Samacheer Kalvi Class 9 Science Solutions Chapter 10 Matter Around Us

Column A	Column B
Element	Settles down on standing
compound	Impure substance
Colloid	Made up of molecules
Suspension	Pure substance
Mixture	Made up of atoms

Answer: In simple words: This table correctly matches each term from Column A with its appropriate description or characteristic from Column B. Understanding these definitions is key to chemistry.

🎯 Exam Tip: Familiarize yourself with the basic definitions and characteristics of elements, compounds, mixtures, colloids, and suspensions, as they are fundamental concepts.

IV. Fill in the blanks :

 

Question 1. A ................. mixture has no distinguishable boundary between its components.
Answer: Homogeneous
In simple words: A homogeneous mixture looks the same all over because its parts are mixed completely. You cannot easily tell the different components apart.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key feature of a homogeneous mixture is its uniform composition and appearance throughout.

 

Question 2. An example of a substance that sublimes is.............
Answer: Dry ice / Solid \( \text{CO}_2 \) / Camphor
In simple words: Sublimation is when a solid turns directly into a gas without becoming a liquid first. Dry ice and camphor are common examples of substances that do this.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know common examples of substances that sublime, as they are frequently asked in questions about changes of state.

 

Question 3. Alcohol can be separated from water by .................
Answer: Fractional distillation
In simple words: Fractional distillation works because alcohol and water boil at different temperatures. By carefully heating the mixture, the alcohol evaporates first and can be collected separately. This is a common way to separate miscible liquids.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is used for miscible liquids with different boiling points, while simple distillation is for a volatile liquid from a non-volatile solute.

 

Question 4. In petroleum refining, the method of separation used is .................
Answer: Fractional distillation
In simple words: Petroleum is a mixture of many liquids that boil at different temperatures. Fractional distillation separates these liquids into useful products like petrol, diesel, and kerosene. This process is crucial in the oil industry.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that fractional distillation is a key industrial process for separating complex mixtures like crude oil into various fractions.

 

Question 5. Chromatography is based on the principle of..............
Answer: different solubilities
In simple words: Chromatography separates parts of a mixture because each part dissolves differently in a solvent and moves at a different speed. This allows different colors or chemicals to spread out.

🎯 Exam Tip: The fundamental principle of chromatography is the differential distribution of components between a stationary phase and a mobile phase.

V. Very Short answer :

 

Question 1. Differentiate between absorption and adsorption.
Answer:
Absorption
1. Absorption is the process in which the substance is dissolved throughout the bulk of another substance.
2. For example a paper (absorbent) soaks up or absorbs water.
Adsorption
1. Adsorption is the process in which particles of a substance, (it could be gas, liquid or dissolved solid) adhere to a surface of another substance.
2. For example: charcoal adsorbs gases on its surface. Charcoal is called the adsorbent and the gas is called the adsorbate.
In simple words: Absorption is like a sponge soaking up water, where the water goes all the way inside. Adsorption is like glue sticking to a surface, where things only stay on the outside. Both processes involve a substance taking up another substance, but the way they do it is different.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between "bulk phenomenon" for absorption and "surface phenomenon" for adsorption, and provide a simple example for each.

 

Question 2. Define Sublimation.
Answer: Certain solids change directly to a gas without passing through the liquid is called sublimation.
In simple words: Sublimation is when a solid turns straight into a gas without melting into a liquid first. Dry ice is a good example of this, as it turns directly into carbon dioxide gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember to mention both "solid directly to gas" and "without passing through liquid state" for a complete definition of sublimation.

 

Question 3. A few drops of 'Dettol' when added to water the mixture turns turbid. Why?
Answer: The Dettol formulation is a stabilised micro-emulsion. It is manufactured using Chloroxylenol 4.8% and the rest made up by pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil, and soap. On dilution with water, the micro-emulsion destabilises releasing the pine oil and castor oil as a visible bloom. That is why the mixture turns turbid.
In simple words: Dettol is a special mixture where tiny oil droplets are kept stable in a liquid. When you add Dettol to water, these tiny oil droplets become unstable and separate, making the water look cloudy or milky. This happens because the emulsifying agents are diluted.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on explaining that Dettol is an emulsion that becomes unstable upon dilution, causing the oils to separate and scatter light, leading to turbidity.

 

Question 4. Name the apparatus that you will use to separate the components of mixtures containing two, i. miscible liquids, ii. immiscible liquids.
Answer:
1. Miscible liquids – Fractional distillation (Fractionating column and Liebig Condenser)
2. Immiscible liquids – Separating funnel
In simple words: To separate liquids that mix completely, like alcohol and water, we use fractional distillation. For liquids that don't mix, like oil and water, we use a separating funnel. Both methods use different properties of the liquids to separate them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state the correct apparatus for each type of liquid mixture, distinguishing between miscible (fractional distillation) and immiscible (separating funnel).

 

Question 5. Name the components in each of the following mixtures.
1. Ice cream
2. Lemonade
3. Air
4. Soil
Answer:
1. Ice cream is a mixture of cream, milk, sugar & sometimes egg.
2. Lemonade is a mixture of lemon juice, sugar and water.
3. Air is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and other gases.
4. Soil is a mixture of clay, sand and various salts.
In simple words: All these things are mixtures, meaning they are made of several different parts put together. For instance, air is a mixture of different gases, while soil contains tiny bits of various rocks and other materials. Knowing the components helps us understand their properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: When listing components of common mixtures, be as specific as possible to show complete understanding.

VI. Answer briefly

 

Question 1. Which of the following are pure substances?
Ice, Milk, Iron, Hydrochloric acid, Mercury, Brick, and Water.
Answer: Ice, Iron, Hydrochloric acid, Mercury, and water are pure substances.
In simple words: Pure substances are made of only one type of particle and have fixed properties. Milk and brick are mixtures. Ice and water are the same pure substance in different forms.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish pure substances (elements and compounds) from mixtures based on fixed composition and properties.

 

Question 2. Oxygen is very essential for us to live. It forms 21% of air by volume. Is it an element or a compound?
Answer: Oxygen is an element.
In simple words: Oxygen is an element because it is made up of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. It's a fundamental building block of matter.

🎯 Exam Tip: An element is a pure substance consisting of only one type of atom and cannot be chemically broken down further.

 

Question 3. You have just won a medal made of 22-carat gold. Have you just procured a pure substance or impure substance?
Answer: I have procured an impure substance. It is made of 22 parts of pure gold and 2 parts of copper or silver.
In simple words: A 22-carat gold medal is an impure substance because it's a mix of gold and other metals like copper or silver. Pure gold is 24-carat, which is too soft for jewelry, so other metals are added to make it stronger.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that "carat" for gold refers to its purity, where 24-carat is pure gold, and anything less is an alloy (mixture).

 

Question 4. How will you separate a mixture containing sawdust, naphthalene and iron filings?
Answer: The iron filings in the mixture can be separated by Magnetic separation and Naphthalene by sublimation. Sawdust will be remaining at the bottom.
In simple words: First, use a magnet to pull out the iron filings because iron is magnetic. Next, heat the mixture gently so the naphthalene turns straight into a gas and can be collected. What's left behind is the sawdust. These methods use different properties of each substance.

🎯 Exam Tip: For separation questions, always think about the distinct physical properties of each component (e.g., magnetism, sublimation, density) to choose appropriate methods.

 

Question 5. How are homogeneous solutions different from a heterogeneous solutions? Explain with examples.
Answer:
Homogeneous mixtures
1. Components are uniformly mixed and it will have a single phase.
Eg: Alloys, salt solution, lemonade, petrol etc.
2. No boundaries of separation between the components. Has a single phase.
3. Components are not visible to the naked eye.
4. They will be in solid, liquid or in the gaseous phase.
Heterogeneous mixtures
1. Components are not uniformly mixed and it will have more than a single phase. They are called suspensions. Eg: chalk in water, petrol in water, sand in water, etc.
2. There are visible boundaries between the components. Have two or more distinct phases.
3. Components are visible to the naked eye.
4. Can be a solid-liquid or solid-gas or liquid-gas or solid-solid, or liquid-liquid mixtures.
In simple words: Homogeneous mixtures look the same all the way through, like salt dissolved in water, because everything is mixed evenly. Heterogeneous mixtures have parts you can still see, like sand in water, because the parts are not mixed evenly and form distinct layers or clumps.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state that homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition (single phase) and heterogeneous mixtures have non-uniform composition (multiple phases), always providing examples.

VII. Answer in detail:

 

Question 1. Write the differences between elements and compounds and give an example for each.
Answer:
Elements
1. Contains only one kind of atoms.
2. It is a pure substance.
3. Cannot be broken down further into to simpler substances by chemical methods.
4. Has definite physical and chemical properties.
5. Eg., Copper (Cu), Silicon (Si), Gold (Ag)
Compounds
1. Contains more than one kind of atoms.
2. It is not a pure substance. (Correction: Compounds ARE pure substances.)
3. Can be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.
4. Has definite physical and chemical properties.
5. Eg., Water (H\( \text{_2} \)O), Carbon dioxide (C\( \text{_2} \)O), Ammonia (N\( \text{_3} \)H)
In simple words: Elements are basic building blocks made of only one type of atom, like pure gold. Compounds are made when two or more different elements chemically join together in a fixed ratio, like water (hydrogen and oxygen). Elements cannot be broken down chemically, but compounds can. Both elements and compounds are considered pure substances.

🎯 Exam Tip: When differentiating, ensure you highlight that both elements and compounds are pure substances, but compounds can be broken down into elements chemically, whereas elements cannot.

 

Question 2. Explain the Tyndall effect and Brownian movement with a suitable diagram.
Answer:
Brownian Movement:
Brownian movement is a kinetic property. When colloidal solutions are viewed under a powerful microscope,it can be seen that colloidal particles are moving constantly and rapidly in zig-zag directions. The Brownian movement of particles is due to the unbalanced bombardment of the particles by the molecules of the dispersion medium.

Tyndall effect:

• Tyndall (1869) observed that when a strong beam of light is focused on a colloidal solution, the path of the beam becomes visible.
• This phenomenon is known as Tyndall effect and the illuminated path is called Tyndall cone.
• This phenomenon is not observed in case of true solution.
• This phenomenon is due to scattering of light by colloidal particles.

In simple words: Brownian movement is the random, zig-zag motion of tiny particles in a liquid or gas, caused by them getting bumped by other invisible molecules. The Tyndall effect is when a beam of light becomes visible as it passes through a colloidal solution because the tiny particles scatter the light. It's like seeing dust motes in a sunbeam.

🎯 Exam Tip: For both phenomena, remember that they are characteristic properties of colloidal solutions, not true solutions, due to the size of the dispersed particles.

 

Question 3. How is a mixture of common salt, oil, and water separated? You can use a combination of different methods.
Answer:

• The mixture is taken in a separating funnel, whose mouth is kept closed.
• Oil and water are immiscible liquids.
• As common salt can dissolve in water it settles as a separate layer at the bottom of the oil layer in the separating funnel.
• Place a beaker below the funnel to collect salt solution.
• Open the tap. Allow the salt solution alone to collect in the beaker.
• From the salt solution, common salt is obtained from evaporation.

In simple words: First, use a separating funnel to remove the oil layer from the salt water. Oil and water do not mix, so they form separate layers. Then, heat the salt water solution to evaporate the water, leaving the solid salt behind. This way, all three components are separated.

🎯 Exam Tip: When separating multiple components, break down the problem into sequential steps, applying the most suitable method for each sub-mixture at a time.

Intext Activities

Activity – 1

 

Question 1. Is air a pure substance or Mixture? Justify
Question 2. You must have seen brass statues in museums and places of worship. Brass is an alloy made up of approx. 30% zinc and 70% copper. Is Brass a pure substance or a mixture or compound?
Answer:
1. Air is a mixture.
Reason: Air contains nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, dust particles, water vapour. The composition of air is not the same at all places.
2. Brass is a mixture of solid in solid.
In simple words: Both air and brass are mixtures. Air is a mixture of different gases and tiny particles, and its composition can change. Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc metals, where the two solids are blended together. Mixtures are formed when substances combine physically, not chemically.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that mixtures like air and brass have variable compositions and their components retain their individual properties.

Activity -3

 

Question. Take some powdered iron filings and mix them with sulphur.
i. Divide the mixture into two equal halves.
ii. Keep the first half of the mixture as it is, but heat the second half of the mixture.
iii. On heating you will get a black brittle compound.
Answer:
When Iron fillings and sulphur are mixed both retain their properties it means they have not undergone any chemical reaction.
Iron \( + \) Sulphur \( \rightarrow \) dirty yellow powder
When Iron fillings and sulphur are mixed and heated, they undergo a chemical reaction and form Iron sulphide
Iron \( + \) sulphur \( \xrightarrow{\text{heat}} \) Iron sulphide (or) ferrous sulphide.
The black brittle compound is iron sulphate.
In simple words: When iron and sulphur are just mixed, they keep their own properties, like a mixture. But when you heat them, they chemically combine to form a new substance, iron sulphide, which has different properties, showing it's a compound. Iron filings are magnetic, but iron sulphide is not.

🎯 Exam Tip: This activity highlights the difference between a physical mixture (components retain properties) and a chemical compound (new substance with new properties formed).

Activity -4

 

Question. Identify whether the given substance is a mixture or compound and justify your answer.
1. Sand and water, 2.Sand and iron filings, 3.Concrete, 4. Water and oil, 5. Salad, 6. Water 7. Carbon dioxide, 8. Cement, 9. Alcohol.
Answer:

In simple words: This table shows whether different common substances are mixtures or compounds. A mixture, like sand and water, has parts that are just physically mixed. A compound, like water or carbon dioxide, has elements that are chemically joined in a fixed way. Alcohol is also a compound because its atoms are chemically bonded together.

