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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Why do ice cubes float in water?

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Ice cubes float in water because water is more dense than ice.

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What is the relationship between density and floating?

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An object will float if it is less dense than the liquid it is placed in.

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Which liquid is less dense: oil or water?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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What happens when two liquids of different densities are mixed?

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They form layers, with the less dense liquid floating on top of the denser liquid.

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What is the most dense liquid among oil, water, and syrup?

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Syrup is the most dense liquid among oil, water, and syrup.

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What does it mean if an object sinks in water?

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If an object sinks in water, it means that it is more dense than water.

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How can you determine if an object will float or sink?

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You can determine if an object will float or sink by comparing its density to the density of the liquid.

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What is an example of a substance that floats on water?

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An example of a substance that floats on water is a piece of wood.

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What is an example of a substance that sinks in water?

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An example of a substance that sinks in water is a rock.