1. Density

2. Density We know that matter is anything that occupies a space and has
mass.
Mass = the amount of matter in an object
Volume = the space an object occupies
Density is the amount of matter there is in a given space.

3. Examples Metal vs. Wood Metal Wood Water vs. Oil Water Oil
The amount of particles there are in the metal and water that occupies the space provided is a lot more than the amount of particles present in the oil and wood in the same amount of space.
Water and metal are more dense.

4. What do we use density for?
Density is one of the basic ways to measure and compare the physical properties of different matter

5. Which one is more dense?
People in a square (popular place vs. not popular place)
How about this: Which square is more dense? A B
Do they occupy the same volume?
Do the have the same amount of particles?

6. Which one is more dense? Now which one is more dense?
Do they occupy the same volume?
Do the have the same amount of particles? B A

7. A is more dense because for the small volume it holds, it has more matter.
Even though they have the same amount of particles, if A was the same size as B, A would have 4 times as much particles. B A A A A A

8. What is density?
To find density, the amount of mass (a measurement if the particles present) is divided by the volume of the substance.
Density = mass OR mass ÷ volume.
volume

9. Mass is measured in grams and kilograms.
Volume is measured in cubic centimeters or cubic milliliters.
Mass
Grams is represented as a g
Kilograms is represented as a kg
Volume
Cubic centimeters = cm, solid
Cubic milliliters = mL, liquid
1mL3 = 1cm3
So if Density = mass , Density = g or g
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS! 3 3
volume
cm3 mL3

10. SI Units: International System of Units Modern metric system, measurements
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
Mass
Grams = g
Kilograms = kg
Length
Meter = m
Millimeter = mm
Liquid
Liters = L
Milliliter = mL
Time
Seconds = s
Milliseconds = ms
Conversions
Milli = m __
centi= c __
Kilo = k __

11. Let’s try a density problem together
Frank has a paper clip. It has a mass of 9g and a volume of 3cm3. What is its density?
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
Given:
D =
m =
V =
Formula:
Solve:
Answer: ?
9 g
3cm3
D= m/V =9g/3cm3
= 3g/cm3
3g/cm3

12. Frank also has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3
Frank also has an eraser. It has a mass of 4g, and a volume of 2cm3. What is its density?
Given:
Formula
Solve:
Answer:
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
D = ?
m =4 g
V =2cm3
D= m/v =4g/2cm3
= 2g/cm3
2g/cm3

13. Work on these problems with your neighbor.
Jack has a rock. The rock has a mass of 6g and a volume of 3cm3. What is the density of the rock?
Jill has a gel pen. The gel pen has a mass of 8g with a volume of 4cm3. What is the density of the rock?

14. Now, try these on your own.
Alicia has a watch. It has a mass of 4g and a volume of 2cm3. What is the density of the watch?
Mia has a wallet. It has a mass of 15g and a volume of 5cm3. What is the density of the wallet?

15. To actually calculate density we need measuring instruments.
To measure the mass, we need to use a balance.
If we use a scale, we measure the weight of the object. The weight is the force due to gravity pulling down.
You weigh less on the moon because gravity is less. But the amount of particles you are made of doesn’t change.
Only mass is measured by the balance because the object’s mass counteract with the weights on the balance.

16. Measuring the volume of an object can be very tricky as well
Measuring the volume of an object can be very tricky as well. Most objects are not regular shapes that we have formulas for to calculate the volume.
Cylinder r
Cube or
Cubic
rectangle h h w l

17. Frank measured another eraser
Frank measured another eraser. He used a balance to measure the mass at 4g. However Frank is having trouble finding the volume. Can you help him?
h = 2 cm
w = 1cm
l = 5cm
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
Given:
Formula
Solve:
Answer:
V = 5cm x 1cm x 2cm
= 10 cm3
L = 5 cm
w = 1 cm
h = 2 cm
10 cm3

18. Before we attempt this problem here are some clarification:
Frank has a cup for soda. He wants to know how much soda the cup could hold so he measures the volume of the cup. What is the volume? d
h = 10 cm
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
Before we attempt this problem here are some clarification:
d = 4 cm
π has a numerical value of 3.14.
The Formula can be written V = 3.14 x r 2 x h

19. What’s the area of a circle? A = π x r 2 = π x r x r
The volume is just the area of the base times the height.
V = π x r 2 x h
d is twice the radius so: d = 2 x r
r = d/2
d = 4 cm
h = 10 cm d

20. Frank has a cup for soda. He wants to know how much soda the cup could hold so he measures the volume of the cup. What is the volume? d
h = 10 cm
= 3.14 x r 2 x h
d = 2 x r, r = d/2
r2 =r x r
ALWAYS REMEMBER UNITS!
d = 4 cm
Given:
Formulas:
Solve:
Answer:
r = 4 cm/2
= 2 cm
V = 3.14 x (2cm)2x 10 cm
= 3.14x (2cm) x (2cm) x 10 cm
= 3.14 x 40 cm3
= cm3 = cm3
V = ?
r = ? Cm
d = 4 cm
h = 10 cm
V = 3.14 x r 2 x h
r = d/2
cm3

21. In real life, most objects only resemble these shapes.
Most objects are odd shaped.
It is almost impossible to accurately calculate the volume of most objects.
That’s where volume by displacement comes into play.
When you think of displacement, what do you think of?

22. In volume by displacement, the displacement of water or any other liquid is involved.
In a graduated cylinder, we measure the initial volume of water. V1
Then we drop our object in.
The object takes a certain amount of space.
The water particles rises to a new final volume. VF
The difference in the water levels from before and after will give you the volume of the object.

23. The equation for volume of displacement
Volume of the object = Volume of water after –
Volume of water before
Vo = Vf-Vi
What is the volume of this object?
Vo= ?
Vf =
Vi =
Vo =
9 mL
7 mL
9mL – 7mL
2mL

24. Measuring Accuracy There many type of errors
Instrumental: The balance is not calibrated right
Human Error: mathematical, looking at the ticks on the instruments, eyes play trick on you.
When measuring Volume of liquids:
Meniscus: Bottom arch water of used for measuring volume.

25. Liquid Layers
If you pour together liquids that don’t mix and have different densities, they will form liquid layers.
When liquids don’t mix that means they’re
_____________
The liquid with the highest density will be on the bottom.
The liquid with the lowest density will be on the top.
insoluble

26. Liquid Layers Which layer has the highest density?
Which layer has the lowest density?
Imagine that the liquids on the left have the following densities:
10g/cm3. 3g/cm3.
6g/cm3. 5g/cm3.
Which density would go with which layer?

27. Liquid Layers – Try with your neighbor
Which liquid has the highest density?
Which liquid has the lowest density?
Which liquid has the middle density?

28. Liquid Layers – Try on your own!
Imagine that the liquids on the right have the following densities:
15g/cm g/cm3
3g/cm g/cm3
7g/cm g/cm3
Match the colors to the correct densities.
3g/cm3
7g/cm3
9g/cm3
10g/cm3
12g/cm3
15g/cm3

29. Review What is the formula for density?
What two methods can be used to measure volume?
What is a meniscus?
What happens if you pour together liquids that have different densities?
Will the liquid on the top have the highest or lowest density?
Will the liquid on the bottom have the highest or lowest density?

30. Super Scientist Question of the Day
Jake has a book, a ruler, and a balance.
How can Jake find the density of the book with the tools he has?

31. Practice Volume by displacement and density at:
Website is on the Homework page under Friday 6th.