Lab#: 1

Date:
Title: Density

Aim: to determine the density of ice, wood and iron

Apparatus:
Measuring beaker, water, electronic balance, ice sample, wood sample, iron sample. (online
simulation)
https://pbslm-
contrib.s3.amazonaws.com/WGBH/arct15/SimBucket/Simulations/densitylab/content/index
.html

Diagram of Apparatus:

Method
1. click on the link above to gain access to the online simulation
2. Select “turn fluid in water” then “randomize” options
3. place the sample of ice onto the balance and measure its mass.
4. measure the initial volume of water in the measuring beaker
5. put the sample of ice into the beaker with water and measure the new volume of water.
Ensure that the sample is fully submerged in the water.
6. repeat steps 3-5 for the sample of wood and iron respectively
7. record results in a suitable table

Observation/Results
TABLE SHOWING RESULTS OBTAINED FROM DENSITY EXPERIMENT

Sample Mass (g) Initial water Final water Volume of

volume (ml) volume (ml) sample (ml)
Ice
Wood
Iron

RECORD YOUR VALUES TO THE NEAREST TENTH

Discussion/Analysis
1. What is density
2. What is the general formula for determining the density of an object? What do the variables
in the formula represent?
3. What is the SI unit for density
4. Determine the density of the three samples tested.
5. In three identical squares, draw and identify how the particles would be packed in ice, wood
and iron respectively based on their densities that you calculated. (should be on blank leaves)
6. Why is the density of a material constant regardless of its shape or size

Precaution:

Conclusion