Divide the mass of the object by the object's volume. For example, a 20 cubic centimeter block that weighs 40 grams would have a density of 2 grams per cubic centimeter (or milliliter), or abreviated as 2g/mL
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To find the density of a regular solid, divide the mass of the solid by its volume. The formula for density is density = mass/volume. Make sure the mass is in kilograms and the volume is in cubic meters for accurate results.
The density of a substance is its mass divided by its volume. To find the density, you would need to know the specific substance. The unit of density is typically expressed in g/ml for solids and liquids, or g/cm3 for solids.
Not all liquids have lower densities than all solids. Low density solids frequently contain air or other gasses as part of their makeup (cok, Styrofoam, etc)
Crystalline solids are a class of solids that have regular or nearly regular crystalline structures. This means that the atoms in these solids are arranged in an orderly manner. Examples of crystalline solids are sugar, sugar candy, or rock candy.
Since mass is usually expressed in grams and volume in cubic centimeters, density is expressed in grams/cubic centimeter. For solids that have an irregular shape, the displacement method must be used to determine their volume. Choose a graduated cylinder large enough to hold the object.
Crystalline solids have a well-defined and ordered arrangement of atoms or molecules, leading to a regular geometric structure and characteristic properties. On the other hand, amorphous solids lack this long-range order and have a random arrangement of particles, resulting in isotropic properties and lack of distinct melting points.