Density Experiment Concepts

Density Experiment Concepts

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Interactive Video

Science, Physics, Chemistry

4th - 8th Grade

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Lucas Foster

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The video demonstrates a simple science experiment to explore the concept of density using household liquids and objects. By layering syrup, water, and oil in a glass, viewers can observe how different densities cause the liquids to separate. The experiment further involves dropping various objects into the glass to see how they interact with the layers based on their densities. The video concludes with suggestions for further exploration and encourages viewers to try the experiment themselves.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in the density experiment?

Drop a metal nut into the glass

Tip in some water and food coloring

Fill the glass with oil

Add syrup to the glass

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is added to the glass after the water and food coloring?

A grape

Syrup or treacle

Oil

A metal nut

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do the liquids separate into different layers?

They have different densities

They are different temperatures

They have different colors

They are different volumes

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which liquid has the highest density in the experiment?

Water

Oil

Syrup

Food coloring

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when a metal nut is dropped into the glass?

It stays in the middle

It sinks to the bottom

It floats on the oil

It dissolves in the water

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where does the grape settle when dropped into the glass?

At the bottom of the glass

On the syrup layer

In the water layer

On top of the oil

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the behavior of the plastic bottle top in the experiment?

It floats on the oil

It sinks to the bottom

It sits on the water layer

It dissolves in the syrup

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to the sponge when it is dropped into the glass?

It dissolves in the syrup

It sinks to the bottom

It floats on the oil

It stays in the water layer

9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What additional tip is given to enhance the visual effect of the experiment?

Use a larger glass

Use different types of oil

Add more food coloring

Shine a torch beam from above