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What is the definition of density in scientific terms?
density is the ratio of a rocks mass.
Does the density of a rock cause it to sink or float in water?
Density describes mass per unit volume. Pretty much all rocks will sink unless there is air in it
Is crushing rocks a physical change?
Yes. Crushing a rock is a physical change :)
Why does a rock sink in honey?
Rocks sink because they have a higher density than water. Water's density is 1.00. Feathers float because their density is lower than that.Rocks sink because they have a higher density that water.Thus they have a greater mass per unit volume which would mean that the force acting per unit volume due to gravitational force.
Can a rock float in water or oil?
No, rocks generally cannot float in water or oil because rocks have higher densities than liquid water and oil.Density is a measure of how much matter is contained in a given amount of space. When viewed at an atomic level, density is a measure of how many atoms are present in a defined amount of space. The element gold has a high density because a high number of gold atoms can be fitted in a defined amount of space. That is why gold is so heavy. The element helium has a low density; in a given amount of space, helium atoms occupy only a small fraction of the total available space. Helium is used in balloons because helium is lighter than air and has a low density.The chemical formula for density is mass/volume. Mass is measured in grams, and volume is measured in liters. Chemical measurements of density give a good estimate of whether an object/substance could float in water.Water has a density of 1. The general rule stipulates that any substance that has a density higher than 1 will sink because that substance is more dense than water. Any substance that has an density lower than 1 can float because that substance is less dense than water. Wood has a density of .7 and thus floats in water. Iron has a density of 15 and sinks.Most rocks have densities greater than 1 (rock density varies greatly because the immense variety of rocks) and thus sink in water.Addendum:The exception of course is pumice. The density of pumice is generally much lower than its displacement.
How does heat change rooks to metamorphic rocks?
Heat along with pressure change rocks to metamorphic, increasing density as well.
How does the weight of the earths crust help to form metamorpic rocks?
Weight causes density, density causes pressure, pressure causes heat. Heat and pressure change rocks into other rocks, which are metamophic.
What happens to density of rocks as it cools?
the density increases
Which characteristic of rocks tends to increase as the rocks are metamorphosed?
Density
What symbol or regulatory marker is used to warn of a rock or other submerged hazard?
A diamond is the symbol on a regulatory marker that is used to warn of rocks or other submerged hazards.
What symbol on a regulatory marker is used to warn of a rock or other submerged hazard?
A diamond is the symbol on a regulatory marker that is used to warn of rocks or other submerged hazards.
Why do some rocks float while other rocks sink?
the density
What is the definition of density in scientific terms?
density is the ratio of a rocks mass.
What can you say about a cocktail in which the ice cubes lie submerged at the bottom of the glass?
You can call it a cocktail on the rocks.
No. Not all rocks have crystals. Only the ones that are sparkely and with round bumps.?
No that doesnt matter all rocks are rocks !
Which properties are most often used to distinguish metamorphic rocks from other kinds of rocks?
Metamorphic rocks are formed when igneous or sedimentary rocks undergo change because of exposure to excessive heat and pressure. The properties most often used to distinguish them from other kinds of rocks are: density, banding and the absence of vesicles.
What will have more density the rocks or the grapes?
rock
