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4.1 Review



Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 

 1. 

The relationship between the mass and volume of an object is its weight. _________________________

 

 2. 

The volume of an object is due to the space taken up by the atoms of the object. _________________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 3. 

The space that an object takes up is known as its:
a.
density.
b.
volume.
c.
weight.
d.
mass.
 

 4. 

A granite block has a density of 2.6 g/cm3. What is its density in kg/m3?
a.
0.0026 kg/m3
b.
2.6 kg/m3
c.
260 kg/m3
d.
2600 kg/m3
 

 5. 

The density of a liquid is higher than the density of a gas because:
a.
gas atoms are smaller than liquid atoms.
b.
gas atoms are larger than liquid atoms.
c.
atoms in a liquid are closer together than atoms in a gas
d.
atoms in a gas are closer together than atoms in a liquid
 

 6. 

By adding more copper to an copper block, you:
a.
increase its density.
b.
decrease its density.
c.
decrease its mass.
d.
do not change its density.
 

 7. 

What is the name of the downward curve at the top of the column of water in a graduated cylinder?
a.
Meniscus
b.
Graduated cylinder
c.
Band
d.
Density
 

 8. 

In order to change the density of an object, you can:
a.
increase its mass, keeping its volume the same.
b.
keep its mass and volume the same.
c.
change its shape.
d.
add more of the same material to it.
 

 9. 

Mass is measured in:
a.
inches and feet.
b.
pounds and ounces.
c.
kilograms and grams.
d.
cubic centimeters.
 

 10. 

Which of the following is NOT a unit to represent density?
a.
kg/m3
b.
g/cm2
c.
g/cm3
d.
kg/cm3
 

 11. 

A rock displaces 40 mL of water. The density of the rock is 2.5 g/cm3. What is the mass of the rock?
a.
0.0625 g
b.
16 g
c.
42.5 g
d.
100 g
 

 12. 

The density of an object depends on which of the following?
a.
How closely the atoms or molecules are packed in the material
b.
The size of the object
c.
The mass of each atom or molecule that makes up the material
d.
Both A and C
 

 13. 

How does the density of a thin silver wire compare to a silver ring?
a.
It is higher.
b.
It is lower
c.
It is the same.
d.
You can’t tell without the numbers.
 

 14. 

Objects with a high density have:
a.
a large volume for their mass.
b.
a small volume for their mass.
c.
a large volume for their temperature.
d.
a small volume for their temperature.
 

 15. 

Titanium has a density of 4.5 g/cm3. Rubber has a density of 1200 kg/m3. Which material has the higher density?
a.
Titanium
b.
Rubber
c.
They are the same
d.
None of the above
 

 16. 

A graduated cylinder contains 30 mL of water. You place an object into the cylinder and the water level rises to 52 mL. What is the volume of the object?
a.
22 mL
b.
30 mL
c.
52 mL
d.
82 mL
 

 17. 

What is the density of a metal ring that has a volume of 3.10 cm3 and a mass of 6.0 g?
a.
0.5 g/cm3
b.
4.65 g/cm3
c.
19.3 g/cm3
d.
21.7 g/cm3
 

 18. 

When an object’s volume is made smaller and its mass remains the same, its density:
a.
increases.
b.
decreases.
c.
remains the same.
d.
increases then decreases.
 

 19. 

The density of an object equals its:
a.
mass ÷ volume.
b.
mass ´ volume.
c.
volume ÷ mass.
d.
volume + mass.
 

 20. 

MaterialDensity
Wood0.9 g/cm3
Glass2.3 g/cm3
Aluminum2.7 g/cm3
Iron7.8 g/cm3

A block has a mass of 23 grams and a volume of 10 cm3. Using the table above, what material is the block made of?
a.
Wood
b.
Glass
c.
Aluminum
d.
Iron
 

 21. 

What is the volume of a box with dimensions of 2 cm ´ 5 cm ´ 1 cm?
a.
10 cm
b.
10 cm3
c.
30 cm
d.
30 cm3
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 
 
Select the correct term to complete each sentence. There are extra terms in the list.

densitybuoyancyvolume
massfloatsolids
Archimedes’ principlegasesNewton’s first law
sinkweightliquids
 

 22. 

The relationship between the mass and volume of an object is called ____________________.
 

 

 23. 

____________________ usually have a higher density than a liquid of the same material.
 

 

 24. 

You can calculate the ____________________ of an object by multiplying its density times its volume (D ´ V).
 

 

 25. 

Adding more aluminum to a sheet of aluminum changes its mass and ____________________.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 26. 

Explain how to measure the volume of an irregularly-shaped object.
 

 27. 

If you double the size of a piece of glass, explain why you do NOT change its density.
 

 28. 

In general, how do the densities of solids, liquids, and gases compare?
 

Problem
 

 29. 

An object has a mass of 100 g and a volume of 50 cm3. What is its density?
 

 30. 

A 6 cm ´ 5 cm ´ 2 cm block has a mass of 180 grams. What is the density of this block?
 

 31. 

The volume of water in a graduated cylinder is 75 mL. After a small rock is placed in the cylinder, the volume increases to 86 mL. What is the volume of the rock?
 

 32. 

A small plastic button has a density of 2,000 kg/m3. If the mass of this button is 1.0 grams, what is the volume of the button? Be careful with the units!
 



 
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