The document discusses density and how it can be used to identify substances. It defines density as the ratio of a substance's mass to its volume. Density is a characteristic property that is unique to each substance and does not depend on the object's shape or size. The document outlines how to calculate density by measuring an object's mass and volume, and divides substances by their typical densities, with solids generally being the most dense and gases the least dense. It also notes that the density of water is 1 g/mL and substances with lower densities will float in water.