Virtual Density Lab Name _______________
Density is defined as Mass(g) divided by Volume(mL): D= Mass(g)/Volume(mL).
In this virtual lab experiment you will be measuring the Density of nine different materials by
measuring the mass and volume of those materials. Once you determine the density of the
object you should then compare it with the Density of water(1.0 g/mL) to decide whether it will
sink or float.
To obtain the mass, you need to drag the material to the balance. The balance will
weigh the material in grams, write that number in the Mass column, don’t forget the g after the
number. To obtain the volume, you need to drop the material into the beaker of water, then
you will read the graduated cylinder meniscus(the lighter blue curve). For wood, the volume of
water is 15.6 mL. Write the number in the Volume column, don’t forget the mL unit. Now
calculate the density and write the number in the Density column with units of g/mL (don’t
forget to write the answer with the correct number of significant figures!). Finally, you can
decide if the material will sink or float and write your answer in the last column.
You do not need to print anything from the website. Just print and fill in the table below.
Here is the website for doing the virtual lab:
http://glencoe.mheducation.com/sites/dl/free/0078741858/365081/CT01.html
Material Mass Volume Density Sink or Float?
Wood
Aluminum
Plastic
Lead
Cork
Steel
Clay
Rubber
Candle