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Chapter 1
Section 1.9
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Àne factor that density controls is floating
and sinking.
Àbjects float and sink because of their
density.
If we look at Table 1.3, we can compare
densities of some materials.
The density of water is 1.0 g/ml.
The density of cork is 0.34 g/ml.
The density of lead is 13.9 g/ml.
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Does cork float in water?
Yes.
Look at cork.
What is the density of cork?
Is it less or more than water?
Compounds that are less dense than water
float.
Name some other items that will float in
water.
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Does metal float or sink in water?
Sink.
Look at lead.
What is the density of lead?
Is it less or more dense than water?
More
Compounds that are more dense than
water sink.
Name some other items that will sink in
water.
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Density can be defined as the
unit mass per unit volume.
Density = Mass/Volume
Mass is measured in g.
Volume is measured in ml.
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Density, = Mass, / Volume,
g/ml = g / ml
To perform a density calculation:
Determine if it is a density problem. The problem
should include statements for mass and volume and
density.
Read the word problem.
You will need to calculate one of the three terms but
the other two should be given (# unit).
Write down the mathematical formula for density.
Plug in the given.
Convert to the correct units if necessary.
Solve the problem
Letƞs look at some examples
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What is the density of 5 g of tin that has a
volume of 1.2 ml?
? g/ml = 5 g / 1.2 ml
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What is the volume of 5 g of tin that has a
density of 4.6 g/ml?
4.6 g/ml = 5 g / X ml
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4.6 g/ml * X ml = ( 5 g / X ml) * X ml
4.6 g/ml * X ml = 5g
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4.6 g/ml * X ml = 5g
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X ml = 5 g / 4.6 g/ml
X ml = 1.2 ml
What is the volume of 5 lb of tin that has a
density of 4.6 g/ml?
Physical Properties
Buoyancy and Density
Calculations using Density
Mass and Volume to get Density
Mass and Density to get Volume
Density and Volume to get Mass
Complex Calculations using Density
Area calculations for volume
Displacement calculations for volume
Conversions within Density problems
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Try the odd numbered problems at the
end of each section. The answers are at
the end of the chapter. If you have
problems, open it up for discussion.
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