Density Practice Worksheet 1. Basic Concepts (a) Define density. (b) Write the formula for calculating density. (c) If the units for mass are given in grams and volume in cm, what will be the unit for density? 2. Calculations (a) An object has a mass of 150 grams and occupies a volume of 50 cm*. Calculate its density. (b) A substance has a density of 8 g/cm*. If it has a mass of 240 grams, how much volume does it occupy? 3. Measuring Cylinder (a) You are provided with a measuring cylinder, a stone, and a balance. Describe the steps you would take to find the density of the stone using the displacement method. (b) A student immerses a metal object into a measuring cylinder containing water. The water level rises from 25 ml to 40 ml. If the metal object has a mass of 60 grams, calculate its density.(c) Why is it important to ensure that no air bubbles are trapped when using the displacement method to find the volume of an irregular object? 4. Application (a) A ship floats on water because its average density is less than that of water. Explain this statement. (b) Why does oil float on water? (c) Which would be denser: a 500 cm? block of iron or a 500 cm? block of wood? Justify your answer. 5. Comparative Questions (a) Compare and contrast the densities of two different substances and explain why they differ. (b) A wooden block and a metal block are both the same size and shape. Predict how their densities might compare and explain why. 6. Conceptual Understanding (a) If you were to cut a metal block in half, how would the density of each half compare to the original block? Explain. (b) How might temperature affect the density of asubstance? Provide an example.