CBSE Class 9 Chemistry: Matter and Purity
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What are the tiny particles that make up matter called?

  • Neutrons
  • Atoms (correct)
  • Protons
  • Molecules
  • How do atoms bond together to form compounds?

  • Through electrostatic forces (correct)
  • Through gravitational forces
  • By sharing or transferring protons
  • By sharing or transferring neutrons
  • Which type of bond involves charged atoms attracted to each other from opposite charges?

  • Covalent bond
  • Metallic bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Ionic bond (correct)
  • What is an example of a compound formed by covalent bonds?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond allows free movement of electrons in a metal's crystal lattice?

    <p>Metallic bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what ways can impurities contaminate matter?

    <p>Intrinsic, extraneous, diluent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Introduction

    This article discusses the nature of matter and its behavior in relation to purity for students studying CBSE Class 9 Chemistry.

    Matter and its Nature

    Matter is all around us in various forms such as solid, liquid, gas, and plasma. It is made up of tiny particles called atoms, which combine to form molecules or ions. An atom consists of protons, neutrons, and electrons, with the number of protons determining what element it is. For example, hydrogen has one proton while oxygen has eight. Atoms bond together through electrostatic forces to form compounds, where they share or transfer electrons to achieve stability.

    The properties of matter vary depending on the type of bonding between atoms, such as ionic, covalent, or metallic bonds. Ionic bonds involve charged atoms attracted to each other from opposite charges, like sodium chloride. In covalent bonds, pairs of electrons are shared between two elements, forming stable molecules such as water. Metallic bonds occur when electrons are delocalized throughout a metal's crystal lattice, allowing free movement of electrons and enabling metals to conduct electricity.

    Is Matter Around Us Pure?

    In our daily lives, we often encounter pure matter, such as distilled water, air before it comes into contact with pollutants, and crystalline solids like sugar. However, impurities can contaminate both natural and artificial materials. Impurities can be present in three ways: intrinsic, extraneous, or diluent.

    • Intrinsic: These can change the physical properties of a substance, causing it to appear different. Examples include adding sugar to tea or salt to soup.

    • Extraneous: These come from outside the substance itself, altering its chemical composition. For instance, rust on iron nails contains iron oxide, which wasn't originally part of the nail.

    • Diluent: This involves mixing two or more pure substances together in different proportions to form a new mixture. For example, milk is a mixture of water, lactose, proteins, and fats.

    In conclusion, while we may encounter pure matter in its elemental form, most of the matter around us is a mixture of pure substances and impurities. It is essential to understand the nature of matter and its behavior to study the world around us effectively.

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    Explore the concepts of matter, atoms, bonding, and purity in CBSE Class 9 Chemistry. Learn about the different forms of matter, types of bonding, and how impurities can affect substances' properties.

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