2. Density is the amount of mass in a particular vol- ume of a substance. It can be expressed in grams per cubic centimeter. The chart shows the densities of some common substances. Densities of Substances Substance Solds Lead Iron Aluminum Liquids Chloroform Water Ethyl alcohol Gases Oxygen Nitrogen Density (g/cm³) 11.36 7.87 2.70 1.49 1.00 0.79 0.0013 0.0012 0.0002 Which of the following statements is supported by the information provided? A. Water is the least dense liquid on Earth. B. Solids are usually denser than liquids and gases. C. Density increases as the volume of a substance increases. D. Density decreases as the force of gravity decreases.
