Density

Students were investigating the density of some substances. The students can make all of the following conclusions about their investigation EXCEPT...

• The sponge is more dense than oil

• The grape is more dense than water but less dense than oil

• The screw is more dense than water and more dense than oil

• Water is less dense than syrup and more dense than oil

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Students made a table showing items that float and items that sink. Which student organized the items correctly?

• Aaron

• Leslie

• Phillipa

• Alex

Which of the following items are likely MORE DENSE than water?

• Wood Pencil

• Plastic Ball

• Cork

• Penny

• Glass Bead

A student put the 4 objects listed in a bucket of water. Which two objects are most likely less dense than water?

• Glass Marble and Metal Paper Clip

• Wood Block and Plastic Ball

• Wood Block and Metal Paper Clip

• Glass Marble and Plastic Ball

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which substances are less dense than water in this picture? (choose all that apply)

• Vegetable Oil

• Dish Soap

• Honey

• Corn Syrup

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

If you poured 3 liquids that do not mix how could you tell which one is the most dense?

• The liquid on top
• The liquid in the middle
• The liquid at the bottom

An object should float in a liquid if it is 

• Denser than the liquid 
• Less dense than the liquid
• Lighter than metal
•  Shaped like a ball 

Put the liquids in order from least dense to most dense.

• syrup 

• water

• oil

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense.

• water

• syrup

•  oil

Put the liquids in order from most dense to least dense.

• honey

• water

• corn syrup

• vegetable oil

• dish soap