Density

The tool used to measure the mass of a substance or object is a ______________.

• balance
• graduated cylinder
• ruler
• thermometer

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

A block has a mass of 54g and a volume of 20cm3.  What is the density of the block?

• 74 g/cm3
• 1080 g/cm3
• 34 g/cm3
• 2.7 g/cm3

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

Why do ice cubes float in a  glass of water?

• the ice cubes are more dense than the water
• the water is more dense than the ice cubes
• the water is more dense than the glass
• the ice is more dense than the glass

A brick sinks in water while a wooden block of the same size floats.  This is because the brick has a

• lower volume than the wooden block
• lower density than the wooden block
• higher volume than the wooden block
• higher density than the wooden block

What is the density of water?

• 0 g/ml
• 1 g/ml
• 10 g/ml
• 100 g/ml

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

Why do some substances float on water?

• they are warmer than water
• they are cooler than water
• they are more dense than water
• they are less dense than water

Which of these would be correct to put at the end of a density answer?

• g/cm
• cm3
• g/ml
• g/lb

Which liquid is the least dense?

• oil
• water
• syrup 
• plastic bottle

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NGSS.5-PS1-3

Which box has a higher density?  

• Box A
• Box B
• cannot be determined
• they are the same

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2

What is the formula for density?

• density = mass x volume
• density = mass / volume
• density = mass + volume
• density = mass - volume

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CCSS.HSG.MG.A.2