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Chapter 1
Section 1.9
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 ¬ow would you describe someone or

something?
 The weight, height, length, eye color, hair color,
etc. would be good items to use to describe
someone.
 It is easy to identify chemicals, compounds and
elements based on their physical properties also.
 These include color, odor, and state of matter to
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 Another physical property that can

be used is density.
 Density is a measure of the
relationship between mass and
the volume it occupies.
 Think of it like using weight and
height.
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 Àne factor that density controls is floating
and sinking.
 Àbjects float and sink because of their
density.
 If we look at Table 1.3, we can compare
densities of some materials.
 The density of water is 1.0 g/ml.
 The density of cork is 0.34 g/ml.
 The density of lead is 13.9 g/ml.
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 Does cork float in water?
 Yes.
 Look at cork.
 What is the density of cork?
 Is it less or more than water?
 Compounds that are less dense than water
float.
 Name some other items that will float in
water.
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 Does metal float or sink in water?
 Sink.
 Look at lead.
 What is the density of lead?
 Is it less or more dense than water?
 More
 Compounds that are more dense than
water sink.
 Name some other items that will sink in
water.
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 Density can be defined as the
unit mass per unit volume.
 Density = Mass/Volume

 Density is recorded as g/ml.

 Mass is measured in g.
 Volume is measured in ml.
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 Density, = Mass, / Volume,
 g/ml = g / ml

 Youmay have to convert to get

the units correct. Do this before
you divide.
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 To perform a density calculation:
 Determine if it is a density problem. The problem
should include statements for mass and volume and
density.
 Read the word problem.
 You will need to calculate one of the three terms but
the other two should be given (# unit).
 Write down the mathematical formula for density.
 Plug in the given.
 Convert to the correct units if necessary.
 Solve the problem
 Letƞs look at some examples
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 What is the density of 5 g of tin that has a
volume of 1.2 ml?

 Density, = Mass, / Volume,

 g/ml = g / ml

 ? g/ml = 5 g / 1.2 ml
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 What is the volume of 5 g of tin that has a
density of 4.6 g/ml?

 Density, = Mass, / Volume,

 g/ml = g / ml
 4.6 g/ml = 5 g / X ml
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 4.6 g/ml = 5 g / X ml

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 4.6 g/ml * X ml = ( 5 g / X ml) * X ml

 4.6 g/ml * X ml = 5g
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 4.6 g/ml * X ml = 5g

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 (4.6 g/ml * X ml)/ 4.6 g/ml = 5 g / 4.6 g/ml

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 X ml = 5 g / 4.6 g/ml

Grams cancel out and you are left with ml.

Try the math.

 X ml = 1.2 ml

If at this time while doing other problems,

if the units donƞt match, you are wrong and
need to restart the problem
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 What is the volume of 5 lb of tin that has a
density of 4.6 g/ml?

 Density, g/ml = Mass, g/Volume, ml

 g/ml = g / ml
 4.6 g/ml = 5 lb / X ml

 Need to convert lb to g before you can do the

problem.
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 Physical Properties
 Buoyancy and Density
 Calculations using Density
 Mass and Volume to get Density
 Mass and Density to get Volume
 Density and Volume to get Mass
 Complex Calculations using Density
 Area calculations for volume
 Displacement calculations for volume
 Conversions within Density problems
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 Try the odd numbered problems at the
end of each section. The answers are at
the end of the chapter. If you have
problems, open it up for discussion.
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