Practical Activity Density
Practical Activity Density
NAME :
1. _________________________________________ 3. _________________________________________
2. _________________________________________ 4. _________________________________________
CLASS :
DENSITY OF LIQUID AND SOLID
Objective :
1. To investigate the density of liquids
2. To investigate the density of solids
B. Solids’ Density
1. Weigh the object (solid 1) on a scale and record its mass in grams.
2. Fill the graduated cylinder or beaker with a measured amount of water.
3. Record the initial water volume in milliliters (mL).
4. Carefully drop the object into the water and record the new volume of water in the cylinder or beaker in mL.
5. Calculate the difference between the initial and final volumes of water, which gives you the volume of the object in
mL.
6. Convert the volume of the object to cubic centimeters (cc) by dividing by 1 mL/cc.
7. Calculate the density of the object by dividing its mass by its volume in cc.
Density (g/cc) = Mass (g) / Volume (cc)
8. Repeat the same treatment to object 2 and object 3.
Note: Be sure to choose a container large enough to accommodate the object without spilling over the top, and to use a
container and object that are both clean and dry.
Observation Data
A. Liquids’ Density
B. Solids’ Density
Volume of
Mass of Volume of Vobject
No Name of Object water+object Density (ρ)
object water (V1) (V1 – V2)
(V2)
1