Density

Which property of matter is determined by dividing its mass by its volume?

• elasticity
• buoyancy
• density
• viscosity

The following liquids are poured together in a beaker: alcohol (density=0.79), corn syrup (density=1.38), water (density=1.0), and cooking oil (density=0.93).  Which of these liquids will sink to the bottom of the beaker?

• alcohol
• corn syrup
• water
• cooking oil

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NGSS.MS-PS2-4

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

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

Which box has a higher density?  

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

A piece of copper has a mass of 89g and a volume of 10 cm3.  What would be the density of the copper?

• 0.89 g/cm3
• 89 g/cm3
• 8.9 g/cm3
• 890 g/cm3

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What is the measuring unit for mass?

• centimeter 
• millimeter 
• grams 
• pounds

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CCSS.3.MD.A.2

Which lab tool might you use to measure the volume of a liquid?

• electric scale
• bunsen burner
• test tube
• graduated cylinder

What units are used to measure Density?

• cm³/g
• g
• g/cm³
• cm³

Define the term "mass".

• Mass/Volume
• Anything that has mass and takes up space 
• The amount of space an object occupies.
• The amount of matter in an object.