Density

D=M/V

Density is:
-the amount of matter in a given amount of space
-how closely packed particles of matter are

Density
How do we find the mass of an object?
- we use a scale (triple beam balance)

How do we find the volume of an object?

1st-Is it liquid or solid?

If its a rectangular solid we can multiple
length x width x height

Density
If its not rectangular, we measure it by
displacement
To do this we use a graduated cylinder and
measure it by how high the water moved
when the object is put in.

Formula for density

and its units
The Units are g/mL3 or g/cm3

You can use observation to tell

which object is more dense.
Water has a density of 1 g/ml. If an object
floats in water, is it more or less dense than
the water?
When an object heats up, does it become
more or less dense?
What is a good example of something big
we can measure by displacement?
Submarines!

What evidence do we have that

particles of matter are in motion?
Air freshener spreads out over all parts of a
room!

Food coloring spreads out in water.

What else?

Temperature affects how fast

particles of matter are moving
When particles are heated up, they will
speed up, spread apart and become less
dense
Thats why warm air rises and water water
rises
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Substances expand when they

heat up and contract when they
cool down.
Why do you think there are cracks in the
sidewalk?
So that they can expand in the hot summer
and without breaking.
How do you take your temparature with a
old school thermometer?
The liquid expands when heated.