L LODHA WORLD SCHOOL, PALAVA

Std VI
Physics
Chapter 1- Matter

Instruction :

➢ Write the following questions in your Physics notebook.

Q1. Fill in the blanks:

a) The molecules of _______ are in a state of incessant random motion.

b) The molecules of _______ vibrate on either side of their mean positions.
c) _________ have a definite volume , but no definite shape.

Q2. State whether the following statements are true or false.

a) Gases are highly compressible.

b) The molecules in a solid are loosely packed.
c) Liquids have many free surfaces.

Q3) Answer the following questions:

a) Define: i) Melting

ii)Boiling

b) Explain: Solids are rigid, they have definite shape and size.
c) Describe the molecular model in case of liquids with a suitable
diagram.
d) How is solid ,liquid and gases different from each other with respect to
the following properties: i) motion of molecules ii) compressibility
iii) density