Introduction to Matter

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What is the common characteristic shared by all things in the universe?

  • They are all made up of air and water
  • They occupy space and have mass (correct)
  • They are all living organisms
  • They have different shapes and sizes

What was the classification of matter according to early Indian philosophers?

  • Organic, Inorganic, Metal, Non-metal
  • Living, Non-living, Natural, Synthetic
  • Solid, Liquid, Gas
  • Air, Earth, Fire, Sky, Water (correct)

What is the basis of classification of matter in modern science?

  • Living, Non-living, Natural, Synthetic
  • Shape, Size, Texture, Colour
  • Solid, Liquid, Gas, Plasma
  • Physical properties and chemical nature (correct)

What is not a characteristic of matter according to the text?

<p>It is living (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the classification of matter according to ancient Greek philosophers?

<p>Similar to early Indian philosophers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will be discussed in subsequent chapters?

<p>Chemical aspects of matter (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental property shared by all things in the universe, including a small drop of water and a particle of sand?

<p>Both mass and volume (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the five basic elements according to early Indian philosophers?

<p>Panch Tatva (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter mentioned in the text?

<p>Color (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of this chapter in terms of matter?

<p>Physical properties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread among the classification of matter by early Indian philosophers, ancient Greek philosophers, and modern scientists?

<p>All attempt to classify matter into basic elements (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying motivation behind human attempts to understand their surroundings?

<p>To comprehend the fundamental nature of reality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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