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According to early Indian philosophers, what were the five basic elements of matter?
According to early Indian philosophers, what were the five basic elements of matter?
- Earth, sky, stars, stones, and plants
- Air, earth, fire, sky, and water (correct)
- Wood, sand, air, water, and fire
- Clouds, animals, food, air, and stones
What is the term used by scientists to describe everything in the universe?
What is the term used by scientists to describe everything in the universe?
- Particle
- Element
- Substance
- Matter (correct)
What do all things in the surroundings mentioned have according to the text?
What do all things in the surroundings mentioned have according to the text?
- Shape and color
- Temperature and texture
- Mass and volume (correct)
- Density and weight
Which belief prevailed for a long time regarding the nature of matter?
Which belief prevailed for a long time regarding the nature of matter?
What did ancient Greek philosophers classify matter based on?
What did ancient Greek philosophers classify matter based on?
In what types of classification will chemical aspects of matter be taken up according to the text?
In what types of classification will chemical aspects of matter be taken up according to the text?
What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
What is the purpose of the activity described in the text?
What happens to the particles of salt when it is dissolved in water?
What happens to the particles of salt when it is dissolved in water?
Why do we need to use the idea that matter is made up of particles to answer questions about the activity?
Why do we need to use the idea that matter is made up of particles to answer questions about the activity?
What happens to the particles of salt when they dissolve in water according to Figure 1.1?
What happens to the particles of salt when they dissolve in water according to Figure 1.1?
How do the particles of salt interact with the particles of water when dissolved?
How do the particles of salt interact with the particles of water when dissolved?
What unit is commonly used to measure volume according to the text?
What unit is commonly used to measure volume according to the text?