🎯 Exam Tip: To differentiate between mixtures and compounds, look for whether the components are chemically bonded (compound) or just physically combined (mixture), and if the composition is fixed or variable.

Test Yourself

 

Question 1. Why whole milk is white?
Answer: Whole milk looks white because it bounces back all the different colours of light that hit it. When all colours are reflected together, they appear white. This happens because of the fats and proteins in milk, which are tiny particles that scatter light. Milk is a complex mixture of many components.
In simple words: Milk is white because its tiny particles scatter all colours of light, making it look white.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that the physical appearance of milk, like its white colour, is due to light scattering by its components. This is similar to how clouds appear white.

 

Question 2. Why the ocean is blue?
Answer: The ocean appears blue because water absorbs certain colours of light more than others. Red, orange, and yellow light, which have longer wavelengths, are absorbed more quickly by water. Blue light, with its shorter wavelength, is scattered and reflected more, so it's the colour we see. The sky also looks blue for a similar reason, as the atmosphere scatters blue light more efficiently.
In simple words: The ocean is blue because water absorbs red and yellow light, but scatters and reflects blue light back to our eyes.

🎯 Exam Tip: When explaining why water bodies are blue, focus on the selective absorption and scattering of light wavelengths.

 

Question 3. Why the sun looks yellow when it is really not?
Answer: Our sun actually emits white light, which is a mix of all colours. However, it looks yellow to us because of Earth's atmosphere. The atmosphere scatters shorter wavelengths of light, like violet and blue, more than longer wavelengths. When the sun is high in the sky, more blue light is scattered away, leaving the remaining light to appear yellowish. During sunrise and sunset, the light has to travel through even more atmosphere, causing even more scattering of blue light, making the sun appear reddish. This scattering effect is also why the sky appears blue.
In simple words: The sun looks yellow because Earth's atmosphere scatters away much of the blue light, leaving the remaining light to look yellowish.

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing the sun's colour, explain the role of atmospheric scattering and how the amount of atmosphere light travels through affects the perceived colour.

9th Science Guide Matter Around Us Additional Important Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

 

Question 1. Liquids have
(a) definite volume, definite shape and are not compressible.
(b) definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible.
(c) no definite volume, no definite shape, and slightly compressible
Answer: (b) definite volume, no definite shape, and slightly compressible
In simple words: Liquids always take up a certain amount of space, but their shape changes to fit the container they are in. They can be squeezed a little, but not much.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the three key properties of liquids: definite volume, indefinite shape, and slight compressibility.

 

Question 2. Intermolecular space is maximum in
(a) solids
(b) liquids
(c) gases
(d) all the options
Answer: (c) gases
In simple words: Gas particles are very far apart from each other, unlike solids or liquids where particles are close together. This wide spacing gives gases their unique properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always relate the states of matter to the spacing between their particles: solids have least space, liquids have more, and gases have the most.

 

Question 3. Air is a/an,
(a) compound
(b) element
(c) Mixture
(d) Molecule
Answer: (c) Mixture
In simple words: Air is a mix of many different gases like nitrogen and oxygen, which are not chemically joined together. It's a prime example of a gaseous mixture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that a mixture's components keep their original properties and are not chemically bonded.

 

Question 4. Which statement is not correct for a mixture
(a) Components retain their properties
(b) Properties of a mixture are different from its components
(c) Components are mixed in any ratio
(d) Components are separated using simple methods
Answer: (b) Properties of a mixture are different from its components
In simple words: The parts of a mixture keep their own qualities, unlike a compound where new qualities appear. For example, salt water still tastes salty.

🎯 Exam Tip: A key difference between mixtures and compounds is that components in a mixture retain their individual properties, while in a compound, new properties emerge.

 

Question 5. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) True solution
In simple words: When things mix completely and you can't see the different parts, like sugar in water, it's called a true solution. This means the particles are spread out evenly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that in a true solution, particles are uniformly distributed and cannot be distinguished even under a microscope.

 

Question 6. A colloidal solution is a
(a) Homogeneous mixture
(b) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles cannot be seen with naked eyes
(c) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles can be seen with naked eyes
(d) All the options
Answer: (b) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles cannot be seen with naked eyes
In simple words: A colloidal solution is a mix where tiny particles are spread out but aren't fully dissolved, so you can't see them without help, and the mixture isn't perfectly uniform. Milk is a good example.

🎯 Exam Tip: Colloids are unique because they are heterogeneous mixtures but appear homogeneous to the naked eye; remember the Tyndall effect as a way to identify them.

 

Question 7. Muddy water is an example of
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
Answer: (b) Suspension
In simple words: Muddy water is a suspension because the mud particles are large enough to be seen and will eventually settle down if left undisturbed.

🎯 Exam Tip: Suspensions are characterized by large, visible particles that settle over time and can be filtered out.

 

Question 8. The solution of soap in water is
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
(d) No solution
Answer: (c) Colloidal solution
In simple words: When soap dissolves in water, it forms a colloidal solution where tiny soap particles are spread evenly, making the mixture cloudy but not settling. This is why it feels slippery.

🎯 Exam Tip: Many everyday items like milk, paint, and soap solutions are colloids, often exhibiting properties like the Tyndall effect.

 

Question 9. Water is a/an
(a) element
(b) Mixture
(c) Molecule
(d) compound
Answer: (d) compound
In simple words: Water is a compound because it is made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio, creating a new substance.

🎯 Exam Tip: A compound is formed when two or more elements chemically combine in a fixed proportion, resulting in a substance with new properties.

 

Question 10. When two or more elements combine together they form
(a) element
(b) compound
(c) Mixture
Answer: (b) compound
In simple words: When different elements join in a special way, they create a new substance called a compound, which has properties different from the original elements. For example, hydrogen and oxygen combine to form water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize that in a compound, elements are chemically combined, leading to a new substance with distinct properties.

 

Question 11. Which of the following will show the "Tyndall Effect"?
(a) Salt solution
(b) Milk & starch solution
(c) Copper sulphate solution
(d) Sugar solution
Answer: (b) Milk & starch solution
In simple words: The Tyndall effect happens when light scatters off tiny particles in a mixture, making the light path visible. Milk and starch solution have these tiny particles, unlike clear solutions.

🎯 Exam Tip: The Tyndall effect is a characteristic property of colloids and suspensions, not true solutions, due to the size of their dispersed particles.

 

Question 12. Solid is an arrangement of particles
(a) close together
(b) far together
(c) far apart
(d) none of these
Answer: (a) close together
In simple words: In solids, particles are packed very tightly and are close to each other. This tight packing gives solids their definite shape and volume.

🎯 Exam Tip: The close packing of particles in solids explains their rigidity and fixed shape.

 

Question 13. The movement of particles in liquids is
(a) Vibrate on the spot
(b) around each other
(c) Move quicks in all direction
(d) none of these
Answer: (b) around each other
In simple words: Particles in liquids can slide past each other, allowing liquids to flow and take the shape of their container. They are not fixed in place like solids, but also not completely free like gases.

🎯 Exam Tip: The ability of liquid particles to move past each other accounts for fluidity and the indefinite shape of liquids.

 

Question 14. Gases change to liquid by the process of .
(a) Melting
(b) Vapourising
(c) Condensing
(d) Freezing
Answer: (c) Condensing
In simple words: When a gas cools down, its particles lose energy and come closer together, turning into a liquid. This process is called condensation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that condensation is the reverse of evaporation and involves the release of latent heat.

 

Question 15. The physical state of water at 373 K is
(a) solid
(b) liquid
(c) vapour
(d) plasma
Answer: (c) vapour
In simple words: 373 Kelvin is the same as 100 degrees Celsius, which is the boiling point of water. At this temperature, water turns into a gas, or vapour.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always convert Kelvin to Celsius or vice versa to understand temperature points, especially for water's phase changes (0°C/273K for freezing, 100°C/373K for boiling).

 

Question 16. The constituents that form a mixture are also called
(a) Elements
(b) Compounds
(c) Alloys
(d) Components
Answer: (d) Components
In simple words: The different things that come together to make a mixture are simply called its components. These parts keep their own qualities in the mixture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use the term "components" when referring to the individual substances that make up a mixture, as it is a general and accurate term.

 

II. True or False? If false, correct the statement:

 

Question 1. Atoms are the tiny particles which repel each other when they are squeezed very close.
Answer: True.
In simple words: When atoms get pushed too close, they naturally push each other away. This resistance is a fundamental property of matter.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that while atoms can attract over small distances to form bonds, at very close proximity, the electron clouds repel each other due to electrostatic forces.

 

Question 2. A teabag placed in a cup of hot water will diffuse into the water.
Answer: True.
In simple words: The tea from the bag will slowly spread out into the hot water. This happens because the particles in hot water move faster, helping the tea particles to mix throughout.

🎯 Exam Tip: Diffusion is faster in hot liquids because higher temperature means greater kinetic energy of particles, leading to more frequent collisions and mixing.

 

Question 3. Evaporation does form bubbles.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: No, only boiling forms bubbles.
In simple words: Evaporation happens slowly from the surface and does not create bubbles. Bubbles only form when a liquid is boiling, as vapour forms throughout the liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish between evaporation (surface phenomenon, no bubbles) and boiling (bulk phenomenon, bubble formation) based on the location of phase change.

 

Question 4. The energy for the process of sublimation can be derived either from the surroundings or from the heat supplied.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Sublimation needs energy to happen, which can come from the air around it or from direct heating. This energy helps the solid change straight into a gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Sublimation is an endothermic process, meaning it requires heat energy to occur, which can be absorbed from various sources.

 

Question 5. The pressure of gases does not depend on the temperature of the gas and the volume it occupies
Answer: False.
Correct statement: The pressure of gases does depend on the temperature of the gas and the volume it occupies
In simple words: Gas pressure is directly linked to how hot the gas is and how much space it has. If you heat a gas or make its container smaller, its pressure will go up.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the ideal gas law: pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are all interconnected. \( PV = nRT \).

 

Question 6. Higher the temperature, higher the kinetic energy of particles.
Answer: True.
In simple words: When something gets hotter, its tiny particles move faster and have more energy. This increased movement is why substances expand when heated.

🎯 Exam Tip: This statement is a fundamental principle of kinetic theory: temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance.

 

Question 7. Solids do not flow.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Solids have a fixed shape and their particles are tightly locked, so they cannot easily flow like liquids or gases. They resist changes in shape.

🎯 Exam Tip: The strong intermolecular forces and fixed positions of particles in solids prevent them from flowing.

 

Question 8. Gases do not diffuse very easily.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: Gases diffuse very easily.
In simple words: Gases mix very quickly and spread out easily because their particles are far apart and move very fast. This is why you can smell perfume from across a room.

🎯 Exam Tip: Gases have the highest rate of diffusion among the states of matter due to weak intermolecular forces and high kinetic energy of their particles.

 

Question 9. Mixtures are impure substances.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Mixtures are considered impure because they contain two or more different substances that are not chemically bonded together. Each component keeps its own identity.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish between pure substances (elements and compounds) and impure substances (mixtures) based on chemical bonding and fixed composition.

 

Question 10. Salt solution is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: The salt solution is an example of a homogeneous mixture.
In simple words: When salt dissolves in water, it mixes completely and evenly, forming a clear solution where you can't tell the salt from the water. This makes it a homogeneous mixture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that homogeneous mixtures (solutions) have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.

 

III. Match the following :

 

Question 1. (i)

Answer:
1) - c, 2) - d, 3) - e, 4) - a, 5) - b
In simple words: Metals like copper and gold are dense; metalloids like silicon have mixed properties; a heating curve shows temperature change over time; gases are easily compressed; and liquids have low density compared to solids.

🎯 Exam Tip: To answer matching questions correctly, understand the core properties of each term in Column A and find its most fitting description or example in Column B.

 

Question 1. (ii)

Answer:
1) - c, 2) - e, 3) - b, 4) - a, 5) - d
In simple words: A colloidal solution has dispersed parts; homogeneous mixtures are true solutions; cane sugar has the formula \( \text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11} \); non-metals include carbon and oxygen; and suspensions are like oil in water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly distinguish between true solutions, colloidal solutions, and suspensions based on particle size and how evenly components are mixed.

 

Question 2. Match the following.

Answer:
1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - c.
In simple words: This table shows examples of different types of colloidal mixtures based on what is spread out (dispersed phase) and what it is spread in (medium). For instance, alloys are solids mixed in solids, and emulsions are liquids mixed in liquids.

🎯 Exam Tip: When matching dispersed phases and mediums, focus on the physical state of each component to correctly identify the type of colloid and its example.

 

Question 3. Match the following

Answer:
1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b.
In simple words: This matching exercise helps understand different types of colloids. For example, solid particles in liquid form a sol, while small liquid drops in gas create an aerosol. Foam is made of gas mixed in liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Practice classifying colloids by identifying the dispersed phase (what's spread) and the dispersion medium (what it's spread in), as this is crucial for understanding their properties and examples.

 

IV. Fill in the blanks :

 

Question 1. A substance must absorb ............. so that it can melt.
Answer: heat energy
In simple words: Solids need to take in heat to change into a liquid. This heat gives the particles enough energy to move freely.

🎯 Exam Tip: Melting is an endothermic process; remember that the absorbed heat energy, known as latent heat of fusion, breaks the bonds holding solid particles together.

 

Question 2. Boiling refers to the process by which a substance changes from the liquid to the gaseous state at its ............. point.
Answer: boiling
In simple words: Boiling is when a liquid turns into a gas all throughout the liquid at a specific temperature. This temperature is called the boiling point.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish boiling point (fixed temperature, bulk phenomenon) from evaporation (any temperature, surface phenomenon).

 

Question 3. ............. is used for industrial refrigeration and transporting frozen food.
Answer: Dry ice
In simple words: Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide, which turns directly into gas without becoming a liquid. This makes it very useful for keeping things cold without leaving any wet residue.

🎯 Exam Tip: Dry ice is effective because it undergoes sublimation, meaning it directly changes from solid to gas, providing cooling without moisture.

 

Question 4. ............. is the SI unit of temperature
Answer: Kelvin
In simple words: Kelvin is the official way to measure temperature in science. It starts at absolute zero, which is the coldest possible temperature.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that Kelvin is an absolute temperature scale, meaning 0 K represents absolute zero and there are no negative temperatures on this scale.

 

Question 5. Elements contain the ............. of the same kind
Answer: atoms
In simple words: An element is a pure substance made up of only one type of atom. All atoms in an element are identical.

🎯 Exam Tip: This definition is fundamental to understanding elements; their purity comes from having only one kind of atom.

 

Question 6. When elements are physically mixed they form..............
Answer: mixtures
In simple words: If you just combine different elements without them chemically reacting, you get a mixture. Each element keeps its original properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: Physical mixing results in a mixture, where components retain their individual properties, unlike chemical combination which forms compounds.

 

Question 7. A compound has a definite ..............
Answer: formula
In simple words: Compounds always have a specific chemical formula, like \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) for water, because they are made of elements combined in a fixed ratio. This formula helps identify and describe the compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: The definite chemical formula of a compound reflects its fixed composition by mass, a key characteristic distinguishing it from mixtures.

 

Question 8. Mixture of iron filings and salt is a .............type of mixtures.
Answer: heterogeneous
In simple words: When you mix iron filings and salt, you can still easily see the different parts. This means it's a heterogeneous mixture, as the components are not uniformly distributed.

🎯 Exam Tip: A heterogeneous mixture is one where components are visible and unevenly distributed, making it possible to separate them easily, for example, with a magnet for iron filings.

 

Question 9. .............is the major difference between true solutions, suspensions and colloids.
Answer: Particle size
In simple words: The size of the tiny particles inside a mixture is what makes a solution, colloid, or suspension different from each other. This is the primary factor determining their properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the particle size ranges: true solutions (less than 1 nm), colloids (1-1000 nm), and suspensions (greater than 1000 nm).

 

Question 10. Phenomenon of Evaporation takes place at the ...................... of a liquid.
Answer: Surface
In simple words: Evaporation only happens from the top layer of a liquid. This is why a spilled puddle dries up over time.

🎯 Exam Tip: Evaporation is a surface phenomenon, meaning only molecules at the liquid's surface with sufficient kinetic energy can escape into the gas phase.

 

Question 11. Inverse of sublimation is called .............
Answer: deposition
In simple words: Deposition is when a gas turns directly into a solid, skipping the liquid phase. It's like how frost forms on cold surfaces.

🎯 Exam Tip: Sublimation and deposition are direct phase transitions between solid and gas, bypassing the liquid state.

 

Question 12. Expand LPG
Answer: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
In simple words: LPG is a common fuel gas, often used for cooking. It is a mixture of hydrocarbon gases stored as a liquid under pressure.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the full forms of common acronyms in science, as they often appear in exams.

 

Question 13. LPG is ............. gas.
Answer: inflammable hydrocarbon
In simple words: LPG is a type of gas that can easily catch fire and burn. It is made of hydrocarbons, which are compounds of hydrogen and carbon.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding that LPG is an inflammable hydrocarbon gas highlights its use as fuel and the safety precautions required.

 

Question 14. Compressibility of solids: .............
Answer: can't be compressed
In simple words: Solids cannot be squeezed into a smaller space because their particles are already packed very tightly together. They resist changes in volume.

🎯 Exam Tip: The high density and rigid structure of solids make them virtually incompressible, unlike liquids and gases.

 

Question 15. Fluidity of solids: .............
Answer: do not flow
In simple words: Solids do not flow because their particles are fixed in strong positions and can only vibrate, not move freely past each other. This is why solids keep their shape.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fluidity is a characteristic of liquids and gases; solids lack this property due to their strong intermolecular forces and fixed particle arrangement.

 

Question 16. A mixture does not have fixed .............
Answer: boiling point (or) melting point
In simple words: Mixtures do not have a single, fixed temperature at which they melt or boil. Instead, they change phase over a range of temperatures because their components have different properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: A pure substance has a sharp, fixed melting and boiling point, while a mixture will melt and boil over a range of temperatures due to varying compositions.

 

Question 17. A compound has a fixed .............
Answer: boiling point (or) melting point
In simple words: A compound has a specific temperature at which it melts or boils because it is a pure substance with a uniform composition. This fixed point helps identify the compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: The fixed melting and boiling points are important physical properties used to identify and characterize pure compounds.

 

Question 18. The mixture of Iron filling and sale is .............
Answer: heterogeneous
In simple words: Iron filings and salt do not mix completely and you can easily see the separate particles. This makes it a heterogeneous mixture where the parts are unevenly distributed.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recognize heterogeneous mixtures by their non-uniform composition and visible components, often allowing for easy separation by physical means.

 

Question 19. Gas-solid is .............
Answer: Solid foam
In simple words: Solid foam is a type of mixture where gas bubbles are trapped inside a solid material. Examples include bread or sponge.

🎯 Exam Tip: Classify colloids based on the dispersed phase and dispersion medium; a solid foam has gas dispersed in a solid.

 

Question 20. Examples of foam is .............
Answer: Soap lather / Aerated water
In simple words: Foam is created when gas is trapped inside a liquid. Soap lather and aerated water are common examples.

🎯 Exam Tip: Foam is a colloid where the dispersed phase is gas and the dispersion medium is liquid or solid.

 

Question 21. Evaporation is always accompanied by..............in temperature.
Answer: decrease / cooling effect
In simple words: When liquids evaporate, they take heat from their surroundings, which makes the area around them feel cooler. This is why sweating cools your body.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that evaporation is a cooling process because the most energetic molecules escape from the liquid surface, reducing the average kinetic energy (and thus temperature) of the remaining liquid.

 

V. Very Short Answer:

 

Question 1. Define 'matter'.
Answer: Matter is anything that has mass and takes up space. It is the fundamental stuff that makes up everything around us.
In simple words: Matter is anything that has weight and occupies space.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the two key properties of matter: mass (how much 'stuff' is in it) and volume (how much space it takes up).

 

Question 2. What are the three states of matter?
Answer: The three main states of matter are solids, liquids, and gases. Each state has unique properties based on how its particles are arranged.
In simple words: Matter can be solid, liquid, or gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be ready to give examples for each state, like ice for solid, water for liquid, and steam for gas.

 

Question 3. What is an atom?
Answer: An atom is the smallest unit of an element. It may or may not exist independently but always takes part in chemical reactions. Atoms are the building blocks of all substances.
In simple words: An atom is the tiny building block of an element that can join in chemical reactions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think of atoms as the smallest indivisible particles that make up matter and retain the properties of their element.

 

Question 4. What is a molecule?
Answer: A molecule is the smallest unit of a pure substance that can exist independently. It also keeps all the physical and chemical properties of that substance. Molecules are formed when two or more atoms bond together.
In simple words: A molecule is the smallest part of a pure substance that can exist alone and keep its properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: Differentiate molecules from atoms by their ability to exist independently and their composition of multiple atoms.

 

Question 5. Give an example for a molecule.
Answer: A hydrogen molecule is a good example; it is made up of two hydrogen atoms bonded together. This makes it \( \text{H}_2 \).
In simple words: A hydrogen molecule has two hydrogen atoms.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember common diatomic molecules like \( \text{O}_2 \), \( \text{N}_2 \), and \( \text{Cl}_2 \) as simple examples of molecules.

 

Question 6. How is matter classified?
Answer: Matter is mainly classified into two types: pure substances and impure substances (mixtures). Pure substances are uniform throughout, while mixtures are not.
In simple words: Matter is split into pure substances and mixtures.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that pure substances have a fixed composition, while mixtures have a variable composition.

 

Question 7. How are pure substances classified?
Answer: Pure substances are further classified into elements and compounds. Elements cannot be broken down, but compounds can be broken into elements by chemical means.
In simple words: Pure substances are either elements or compounds.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that elements are the simplest form of matter, and compounds are formed when elements chemically combine.

 

Question 8. Give examples of pure substances.
Answer: Examples of pure substances include copper, oxygen, and hydrogen. These all have a fixed composition and definite properties.
In simple words: Copper, oxygen, and hydrogen are examples of pure substances.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pure substances can be single elements or compounds, but they must have a uniform composition.

 

Question 9. How are impure substances classified?
Answer: Impure substances, which are also called mixtures, are classified as homogeneous and heterogeneous. Homogeneous mixtures have uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.
In simple words: Impure substances are either homogeneous or heterogeneous mixtures.

🎯 Exam Tip: A key difference is whether you can see distinct parts in the mixture. If not, it's homogeneous; if yes, it's heterogeneous.

 

Question 10. How are elements classified?
Answer: Elements are classified into metals, non-metals, and metalloids. Each of these categories has distinct physical and chemical properties.
In simple words: Elements are grouped into metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall examples for each category, such as iron for metal, oxygen for non-metal, and silicon for metalloid.

 

Question 11. Give examples for metalloids.
Answer: Examples of metalloids include boron, silicon, germanium, and arsenic. These substances show properties of both metals and non-metals.
In simple words: Boron, silicon, germanium, and arsenic are metalloids.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that metalloids are found on the "staircase" line in the periodic table, separating metals from non-metals.

 

Question 12. Give the chemical formula for cane sugar.
Answer: The chemical formula for cane sugar (sucrose) is \( \text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11} \). This complex molecule is a disaccharide.
In simple words: Cane sugar's formula is \( \text{C}_{12}\text{H}_{22}\text{O}_{11} \).

🎯 Exam Tip: For chemical formulas, ensure correct subscripts for the number of atoms of each element.

 

Question 13. Expand LPG.
Answer: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a common fuel used in homes and vehicles.
In simple words: LPG means Liquefied Petroleum Gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know the full form of common abbreviations, especially those related to fuels and chemicals.

 

Question 14. Name the element which is used in toothpaste to strengthen our teeth.
Answer: Fluorine is the element used in toothpaste to strengthen our teeth. It helps prevent tooth decay by making tooth enamel more resistant to acid.
In simple words: Fluorine is used in toothpaste to make teeth strong.

🎯 Exam Tip: Connect scientific concepts to everyday applications, like fluorine in dental care.

 

Question 15. Name the compounds used in fertilizers.
Answer: Compounds of phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium are commonly used in fertilizers. These three elements are vital nutrients for plant growth, often referred to as NPK.
In simple words: Fertilizers use compounds of phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember NPK (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) as the primary nutrients found in most commercial fertilizers.

 

Question 16. Is blood a pure substance?
Answer: No, blood is not a pure substance. It is a mixture of various components like platelets, red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma. These components are not chemically bonded.
In simple words: Blood is not a pure substance; it's a mix of many parts.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that mixtures, like blood, consist of different substances that are physically combined, not chemically.

 

Question 17. Name the two types of mixtures.
Answer: The two types of mixtures are homogeneous and heterogeneous. Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures have a non-uniform composition.
In simple words: Mixtures are either homogeneous or heterogeneous.

🎯 Exam Tip: Recall that a homogeneous mixture looks the same all over (e.g., sugar water), while a heterogeneous mixture has visible different parts (e.g., sand and water).

 

Question 18. Name some substances that sublime.
Answer: Camphor, naphthalene (mothballs), and dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) are common substances that sublime. They change directly from solid to gas without becoming a liquid.
In simple words: Camphor, naphthalene, and dry ice can sublime.

🎯 Exam Tip: Sublimation is a direct phase change from solid to gas, skipping the liquid state. This is important to remember.

 

Question 19. Name a suitable method used to separate two immiscible liquids.
Answer: A separating funnel is a suitable method used to separate two immiscible liquids. These liquids do not mix and form distinct layers.
In simple words: Use a separating funnel to separate liquids that don't mix.

🎯 Exam Tip: Immiscible liquids means they don't dissolve in each other, like oil and water, and will form separate layers.

 

Question 20. Name a method used to separate two miscible liquids.
Answer: Fractional distillation is a method used to separate two miscible liquids. This method works when the liquids have different boiling points. Simple distillation can be used if boiling points are very different.
In simple words: Fractional distillation separates liquids that mix together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is more effective for liquids with close boiling points, while simple distillation is for liquids with significantly different boiling points.

 

Question 21. Name the machine used in the centrifugation process.
Answer: The machine used in the centrifugation process is called a centrifuge. It spins rapidly to separate components of a mixture based on their density.
In simple words: A centrifuge machine is used for centrifugation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Centrifugation is often used to separate fine suspended particles from a liquid, like cream from milk or blood cells from plasma.

 

Question 22. Give an example for liquid in gas.
Answer: An aerosol is an example of a liquid in a gas mixture, such as fog or mist where tiny water droplets (liquid) are dispersed in air (gas). Sprays like hairspray are also aerosols.
In simple words: Fog or mist is an example of liquid droplets in gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that aerosols are colloidal systems where fine solid particles or liquid droplets are dispersed in a gas.

 

Question 23. What is "Brownian motion"?
Answer: Brownian motion is the random, erratic movement of microscopic particles suspended in a fluid. This movement happens because the particles are constantly hit by the fast-moving molecules of the fluid, making them jitter and move in zig-zag paths. This phenomenon was first observed by Robert Brown.
In simple words: Brownian motion is the shaky, random movement of tiny particles in a liquid or gas, caused by being bumped by fluid molecules.

