2006-09-16 08:29:27 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No. A gram of lead weighs the same as a gram of styrofoam.
What IS correct is to say that lead "is denser than" styrofoam.
2006-09-16 08:35:40 · answer #1 · answered by MBK 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Generally yes - however, if you compare a small piece of lead with a large piece of styrofoam, it's possible that styrofoam will win out. You are correct as long as you are comparing equal sizes of items. (Lead is a very very dense metal, while styrofoam is mostly air)
2006-09-16 15:37:18 · answer #2 · answered by natureutt78 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well, since weight = mass times acceleration due to gravity, it is a force. Therefore, equal masses of each have the same "weight".
Since lead is more dense, it has more mass in an equal volume, as so it would "weigh" more.
2006-09-16 17:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by Richard W 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No if you have 1 lb. of lead and 1lb. styrofoam it is still only a lb. of each.
2006-09-16 15:36:59 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
what weighs more. a ton of bricks or a ton of feathers?
2006-09-16 15:37:03 · answer #5 · answered by Alex 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