar cube is more dense than water, what will it do in water?

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The sugar cube will sink in water.

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What does it mean if an object has the same density as water?

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If an object has the same density as water, it will neither sink nor float; it will remain suspended in the water.

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What is the relationship between mass, volume, and density?

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Density is defined as mass divided by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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What is an example of a substance that is less dense than water?

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An example of a substance that is less dense than water is oil.

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What is an example of a substance that is more dense than water?

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An example of a substance that is more dense than water is mercury.