Calculation

Mass( M )
Density(d) = Volume(V )

Volume (V1) Volume (V2) Volume (V)

V1 = 65 mL V2 = 70 mL V = V2 – V1 = 5

V1 = 70 mL V2 = 74 mL V = V2 – V1 = 4

V1 = 70 mL V2 = 74 mL V = V2 – V1 = 4

Mass (M) Volume (V) Density (d)

7.3
M1 = 7.3 g V1 = 5 mL d1 = 5
=1.46 g /mL

6.3
M2 = 6.3 g V2 = 4 mL d2 = 4
=1.575 g /mL

5.5
M3 = 5.5 g V3 = 4 mL d3 = 4
=1.375 g /mL

d 1+ d 2+d 3 ( 1.46 ) + ( 1.575 ) +(1.375)

dav = 3
=¿
3
=1.47 g/mL

Introduction
Density
Density is defined as the mass per unit volume of a
substance, and it is a physical property of matter. A
physical property can be measured without
changing the chemical identity of the substance.
Since pure substances have unique density values,
measuring the density of a substance can help
identify that substance. Density is determined by
dividing the mass of a substance by its volume:
Mass( M )
Density(d) = Volume(V )

The units of density are commonly expressed as

g/cm3 for solids, g/mL for liquids, and g/L for gases.

Density is also an intensive property of matter. This

means that the value of density is independent of
the quantity of matter present. For example, the
density of a gold coin and a gold statue are the
same, even though the gold statue consists of the
greater quantity of gold. This is in contrast to
extensive properties, like volume (the amount of
space occupied by matter) which depend of the
quantity of mater present. The more matter
present, the larger the volume.

Purpose of the experiment

 Finding The Density of an irregular solid (rubber seal )

Tools

 graduated cylinder
 Electronic Balance Scale

 irregular solid (rubber seal)

 Water

Work steps
 1. Using the electronic balance, obtain the mass
of a clean irregular solid (rubber seal).
2. Fill by Water the graduated cylinder for half ,
Precisely measure this volume .
3. Carefully add The irregular solid(rubber seal )
to the water and measure the new volume of
water plus The irregular solid (rubber seal ) .
4. Repeat steps 1, 2, 3 by using three of the
same kind of irregular solid (rubber seal ) but
in different masses

M
V1
V2
V

5. Determine the density of each one .

Discussion
The purpose of the experiment was to determine the density
of solid with irregular shape, and an unknown liquid.
Density is defined as the mass per unit volume of a
substance. It is an intensive property; this means that the
value of density is independent of the quantity of matter
present. We are measuring the density of a substance
because this will help to identify that substance.
Mass( M )
Density(d) = Volume(V )

The density of the object can then be compared to a known

density of the same material to determine the ACCURACY
of the measurement. Errors should also be calculated using:
Density measured – Real density
Error percentage = Real density X 100

The error should be less than 5% to be an insignificant error

percentages .
In Calculations We found different between The average
density and graphically , Calculated The stability of the
(Rubber seal ) at the bottom of the test cylinder containing
water indicates that the (Rubber seal) density is higher than
the water density

Hiba Kamal