Density depends on the relationship between a substance's mass and its volume – how much space it occupies. According to the reference, the density of a substance is determined by the mass of its atoms, their size, and how they are arranged. Density is calculated by dividing mass by volume (D = m/v).
Here's a breakdown:
- Mass: The amount of matter in a substance.
- Volume: The amount of space a substance occupies.
The interplay of these factors dictates how tightly packed the matter is within a given space, and thus, the density. Different substances have varying densities due to the varying atomic masses, sizes, and arrangements of their constituent atoms.
