Density

Front

What units of measurement are used for volume?

Back

milliliter

Front

What two types of measurements make up DENSITY?

Back

Mass and Volume

Front

If an object has a density of .6 g/mL and you put it into water, will it sink or float?

Back

float

Front

When you put an object in a graduated cylinder of water and measure how much the water level changed, what is this process called?

Back

Displacement

Front

What is the formula for density?

Back

density = mass / volume

Front

What is density?

Back

Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume.

Front

How does temperature affect density?

Back

Generally, as temperature increases, density decreases because substances expand.

Front

What is the density of water?

Back

1 g/mL at 4°C.

Front

What happens to objects with a density less than 1 g/mL when placed in water?

Back

They float.

Front

What happens to objects with a density greater than 1 g/mL when placed in water?

Back

They sink.