Density Flashcard

Front

What is density?

Back

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

Front

How do you calculate density?

Back

Density = Mass / Volume.

Front

What units are used to measure density?

Back

Common units for density are grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) and grams per milliliter (g/mL).

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in grams (g).

Front

What is volume?

Back

Volume is the amount of space an object occupies, usually measured in cubic centimeters (cm³) or milliliters (mL).

Front

If an object has a mass of 50 g and a volume of 10 cm³, what is its density?

Back

Density = 50 g / 10 cm³ = 5 g/cm³.

Front

What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases but its volume stays the same?

Back

The density increases.

Front

What happens to the density of an object if its volume increases but its mass stays the same?

Back

The density decreases.

Front

If two objects have the same volume but different masses, which one has a higher density?

Back

The object with the greater mass has a higher density.

Front

What is the density of water?

Back

The density of water is approximately 1 g/mL.