Density Comparison

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What is density?

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

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How do you compare the density of two liquids?

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To compare the density of two liquids, observe which one floats on top of the other; the less dense liquid will float.

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What happens to an object with a density less than 1.0 g/cm³ when placed in water?

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It will float.

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What happens to an object with a density greater than 1.0 g/cm³ when placed in water?

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It will sink.

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If two objects have the same volume, how do you determine which is more dense?

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The object with the greater mass is more dense.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is the density of water?

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The density of water is 1.0 g/cm³.

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If an object has a mass of 200 grams and a volume of 100 cm³, what is its density?

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Density = 200 g / 100 cm³ = 2.0 g/cm³.

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What does it mean if a substance is described as 'more compact'?

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It means that the substance has more mass in a given volume, resulting in higher density.

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How can you determine the order of density among multiple liquids?

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By placing them in a container and observing which layers form based on their densities.