Relative Density and Specific Gravity Quiz

What is another name for relative density?

Specific gravity

How is relative density calculated?

Relative Density= Density of Reference Substance/Density of Reference Substance

What does a relative density greater than 1 indicate?

The substance is denser than the reference substance

Which substance is commonly chosen as the reference substance for liquids and solids?

Water Signup and view all the answers

What does relative density compare?

The density of a substance to the density of the reference substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating relative density when the reference substance has a density of 1 kg/m³?

$density_{substance}$ Signup and view all the answers

Which term is used to describe the result obtained when calculating relative density?

Specific gravity Signup and view all the answers

What happens to relative density if the density of a substance is halved?

It remains unchanged Signup and view all the answers

What valuable insights can be gained by understanding relative density?

Insights into the properties of various substances Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of relative density?

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance Signup and view all the answers

How is density different from relative density?

Density is the mass of a substance per unit volume, while relative density compares the densities of two substances Signup and view all the answers

In what units is density typically expressed?

Kilograms per cubic meter (kg/m³) Signup and view all the answers

What does relative density greater than 1 indicate?

The substance is more dense than the reference substance Signup and view all the answers

What does RD represent in the formula for relative density?

Ratio of densities Signup and view all the answers

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