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OBJECTIVE(S):
Students will be able to determine the appropriate metric
unit of measurement for a given situation.
Students will be able to measure accurately with lab
equipment.
Students will be able to determine the density of an
irregularly shaped object.
WARM UP (5pts)
Grab your apron and goggles, tie your hair back and make sure
you are wearing close-toe shoes.
TOGETHER (10)
In chemistry, we use the metric system. Here are the basic metric
units of measurement:
Measure mass in
Measure volume in
Measure distance in
Measure time in
Temperature
Amount of a substance
Uncertainty in measurement
You have to
ON YOUR OWN (10)
Background information: In 1982, the high price of copper led the U.S.
government to change the composition of the one-
cent coin. Previously an alloy of 95% copper and 5%
another metal, since 1983 all pennies have been an
alloy with mostly another metal (95%) and only
coated with 5% copper. By investigating the physical
property of density of pennies minted before 1982
and after 1983, you will determine their different
densities and identify the other metal making up the core of pennies
after 1983. Density is a measure of how much matter is packed into
a certain amount of space, or a relationship between the mass and
volume of a substance. It is calculated through the formula:
Density = mass/volumeD =
m/V
Purpose:
To determine the relationship between mass and density for both the
pre and post 1982 pennies.
Materials:
Data Table 1-1: Mass, volume and density of the pre 1982 and post
1983 pennies.
10
15
20
25
Data Table 1-2: Average Densities of the pre 1982 and post 1983
pennies.
$$$ Density
( )
Pre 1982
Pennies
Post 1983
Pennies
Data Analysis: Graph the information from Data Table 1-1 on the graph
paper provided. Dont forget DAT RULEBe sure to label all the parts
properly.
D = data points
A = axes (x is volume, y is mass)
T = titlebe sure you have one!
R = ruleruse one!
U = unitsinclude the units for volume (mL) and for mass (g) on the axes
L = labelsinclude your labels of mass and volume on the proper axes
E = even intervalbe sure you space your intervals evenly
Using your data and analysis, write a proper discussion section. You should have 3
paragraphs.
Paragraph one is where you make your CLAIM (results) and back it with
EVIDENCE from your data table AND your graph.
Paragraph 2 is where you give your sources of errorlist at least 3.
Paragraph 3 is where you give examples of further research or other density
experiments that could be done.
Conclusion: