Density Flashcards

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How do you find the formula for density

A

Divide the volume of the substance in to the mass of it

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How do you find the formula for mass

A

Volume x density

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3
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How do you find the formula forvolume

A

Mass divided by density

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4
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What us the density of water

A

1.0

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5
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What is the density of ice

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0.9

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6
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Why does ice float on water?

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Because it’s density is lower than waters

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7
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Why does brick sink in water?

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Because it’s density is higher than waters

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8
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How do you find the volume of an irregular shaped object?

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Use a graduated cylinder with a round amount of water in it

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9
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What are the digits for density?

A

g/cm3

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10
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What are the digits for volume

A

Cm3

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11
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What are the digits for mass

A

g

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12
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What are the units for density

A

g/cm3

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13
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List two basic steps to find a density of an object

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Weigh the object on a mass balance

Find the volume in a graduated cylinder

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14
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Name the object used to weigh something

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Mass balance

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15
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Name the object that can find the volume of an object

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Graduated cylinder/ overflow can

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