Name____________________________________________________Date____________Class_____
Pre-AP Chemistry
Demo: Liquid Layers
Objective: To layer several liquids in a beaker.
Hypothesis: How do you think density can be used to layer the liquids?
Data: Use the density formula to complete the following data table:
Liquid
Water
Mass (g)
Volume (mL)
32.0
Formula
Substitution
Density (g/mL)
1.00
Corn Syrup
45.2
33.0
9.55
11.9
Mineral Oil
Glycerin
21.3
Isopropyl
Alcohol
(Rubbing)
72.5
1.26
92.2
Use the completed data table above to predict the order in which the liquids should be layered.