Physical Properties and Density

Front

What is the amount of space something takes up?

Back

Volume

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

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The liquid at the bottom.

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What is density?

Back

The amount of mass in a given space.

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What is an example of a physical property?

Back

Color.

Front

If a substance has a volume of 5 cm³ and a mass of 52.5g, what is the substance?

Back

Silver.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What is a physical property?

Back

A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its identity.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

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What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

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Generally, the density decreases as the substance expands.

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

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grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³).