11.2 EXPLAINING DENSITY

Question 1

What are the two factors density of substance depends on?

Answer 1

1. The mass of its particles
   Mass: The heaviest particles have the greatest density
2. How closely packed its particles are

Question 2

What is particle packing in solids?

Answer 2

Particles of a substance in the solid are more closely packed than the particles in the liquid state.
Greater density in solid state than the liquid state

Question 3

What is particle packing in liquids?

Answer 3

Particles of a substance in the liquid are more closely packed than the particles in the gas state
Greater density in liquid state than the gas state