Exploring Density Concepts Through Situational Questions

Which tool is used to measure the mass of a substance?

• Thermometer

• Ruler

• Graduated Cylinder

• Balance

What is the density of a rock with a mass of 14 grams and a volume of 2 cm³?

• 7 g/cm³

• 28 g/cm³

• 14 g/cm³

• 2 g/cm³

Which lab tool is used to measure the volume of a liquid?

• Graduated Cylinder

• Electric Scale

• Bunsen Burner

• Test Tube

How do you calculate the volume of an irregular object using water displacement?

• Multiply initial water level by final water level

• Divide initial water level by final water level

• Add initial water level to final water level

• Subtract initial water level from final water level

What is the mass of a rock with a density of 3.52 g/cm³ and a volume of 12 cm³?

• 42.24 grams

• 12 grams

• 50 grams

• 3.52 grams

How do you calculate the volume of a cube of sugar?

• Length × Width × Height

• Mass ÷ Density

• Density × Volume

• Mass × Volume

What is the density of a sugar cube with a mass of 30 grams and dimensions 2 cm × 2 cm × 2 cm?

• 3.75 g/cm³

• 15 g/cm³

• 7.5 g/cm³

• 1.5 g/cm³

Which liquid is the least dense in a given picture?

• Mercury

• Syrup

• Water

• Oil

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense.

• 1, 2, 3, 4

• 3, 2, 1, 4

• 2, 3, 4, 1

• 4, 3, 2, 1

Why does a piece of sand sink in water?

• Sand is denser than water

• Water is lighter than sand

• Water is denser than sand

• Sand is lighter than water

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