🎯 Exam Tip: Key aspects to remember are "erratic random movement," "microscopic particles," and "bombardment by fluid molecules."

 

VI. Short Answer:

 

Question 1. What is an element?
Answer: An element is a pure substance made up of only one kind of atom. It is the basic building block of all materials and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods. Each element has unique properties.
In simple words: An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom; it cannot be broken down further.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on "one kind of atom" and "cannot be broken down" as defining characteristics of an element.

 

Question 2. What is a compound?
Answer: A compound is a pure substance formed when two or more different elements chemically combine in a fixed ratio. The new substance created has properties completely different from its original elements. Water (\( \text{H}_2\text{O} \)) is a classic example, formed from hydrogen and oxygen.
In simple words: A compound is a pure substance made when two or more elements chemically join together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight "chemically combine" and "fixed ratio" as crucial for distinguishing a compound from a mixture.

 

Question 3. What is a mixture?
Answer: A mixture is an impure substance that contains two or more different elements or compounds, or both, which are physically mixed together. The components in a mixture do not combine chemically and can be present in any ratio. They retain their individual properties.
In simple words: A mixture is when two or more substances are mixed physically, not chemically, and keep their own properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that components of a mixture can be separated by physical methods, unlike compounds.

 

Question 4. What is LPG?
Answer: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a common fuel that consists of a mixture of hydrocarbon gases, mainly butane and propane, which are stored as a liquid under pressure. It is widely used for heating and cooking.
In simple words: LPG is a fuel gas, mainly butane and propane, stored as a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Note that LPG is a mixture, not a pure substance, and is stored in a liquid state for convenience.

 

Question 5. Distinguish an element and a compound.
Answer:
Element:
1. Made up of only one kind of atom.
2. The smallest particle, an atom, retains all its properties and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical methods.
Compound:
1. Made up of more than one kind of atom, chemically combined.
2. The smallest particle, a molecule, retains all its properties but can be broken down into elements by chemical methods. Elements are the basic building blocks, while compounds are formed from them.
In simple words: Elements have one type of atom and cannot be broken down. Compounds have two or more types of atoms chemically joined and can be broken down.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state that elements are fundamental, while compounds are formed by chemical reactions and have new properties.

 

Question 6. Define sublimation.
Answer: Sublimation is a phase transition where certain solid substances change directly into a gas without first passing through a liquid state when heated. Conversely, the gas can also directly convert back into a solid when cooled. This process skips the liquid phase entirely.
In simple words: Sublimation is when a solid turns directly into a gas, or a gas turns directly into a solid, without becoming a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize "directly to a gas" and "without attaining liquid state" as the core definition.

 

Question 7. What is centrifugation?
Answer: Centrifugation is a process that uses centrifugal force to separate components of a mixture. In this method, a mixture containing fine, insoluble solid particles suspended in a liquid is spun rapidly in a machine called a centrifuge. The denser solid particles settle down at the bottom due to increased gravitational force, allowing for separation.
In simple words: Centrifugation uses a spinning machine to separate small solid particles from a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on "centrifugal force" and "separation of fine insoluble solids from liquid" as key terms.

 

Question 8. What is solvent extraction?
Answer: Solvent extraction is a method used to separate components from a mixture based on differences in their solubility. It works by bringing a mixture into contact with a solvent that selectively dissolves one or more components, transferring them from one phase to another. This is often used for separating two immiscible liquids where one substance dissolves better in one liquid than the other.
In simple words: Solvent extraction separates substances by using a liquid that dissolves one part of the mixture better than another.

🎯 Exam Tip: The main idea is "difference in solubility" in a specific solvent, leading to separation.

 

Question 9. What is distillation?
Answer: Distillation is a process used to obtain a pure liquid from a solution. It involves heating the solution to vaporize the liquid (evaporation) and then cooling the vapor to condense it back into a liquid form. This technique is effective for separating a volatile liquid from a non-volatile solute or from another liquid with a significantly different boiling point.
In simple words: Distillation is a way to get a pure liquid from a mix by heating it into a vapor and then cooling it back into a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember distillation combines evaporation and condensation to purify liquids.

 

Question 10. What is fractional distillation?
Answer: Fractional distillation is a special type of distillation used to separate two or more miscible liquids that have boiling points close to each other (a difference of less than 25 Kelvin). It uses a fractionating column to provide a larger surface area for repeated vaporization and condensation, allowing for better separation of the components.
In simple words: Fractional distillation separates liquids that mix together and have similar boiling points.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key difference from simple distillation is its use for liquids with *close* boiling points, thanks to the fractionating column.

 

Question 11. What is chromatography?
Answer: Chromatography is a separation technique used to separate different components of a mixture based on their varying solubilities and affinities for a stationary phase and a mobile phase. Components that are more soluble in the mobile phase or have less affinity for the stationary phase travel faster.
In simple words: Chromatography separates parts of a mixture based on how well they stick to a surface or dissolve in a moving liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think of chromatography as separating substances based on their different "speeds" through a medium due to varying attractions.

 

Question 12. What is paper chromatography?
Answer: Paper chromatography is a type of chromatography used to separate different colored dyes or other components in a sample. It works on the principle that components have different solubilities in a solvent (mobile phase) and absorb differently onto the chromatography paper (stationary phase). This causes them to travel at different speeds up the paper, leading to separation.
In simple words: Paper chromatography uses a special paper to separate colors or other substances based on how they dissolve and move.

🎯 Exam Tip: The paper acts as the stationary phase and the solvent as the mobile phase; different components move at different rates.

 

Question 13. What is a solution?
Answer: A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. This means the components are uniformly distributed throughout the mixture, and you cannot see the individual parts. One substance (solute) dissolves completely in another (solvent).
In simple words: A solution is a mix of two or more things that looks perfectly clear and uniform, like sugar dissolved in water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that a solution is always homogeneous, meaning it has the same properties and composition throughout.

 

Question 14. What is a solute?
Answer: In a solution, the solute is the component that is present in a lesser amount by weight or volume. It is the substance that gets dissolved in the solvent. For example, in salt water, salt is the solute.
In simple words: The solute is the substance that dissolves in a solution and is present in smaller amounts.

🎯 Exam Tip: Always identify the solute as the substance being dissolved, usually the minor component.

 

Question 15. What is the solvent?
Answer: In a solution, the solvent is the component that is present in a larger amount by weight or volume. It is the substance that dissolves the solute. For example, in salt water, water is the solvent because it dissolves the salt.
In simple words: The solvent is the substance that dissolves another substance and is present in the larger amount.

🎯 Exam Tip: The solvent is typically the liquid in which something else is dissolved, acting as the dissolving agent.

 

Question 16. What are Colloidal Solutions?
Answer: Colloidal solutions, also known as colloids, are heterogeneous systems. They consist of a dispersed phase (tiny particles spread out) and a dispersion medium (the substance they are spread in). The particles in a colloid are larger than those in a true solution but smaller than those in a suspension, and they remain evenly distributed without settling. Milk is an example of a colloid.
In simple words: Colloidal solutions are mixtures where tiny particles are spread evenly in another substance without settling, making it look uniform but not perfectly clear.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that colloids are heterogeneous but often appear homogeneous to the naked eye; they also show the Tyndall effect.

 

Question 17. What is Tyndall effect?
Answer: The Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by colloidal particles when a beam of light passes through a colloidal solution. This scattering makes the path of the light beam visible. True solutions do not show the Tyndall effect because their particles are too small to scatter light. This effect is why you can see dust particles in a sunbeam.
In simple words: The Tyndall effect is when light scatters as it passes through a colloidal solution, making the light path visible.

🎯 Exam Tip: The Tyndall effect is a key test to distinguish between a true solution and a colloidal solution.

 

Question 18. What are the Types of emulsions?
Answer: Emulsions are types of colloids formed by two immiscible liquids. The two main types are:
1. Oil-in-water (O/W) emulsion: Here, oil droplets are dispersed in water, with water as the continuous phase (e.g., milk, vanishing cream).
2. Water-in-oil (W/O) emulsion: Here, water droplets are dispersed in oil, with oil as the continuous phase (e.g., butter, cold cream).
In simple words: Emulsions are mixtures of two liquids that don't mix, like oil-in-water (oil drops in water) or water-in-oil (water drops in oil).

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that emulsions are always liquid-liquid colloidal systems, and an emulsifying agent is often needed to stabilize them.

 

Question 19. What are the uses of emulsions?
Answer: Emulsions have many uses across different fields. They are widely used in food processing (like mayonnaise and ice cream), pharmaceuticals (creams and lotions), metallurgy (for lubrication), and various other industries. Their ability to mix immiscible phases makes them highly versatile.
In simple words: Emulsions are used in many things like food, medicines, and beauty products.

🎯 Exam Tip: Think of common household products that are mixtures of liquids, and many of them are emulsions.

 

VII. Answer in Detail:

 

Question 1. What are the characteristics of Pure Substances? (or) List out the characteristics of Pure Substances.
Answer: Here are the main characteristics of pure substances:
1. They are made up of only one kind of atom or molecule. This means their composition is fixed and uniform.
2. They have a characteristic set of properties. Their physical properties, such as boiling point, melting point, and density, are fixed and constant under given conditions.
3. Their composition is homogeneous throughout, meaning it is uniform everywhere in the sample. For example, pure water is always \( \text{H}_2\text{O} \) and boils at 100°C at standard pressure.
4. They cannot be broken down into simpler substances by physical methods. Elements cannot be broken down at all by chemical means, and compounds can only be broken down into elements by chemical reactions.
In simple words: Pure substances are made of just one type of particle, have fixed properties like melting point, and look the same throughout. They cannot be easily separated by simple methods.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on "one kind of atom/molecule," "fixed properties," and "homogeneous composition" when describing pure substances.

 

Question 2. List out the characteristics of Mixtures.
Answer: Here are the key characteristics of mixtures:
1. The constituents of a mixture are loosely held together without any chemical force between them. This allows each constituent to retain its individual properties.
2. A mixture can be prepared by mixing constituents in any proportion. There is no fixed amount of constituents required, and no energy is exchanged (neither given out nor absorbed) during its formation.
3. Mixtures do not have a characteristic set of properties. Their physical properties, such as boiling point, melting point, and density, are not fixed and will vary depending on the proportions of the constituents present.
4. The components of a mixture can be separated by physical methods, such as filtration, evaporation, or distillation.
5. Mixtures can be either homogeneous (uniform composition, like salt solution) or heterogeneous (non-uniform composition, like sand and water).
In simple words: Mixtures are made by physically mixing substances in any amount. Each substance keeps its own traits, and they can be separated easily. Their properties change depending on what's mixed.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that "no chemical bonding," "variable proportion," "retains individual properties," and "physical separation" are central to mixtures.

 

Question 3. Tabulate Differences between mixtures and compounds.
Answer:

Compounds are formed through definite chemical reactions, leading to distinct new substances, unlike mixtures.
In simple words: Mixtures are physically combined, can be separated easily, and keep their original traits. Compounds are chemically joined, hard to separate, and have completely new traits different from their parts.

🎯 Exam Tip: When comparing, always highlight the presence or absence of chemical bonding, fixed composition, and retention of individual properties.

 

Question 4. Write the Classification of colloids based on physical state of dispersed phase and dispersion medium.
Answer: Colloids are classified based on the physical state of their dispersed phase (the substance being distributed) and dispersion medium (the substance in which it is distributed). Since gases are completely miscible, a gas-in-gas colloidal system does not exist. This leaves eight possible combinations, as shown in the table below:

This classification helps understand the properties and behavior of different colloidal systems.
In simple words: Colloids are sorted by whether their tiny dispersed particles are solid, liquid, or gas, and what medium (solid, liquid, or gas) they are spread within. Gases do not form colloids with other gases.

🎯 Exam Tip: Memorize the common names (sol, gel, emulsion, aerosol, foam) and examples for each type of colloid based on the states of its phases.

 

Question 5. Two immiscible liquids are taken in the above funnel for separation. Which is denser, X or Y? Suggest any one example for X and one for Y. A third liquid Z which is soluble only in Y is added to the mixture and contents in the funnel are shaken well. How many layers will you observe now? How will you separate the three liquids? Boiling point of X is 98°C, that of Y is 43°C and that of Z is 75°C.
Answer: Let's analyze the properties to determine the liquids:
Boiling points given are:
- X is 98°C - This corresponds to water.
- Y is 43°C - This corresponds to oil.
- Z is 75°C - This corresponds to alcohol.

Based on typical densities, 'Y' (oil) is less dense than 'X' (water). Therefore, X is denser than Y.

When liquid Z (alcohol) is added to the mixture of X (water) and Y (oil), and Z is soluble only in Y (oil), the alcohol will dissolve in the oil. This will leave the water as a separate layer.

Therefore, we will observe only two layers now: one layer of water (X) and another layer of oil mixed with alcohol (Y+Z).

To separate the three liquids:
1. First, use a separating funnel to separate the two immiscible layers: water (X) and the oil-alcohol mixture (Y+Z). Since X (water) is denser, it will be at the bottom and can be drained out first.
2. Next, the oil-alcohol mixture (Y+Z) needs to be separated. Since oil and alcohol are miscible but have different boiling points (43°C for oil and 75°C for alcohol), fractional distillation can be used. The liquid with the lower boiling point (oil, Y) will vaporize first and can be collected, leaving the alcohol (Z) in the distillation flask. This process effectively separates all three components.
In simple words: Liquid X is water, Y is oil, and Z is alcohol. Water is denser than oil. When alcohol is added to oil and water, the alcohol mixes only with the oil, forming two layers: water and an oil-alcohol mix. We separate the water first using a special funnel. Then, we heat the oil-alcohol mix to separate the oil (boils at 43°C) from the alcohol (boils at 75°C) by collecting them at different temperatures.

🎯 Exam Tip: This question tests understanding of density, solubility, and various separation techniques (separating funnel and fractional distillation). Make sure to correctly identify the liquids based on their boiling points and density relationships.

 

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9th Science Guide Matter Around Us Text Book Back Questions and Answers

I. Choose the correct answer:

 

Question 1. The separation of denser particles from lighter particles done by rotation at high speed is called
(a) Filtration
(b) sedimentation
(c) decantation
(d) centrifugation
Answer: (d) centrifugaton
In simple words: When you spin a mixture very fast, the heavier parts get pushed to the bottom, separating them from the lighter parts. This process is called centrifugation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that centrifugation is a mechanical separation process that uses centrifugal force to separate particles from a solution according to their size, shape, density, and viscosity of the medium.

 

Question 2. Among the following .......... is a mixture.
(a) Common Salt
(b) Juice
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Pure Silver
Answer: (b) Juice
In simple words: Juice is a mixture because it contains many different things like water, sugar, fruit pulp, and flavorings that are not chemically joined together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish mixtures from pure substances (elements and compounds) by remembering that mixtures have variable composition and properties of components are retained.

 

Question 3. When we mix a drop of ink in ... we get a ...........
(a) Heterogeneous Mixture
(b) Compound
(c) Homogeneous Mixture
(d) Suspension
Answer: (c) Homogeneous Mixture
In simple words: When ink mixes completely with water, it spreads evenly, making a uniform mixture where you can't see separate parts. This is a homogeneous mixture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition throughout, meaning their components are evenly distributed and indistinguishable, like salt dissolved in water.

 

Question 4. .......... is essential to perform separation by solvent extraction method.
(a) Separating funnel
(b) filter paper
(c) centrifuge machine
(d) sieve
Answer: (a) Separating funnel
In simple words: A separating funnel is a special tool used to separate two liquids that don't mix, like oil and water. This is key for solvent extraction.

🎯 Exam Tip: A separating funnel is crucial in liquid-liquid extraction to separate immiscible liquids based on their density difference.

 

Question 5. .......... has the same properties throughout the sample.
(a) Pure substance
(b) Mixture
(c) Colloid
(d) Suspension
Answer: (a) Pure substance
In simple words: A pure substance, like water or gold, is the same everywhere you look at it. It has consistent properties throughout.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that pure substances (elements and compounds) have a fixed composition and definite properties, unlike mixtures which can vary.

II. State whether true or false. If false, correct the statement.

 

Question 1. Oil and water are immiscible in each other.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Oil and water do not mix together; they stay separate.

🎯 Exam Tip: Immiscible liquids form distinct layers because their molecules do not attract each other strongly enough to mix evenly.

 

Question 2. A compound cannot be broken into simpler substances chemically.
Answer: False
Correct statement: A compound can be broken into simpler substances chemically.
In simple words: Compounds are made of elements joined together, so you can use chemical reactions to separate them back into those simpler elements.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that compounds can be broken down into simpler elements or compounds through chemical reactions, not physical methods.

 

Question 3. Liquid - liquid colloids are called gels
Answer: False.
Correct statement: Liquid - solid colloids are called gels.
In simple words: Gels are a type of colloid where tiny solid particles are spread throughout a liquid, making it feel somewhat solid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand the different types of colloids based on the dispersed phase and dispersion medium, such as sol (solid in liquid), gel (liquid in solid), emulsion (liquid in liquid), and aerosol (solid or liquid in gas).

 

Question 4. Buttermilk is an example of heterogeneous mixture.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Buttermilk is a mixture where you can sometimes see tiny fat particles separated, meaning it's not perfectly uniform.

🎯 Exam Tip: Heterogeneous mixtures have components that are not uniformly distributed and can often be seen as separate phases, like buttermilk or muddy water.

 

Question 5. Aspirin is composed of 60% Carbon, 4.5% Hydrogen and 35.5% Oxygen by mass. Aspirin is a mixture.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: It is Compound. It is because the components are combined in a fixed ratio by mass.
In simple words: Aspirin is a compound because its elements, like carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, are always found in the exact same amounts and are chemically bonded.

🎯 Exam Tip: A key characteristic of a compound is that its constituent elements are always present in a fixed ratio by mass, forming new chemical bonds.

III. Match the following :

 

Answer:

In simple words: This table correctly matches each term (like Element or Mixture) with its best description or definition, helping us understand the basic types of matter.

🎯 Exam Tip: For matching questions, understand the core definition of each term in Column A and Column B to accurately link them. Elements are pure, compounds are fixed combinations, colloids have dispersed particles, suspensions settle, and mixtures are impure.

IV. Fill in the blanks :

 

Question 1. A .......... mixture has no distinguishable boundary between its components.
Answer: Homogeneous
In simple words: In a homogeneous mixture, everything looks the same because the parts are perfectly blended.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that homogeneous mixtures appear uniform throughout because their components are evenly distributed at a molecular level.

 

Question 2. An example of a substance that sublimes is.............
Answer: Dry ice / Solid CO2 / Camphor
In simple words: Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) and camphor are examples of things that can turn straight into a gas without first becoming a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Sublimation is the direct transition from solid to gas without passing through the liquid phase, a key property of certain substances like dry ice and naphthalene.

 

Question 3. Alcohol can be separated from water by ..........
Answer: Fractional distillation
In simple words: You can separate alcohol from water by heating their mixture, because alcohol turns into gas at a lower temperature than water. This process is called fractional distillation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is effective for separating liquids with close but different boiling points, a common method in industries like petroleum refining.

 

Question 4. In petroleum refining, the method of separation used is ..........
Answer: Fractional distillation
In simple words: In oil factories, they use a method called fractional distillation to separate different parts of crude oil, like petrol and diesel, because each part boils at a different temperature.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is a critical industrial process that separates components of crude oil based on their boiling points, producing various fuels and chemicals.

 

Question 5. Chromatography is based on the principle of..............
Answer: different solubilities
In simple words: Chromatography separates things because different parts of a mixture dissolve better in one liquid than another, or stick to a solid differently.

🎯 Exam Tip: Chromatography separates components based on their differential distribution between a stationary phase and a mobile phase, primarily due to differences in solubility or adsorption.

V. Very Short answer :

 

Question 1. Differentiate between absorption and adsorption.
Answer:
Absorption
1. Absorption is the process in which the substance is dissolved throughout the bulk of another substance.
2. For example a paper (absorbent) soaks up or absorbs water.
Adsorption
1. Adsorption is the process in which particles of a substance, (it could be gas, liquid or dissolved solid) adhere to a surface of another substance.
2. For example: charcoal adsorbs gases on its surface. Charcoal is called the adsorbent and the gas is called the adsorbate.
In simple words: Absorption is when one substance soaks up another, like a sponge soaking water, where it goes inside completely. Adsorption is when one substance sticks to the surface of another, like gases sticking to charcoal, without going all the way in.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key difference is that absorption involves penetration into the bulk of a substance, while adsorption is a surface phenomenon where particles adhere to the surface.

 

Question 2. Define Sublimation.
Answer: Certain solids change directly to a gas without passing through the liquid is called sublimation.
In simple words: Sublimation is when a solid turns directly into a gas without melting into a liquid first, for example, dry ice turning into fog.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that sublimation is a direct phase transition from solid to gas, bypassing the liquid state, often seen with substances like camphor or iodine.

 

Question 3. A few drops of 'DettoP when added to water the mixture turns turbid. Why?
Answer: The Dettol formulation is a stabilised micro-emulsion. It is manufactured using Chloroxylenol 4.8% and the rest made up by pine oil, isopropanol, castor oil, and soap. On dilution with water, the micro-emulsion destabilises releasing the pine oil and castor oil as a visible bloom. That is why the mixture turns turbid.
In simple words: Dettol looks clear in the bottle because it's a stable mixture, but when you add water, the pine oil and castor oil inside separate and form tiny droplets, making the water look cloudy or turbid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that Dettol is a micro-emulsion, and its turbidity upon dilution is due to the destabilization of this emulsion, causing the oils to separate and scatter light.

 

Question 4. Name the apparatus that you will use to separate the components of mixtures containing two, i. miscible liquids, ii. immiscible liquids.
Answer:
1. Miscible liquids - Fractional distillation (Fractionating column and Liebig) Condenser
2. Immiscible liquids - Separating funnel
In simple words: To separate liquids that mix completely (miscible), you use fractional distillation. To separate liquids that don't mix (immiscible), you use a separating funnel.

🎯 Exam Tip: Know the suitable separation techniques for different types of liquid mixtures: fractional distillation for miscible liquids with different boiling points, and a separating funnel for immiscible liquids.

 

Question 5. Name the components in each of the following mixtures.
1. Ice cream
2. Lemonade
3. Air
4. Soil
Answer:
1. Ice cream is a mixture of cream, milk, sugar & sometimes egg.
2. Lemonade is a mixture of lemon juice, sugar and water.
3. Air is a mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water vapour, and other gases.
4. Soil is a mixture of clay, sand and various salts.
In simple words: Ice cream has milk and sugar, lemonade has lemon juice and water, air has nitrogen and oxygen, and soil has sand and clay, among other things. Each is a mixture of several parts.

🎯 Exam Tip: For each mixture, list the main components clearly. Remember that mixtures are physical combinations of two or more substances.

VI. Answer briefly

 

Question 1. Which of the following are pure substances?
Ice, Milk, Iron, Hydrochloric acid, Mercury, Brick, and Water.
Answer: Ice, Iron, Hydrochloric acid, Mercury, and water are pure substances.
In simple words: Pure substances are single, unmixed materials. Here, ice, iron, hydrochloric acid, mercury, and water are pure. Milk and brick are mixtures.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that pure substances include elements (like iron, mercury) and compounds (like water, hydrochloric acid, ice), while mixtures like milk and brick have varying compositions.

 

Question 2. Oxygen is very essential for us to live. It forms 21% of air by volume. Is it an element or a compound?
Answer: Oxygen is an element.
In simple words: Oxygen is an element because it is a basic substance that cannot be broken down into simpler parts.

🎯 Exam Tip: Elements are fundamental substances that cannot be chemically broken down into simpler forms, making oxygen a prime example.

 

Question 3. You have just won a medal made of 22-carat gold. Have you just procured a pure substance or impure substance?
Answer: I have procured an impure substance. It is made of 22 parts of pure gold and 2 parts of copper or silver.
In simple words: A 22-carat gold medal is an impure substance because it's a mixture of gold with other metals like copper or silver, making it an alloy, not pure gold.

🎯 Exam Tip: Understand that pure gold is 24-carat. Any carats less than 24 mean it's an alloy, which is a mixture and therefore an impure substance.

 

Question 4. How will you separate a mixture containing sawdust, naphthalene and iron filings?
Answer: The iron filings in the mixture can be separated by Magnetic separation and Naphthalene by sublimation. Sawdust will be remaining at the bottom.
In simple words: First, use a magnet to pull out the iron. Then, heat the mixture so naphthalene turns into gas and separates. The sawdust will be left behind.

🎯 Exam Tip: Use a combination of physical methods based on unique properties: magnetism for iron, sublimation for naphthalene (solid to gas), and sieving/decantation for the remaining sawdust.

 

Question 5. How are homogenous solutions different from a heterogeneous solutions? Explain with examples.
Answer:
Homogeneous mixtures
1. Components are uniformly mixed and it will have a single phase.
Eg: Alloys, salt solution, lemonade, petrol etc.
2. No boundaries of separation between the components. Has a single phase.
3. Components are not visible to the naked eye.
4. They will be in solid, liquid or in the gaseous phase.
Heterogeneous mixtures
1. Components are not uniformly mixed and it will have more than a single phase. They are called suspensions. Eg: chalk in water, petrol in water, sand in water, etc.
2. There are visible boundaries between the components. Have two or more distinct phases.
3. Components are visible to the naked eye.
4. Can be a solid-liquid or solid-gas or liquid-gas or solid-solid, or liquid-liquid mixtures.
In simple words: Homogeneous mixtures look the same throughout, like salt water, where you can't see the different parts. Heterogeneous mixtures have parts you can see separately, like sand in water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Focus on the uniformity of composition and the visibility of components: homogeneous mixtures are uniform and look like one phase, while heterogeneous mixtures are non-uniform with visible distinct phases.

VII. Answer in detail:

 

Question 1. Write the differences between elements and compounds and give an example for each.
Answer:
Elements
1. Contains only one kind of atoms.
2. It is a pure substance.
3. Cannot be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.
4. Has definite physical and chemical properties.
5. Eg., Copper (Cu), Silicon (Si), Gold (Ag)
Compounds
1. Contains more than one kind of atoms.
2. It is not a pure substance. It is formed when two or more elements combine chemically in a fixed ratio.
3. Can be broken down further into simpler substances by chemical methods.
4. Has definite physical and chemical properties.
5. Eg., Water (H2O), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Ammonia (NH3)
In simple words: Elements are basic building blocks made of only one type of atom and cannot be broken down chemically, like gold. Compounds are formed when two or more elements join chemically in a fixed way and can be broken down into those elements, like water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state that elements are the simplest form of matter, while compounds are chemically combined elements with new properties, and both have definite characteristics.

 

Question 2. Explain the Tyndall effect and Brownian movement with a suitable diagram.
Answer:
Brownian Movement:
Brownian movement is a kinetic property. When colloidal solutions are viewed under a powerful microscope, it can be seen that colloidal particles are moving constantly and rapidly in zig-zag directions. The Brownian movement of particles is due to the unbalanced bombardment of the particles by the molecules of the dispersion medium.

Tyndall effect:
Tyndall (1869) observed that when a strong beam of light is focused on a colloidal solution, the path of the beam becomes visible. This phenomenon is known as Tyndall effect and the illuminated path is called Tyndall cone. This phenomenon is not observed in case of true solution. This phenomenon is due to scattering of light by colloidal particles.

In simple words: Brownian motion is the constant, random, zig-zag movement of tiny particles in a liquid or gas, caused by smaller molecules bumping into them. The Tyndall effect is when you can see a beam of light as it passes through a colloidal mixture (like fog) because the tiny particles scatter the light, but not through a clear solution (like salt water).

🎯 Exam Tip: When describing these phenomena, emphasize that Brownian motion is due to molecular collisions causing random movement, while the Tyndall effect is the scattering of light by colloidal particles, making the light path visible.

 

Question 3. How is a mixture of common salt, oil, and water separated? You can use a combination of different methods.
Answer:
The mixture is taken in a separating funnel, whose mouth is kept closed. Oil and water are immiscible liquids. As common salt can dissolve in water it settles as a separate layer at the bottom of the oil layer in the separating funnel. Place a beaker below the funnel to collect salt solution. Open the tap. Allow the salt solution alone to collect in the beaker. From the salt solution, common salt is obtained from evaporation.

In simple words: First, use a separating funnel to separate the oil from the salt-water mixture. The oil will float on top because it's lighter. Then, collect the salt water. Finally, heat the salt water to make the water evaporate, leaving the solid salt behind.

🎯 Exam Tip: To separate a mixture of immiscible liquids and a dissolved solid, first use a separating funnel for the liquids, then evaporation for the dissolved solid. Ensure the layers are clearly identified before draining.

Intext Activities

Activity - 1

 

Question 1. Is air a pure substance or Mixture? Justify
Question 2. You must have seen brass statues in museums and places of worship. Brass is an alloy made up of approx. 30% zinc and 70% copper. Is Brass a pure substance or a mixture or compound?
Answer:
1. Air is a mixture.
Reason: Air contains nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, dust particles, water vapour. The composition of air is not the same at all places.
2. Brass is a mixture of solid in solid.
In simple words: Air is a mixture of different gases and particles, and its composition can change. Brass is also a mixture (an alloy), made by mixing copper and zinc together, not a pure substance or a compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that mixtures (like air and brass) are physical combinations of substances with variable composition, whereas pure substances have a fixed composition.

Activity -3

 

Question 1. Take some powdered iron filings and mix them with sulphur. i. Divide the mixture into two equal halves. ii. Keep the first half of the mixture as it is, but heat the second half of the mixture. iii. On heating you will get a black brittle compound.
Solution:
When Iron filings and sulphur are mixed both retain their properties it means they have not undergone any chemical reaction. Iron + Sulphur → dirty yellow powder.
When Iron filings and sulphur are mixed and heated, they undergo a chemical reaction and form Iron sulphide. Iron + sulphur
\( \implies \) heat
\( \implies \) Iron sulphide (or) ferrous sulphide.
The black brittle compound is iron sulphate.
In simple words: Mixing iron filings and sulfur just creates a mixture where each keeps its properties. But if you heat them, they chemically react to form a new substance called iron sulfide, which is a black, brittle compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: This activity highlights the difference between a physical mixture (components retain properties) and a chemical compound (components react to form a new substance with different properties).

Activity -4

 

Question 1. Identify whether the given substance is a mixture or compound and justify your answer.
1. Sand and water, 2.Sand and iron filings, 3.Concrete, 4. Water and oil, 5. Salad, 6. Water 7. Carbon dioxide, 8. Cement, 9. Alcohol.
Solution:

In simple words: This table shows if something is a mixture (like sand and water, where parts are just mixed) or a compound (like water, where elements are chemically joined to make something new).

🎯 Exam Tip: When classifying substances, remember that mixtures can be physically separated and retain individual properties, while compounds involve chemical bonds and have new, distinct properties.

Activity -5

 

Question 1. Take bottles containing sugar, starch, and wheat flour. Add one teaspoon full of each one to a glass of water and stir well. Leave it aside for about ten minutes. What do you observe?
Answer: When one teaspoon full of sugar, starch and wheat flour are added to a glass of water, sugar dissolves in water but wheat flour does not. If we leave it aside for about 10 minutes, wheat flour settles at the bottom
In simple words: Sugar dissolves completely in water, but starch and wheat flour do not. After some time, the wheat flour will sink to the bottom of the glass.

🎯 Exam Tip: This experiment demonstrates solubility differences: sugar is soluble, while starch and wheat flour are insoluble, forming a suspension that settles over time.

Test Yourself :

 

Question 1. Why whole milk is white?
Answer: Milk is white because it reflects all wavelengths of visible light. The reason for this is due to the chemical composition of milk and the size of the particles contained within it.
In simple words: Milk looks white because tiny particles of fat and protein inside it scatter all the colors of light equally.

🎯 Exam Tip: Milk's white color is due to the scattering of all wavelengths of visible light by its colloidal fat globules and protein particles, a phenomenon related to light scattering.

 

Question 2. Why the ocean is blue?
Answer: The ocean looks blue because red, orange, and yellow (long-wavelength light) are absorbed more strongly by water than is blue (short-wavelength light). So when white light from the sun enters the ocean, it is mostly the blue that gets returned. Same reason the sky is blue.
In simple words: The ocean looks blue because water absorbs red and yellow light but reflects blue light back to our eyes. This is similar to why the sky is blue.

🎯 Exam Tip: Explain that water preferentially absorbs longer-wavelength colors (red, orange, yellow), allowing shorter-wavelength blue light to be reflected and scattered, giving the ocean its characteristic blue hue.

 

Question 3. Why the sun looks yellow when it is really not?
Answer: Our sun is actually white (a mixture of all wavelength of visible spectrum) if we see it from outer space or high-altitude airplanes. Our atmosphere scatters shorter to bigger wavelengths color from sunlight when the white light travels through it. During day, it scatters violet and blue colours leaving yellowish sunlight (the reason why sky is blue and sunlight is yellow). During morning and evening, the sun appears reddish because light rays needs to travel longer distance in atmosphere which causes scattering of yellow light too.
In simple words: The sun looks yellow from Earth because our atmosphere scatters away much of the blue and violet light, leaving more of the yellow and red light to reach our eyes. From space, the sun looks white.

🎯 Exam Tip: The sun's apparent yellow color from Earth is due to atmospheric scattering (Rayleigh scattering) of blue and violet light, which is more pronounced at shorter wavelengths. At sunrise/sunset, more atmosphere scatters blue light, making the sun appear reddish.

I. Choose the correct answer :

 

Question 1. Liquids have
(a) definite volume, definite shape and are not compressible.
(b) definite volume, no definite shape and are highly compressible.
(c) no definite volume, no definite shape, and slightly compressible
Answer: (b) definite volume, no definite shape, and slightly compressible
In simple words: Liquids always take up the same amount of space, but they can change their shape to fit any container. They can be squeezed a little bit, but not a lot.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container and are generally considered incompressible or only slightly compressible.

 

Question 2. Intermolecular space is maximum in
(a) solids
(b) liquids
(c) gases
(d) all the options
Answer: (c) gases
In simple words: Gases have the most space between their particles compared to liquids or solids.

🎯 Exam Tip: Intermolecular spaces are largest in gases due to weak attractive forces between particles, allowing them to move freely and occupy the entire volume of their container.

 

Question 3. Air is a/an,
(a) compound
(b) element
(c) Mixture
(d) Molecule
Answer: (c) Mixture
In simple words: Air is a mixture because it contains many different gases, like nitrogen and oxygen, that are simply mixed together, not chemically joined.

🎯 Exam Tip: Air is a classic example of a gaseous mixture, as its components (nitrogen, oxygen, etc.) are physically combined and retain their individual properties.

 

Question 4. Which statement is not correct for a mixture
(a) Components retain their properties
(b) Properties of a mixture are different from its components
(c) Components are mixed in any ratio
(d) Components are separated using simple methods
Answer: (b) Properties of a mixture are different from its components
In simple words: It is wrong to say that a mixture's properties are totally new and different from its parts. In a mixture, the parts keep their own properties.

🎯 Exam Tip: The key characteristic of a mixture is that its components retain their individual properties, unlike compounds where new properties emerge.

 

Question 5. A homogeneous mixture of two or more substances is called
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
(d) None of the options
Answer: (a) True solution
In simple words: When two or more things mix perfectly and look like one single substance, it's called a true solution, like sugar water.

🎯 Exam Tip: A true solution is a homogeneous mixture where solute particles are completely dissolved and uniformly distributed, making them invisible to the naked eye.

 

Question 6. A colloidal solution is a
(a) Homogeneous mixture
(b) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles cannot be seen with naked eyes
(c) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles can be seen with naked eyes
(d) All the options
Answer: (b) Heterogeneous mixture in which dissolved particles cannot be seen with naked eyes
In simple words: A colloidal solution is a type of mixture that looks uniform, but it's actually not. Its tiny particles are too small to see with your eyes, but they are larger than those in a true solution.

🎯 Exam Tip: Colloidal solutions are heterogeneous but appear homogeneous; their particles are larger than those in true solutions but too small to be seen without a microscope, and they scatter light (Tyndall effect).

 

Question 7. Muddy water is an example of
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
(d) No solution
Answer: (b) Suspension
In simple words: Muddy water is a suspension because the mud particles are large enough to be seen and will eventually settle down if left undisturbed.

🎯 Exam Tip: Suspensions are heterogeneous mixtures where solid particles are large enough to be seen with the naked eye and settle out over time, like muddy water or sand in water.

 

Question 8. The solution of soap in water is
(a) True solution
(b) Suspension
(c) Colloidal solution
(d) No solution
Answer: (c) Colloidal solution
In simple words: Soap mixed in water forms a colloidal solution because the soap particles are spread out evenly but are still larger than those in a true solution.

🎯 Exam Tip: Soap solution is a colloid because soap molecules form micelles (clusters) that are large enough to scatter light and exhibit colloidal properties.

 

Question 9. Water is a/an
(a) element
(b) Mixture
(c) Molecule
(d) compound
Answer: (d) compound
In simple words: Water is a compound because it is made of hydrogen and oxygen atoms chemically bonded together in a fixed ratio.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember that water (H2O) is a classic example of a compound, formed by the chemical combination of hydrogen and oxygen elements in a fixed ratio.

 

Question 10. When two or more elements combine together they form
(a) element
(b) compound
(c) Mixture
(d) Molecule
Answer: (b) compound
In simple words: When different elements join chemically, they create a new substance called a compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: A compound is formed by the chemical union of two or more elements in a fixed proportion, resulting in a substance with properties distinct from its constituent elements.

 

Question 11. Which of the following will show the "Tyndall Effect"?
(a) Salt solution
(b) Milk & starch solution
(c) Copper sulphate solution
(d) Sugar solution
Answer: (b) Milk & starch solution
In simple words: Milk and starch solution will show the Tyndall effect because they are colloids, meaning their particles are big enough to scatter light and make the light beam visible.

🎯 Exam Tip: The Tyndall effect is exhibited by colloids and suspensions, not true solutions (like salt or sugar solutions), because their particles are large enough to scatter light.

 

Question 12. Solid is an arrangement of particles
(a) close together
(b) far together
(c) far apart
(d) none of these
Answer: (a) close together
In simple words: In a solid, particles are packed very tightly and close to each other.

🎯 Exam Tip: Solids are characterized by closely packed particles in a fixed arrangement, giving them a definite shape and volume.

 

Question 13. The movement of particles in liquids is
(a) Vibrate on the spot
(b) around each other
(c) Move quicks in all direction
(d) none of these
Answer: (b) around each other
In simple words: Particles in a liquid can slide past and move around each other, which is why liquids can flow.

🎯 Exam Tip: Liquid particles have more kinetic energy than solids, allowing them to move past each other and flow, but they are still close enough to maintain a definite volume.

 

Question 14. Gases change to liquid by the process of ...........
(a) Melting
(b) Vapourising
(c) Condensing
(d) Freezing
Answer: (c) Condensing
In simple words: When a gas cools down, it turns into a liquid through a process called condensing.

🎯 Exam Tip: Condensation is the phase transition from a gas to a liquid, typically occurring when the gas is cooled or compressed, leading to a decrease in kinetic energy of its molecules.

 

Question 15. The physical state of water at 373 K is
(a) solid
(b) liquid
(c) vapour
(d) plasma
Answer: (c) vapour
In simple words: At 373 Kelvin, which is 100 degrees Celsius, water turns into steam or vapor.

🎯 Exam Tip: 373 K is equivalent to 100°C, which is the boiling point of water. At this temperature, water is undergoing a phase transition from liquid to gas, existing as vapour.

 

Question 16. The constituents that form a mixture are also called ..........
(a) Elements
(b) Compounds
(c) Alloys
(d) Components
Answer: (d) Components
In simple words: The different things that make up a mixture are called its components.

🎯 Exam Tip: In chemistry, the substances that are combined to form a mixture are generically referred to as its components.

II. True or False? If false, correct the statement:

 

Question 1. Atoms are the tiny particles which repel each other when they are squeezed very close.
Answer: True
In simple words: When atoms are pushed too close, they try to move away from each other because of repulsive forces between their electron clouds.

🎯 Exam Tip: At extremely close distances, electron clouds of atoms repel each other due to electrostatic forces, preventing them from overlapping too much.

 

Question 2. A teabag placed in a cup of hot water will diffuse into the water.
Answer: True
In simple words: The tea color and flavor will slowly spread out from the teabag into the hot water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of higher concentration to lower concentration. Heat increases kinetic energy, speeding up this process.

