2. What is Density?
▪ Density is the amount of matter in a certain space.
▪ The soccer ball and
▪ the bowling ball are
about the same size and
shape. Which will have the
greatest density?The lowest?
3. Density…
▪ Density depends on
how closely together
the molecules are in an
object.
▪ Mass is the amount of
matter in an object.
– Gases, liquids, and solids
all have measurable
mass.
4. Why do some objects sink and
float
▪ Some objects sink because these objects have a
higher density.
▪ Objects with a lower density will float in water.
