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Gasoline 5 3.5
Milk 10 10.3
Gold 8 154.4
Aluminum 12 32.4
Think!
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If the density of iron is 7.8 g/cm3 and you find an iron nail weighing 15g, what would the
volume of the nail be?
In an ocean, the water is not the same temperature throughout. Do you think the surface is
warmer or cooler than the water at the bottom?
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Answers
Density in g/cm3
Gasoline
Milk
Gold
Aluminum
Water (at 4oC)
Water (at 20oC)
Ice (at 0oC)
Think!
When milk is mixed with gasoline, which substance will float? Gasoline
Why do ice cubes always float at the top of a glass of water? 'Because the density of an ice cube
is less than that of water
If the density of iron is 7.8 g/cm3 and you find an iron nail weighing 15g, what would the
volume of the nail be? Volume = weight ÷ density =15 ÷ 7.8 = 1.92 cm3
In an ocean, the water is not the same temperature throughout. Do you think the surface is
warmer or cooler than the water at the bottom? The water at the top of the ocean is warmer
than the water at the bottom because cold water has a higher density than warm water and sinks
to the bottom.
How does a hot air balloon work? Burners heat the air inside the balloon. Since hot air is less
dense than cold air, the balloon begins to rise.
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