4. Density Flashcards

Density

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

What is density?

A

It is defined as mass per unit volume

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What is the formula of density?

A

density = mass/volume p=m/v

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

How do you measure density of a liquid?

A

Place measuring cylinder on a balance, then fill with liquid and measure new mass. Volume can be read from cylinder and density using equation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How to measure density of a solid?

A

Find the volume and the mass, then use in equation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the density of water?

A

1g/cm3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

If an object of higher density than water is placed in water what will happen?

A

It will sink

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly