Another safe alternative substance with the same density as toxic antifreeze, add 2.5 mL Karo syrup to 7.5 mL propylene glycol. The use of boiling chips will help prevent super-heating. Dispose of all chemicals properly. See Flinn Chemical Catalog. Skills Development Lab Density of Anti-freeze water solutions Density is a characteristic property of matter.
Different substances exhibit different densities.
Density is defined as the mass of a substance divided by its volume. In the lab, you will determine the densities of water, antifreeze, and various solutions of antifreeze and water. Determine and record the mass of a clean, dry 10-mL graduated cylinder. Carefully fill the graduated cylinder with 10.0 mL of tap water. Determine and record the mass of the graduated cylinder plus the water.