Lab: Density of Solids

Question 1

Using proper units is important when recording data. In this lab, you determined three properties of the objects: mass, volume, and density. What are the units for each property? The units used for mass were . The units used for volume were . The units used for density were .

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grams; Selection 1: grams; Selection 2: cubic centimeters; Selection 3: grams/cubic centimeter

Question 2

grams✔ cubic centimetersgrams/cubic centimeter

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cubic centimeters

Question 3

gramscubic centimeters✔ grams/cubic centimeter

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grams/cubic centimeter

Question 4

Throughout the reflection, make sure you have a copy of the Student Guide, PDF or Word, and your data tables. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.

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✔ density; In all three parts, the dependent variable was .: density; The independent variable is the one that the scientist intentionally manipulates. In Part I involving the golf ball and table tennis ball, the independent variable was .: mass; In Part II involving the inflated and deflated footballs, the independent variable was .: volume; In Part III involving the baseball, the independent variable was .: material

Question 5

volume✔ massX materialdensity

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✔ mass

Question 6

✔ volumeX massmaterialdensity

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✔ volume

Question 7

X volumemass✔ materialdensity

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✔ material

Question 8

If the diameter of the black marble is 3.0 cm, and by using the formula for volume, what is a good approximation of its volume? Record to the ones place.

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14; ⇒ 124: 124

Question 9

⇒ 124

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124

Question 10

✔ ball Aball BTheir densities are equal.

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✔ ball A

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