Which of the following best describes how to calculate the density of an object?

• A. Divide the mass of the object by its volume.
• B. Multiply the mass of the object by its volume.
• C. Subtract the volume from the mass of the object.
• D. Add the mass and volume of the object together.

Answer: (A)

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1. Recall the definition of density in chemistry, which is a measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume of a substance.
2. Express the formula for density as \(\text{Density} = \frac{\text{Mass}}{\text{Volume}}\).
3. Understand that to find the density, you need to take the mass of the object (usually in grams) and divide it by its volume (usually in cubic centimeters or milliliters).
4. Recognize that multiplying, subtracting, or adding mass and volume does not give a meaningful physical property related to density.
5. Therefore, the correct method to calculate density is to divide the mass of the object by its volume.