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Density Lab

The Density Lab involves measuring mass and volume of both regular and irregular solids to calculate their densities using the formula D = m/V. Students will perform measurements and calculations for various objects and rocks, including using water displacement for irregular solids. The lab also includes analysis questions regarding the consistency of densities, potential errors, and the relationship between mass, volume, and density.

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Density Lab

The Density Lab involves measuring mass and volume of both regular and irregular solids to calculate their densities using the formula D = m/V. Students will perform measurements and calculations for various objects and rocks, including using water displacement for irregular solids. The lab also includes analysis questions regarding the consistency of densities, potential errors, and the relationship between mass, volume, and density.

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Name: ________________________________ Block:____________

Density Lab
Density, a measure of the amount of material (mass) in a given space (volume), is
expressed as the ratio D = m/V. Differences in the densities of Earth’s matter are the basis
of many common processes. Wind, ocean currents, and plate tectonics are all driven by
differences in density.
In this lab, you will measure both mass and volume for regularly and irregularly
shaped objects and then use the data to calculate densities.
Procedures and Results:
Part A: Finding the Density of Regular Solids
1. Measure the mass of each object. Record it in the table.
2. Measure the dimensions of each object. Record.
3. Calculate the volume of each object using a formula. Record.
L x W x H = Volume of cube
3.14 x r2 x H = Volume of a cylinder
4. Calculate the density of each object using the formula D = m/V
Part A: Finding the Density of Regular Solids
Object Mass (g) Length Width Height Volume Density
(cm) (cm) (cm) (cm3) (g/cm3)
Cube

Rectangle

Cylinder

Part B: Finding the Density of Irregular Solids


1. Find the mass of 5 pieces of rock. Record.
2. Find the volume of those 5 pieces of rock using water displacement.
3. Find the mass of 10 pieces of rock. Record.
4. Find the volume of those 10 pieces of rock. Record.
5. Find the mass of 15 pieces of rock. Record.
6. Find the volume of those 15 pieces of rock. Record.
Part B: Finding the Density of Irregular Solids
Rocks Mass (g) Volume of Volume of water Volume of Density of
water in + rocks in rocks (cm3) rocks
cylinder (mL) cylinder (mL) (g/cm3)
5 rocks

10 rocks

15 rocks
Analysis: Plot the density of the rocks on the graph below.

Mass (g)

Volume (cm3)
Conclusions:
1. The densities of the wooden objects should be the same (or at least close). Explain
why this is true.

2. Explain some potential sources of error that would explain why some densities are
not the same in your results.

3. Why is the volume of water measured in milliliters but the volume of the blocks
and rocks measured in cm3?

4. If you cut one of the wooden objects in half, would the density change? (Hint: Use
these values: mass= 100g and volume = 50cm3 and find the density. Now cut those
numbers in half and find the density again. What happens?)

5. The points you plotted should form nearly a straight line. Explain. (Note: the line
on your graph represents the density of the rocks).

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