 

Question 3. Evaporation does form bubbles.
Answer: False
Correct statement: No does not, only boiling forms bubbles.
In simple words: Evaporation happens quietly from the surface of a liquid without any bubbles, unlike boiling which creates bubbles throughout the liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Differentiate between evaporation (surface phenomenon, no bubbles, occurs at any temperature) and boiling (bulk phenomenon, bubbles form, occurs at a specific boiling point).

 

Question 4. The energy for the process of sublimation can be derived either from the surroundings or from the heat supplied.
Answer: True
In simple words: Sublimation needs energy, which can come from the heat around it or from direct heating.

🎯 Exam Tip: Sublimation is an endothermic process, meaning it requires heat energy input, which can be drawn from the environment or supplied externally.

 

Question 5. The pressure of gases does not depend on the temperature of the gas and the volume it occupies
Answer: False
Correct statement: The pressure of gases does depend on the temperature of the gas and the volume it occupies
In simple words: Gas pressure changes if you change how hot it is or how much space it has.

🎯 Exam Tip: According to the ideal gas law (PV=nRT), pressure, volume, and temperature of a gas are directly related; changing any one will affect the others.

 

Question 6. Higher the temperature, higher the kinetic energy of particles.
Answer: True
In simple words: When something gets hotter, its tiny particles move faster and have more energy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the particles in a substance. Higher temperature means faster-moving particles.

 

Question 7. Solids do not flow.
Answer: True
In simple words: Solids have a fixed shape and their particles are held in place, so they cannot flow like liquids or gases.

🎯 Exam Tip: Solids maintain a rigid structure because their particles are tightly packed and vibrate in fixed positions, preventing flow.

 

Question 8. Gases do not diffuse very easily.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: Gases diffuse very easily.
In simple words: Gases spread out very quickly and easily into other gases because their particles move fast and have lots of space.

🎯 Exam Tip: Gases diffuse rapidly due to the high kinetic energy and large intermolecular spaces of their particles, allowing them to mix quickly with other gases.

 

Question 9. Mixtures are impure substances.
Answer: True.
In simple words: Mixtures are considered impure because they are made of two or more different substances that are not chemically bonded.

🎯 Exam Tip: Any substance that is not an element or a compound is considered impure, which includes all types of mixtures.

 

Question 10. Salt solution is an example of a heterogeneous mixture.
Answer: False.
Correct statement: The salt solution is an example of a homogeneous mixture.
In simple words: Salt water is a homogeneous mixture because the salt dissolves completely and spreads evenly, so you can't see the individual salt particles.

🎯 Exam Tip: A salt solution is homogeneous because the salt dissolves completely in water, forming a uniform mixture where the components are indistinguishable.

III. Match the following :

 

1. (i)

Answer: 1) - c, 2) - d, 3) - e, 4) - a, 5) - b
In simple words: This matching exercise correctly connects each item in Column A (like Metal or Gases) to its best description or property in Column B.

🎯 Exam Tip: To solve matching questions, identify key characteristics for each term: Metals are conductors, metalloids have mixed properties, heating curves show phase changes, gases are compressible, and liquids have intermediate density.

 

(ii)

Answer: 1) - c, 2) - e, 3) - b, 4) - a, 5) - d
In simple words: This matching shows that colloidal solutions have a dispersed phase and medium, homogeneous solutions are like true solutions, cane sugar has a specific chemical formula, non-metals are elements like carbon, and suspensions are like oil shaken in water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Match each term to its specific definition or example. Colloidal solutions are characterized by dispersed phases, homogeneous mixtures are true solutions, cane sugar has a known formula, non-metals are elements, and suspensions involve immiscible components.

 

2. Match the following.

Answer: 1 - d, 2 - a, 3 - b, 4 - c.
In simple words: This match correctly pairs different types of colloids with their examples: solid in solid creates alloys, liquid in solid makes gel, liquid in liquid forms an emulsion, and gas in solid results in solid foam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the classification of colloids based on the states of the dispersed phase and dispersion medium, and associate common examples with each type.

 

3. Match the following

Answer: 1 - c, 2 - a, 3 - d, 4 - b.
In simple words: This match correctly links different types of colloidal systems with their examples: solid in liquid is a sol, solid in gas is an aerosol, liquid in gas is also an aerosol, and gas in liquid creates foam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Pay close attention to the definition of dispersed phase and medium for each colloid type to accurately match them with their common examples. Note that aerosol can be solid in gas or liquid in gas.

IV. Fill in the blanks :

 

Question 1. A substance must absorb .......... so that it can melt.
Answer: heat energy
In simple words: For a solid to turn into a liquid (melt), it needs to take in heat energy.

🎯 Exam Tip: Melting is an endothermic process; a substance must absorb heat energy (latent heat of fusion) to overcome intermolecular forces and transition from solid to liquid.

 

Question 2. Boiling refers to the process by which a substance changes from the liquid to the gaseous state at its ............. point.
Answer: boiling
In simple words: Boiling is when a liquid turns into a gas at a specific temperature called its boiling point.

🎯 Exam Tip: Boiling is a bulk phenomenon where a liquid changes to a gas at a fixed temperature (boiling point) when its vapor pressure equals the surrounding atmospheric pressure.

 

Question 3. .......... is used for industrial refrigeration and transporting frozen food.
Answer: Dry ice
In simple words: Dry ice is used to keep things very cold in factories and to transport frozen food because it stays very cold and turns directly into gas without leaving any wetness.

🎯 Exam Tip: Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide) is used for refrigeration because it sublimes (turns directly into gas) at -78.5°C, providing intense cooling without liquid residue.

 

Question 4. .......... is the Sl unit of temperature
Answer: Kelvin
In simple words: Kelvin is the standard unit for measuring temperature in science.

🎯 Exam Tip: The Kelvin scale is the absolute thermodynamic temperature scale, where 0 K represents absolute zero, the lowest possible temperature.

 

Question 5. Elements contain the .......... of the same kind
Answer: atoms
In simple words: Elements are made up of only one type of tiny particle called an atom.

🎯 Exam Tip: An element is a pure substance consisting only of atoms that all have the same numbers of protons in their atomic nuclei.

 

Question 6. When elements are physically mixed they form..........
Answer: mixtures
In simple words: When different elements are put together without chemically reacting, they form a mixture.

🎯 Exam Tip: Physical mixing of elements results in a mixture, where each element retains its individual properties.

 

Question 7. A compound has a definite ..........
Answer: formula
In simple words: Every compound has its own fixed chemical formula that tells you exactly which elements it has and how many of each.

🎯 Exam Tip: A definite chemical formula indicates that a compound has a fixed composition of elements combined in a specific ratio.

 

Question 8. Mixture of iron filings and salt is a .......... type of mixtures.
Answer: heterogeneous
In simple words: A mix of iron filings and salt is a heterogeneous mixture because you can easily see the separate iron and salt particles.

🎯 Exam Tip: Since iron filings and salt do not dissolve in each other and their individual particles are visible, their combination forms a heterogeneous mixture.

 

Question 9. .......... is the major difference between true solutions, suspensions and colloids.
Answer: Particle size
In simple words: The main thing that makes true solutions, colloids, and suspensions different is the size of the tiny particles inside them.

🎯 Exam Tip: Particle size is the defining characteristic: true solutions have smallest particles (<1 nm), colloids have intermediate particles (1-1000 nm), and suspensions have largest particles (>1000 nm).

 

Question 10. Phenomenon of Evaporation takes place at the...................... of a liquid.
Answer: Surface
In simple words: Evaporation is a process that only happens at the top surface of a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Evaporation is a surface phenomenon where liquid molecules escape into the gaseous phase, typically occurring below the boiling point.

 

Question 11. Inverse of sublimation is called ..........
Answer: deposition
In simple words: When a gas turns directly into a solid without becoming a liquid first, it is called deposition. This is the opposite of sublimation.

🎯 Exam Tip: Deposition is a phase transition where gas transforms directly into solid, bypassing the liquid phase, often seen in frost formation.

 

Question 12. Expand LPG ..........
Answer: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
In simple words: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is commonly used as fuel.

🎯 Exam Tip: LPG is a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, primarily propane and butane, used as fuel in heating appliances and vehicles.

 

Question 13. LPG is .......... gas.
Answer: inflammable hydrocarbon
In simple words: LPG is a type of gas that catches fire easily and is made of carbon and hydrogen.

🎯 Exam Tip: Knowing that LPG is an inflammable hydrocarbon gas emphasizes its primary use as a fuel and its chemical composition.

 

Question 14. Compressibility of solids: ..........
Answer: can't be compressed
In simple words: Solids cannot be squeezed or squashed much because their particles are already packed very tightly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Solids are generally incompressible due to the very small spaces between their tightly packed particles, which resist external pressure.

 

Question 15. Fluidity of solids: ..........
Answer: do not flow
In simple words: Solids do not flow because their particles are held in fixed positions and cannot move past each other.

🎯 Exam Tip: The rigidity and fixed particle arrangement in solids prevent them from exhibiting fluidity, a characteristic of liquids and gases.

 

Question 16. A mixture does not have fixed ..........
Answer: boiling point (or) melting point
In simple words: A mixture doesn't have one specific temperature where it melts or boils; these temperatures can change depending on what's in the mix.

🎯 Exam Tip: Unlike pure substances, mixtures exhibit a range of melting and boiling points because their components have different physical properties and are not chemically bonded.

 

Question 17. A compound has a fixed ..........
Answer: boiling point (or) melting point
In simple words: A compound has a very specific temperature at which it will melt or boil, which is always the same for that compound.

🎯 Exam Tip: A pure compound has a sharp and fixed melting point and boiling point, which are used as criteria for its purity.

 

Question 18. The mixture of Iron filling and sale is ..........
Answer: heterogeneous
In simple words: A mixture of iron filings and salt is heterogeneous because you can still see the separate iron and salt pieces.

🎯 Exam Tip: Since the components of iron filings and salt mixture are visible and not uniformly distributed, it is a heterogeneous mixture.

 

Question 19. Gas-solid is ..........
Answer: Solid foam
In simple words: Solid foam is a mixture where gas bubbles are trapped inside a solid, like in a sponge or Styrofoam.

🎯 Exam Tip: Solid foam is a type of colloid where gas is dispersed in a solid medium, giving it a light, porous structure.

 

Question 20. Examples of foam is ..........
Answer: Soap lather / Aerated water
In simple words: Soap lather and aerated water are examples of foam, which is gas mixed in a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Foam is a colloidal system where gas is dispersed in a liquid medium, often stabilized by a foaming agent.

 

Question 21. Evaporation is always accompanied by..............in temperature.
Answer: decrease / cooling effect
In simple words: When a liquid evaporates, it takes heat from its surroundings, which makes the area around it feel cooler.

🎯 Exam Tip: Evaporation causes cooling because the high-energy liquid molecules escape, leaving behind lower-energy, cooler molecules in the remaining liquid.

V. Very short answer:

 

Question 1. Define 'matter'.
Answer: The matter is anything that has mass & occupies space.
In simple words: Matter is anything that has weight and takes up space.

🎯 Exam Tip: The two fundamental properties of matter are that it has mass and occupies volume, distinguishing it from energy.

 

Question 2. What are matter?
Answer: Solids, liquids, and gases are the three states of matter.
In simple words: Matter can exist in three main forms: solid, liquid, or gas.

🎯 Exam Tip: Be able to describe the characteristics of solids, liquids, and gases in terms of particle arrangement, movement, and intermolecular forces.

 

Question 3. What is an atom?
Answer: The smallest unit of an element which may or may not have an independent existence but always take part in a chemical reaction is called an atom.
In simple words: An atom is the tiny basic building block of an element. It's the smallest part that still acts like that element in chemical changes.

🎯 Exam Tip: Atoms are the fundamental particles that retain the chemical identity of an element and are involved in chemical reactions.

 

Question 4. What is a molecule?
Answer: The smallest unit of a pure substance which always exist independently and can retain physical and chemical properties of that substance is called a molecule.
In simple words: A molecule is the smallest piece of a pure substance that can exist on its own and still shows all the properties of that substance.

🎯 Exam Tip: Molecules are formed when two or more atoms (of the same or different elements) bond together, and they are the smallest unit of a compound that can exist independently.

 

Question 5. Give an example for a molecule.
Answer: Hydrogen molecule - consists of 2 atoms of hydrogens.
In simple words: An example of a molecule is a hydrogen molecule, which is made of two hydrogen atoms joined together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Hydrogen exists as a diatomic molecule (H2) in its elemental form, showcasing that molecules can consist of identical atoms.

 

Question 6. How is matter classified?
Answer: Matter is classified as pure and impure substances.
In simple words: Matter is sorted into two main types: pure substances (like elements and compounds) and impure substances (which are mixtures).

🎯 Exam Tip: The primary classification of matter is into pure substances (elements and compounds) and mixtures (homogeneous and heterogeneous).

 

Question 7. How are pure substances classified?
Answer: Pure substances are classified as elements and compounds.
In simple words: Pure substances are divided into two categories: elements (like gold) and compounds (like water).

🎯 Exam Tip: Elements are the simplest form of matter, while compounds are formed by the chemical combination of elements in fixed ratios.

 

Question 8. Give examples of pure substances.
Answer: Copper, oxygen, hydrogen.
In simple words: Copper, oxygen, and hydrogen are examples of pure substances, meaning they are not mixed with anything else.

🎯 Exam Tip: Common examples of pure substances include elements like copper, oxygen, hydrogen, and compounds like water or salt.

 

Question 9. How are impure substances classified?
Answer: Impure substances are classified as homogeneous and heterogeneous.
In simple words: Impure substances, also known as mixtures, are grouped into two types: homogeneous (even mix) and heterogeneous (uneven mix).

