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A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials)
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Changes of state and the particle model
Question
A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials)
Answer
The density of the wood is 2 g/cm³.
Explanation
Evidence lens: Use the data, graph feature, practical observation, or particle behaviour that proves the answer. This question asks: A block of wood has a mass of 300 grams and a volume of 150 cm³. Calculate the density of the wood (Density of materials). The correct response is The density of the wood is 2 g/cm³., because density links mass and volume, so the answer must preserve which quantity is being calculated. In Density of materials, the marking point should connect directly to recall and apply the equation density = mass divided by volume. If the question includes values, the working must keep the appropriate unit and operation; if it is an explanation, it must name the relevant particle behaviour or energy change. This item belongs to Changes of state and the particle model, so avoid answers that switch to a different quantity, confuse heat with temperature, or describe gas pressure without collisions when collisions are the reason. Checkpoint 9 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the evidence lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.
Common mistake
Common Mistake in Density Calculation
Students often confuse mass and volume when applying the density equation, leading to incorrect calculations.
Always ensure you are using the correct values for mass (in kg or g) and volume (in m³ or cm³) before substituting them into the density equation.
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