Density Lab: Results and Conclusion

1. How do you calculate density? What 2 measurements do you need to know first?

2. For each object, compare the density of the whole object with the densities of the
pieces. What do you notice about the densities?

3. Look at the data you collected. Which objects would float in water? Which
objects would sink in water? How do you know?

4. Which types of wood did you have? How do you know?

5. What type of metal cylinder did you have? How do you know?

6. Why is density a characteristic property?

7. How do you measure the volume of an irregular shaped object?

8. The density of aluminum is 2.7 g/cm3. An unknown sample has a mass of 45g
and a volume of 13.5 cm3. Could the unknown sample be aluminum? Why or
why not? Make sure you show your math calculation.

Conclusion: Refer to pages 15 and 26 –27 in your chemistry text-book.

In a paragraph explain why density is a characteristic property. Are mass and
volume characteristic properties? Why or why not? Can density be used to identify an
unknown substance?