States and Density

This worksheet guides students in exploring how density differs among solids, liquids, and gases. Using real-world examples, students calculate densities, compare them to water, and predict whether objects will float or sink. The problems reinforce comprehension of density as a characteristic property and connect it to material states and buoyancy. Through numerical reasoning, learners interpret data and rank materials from least to most dense. The exercise develops critical thinking about how particle spacing influences matter’s behavior.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Physical Science – States of Matter

Science – Understanding Density and Buoyancy

Mathematics – Ratio and Proportional Relationships

Science – Data Interpretation and Analysis

This worksheet is part of our Density collection.