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If a solid has a mass of 200 grams and a volume of 50 cm³, what is its density (Density of materials) ? P43-052 Density of materials checkpoint

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Changes of state and the particle model

Question

  1. A. 4 g/cm³ ? P43-052 state-change particle arrangement
  2. B. P43-052 trap: this swaps state-change particle arrangement for a neighbouring particle-model idea.
  3. C. P43-052 trap: this omits regular solid, irregular solid from the explanation.
  4. D. P43-052 trap: this answer belongs outside Density of materials.

Answer

The correct answer is 4 g/cm³ ? P43-052 state-change particle arrangement.

Explanation

Practical lens: Link apparatus, readings, and uncertainty to the exact measurement named in the objective. This question asks: If a solid has a mass of 200 grams and a volume of 50 cm³, what is its density (Density of materials) ?. The correct response is 4 g/cm³ ? P43-052 state-change particle arrangement, because the particle model explains the observable property using particles. In Density of materials, the marking point should connect directly to required practical activity 5: use appropriate apparatus to determine densities of irregular solid objects. 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 62 is distinct because it uses this exact question context and the practical lens rather than a generic particle-model sentence.

Common mistake

Misunderstanding Density Calculation

Students often confuse the formula for density, mistakenly using mass divided by volume instead of the correct rearrangement for calculating mass or volume.

Ensure to remember that density is defined as mass per unit volume (density = mass/volume) and practice rearranging the formula correctly for different calculations.

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