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 Tuesday, 17 March 2015

Density of Solids and Liquids

To use the equation to calculate the densities of different
objects.
To define density and relate it to the particle model.
To make predictions about whether an object will sink or float.
BRICK – Knowledge: What is density?

Do now Keywords
What do the Density
Mass
diagrams show? Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Do the size of the particles change?
 Do Now n Ch e c k
Green Pe

• The particles are the same size.

• It is the space between the
particles that is different Keywords
Density
To use the equation to calculate the
densities of different objects. Mass
To define density and relate it to the
particle model.
Volume
To make predictions about whether an
object will sink or float.
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Do the size of the particles change?
 What is density?

Density = how tightly packed something is.

Which particles are more tightly packed?

Keywords
Density
High density Low density Mass
(tightly packed) (not tightly Volume
packed) Float

Stretch Opportunity: What state is the substance shown above? Explain using ideas
about the arrangement of particles.
 Demonstration
Float or Sink?

Density is related to how easily

something can float.

Do the following objects float or sink?

Make a prediction.

• Wood Keywords
• Foam Density
• Cork Mass
• Plastic Volume
• Zinc (metal) Float

Stretch Opportunity: Why does the orange float before it has been peeled, but sink
after it has been peeled?
 Low density
(not tightly
packed)

Different
solids and
liquids have
different
densities
Keywords
Density
Mass
High density Volume
(tightly packed) Float

Stretch Opportunity:
How can a ship float, even when it’s made from steel, which is very dense?
 Mini-Plenary
Which is more dense?

Keywords
A B Density
Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Justify your answer using scientific ideas about particles.
 Mini-Plenary
Which is more dense?

Keywords
A B Density
Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Justify your answer using scientific ideas about particles.
 Mini-Plenary
Which is more dense?

Keywords
A B Density
Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Justify your answer using scientific ideas about particles.
 Mini-Plenary
Which is more dense?

Keywords
A B Density
Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Justify your answer using scientific ideas about particles.
 Mini-Plenary
Which is more dense?

Keywords
Neither
A - they’re
B Density
both the same! Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Justify your answer using scientific ideas about particles.
 Key Definitions

• Mass - How much of something there is

(how heavy does it feel?)

• Volume - How much space

something takes up
Keywords
Density
Mass
Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Make a sentence using one of the words.
 Calculating Density

1. If the mass is 10g and the volume

is 5cm3 what is the density?
2. If the mass is 20g and the volume
is 4cm3 what is the density? Keywords
Density
3. If the mass is 10g and the volume Mass
is 2cm3 what is the density? Volume
Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Design a problem for your classmates to answer.
 Independent Task
Calculating Density

1. Complete the worksheet

on density calculations

2. If you are finished, asked

for an extension sheet

Stretch Opportunity:
Design a problem for your classmates to answer.
 Plenary

Which of the BRICK qualities did you

demonstrate today?

Today I developed my independence as I was able to Keywords

calculate densities without asking for help. Density
To carry out an investigation into changes of
state. Mass
Today I showed curiosity by watching the demonstration
To use scientific terminology to describe
changes of state. Volume
and asking questions.
To recognise changes of state as being
reversible changes. Float

Stretch Opportunity:
Which quality do you need to develop? How will you do this?
1. What is the density of a 5cm3 concrete 1. What is the density of a 5cm3 concrete 1. What is the density of a 5cm3 concrete
block that has a mass of 10g? block that has a mass of 10g? block that has a mass of 10g?

Density = mass ÷ volume Density = mass ÷ volume Density = mass ÷ volume

= 10g ÷ 5cm 3
= 10g ÷ 5cm 3
= 10g ÷ 5cm3
= _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3

2. What is the density of a 10cm3 volume of 2. What is the density of a 10cm3 volume of 2. What is the density of a 10cm3 volume of
water that has a mass of 10g? water that has a mass of 10g? water that has a mass of 10g?

Density = mass ÷ volume Density = mass ÷ volume Density = mass ÷ volume

= _________ g ÷ _________ cm 3
= _________ g ÷ _________ cm 3
= _________ g ÷ _________ cm3
= _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3

3. What is the density of a 6cm3 cork that 3. What is the density of a 6cm3 cork that 3. What is the density of a 6cm3 cork that
has a mass of 3g? has a mass of 3g? has a mass of 3g?

Density = m__________ ÷ v__________ Density = m__________ ÷ v__________ Density = m__________ ÷ v__________

= ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___
= _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3

4. What is the density of a 0.5cm3 nugget 4. What is the density of a 0.5cm3 nugget 4. What is the density of a 0.5cm3 nugget
of gold that has a mass of 10g? of gold that has a mass of 10g? of gold that has a mass of 10g?

Density = ____________ ÷ ____________ Density = ____________ ÷ ____________ Density = ____________ ÷ ____________

= ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___
= _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3 = _________ g / cm3

5. What is the density of a 15cm3 iron bar 5. What is the density of a 15cm3 iron bar 5. What is the density of a 15cm3 iron bar
that has a mass of 120g? that has a mass of 120g? that has a mass of 120g?

Density = ____________ ÷ ____________ Density = ____________ ÷ ____________ Density = ____________ ÷ ____________

= ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___ = ________ ___ ÷ ________ ___
Circle the correct words in each sentence. Circle the correct words in each sentence.
   
1. Density is how much (mass / volume) there is in 1cm3 of a 1. Density is how much (mass / volume) there is in 1cm3 of a
material. material.

2. A material with a high density feels (lighter / heavier) than a 2. A material with a high density feels (lighter / heavier) than a
material with a low density. material with a low density.

3. Materials with a high density (float / sink) when you put 3. Materials with a high density (float / sink) when you put
them in water. them in water.

4. Materials with a (high / low) density float. 4. Materials with a (high / low) density float.

5. The density of water is 1g/cm3. If a material has a density 5. The density of water is 1g/cm3. If a material has a density
(less / greater) than the density of water, it will float. (less / greater) than the density of water, it will float.

Circle the correct words in each sentence. Circle the correct words in each sentence.
   
1. Density is how much (mass / volume) there is in 1cm3 of a 1. Density is how much (mass / volume) there is in 1cm3 of a
material. material.

2. A material with a high density feels (lighter / heavier) than a 2. A material with a high density feels (lighter / heavier) than a
material with a low density. material with a low density.

3. Materials with a high density (float / sink) when you put 3. Materials with a high density (float / sink) when you put
them in water. them in water.

4. Materials with a (high / low) density float. 4. Materials with a (high / low) density float.

5. The density of water is 1g/cm3. If a material has a density 5. The density of water is 1g/cm3. If a material has a density
(less / greater) than the density of water, it will float. (less / greater) than the density of water, it will float.