Chapter 1: Matter in Our Surroundings

In Class 9 Science, Chapter 1 covers the topic of matter in our surroundings. Important concepts include:

Types of Matter: Solid, Liquid, and Gas
Properties of Different States of Matter
Relation between Different Temperature Scales
Physical Phenomena: Boiling and Evaporation

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1. Which out of the following does not make sense.

Solids have fixed shape and fixed volume.

Liquids can be compressed easily, but not gases.

The particles of solids have negligible kinetic energy.

Property of diffusion is maximum in the gaseous state.

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2. Which of the following is not correct for gases ?

Gases have definite mass.

Gases have definite shape.

Gases have definite volume

Both (B) and (C)

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3. A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of 'forces of attraction' between their particles. Which one of the following represents a correct arrangement?

Water, air, wind

Air, sugar, oil

Oxygen, water, sugar

Salt, juice, air

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4. Choose the correct statement of the following

conversion of solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is called sublimation.

conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is called vapourisation.

conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is called freezing.

conversion of solid into liquid is called sublimation.

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5. During summer, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool because of the phenomenon of

diffusion

transpiration

osmosis

evaporation

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6. Which state consist of super energetic and super excited particles

BEC

Solid

Gas

Plasma

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7. Seema visited a Natural Gas Compressing Unit and found that the gas can be liquefied under specific conditions of temperature and pressure. While sharing her experience with friends she got confused. Help her to identify the correct set of conditions

Low temperature, low pressure

High temperature, low pressure

Low temperature, high pressure

High temperature, high pressure

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8. Rate of evaporation depends upon -

temperature

surface area

humidity

All of these

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9. LPG Stands for -

Liquefied petroleum gas

Liquefied pure gas

Least purity gas

Lower pure gas

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10. A gas can be best liquefied -

by lowering the pressure.

by increasing the temperature.

by increasing the pressure and reducing the temperature.

None of these is correct.

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11. 10. In which of the following conditions, the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas would increase?
(i) Increasing pressure on hydrogen contained in a closed container
(ii) Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container
(iii) Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas
(iv) Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume of the container

(i) and (iii)

(i) and (iv)

(ii) and (iii)

(ii) and (iv)

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12. BEC stands for

Base Energy Condensate

Bose-Einstein Condensate

Basic Energy Condensate

None of these

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13. Sublimation is a process in which -

solid changes into liquid

liquid changes into gas.

solid changes directly into gas.

None of these

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14. .................. is the amount of water vapours present in air.

Humidity

Suspended particles

Pollution

None of these

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15. Which condition out of the following will increase the evaporation of water?

Increase in temperature of water

Decrease in temperature of water

Less exposed surface area of water

Adding common salt to water

Important Concepts

1. Types of Matter:
Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. It can be classified into three main states: solids, liquids, and gases, each with distinct properties.

2. Properties of Matter:
- **Solids:** Have a definite shape and volume. Their particles are tightly packed together.
- **Liquids:** Have a definite volume but take the shape of their container. The particles are close but can move around.
- **Gases:** Have neither definite shape nor volume. Their particles are far apart and move freely.

3. Temperature Scales:
The most commonly used temperature scales are Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. Understanding the relationship between these scales is essential in science.

4. Physical Phenomena:
- **Boiling:** The process where a liquid turns into vapor when it reaches its boiling point.
- **Evaporation:** A slower process where molecules at the surface of a liquid gain enough energy to become gas.

Conclusion

The Chapter on Matter in Our Surroundings is fundamental in understanding the nature of various substances and their properties. Completing the quiz will enhance your grasp of these concepts.