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    Physics and Chemistry 3rd ESO

    LAB ACTIVITY 1.3b: THE DENSITY OF A SUBSTANCE


    In this lab activity you are going to investigate in groups the following problem:
    1. Introduction
    1.1. Identify the problem: ask the right question.
    Does the amount of a substance affect its density?
    Follow the next steps to solve your problem.
    1.2. Background information
    (It describes the problem investigated based on background information. Find information about what density is and the variables or factors that can
    affect the density of a substance in your text book and/or on the Internet. Make an introduction of your investigation)

    Density, d, is a physical quantity, a specific property of a chemical substance that measures its mass per unit volume.

    Each substance has a unique density associated with it, so it is a characteristic property of pure substances and it can
    help you identify a particular pure substance. Density depends on the physical state of the substance. As a general
    rule, solids are denser than liquids, and liquids are denser than gases .Density depends on pressure and temperature
    conditions. Density decreases as temperature increases.
    The most common units of density are kg/m 3 (SI), g/cm3 and g/mL.
    1.3. Analysis of variables
    (Indicate the variables of the problem and classify them into dependent, independent and controlled variables)

    Variables of the problem: mass, volume, density, type of chemical substance, temperature, shape, ...
    Independent variable: mass (or volume)
    Dependent variable: density
    Controlled variables: type of chemical substance, temperature, shape, ...
    1.4. Hypothesis
    (Explain a possible answer to your problem based on the background information)

    According to the background information, density is a specific property of a chemical substance and it does not depend
    on the amount of mass of the substance.
    2. Experimental design
    (Design an experiment to test your hypothesis)

    2.1. Experimental procedure


    (In steps. Include as much detail as possible about measurements and techniques in each step)

    1. Take three solids of different sizes of the same chemical substance and measure their masses.
    2. Measure the volume of each solid: add water to a graduated cylinder and fill it about halfway. Measure the volume of this water
    and record the value, V0. Add the solid to the graduated cylinder. Try to be careful when dropping the object nto the cylinder. If it
    splashes some of the water out, it could alter the results of your measurement. Measure the new volume of the water with the solid, V,
    and subtract the volume of the water without the solid. The difference gives the volume of your object: Vsolid = V  V0

    3. Divide the mass of each solid by its volume to find its density: . Express density in its corresponding units.

    2.2. Lab materials.


     Dropper  Wash bottle  Water  3 solids of the
    same chemical
    substance.
     A 100 mL beaker.   

    2.3. Measurement instruments


    (Include their measuring range and their sensitivity)

     Graduated cylinder Measuring range: 100 mL Sensitivity: 1 mL

     Electronic balance Measuring range: 300 g Sensitivity: 0,01 g

    Lab Activity 1.3b: the density of a substance 1 E. Aller


    Physics and Chemistry 3rd ESO

    3. RESULTS
    (Make your experiment in the lab. Report the main results supported by experimental data. If they are numerical data they may be showed in tables and
    10 cm x 10 cm graphs.)

    Solid V0 (mL) V (mL) V (solid) (mL) m (g) d (g/mL)


    1 80 84 4 41,20 10,30
    2 80 87 7 81,75 11,68
    3 80 92 12 131,67 10,97

    d(lead) = 11,29 Graph title: __________________________________________________ Horizontal axis:


    g/cm3 (Use graph paper) independent variable  m
    d(g/cm3)

    Scale of the horizontal


    15 axis:
    10 cm / 150 g
    1 cm / 15 g

    12

    Vertical axis: dependent


    variable  d

    6
    Scale of the vertical axis:
    10 cm / 15 g/cm3
    1 cm / 1,5 g g/cm3
    3

    0 15 30 45 60 75 90 105 120 135 150 m(g)

    4. DISCUSSION
    (It describes the relationships your results show when data are analysed, if they agree or contradict your initial hypothesis and it gives a final conclusion)
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    5. BIBLIOGRAPHY
    (It includes a citation of each article, book or web page you have consulted during your research work)
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    Lab Activity 1.3b: the density of a substance 2 E. Aller

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