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Density is not a visual quality. But we can infer information about density by observing. For example moist air is lighter than dry air - that is why the clouds condense at higher altitudes, not at ground level.

{Explanation - H2O has an molecular mass of 28; O2 has an molecular mass of 32; N2 has an molecular mass of 34. Hence H2O vapour is lighter than O2 or N2.}

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What do you mean relative density?

Relative density is a measure of the density of a substance compared to the density of another substance, usually water. It is calculated by dividing the density of the substance by the density of water. Relative density can help determine if a substance will sink or float in water based on its comparison to water's density.


How do you calculate the relative density of a substance?

To calculate the relative density of a substance, you divide the density of the substance by the density of water. The formula is: Relative Density Density of Substance / Density of Water. The relative density is a measure of how dense a substance is compared to water.


How are mass and volume related to the sinking and floating of an object?

An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.An object will float - on water for example - if its density is less than the density of water. Density = mass / volume.


What is the difference of relative density and density?

Density is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance, while relative density compares the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance (usually water). Relative density is dimensionless and is often used to identify substances or determine their purity based on their comparison to a standard substance.


How is the relative density of an object determined?

The relative density of an object is determined by comparing its density to the density of water. It is calculated by dividing the density of the object by the density of water. If the relative density is less than 1, the object will float in water; if it is greater than 1, it will sink.

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What do you mean relative density?

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Can the eukaryotic nucleus be seen with an light microscope?

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What do you have to do in order to have a unit of measure for density?

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What is the cause for the flickering of objects when seen through hot air?

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What is Boron's density at room temperature?

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What is the most outer layer of the sun's atmosphere?

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What is the function of HDL?

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What is the difference density and relative density?

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What is asymmetrical parenchymal density?

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Is density a chemical property or a chemical property?

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