​Finding Density

​To find the density of a material, measure both mass & volume

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​Remember the formula:

​**Remember:

**mass is measured in grams or kilograms

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​​ **volume is measured in cubic centimeters, milliliters or liters

​To find density of a liquid- use graduated cylinder and a balance

1. ​find the mass of the graduated cylinder. Record the measurement

2. ​Pour the liquid into graduated cylinder. Write down volume of liquid.

3. ​Place the graduated cylinder with the liquid on the balance. Record the mass.

4. ​Find the mass of the liquid by subtracting the mass of the empty cylinder from the mass of the graduated cylinder with liquid.

​Density of a liquid

​density = mass     volume

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​density = 10g 10mL

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​density = 1 g/mL

​Density of a solid

​You can find density if you know its volume and its mass.

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​Use a balance to find the mass

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​(for a rectangular solid) You can find volume by

​multiplying: length x width x height

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​mass = 270 grams

​volume = 100 cm³