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In this experiment, you will measure mass and volume of various sport balls, both regularly shaped ball and irregularly shaped. What property of an object can you determine using mass and volume? In the space below, write a scientific question that you will answer by doing this experiment.

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In this experiment, you will measure mass and volume of various sport balls, both regularly shaped ball and irregularly shaped. What property of an object can you determine using mass and volume? In the space below, write a scientific question that you will answer by doing this experiment.

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massvolumeX material✔ density

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mass
B
volume
C
X material
D
✔ density
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diamond✔ cubic zirconiaX common glassruby

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diamond
B
✔ cubic zirconia
C
X common glass
D
ruby
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What did you include in your question? Check all that apply.

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determining or measuring the density of an object
B
using mass and volume to determine density
C
using regularly and irregularly shaped objects
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Write a hypothesis about the use of an object’s physical characteristics to determine its density. Use the format "if . . . then . . . because . . .” and be sure to answer the lesson question "How can the density of an object be determined?”

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Write a hypothesis about the use of an object’s physical characteristics to determine its density. Use the format "if . . . then . . . because . . .” and be sure to answer the lesson question "How can the density of an object be determined?”

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The density of the object on the left is 1.5 g/cm3 and the density of the fluid is 1.0 g/cm3.

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Which has greater density?:object
The object will in the water column.:sink
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If a rock sample has a mass of 1.17 g and a volume of 0.33 cm3, what type of rock is it?

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Selection 1:diamond
Selection 2:common glass
Selection 3:cubic zirconia
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Which statements are part of the safety protocol for this lab experiment? Check all that apply.Always wear nitrile gloves while handling chemicals such as water.Do not throw around any of the athletic equipment used in this exercise.Be careful not to spill when transferring water from the water displacement procedure; this could cause people to slip and fall.Check containers, such as beakers, graduated cylinders, and buckets, for cracks or chips prior to use.Avoid submerging sports equipment under water.

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Always wear nitrile gloves while handling chemicals such as water.
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Do not throw around any of the athletic equipment used in this exercise.
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Be careful not to spill when transferring water from the water displacement procedure; this could cause people to slip and fall.
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Check containers, such as beakers, graduated cylinders, and buckets, for cracks or chips prior to use.
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Avoid submerging sports equipment under water.
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massvolumeX material✔ density

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mass
B
volume
C
X material
D
✔ density
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✔ sinkfloatbe suspended

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✔ sink
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float
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be suspended
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diamondcubic zirconia✔ common glassruby

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diamond
B
cubic zirconia
C
✔ common glass
D
ruby
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X massvolumematerial✔ density

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X mass
B
volume
C
material
D
✔ density
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If a rock sample has a mass of 1.17 g and a volume of 0.33 cm3, what type of rock is it?

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Selection 1:diamond
Selection 2:common glass
Selection 3:cubic zirconia
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✔ yesno

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✔ yes
B
no

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