Relative Density

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What is relative density?

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Relative density is a measure of how dense a substance is compared to another substance, usually water.

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What does it mean if a liquid is less dense than another?

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It means that the liquid will float on top of the denser liquid.

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What happens to a less dense object in water?

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It floats.

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What happens to a more dense object in water?

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It sinks.

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If a liquid is at the bottom of a container, what can we say about its density compared to the others?

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It is the most dense of the liquids.

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What is an example of a less dense liquid?

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Oil is less dense than water.

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What is an example of a more dense liquid?

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Corn syrup is more dense than water.

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What does it mean if an object has the same density as water?

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It will neither sink nor float; it will remain suspended.

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How can you tell which liquid is the most dense in a mixture?

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The most dense liquid will be at the bottom.

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What is the relationship between density and buoyancy?

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Buoyancy is the ability of an object to float, which is determined by its density compared to the fluid it is in.