🎳 Chemistry by Chang – Problem 1.44 | Density and Floating Objects | Steemit Science

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This problem comes from Raymond Chang’s Chemistry (14th Edition), in Chapter 1: Measurement and the Properties of Matter.
It combines density, mass, and volume to answer a very practical and intuitive question: will an object float or sink in water?

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🔹 Problem 1.44:

Bowling alleys generally stock bowling balls from 8 to 16 lb, where the mass is given in whole numbers.
Given that regulation bowling balls have a diameter of 8.6 in,

👉 Which (if any) of these bowling balls would you expect to float in water?

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This problem invites you to apply physical reasoning using basic principles:

• The relationship between mass and volume
• The concept of density
• Comparison with the density of water

It’s a great example of how chemistry explains everyday phenomena — even something as unexpected as bowling balls in a swimming pool! 🏊‍♂️🎳

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📸 Here’s my complete reasoning and calculation process:

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Have you ever seen a bowling ball floating? 🤔
What do you think matters more here: size or mass? Let’s discuss it in the comments!

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