SHRI VILE PARLE KELAVANI MANDAL’S

C. N. M. SCHOOL & N. D. PAREKH PRE-PRIMARY SCHOOL

SUBJECT: General Science Topic: Some properties of water

NOTE-BOOK-WORK

Q1)Write “T” if the statement is true and “F” if the statement

is false in the box:
1) We need water only for drinking purpose. -False
2) Common salt does not dissolve in water.-False
3) Stirring helps in dissolving a solid faster. -True
4) A plastic ball will sink in water. –False

Q2) Define the following term:

a) Solution-

Ans: A solution is a mixture in which a solute dissolves in the

solvent at a particular temperature.

Q3) Distinguish between the following:

1)Solute and Solvent

Solute Solvent
The substance that The term 'solvent' can be
dissolves to form a solutiondefined as a substance that has
is called a solute. the ability to dissolve a given
solute to form a solution with it.
2)Soluble substances and Insoluble substances.

Soluble substances Insoluble substances

Substances that dissolve in Substances that do not
water are called soluble dissolve in water are called
substances. insoluble substances.
Q4) Why is sand said to be insoluble?

Ans: Sand is not soluble in water. When sand is mixed into water, the
grains of sand will remain suspended in the water.

Q5) Why water is called a universal solvent?

Ans: Water is called the "universal solvent" because it is capable of

dissolving more substances than any other liquid.

Q6) What conditions help in the making of a solution?

Ans: Following are the conditions necessary for making a solution:

1-The solution can be formed in less time, if the solvent is warmed.

2-The solution can be formed quickly, if the solute is stirred in the

solvent.

3-The solute in powdered form or when broken into smaller pieces or

particles, dissolves faster in the solvent.

4-The quantity of a solvent can also be increased in order to make

the solution quickly.

Q7) Think and answer:

You may have made a cold window “cloudy” by breathing on it

and then drew pictures with your finger. Where do you think
that cloudiness comes from?
Ans: Cold air causes the warm moisture in our breath to condense into
tiny droplets of water that appear like a small, misty cloud.