DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

SECUNDERABAD
NACHARAM/ MAHENDRA HILLS

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CHEMISTRY CONCEPT WORKSHEET CLASS IX
MATTER IN OUR SURROUNDINGS
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 PHYSICAL NATURE AND CHARACTERISTICS OF MATTER

➢ Matter is made up of particles

➢ Particles of matter are very tiny
➢ Particles of matter have spaces between them
➢ Particles of matter are continuously moving
➢ Particles of matter attract each other.
➢ Factors affecting diffusion-
1.Physical state: - Solid<Liquid<gas
2. Density: -Diffusion α 1/Density
3. Temperature: -Diffusion α Temperature
4. Kinetic Energy: -Diffusion α Kinetic Energy

1.In which one of the following pair of substances, diffusion is not likely to occur?
[1M][2011]
(i) copper sulphate and water
(ii) copper and iron
(iii) smoke and air
2Assertion : A gas can easily be compressed by applying pressure.
Reason : Since the inter-particle spaces between gases are very large, they can decrease by
applying pressure.[1M][Exemplar]
3.Assertion : Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container.
Reason : The intermolecular force of attraction is very strong in gases.[1M][Exemplar]
4.Give reasons for the following: [1M] [2016]
Our body feels cool when we apply perfume on it.
5.Give reasons for the following: [2M] [2011]
(a) Why does Ice float on water?
(b) Why does a gas fill completely the vessel in which it is kept?
5.A gas jar containing air is inverted over another containing NO, gas which is brown
in colour and heavier than air. After some time brown colour is seen in the inverted
gas jar too. Identify and define the phenomenon associated with this
observation.[2M][sample paper]
6.List the three characteristics of particles of matter. [3M][2016]
7.With the help of a labeled diagram, describe an activity to show that the particles of matter
are very small. Use the following material that has been provided to you:
4 beakers, spatula, 4 test tubes, distilled water and few crystals of potassium permanganate.
[3M][Sample paper]
8. (a) What is matter?
(b) "The rate of diffusion of liquids is higher than that of solids." Why?
(c) Write two properties of gases and two properties of solids.
(d) Write the full form of:
(i) LPG (ii) CNG [5M][2011]
 STATES OF MATTER

Sl. No Property Solid Liquid Gas

1 Intermolecular Least High Highest

space
2 Intermolecular Highest Less Least
force
3 Density (d=m/v) Highest Less Least

4 Kinetic energy Least Less High

5 Compressibility Negligible Less Highest

6 Diffusion Least High Highest

7 Shape Definite Shape of Shape of

container container
8 Volume Definite Definite Volume of
container
9 Surface Many One None

10 Rigidity High Negligible Negligible

11 Fluidity Negligible High Highest

1. 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?
[1M][Exempler]
(a) Water, air, wind (b) Air, sugar, oil (c) Oxygen, water, sugar (d) Salt, juice, air

2. In which of the following conditions, the distance between the molecules of hydrogen
gas would increase? [1M][Exempler]
(i) Increasing pressure on hydrogen contained in a closed container
(ii) (ii) Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container
(iii) (iii) Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas
(iv) (iv) Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume
of the container
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (i) and (iv) (c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (ii) and (iv)
3. Sponge though compressible is a solid.Justify.[1M][Exempler]
4. Account for the following:
The spaces between the constituent particles are maximum in gases.
[1M][Sample paper]
5. Fill in the blanks: [2M][Exempler]
(a) At room temperature the forces of attraction between the particles of solid
substances are———than those which exist in the gaseous state.
 (b) The arrangement of particles is less ordered in the ——— state. However, there is
no order in the ——— state.
6.a) Name the state of matter in which-
i) Layers of particles can slip and slide over each other.
ii) Particles just move around randomly, because of very weak force of attraction.
b) List two ways by which a gas can be converted into a liquid. [2M][Sample paper]
7.CO₂ is a gas. Write its any two gaseous properties to justify it.
How can we liquefy this gas? Solid CO₂ is also known as dry ice. Why?[3M][2011]
8.(a) Explain the following properties of matter.
(i) Rigidity (ii) Fluidity (iii) Density
(b)Why is the rate of diffusion of gases is faster in gases?[5M][2011]
9. (a) Define the following properties of matter
(i) rigidity (ii) diffusion (iii) compressibility
(b) Arrange solids, liquids and gases in the ascending order as regards the extent to which
each of the above properties is exhibited them.
(b) Write any one example from your daily life experience which is based on diffusion
of gases. [5M][2011]
10.Distinguish solids, liquids and gases in a tabular form under the following characteristics-
[5M][Sample paper]
(i) Rigidity (ii) Compressibility (iii) Inter-particle forces of attraction
(iv) Inter-particle spaces (v) Kinetic energy of particles

