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A characteristic that is used in the identification of solids and involves measuring mass and volume is _____.

1)luster

2)cleavage

3)toughness

4)density

Verified Answer :

4) density
density means degree of compactness of a substance

Answer: The correct option is (4).

Explanation:

Density of a substance is defined as measure of mass per unit volume.

  • It is calculated by dividing given mass of the substance from its given volume, \(density=\frac{\text{mass of the substance}}{\text{volume of the substance}}\).
  • S.I unit of density is kilogram per meter cube (\(Kg/m^3\)).
  • Higher the value of density, the more mass is concentrated in a unit volume of the substance. Substance will said to be denser.
  • Lower the value of density, less mass is concentrated in a unit volume of the substance. Substance will said to be less denser.