IPC Chapter 1 and 2 Review

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What is density?

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Density is the amount of mass per unit volume of a substance. It is calculated by dividing mass by volume (Density = Mass/Volume).

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Why does a brick sink in water?

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A brick sinks in water because it has a higher density than water.

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What is the principle that explains why some objects float while others sink?

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The principle of buoyancy explains that an object will float if it is less dense than the fluid it is in.

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What does it mean if an object is less dense than water?

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If an object is less dense than water, it will float on the surface of the water.

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What is mass?

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Mass is the amount of matter contained in an object, typically measured in grams or kilograms.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the gravitational force acting on that mass.

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What does a flammable hazard symbol indicate?

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A flammable hazard symbol indicates that the substance can easily catch fire.

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What is the formula for calculating density?

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Density = Mass / Volume.

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What happens to the density of an object if its mass increases while its volume remains the same?

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If the mass of an object increases while its volume remains the same, its density increases.

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What is buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float in a fluid, determined by the object's density compared to the fluid's density.