9th Grade Physical Science Core Labs

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Purpose:
To find the density of various solids and determine the identity of an unknown metal from its density.

Summary:
Students will measure and graph the relationship between mass and volume, determine the density of each object, and use collected data to determine the identity of an unknown metal.

Objectives Links:
3: C. Characteristic Properties

Process Skills Checklist

Materials:

• balance
• 250 mL beaker
• displacement tank
• graduated cylinder
• disposable cup
• 6 small identical objects
• various metal shot
• 100 pennies

Safety Concerns:
Standard operating procedures apply.

Revision Date:
August 2006