CLASS III

CHAPTER 7
FORMS OF MATTER: SOLIDS, LIQUIDS AND GASES

ANSWERS OF QUESTION NO. E1 TO E5

Q1 Ans.
Anything that has weight and occupies space is called matter. The three states of matter are solid, liquid and
gas.
Solids- A solid has a definite shape and definite volume andthe particles are closely packed.
Example - wood, stone, iron, Ice etc.
Liquid - A liquid has a definite volume but not definite shape and particles are not as close as in solids.
Example - water, Juice, milk, oil, etc.
Gases - A gas neither has definite shape nor a definite volume. In gases, particles are much farther apart
from one another compared to solids and liquids.
Example - air. hydrogen, oxygen. water vapour etc.

Q2 Ans.
Evaporation is the process by which water changes into water vapour.
Evaporation is the process in which water gets heated up and form vapour whereas condensation is the
process in which water vapour cools down to form water
Evaporation occurs at high temperature whereas condensation occur at low temperature.

Q3 Ans.
Four uses of matter are:-
We use matter to breathe, such as air.
We use water to drink.
We use matter to improve our crops, such as fertilisers.
We use matter for transportation. Such as bus.

Q4 Ans.
See page 71. Take another glass and keep it on a
table. .................................................................................. ...........................................................................wat
er occupies space.
(2nd paragraph of activity time)

Q5 Ans.
When ice is heated then ice melts and converts into water which is liquid. This is called melting. Now when
water is heated, it is converted into water vapour which is a gas. This change of liquid into gas is called
evaporation.
 CHAPTER 8
SOME PROPERTIES OF NATURE
ANSWERS OF QUESTION NO. D1 TO D4

Q1 Ans.
Water has different properties:
Water has no taste, colour or smell.
Water exists in three states: solid, liquid and gas.
Water is a solvent. Many substances dissolve in water.
Water doesn´t have its own shape. Its shape dependson the container it is in.

Q2Ans.
Water is called the "universal solvent" because it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other
liquid. Water can dissolve a large number of solids in it like sugar, salt, milk powder, soap etc.
Q3 Ans.
The conditions that help in making of a solution are-
a. Small particles of a solid dissolve faster than large ones.
b. Stirring helps in dissolving a solid faster.
c. Heating helps in dissolving a solid faster.

Q4 Ans.
When something stays on top of a liquid, it is said to be floating. Again if something is less dense than
water, it floats. On the other hand if something moves down to the bottom of water, it is said to be sinking.
So when something is denser than water, it sinks. The shape of an object can also determine if it sinks or
floats. Objects filled with air also float. Such as an wooden block will float but a metal spoon will sink.

CHAPTER 9
WATER AS A RESOURCE
ANSWERS OF QUESTION NO. D1 TO D4
Q1 Ans.
Q2 Ans.
The process of evaporation, condensation and precipitation of water is called water cycle.
Energy from the sun heats up the surface of the Earth, causing the temperature of the water in our rivers,
lakes and oceans to rise. When this happens, water evaporates into the air, turning into a gas called vapour.
As water vapour rises up high into the sky, it cools and turns back into a liquid, forming clouds. This process
is called condensation. When too much water has condensed, the water droplets in the clouds become too
big and heavy for the air to hold them. And so, they fall back down to Earth as rain. Rain water again go to
the rivers, lakes and oceans – from where it will again evaporate back into the air and beginning the cycle all
over again.
Q3 Ans.
Water can be purified by the following three ways. They are
1. Boiling - The simplest and cheapest and safest method to purify water is to boil it for a good amount
of time. High temperatures kill the bacteria and virus and remove all impurities from the water.
2. Chlorination - This is an older technique used to treat water for consumption. Chlorine kills germs,
microorganisms, parasites and other disease-causing organisms and make water safe for
consumption.
3. Purifiers – Now a day’s special filters and water purifiers are used to remove several kinds of germs
and impurities.

Q4 Ans. Page no- 91. Under the heading “CONSERVING WATER” (ANY FIVE OF YOUR CHOICE)