Exploring Density in the Lab

What is the formula for calculating density?

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If a substance has a mass of 50 grams and a volume of 10 cubic centimeters, what is its density?

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following units is commonly used to express density?

• grams per liter (g/L)

• grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)

• kilograms per meter (kg/m)

• meters per second (m/s)

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following statements is true about the density of water?

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following materials is likely to have the highest density?

• Air

• Water

• Iron

• Wood

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Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the density of a substance?

• Temperature

• Pressure

• Volume

• Color

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Where do we read the level of liquid?

• The highest point the liquid touches.
• The bottom of the meniscus.
• Half way between, we make an educated guess and round it.
• Somewhere about there.

How many spaces are there between 6 and 7?

• 10
• 2
• 4
• 5