Density Studie Guide Flashcards
1
Q
What two physical characteristics do you need to know in order to find density
A
Mass and volume
2
Q
How would you find the volume of a regular shaped object?
A
LxWxH
3
Q
How would you find the volume of an irregular object?
A
Water displacement
4
Q
How can you find the mass of an object?
A
Triple beam balance
5
Q
How can density be used to figure out the identity of an unknown object?
A
It is a characteristic property which means it stays the same no matter how much you have.
6
Q
What is the density of water?
A
1g/mL
7
Q
What happens to things that have a greater density than water?
A
They sink
8
Q
What happens to objects that have less density than water?
A
The float
9
Q
What is the density equation?
A
D=m over v
Density =mass over volume
10
Q
What units should density have
A
g/ml OR g/cm cubed