INTERCONVERSION OF STATES OF MATTER

SCALES OF TEMPERATURE

• i) To convert 0C to K: 0
C + 273=K
• ii)To convert K to C: K -273=0C
0

•
1. For the accurate determination of the boiling point of water, we use [1M][2011]
(a) tap water
(b) distilled water
 (c) salt solution
(d) sugar solution
2. Which is not a correct precaution to be followed by Vishnu to determine the melting point
of ice? [1M][2011]
(a) Zero mark of the thermometer remains above the ice surface.
(b) Keep stirring the mixture and look at the thermometer.
(c) Crush the ice into small pieces.
(d) Do not dip the bulb of the thermometer in crushed ice.
3. To determine the melting point of ice a student immersed the bulb of the thermometer in t
crushed ice in a beaker. He then heated the beaker on a low flame and observed that durin
melting of ice the temperature: [1M][2011]
(a) is increasing
(b) is decreasing
(c) first decreases and then continuously increases
(d) remains constant
4.In the experiment on to determine the boiling point of water while fixing thermometer care
is taken that the bulb of the thermometer should: [1M][2011]
(a) be dipped in water
(b) just touch the surface of water
(c) be in steam
(d) touch the pumice stone pieces placed at the bottom of the flask
5.Which one of the statements is correct for the process of melting of ice?[1M][2011]
(a) At melting point only ice exists.
(b) At melting point only water exists.
(c) At melting point both ice and water exists.
(d) None of the above.
6. Assertion : The conversion of a solid directly into a gas is known as sublimation.
Reason : Naphthelene does not leave residue when kept open for sometime.
7. Assertion : When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same.
Reason : The heat gets used up in changing the state by overcoming the forces of attraction
between the particles.
8. What temperature in Kelvin scale is equal to 50°C ?[1M][2011]
9. Latent heat of evaporation of two liquids A and B is 100 J/kg and 150 J/kg respectively.
Which one can produce more cooling effect and why?[1M][2011]
10. For any substance, why does the temperature remain constant during the change of state.
[1M][2011]
11.(a) Draw a well labelled diagram showing sublimation of camphor.
(b) Convert: 340 K to degree Celsius. [2M][2011]
12.(a) What is meant by the word 'Latent' in latent heat.
(b) Explain with examples of water:
(i) Latent heat of fusion and
(ii) latent heat of vaporization [5M][2017]
13. Define boiling point of a liquid. At what temperature in the Kelvin scale does water
boil?Explain what happens when we supply heat energy to water till it changes its state.
What is this heat energy called? [5M][2011]

EVAPORATION

• FACTORS AFFECTING EVAPORATION

• Surface area: More the surface area more the rate of evaporation
 • Temperature: More the temperature faster the rate of evaporation
• Humidity: More the humidity, slower the rate of evaporation( Humidity is the amount
of water vapour present in air)
• Wind speed: More the wind speed, faster the rate of evaporation

• EVAPORATION CAUSES COOLING EFFECT

1.Give reasons to explain why it takes longer to dry wet clothes in humid weather?
[1M][2011]
2.Why does the water kept in an earthen pot become cool in summer.[1M][2011]
3.Give reasons for the following: [1M][2016]
Our body feels cool when we apply perfume on it.
4.Why it is inconvenient to wear cotton clothes in winter?[1M][2020]
5.Account for the following:Evaporation is a surface phenomenon.[1M][2011]
6.(a) Describe an activity to show that rate of evaporation increases with surface area.
(b) State two differences between evaporation and boiling. [2M][2011]
7. You want to wear your favourite shirt to a party, but the problem is that it is still wet after
a wash. What steps would you take to dry it faster.[2M][Exempler]
8. . Comment on the following statements:
(a) Evaporation produces cooling.
(b) Rate of evaporation of an aqueous solution decreases with increase in humidity.
[2M][Exempler]
9. Give reasons:[3M][2011]
(a) Steam produces more severe burns than boiling water.
(b) We are able to sip hot tea faster from a saucer rather than a cup.
(c) Water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool during summer.
10.(a) State one similarity and one difference between evaporation and boiling.
(b) List four factors which affect the rate of evaporation.
(c) Describe an activity to show that water vapour is present in air.[5M][Sample paper]

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