Density

Density

by Jovita Cross

​What is density?

​It is the measurement of how much MASS is contained in a given VOLUME..

​Why do substances have different densities?

​Different substances may have the same mass but they don't necessarily fill the same volume.

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​Example:

​Density is a physical property that is

​an INTENSIVE property because it is the same regardless of the amount.

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​We will prove this in our lab.

​Density can be observed, not measured

The cork, wood, and aluminum are

​of the same size, why is the cork floating?

​How to calculate density

​Density = mass/volume

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​Mass is measured in grams.

​Volume is measured in ml or cm³

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​Density = g/ml

​ g/cm³