🎯 Exam Tip: Mixtures are classified based on the uniformity of their composition: homogeneous (uniform throughout) and heterogeneous (non-uniform, with visible distinct phases).

 

Question 10. How are elements classified?
Answer: Elements are classified as metals, non-metals, and metalloids.
In simple words: Elements are sorted into three main groups: metals (like iron), non-metals (like oxygen), and metalloids (which have properties of both).

🎯 Exam Tip: Understanding the basic properties of metals (lustrous, ductile, malleable, conductors), non-metals (brittle, non-conductors), and metalloids (intermediate properties) is crucial.

 

Question 11. Give examples for metalloids.
Answer: Boron, silicon, germanium, and arsenic.
In simple words: Boron, silicon, germanium, and arsenic are examples of metalloids, which are elements that act a bit like metals and a bit like non-metals.

🎯 Exam Tip: Metalloids are elements that exhibit properties intermediate between metals and non-metals, such as silicon and germanium, which are semiconductors.

 

Question 12. Give the chemical formula for cane sugar.
Answer: C12H22O11
In simple words: The chemical formula for cane sugar is \( C_{12}H_{22}O_{11} \).

🎯 Exam Tip: Memorize common chemical formulas for everyday substances like cane sugar (sucrose) to demonstrate basic chemical knowledge.

 

Question 13. Expand LPG.
Answer: Liquefied Petroleum Gas
In simple words: LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas, which is a type of fuel.

🎯 Exam Tip: Knowing the full form of common abbreviations like LPG is important for general science knowledge.

 

Question 14. Name the element which is used in toothpaste to strengthen our teeth.
Answer: Fluorine.
In simple words: Fluorine is the element found in toothpaste that helps make our teeth stronger and prevents cavities.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fluoride ions (from fluorine compounds) strengthen tooth enamel by converting hydroxyapatite into fluorapatite, making it more resistant to acid erosion.

 

Question 15. Name the compounds used in fertilizers.
Answer: Compounds of phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium are used in fertilizers.
In simple words: Fertilizers use compounds containing phosphorus, nitrogen, and potassium because these are important nutrients that plants need to grow well.

🎯 Exam Tip: Remember the NPK ratio (Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium) as the three primary macronutrients essential for plant growth and commonly found in fertilizers.

 

Question 16. Is blood a pure substance?
Answer: No blood is not a pure substance. It is a mixture of components such as platelets, red and white blood corpuscles, and plasma.
In simple words: Blood is not pure; it's a mixture of many different things like red cells, white cells, and plasma, all flowing together.

🎯 Exam Tip: Blood is a heterogeneous mixture (suspension/colloid) due to the presence of various cells and proteins suspended in plasma, rather than a single, uniform pure substance.

 

Question 17. Name the two types of mixtures.
Answer: Homogeneous and heterogeneous.
In simple words: The two main kinds of mixtures are homogeneous (where everything is evenly mixed) and heterogeneous (where you can see the different parts).

🎯 Exam Tip: Classify mixtures based on their uniformity: homogeneous mixtures have a uniform composition, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.

 

Question 18. Name some substances that sublime.
Answer: Camphor, Naphthalene, Mothballs.
In simple words: Camphor, naphthalene (like in mothballs), and dry ice are examples of substances that can go straight from a solid to a gas without turning into a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Substances that sublime have a high vapor pressure even in their solid state, allowing them to bypass the liquid phase. Other examples include iodine and benzoic acid.

 

Question 19. Name a suitable method used to separate two immiscible liquids.
Answer: Separating funnel.
In simple words: To separate two liquids that don't mix, like oil and water, you use a special tool called a separating funnel.

🎯 Exam Tip: A separating funnel works on the principle of density difference between immiscible liquids, allowing the denser liquid to be drained off first.

 

Question 20. Name a method used to separate two miscible liquids.
Answer: Fractional distillation.
In simple words: When two liquids mix completely, like alcohol and water, you can separate them using fractional distillation, which boils them at different temperatures.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is the appropriate technique for separating miscible liquids with different boiling points, especially if the difference is small.

 

Question 21. Name the machine used in the centrifugation process.
Answer: Centrifuge.
In simple words: The machine that spins things very fast to separate particles is called a centrifuge.

🎯 Exam Tip: The centrifuge creates centrifugal force to separate components of a mixture based on their density, commonly used in labs and medical settings.

 

Question 22. Give an example for liquid in gas.
Answer: Aerosol.
In simple words: Mist or fog is an example of tiny liquid droplets spread out in a gas. This is a type of aerosol.

🎯 Exam Tip: An aerosol is a colloidal system where fine solid particles or liquid droplets are dispersed in a gas. Examples include fog (liquid in gas) and smoke (solid in gas).

 

Question 23. What is "Brownian motion"?
Answer: The erratic random movement of microscopic particles in a fluid, as a result of continuous bombardment from molecules of the surrounding medium was discovered by the scientist Robert Brown and so the movement is called "Brownian motion"
In simple words: Brownian motion is the uncontrolled, zig-zag movement of tiny particles in a liquid or gas. It happens because invisible, smaller particles in the fluid keep bumping into them randomly.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the key aspects: random, erratic motion of microscopic particles in a fluid, caused by molecular collisions, and its discovery by Robert Brown.

VI. Short answer :

 

Question 1. What is an element?
Answer: Each element is made up of only one kind of atom. Element is the building block of all materials. The element of any substance cannot be broken down further into simple substances.
In simple words: An element is a basic, pure substance made of only one type of atom. You can't break it down into anything simpler by normal chemical means.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define an element as the simplest form of matter, composed of identical atoms, and incapable of being decomposed into simpler substances by chemical methods.

 

Question 2. What is a compound?
Answer: When 2 or more elements combine chemically to form a new substance, the new substance is called a compound. Example: H2O.
In simple words: A compound is a new substance formed when two or more different elements chemically join together in a fixed way, like water (H2O).

🎯 Exam Tip: Highlight that compounds involve a chemical reaction between elements in a fixed ratio, leading to a new substance with properties different from its constituent elements.

 

Question 3. What is a mixture?
Answer: A mixture is an impure substance which contains 2 or more kinds of elements or compounds or both physically mixed together in any ratio.
In simple words: A mixture is when two or more substances are simply put together without chemically joining, and you can mix them in any amount.

🎯 Exam Tip: Key characteristics of a mixture include physical combination, variable composition, and components retaining their individual properties.

 

Question 4. What is LPG?
Answer: LPG is liquefied petroleum gas. It contains a mixture of butane and propane gas.
In simple words: LPG means Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is a fuel made by mixing butane and propane gases.

🎯 Exam Tip: State the full form of LPG and its primary components (butane and propane) to provide a complete answer.

 

Question 5. Distinguish an element and a compound.
Answer:
Element:
1. Made up of only one kind of atom.
2. The smallest particle that retains all its properties in the atom cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
Compound:
1. Made up of more than one kind of atom.
2. The smallest particle that retains all the properties in the molecule can be broken down into elements by chemical methods.
In simple words: An element is a simple substance with one type of atom that can't be broken down. A compound is formed when different types of atoms chemically join, and it can be broken down into those elements.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize the fundamental difference: elements are made of one type of atom and cannot be broken down, while compounds are formed from two or more elements chemically bonded and can be decomposed.

 

Question 6. Define sublimation.
Answer: Certain solid substances when heated change directly from solid to gaseous state without attaining liquid state. The vapours when cooled give back the solid substance. This process is known as sublimation.
In simple words: Sublimation is when a solid substance turns directly into a gas when heated, without becoming a liquid first. When that gas cools down, it turns back into a solid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly state that sublimation is a direct solid-to-gas transition (and vice versa for deposition) that bypasses the liquid phase, characteristic of substances like dry ice.

 

Question 7. What is centrifugation?
Answer: Centrifugation is the process by which fine insoluble solids from a solid liquid mixture can be separated in a machine called a centrifuge.
In simple words: Centrifugation is a method where a machine called a centrifuge spins a mixture very fast to separate tiny solid particles from a liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Describe centrifugation as a separation technique that uses high-speed rotation to separate components of a mixture based on density differences, effective for fine insoluble particles.

 

Question 8. What is solvent extraction?
Answer: Solvent extraction method is used to separate two immiscible liquids. This method works on the principle of difference in solubility of two immiscible liquids in a suitable solvent.
In simple words: Solvent extraction is a way to separate two liquids that don't mix by using another liquid (a solvent) that dissolves one of them much better than the other.

🎯 Exam Tip: Solvent extraction relies on the differential solubility of components in two immiscible liquid phases, allowing for efficient separation by transferring a solute from one solvent to another.

 

Question 9. What is distillation?
Answer: Distillation is the process of obtaining pure liquid from a solution. It is actually a combination of evaporation and condensation.
In simple words: Distillation is a method to get a pure liquid from a mixture. You heat the mixture so the liquid turns into a gas, then cool the gas so it turns back into a pure liquid.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distillation involves heating a liquid to create vapor, which is then cooled and condensed back into liquid form, effectively separating it from non-volatile components or liquids with different boiling points.

 

Question 10. What is fractional distillation?
Answer: Fractional distillation is used to separate two or more miscible liquids that do not differ much in their boiling points, (less than 25K).
In simple words: Fractional distillation is a special way to separate liquids that mix completely and have boiling points that are very close to each other.

🎯 Exam Tip: Fractional distillation is an enhanced distillation technique, using a fractionating column, to separate liquids with boiling points that are close, typically differing by less than 25 Kelvin.

 

Question 11. What is chromatography?
Answer: Chromatography is a separation technique. It is used to separate different components of a mixture based on their different solubilities in the same solvent.
In simple words: Chromatography is a way to separate the different parts of a mixture. It works because each part dissolves or moves at a different speed through a special material.

🎯 Exam Tip: Chromatography separates components based on their differential distribution between a stationary phase and a mobile phase, making it effective for complex mixtures like dyes or plant pigments.

 

Question 12. What is paper chromatography?
Answer: Paper chromatography is used to separate the different coloured dyes in a sample. It is based on the principle of different solubility in the solvent which is absorbed to different extents by the chromatography paper.
In simple words: Paper chromatography uses a piece of paper to separate colors or other substances. The substances move up the paper at different speeds because they dissolve differently in the liquid you use.

🎯 Exam Tip: In paper chromatography, the separation of components (like dyes) occurs as they move up the stationary paper phase at different rates, driven by their varying solubilities in the mobile solvent phase.

 

Question 13. What is a solution?
Answer: A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
In simple words: A solution is a perfectly mixed blend of two or more things that looks completely uniform, like sugar dissolved in water.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emphasize that a solution is a homogeneous mixture, meaning its components are uniformly distributed and indistinguishable at a macroscopic level.

 

Question 14. What is a solute?
Answer: In a solution, the component present in a lesser amount by weight is solute.
In simple words: In a solution, the solute is the substance that gets dissolved and is present in the smaller amount.

🎯 Exam Tip: Clearly define the solute as the substance being dissolved, typically present in a smaller proportion than the solvent.

 

Question 15. What is the solvent?
Answer: In a solution, the component present in a larger amount by weight is solvent.
In simple words: The solvent is the substance that does the dissolving and is present in the larger amount in a solution.

🎯 Exam Tip: The solvent is the component of a solution that dissolves the solute, usually present in the greatest quantity, with water being a common example (universal solvent).

 

Question 16. What are Colloidal Solutions?
Answer: A colloidal solution is a heterogeneous system consisting of the dispersed phase and the dispersion medium.
Dispersed phase
1. Component present in smaller proportion
2. Analogous to solute of a true solution
Dispersion medium
1. Component present in larger proportion
2. Analogous to solvent of a true solution
In simple words: Colloidal solutions are mixtures that look evenly mixed but have tiny particles spread out. The "dispersed phase" is the small amount of particles, and the "dispersion medium" is the larger substance they are spread through.

🎯 Exam Tip: Define a colloidal solution as a heterogeneous system with intermediate particle size, clearly explaining the roles of the dispersed phase (like solute) and dispersion medium (like solvent).

 

Question 17. What is Tyndall effect?
Answer: Tyndall (1869) observed that when a strong beam of light is focused on a colloidal solution the path of the beam becomes visible. This phenomenon is known as Tyndall effect and the illuminated path is called Tyndall cone. This phenomenon is not observed in case of true solution.
In simple words: The Tyndall effect is when you can see a beam of light as it passes through a colloidal solution because the tiny particles in the colloid scatter the light. This doesn't happen in clear true solutions.

🎯 Exam Tip: The Tyndall effect is a diagnostic test for distinguishing between true solutions and colloids; it's the scattering of light by colloidal particles, making the light path visible.

 

Question 18. What are the Types of emulsions?
Answer: The two liquids mixed can form different types of emulsions. For example, oil and water can form an oil in water emulsion, where the oil droplets are dispersed in water, or they can form a water in oil emulsion, with water dispersed in oil.
In simple words: Emulsions are mixtures of two liquids that don't usually mix, like oil and water. There are two main types: oil droplets spread in water, or water droplets spread in oil.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emulsions are liquid-liquid colloids. Differentiate between oil-in-water (O/W) and water-in-oil (W/O) emulsions, understanding which liquid acts as the dispersed phase and which as the dispersion medium.

 

Question 19. What are the uses of emulsions?
Answer: Emulsions find wide applications in food processing, pharmaceuticals, metallurgy, and many other important industries.
In simple words: Emulsions are used in many industries like making food, medicines, and in metal work because they can mix things that normally don't mix.

🎯 Exam Tip: Emulsions are highly versatile, with widespread applications due to their ability to stabilize mixtures of immiscible liquids, crucial for various industrial processes and products.