Measurement & Density – Vocabulary

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What is density?

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Density is how much mass is in a given volume, calculated as mass/volume.

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What is the unit of mass?

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Grams (g)

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What is the unit of volume for liquids?

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Milliliters (mL)

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What determines if an object will float or sink in water?

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Objects with a density less than 1.0 g/mL float in water; those with higher density sink.

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What is a beaker used for?

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A beaker is a container used to measure volume.

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How do you calculate density?

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Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume.

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Why is comparing densities useful?

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Comparing densities helps identify substances.