Density is a measurement of how much mass is contained within a given volume, calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume. A document provides instructions on how to calculate the density of a substance with a mass of 17.63g and volume of 43cm3, which equals 0.41 g/cm3, identifying the substance as the least dense of those listed.

1. DENSITY

2. Mass
The amount of
matter contained
in an object
Measured with a balance
or scale

3. Volume
The amount of space an
object takes up
Measured with beakers or water
displacement

4. Density
The amount of matter (mass) in a
given amount of space (volume)

7. Put the
substances in
order from
most dense to
least dense.

8. Find the density of a substance
with a mass of 17.63g and a
volume of 43cm3.
Density =
Mass
Volume
=
17.63 g
43 cm3 =
0.41
g/cm3

9. Based on your calculation, what is
the identity of the substance?