Density:

                   

                             Density is a measure of how much mass is packed into a given volume. It is a physical property of a substance that tells us how tightly packed its particles are.

Key Points about Density:

Formula: Density is calculated by dividing the mass of an object by its volume.

Density = Mass / Volume

Units: Density is typically measured in grams per cubic centimeter (g/cm³) for solids and liquids, and grams per liter (g/L) for gases.

Factors Affecting Density:

Mass: The more mass an object has for a given volume, the denser it is.

Volume: The smaller the volume of an object for a given mass, the denser it is.

Density and State of Matter:

Solids: Solids are generally denser than liquids and gases because their particles are packed tightly together.

Liquids: Liquids are denser than gases because their particles are closer together than gas particles.

Gases: Gases are the least dense state of matter because their particles are spread out.

Density and Temperature:

The density of most substances decreases as temperature increases. This is because as temperature increases, the particles move faster and spread out, taking up more space.

Applications of Density:

Identifying Substances: Different substances have different densities, so measuring density can help identify unknown substances.

Buoyancy: Objects with a lower density than the fluid they are in will float. Objects with a higher density will sink.

Material Selection: Engineers and designers consider the density of materials when choosing materials for construction and manufacturing.

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