Density of Solids, Liquids, and Gases Quiz

What is density a measure of?

• The temperature of a substance

• The color of a substance

• How close together particles are

• How heavy an object is

Which state of matter generally has the highest density?

• Solid

• Liquid

• Gas

• Plasma

What is the formula for calculating density?

• Density = mass × volume

• Density = mass + volume

• Density = mass ÷ volume

• Density = mass - volume

What units are commonly used for density?

• Grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³)

• Meters per second (m/s)

• Newtons (N)

• Joules (J)

Why does a helium balloon float?

• Helium is a solid

• Helium is heavier than air

• Helium is lighter than air

• Helium is the same density as air

What happens to the density of a substance when it is heated?

• Density stays the same

• Density becomes zero

• Density increases

• Density decreases

How can you find the volume of an irregular shaped object?

• By calculating its area

• By weighing it

• By submerging it in water and measuring the displaced water

• By measuring its sides with a ruler

What is the density of water in its liquid state?

• 1.00 g/cm³

• 13.5 g/cm³

• 0.0012 g/cm³

• 7.82 g/cm³

Why does ice float on water?

• Ice is denser than water

• Ice is less dense than water

• Ice is the same density as water

• Ice is heavier than water

What happens to particles in a substance when it expands?

• They move closer together

• They stop moving

• They move further apart

• They vibrate less