Relative Density

floating or sinking when compared to water.

• volume

• solution

• relative density

• mixture

The water is ______ dense than the boat

• more

• less

If you poured 3 liquids that do not mix how could you tell which one is the most dense?

• The liquid on top

• The liquid in the middle

• The liquid at the bottom

A bobber floats on the water because it is....

• more dense than the water

• less dense than the water

• the same density as the water

• to show you when you have a bite

Rocks sink because they are

• the same density as the water

• less dense than the water

• more dense than the water

• because they're round

Why does the egg not sink or float?

• it is more dense than the water

• it is less dense than the water

• it has the same density as the water

• it is light

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense?

• 4, 3, 2, 1

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 3, 4, 2, 1, 

• 4, 3, 1, 2