Calculating Density

What is the definition of density?

• The amount of space an object occupies

• The mass of an object divided by its volume

• The weight of an object

• The volume of an object divided by its mass

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is the correct formula for calculating density?

• Density = Mass × Volume

• Density = Mass ÷ Volume

• Density = Volume ÷ Mass

• Density = Mass + Volume

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DOK Level 1: Recall

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

• 5 g/cm³

• 0.2 g/cm³

• 500 g/cm³

• 50 g/cm³

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which unit is commonly used to express density?

• Grams

• Liters

• Grams per cubic centimeter

• Meters

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DOK Level 1: Recall

A block of wood has a density of 0.6 g/cm³. If its volume is 200 cm³, what is its mass?

• 120 grams

• 300 grams

• 0.003 grams

• 333 grams

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

If a liquid has a density of 1.2 g/mL, what is the mass of 250 mL of this liquid?

• 300 grams

• 200 grams

• 1.2 grams

• 250 grams

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

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

• A balloon filled with air

• A piece of iron

• A sponge

• A wooden block

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DOK Level 1: Recall

A metal cube has a side length of 3 cm and a mass of 81 grams. What is its density? (Remember: Volume of a cube = length x width x height)

• 3 g/cm³

• 9 g/cm³

• 27 g/cm³

• 1 g/cm³

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is the density of water at room temperature?

• 1 g/cm³

• 0.5 g/cm³

• 2 g/cm³

• 1.5 g/cm³

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DOK Level 1: Recall

A rock has a mass of 200 grams and displaces 50 mL of water. What is its density?

• 4 g/mL

• 0.25 g/mL

• 2 g/mL

• 5 g/mL

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept