Matter in Our Surroundings: Chapter 1
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What is the process called when particles of two different types of matter intermix on their own?

  • Osmosis
  • Evaporation
  • Sublimation
  • Diffusion (correct)
  • What happens to the kinetic energy of particles as the temperature rises?

  • It remains constant
  • It increases (correct)
  • It decreases
  • It varies randomly
  • What do you observe just above the solid crystal in the glass containing hot water and cold water without stirring the solution?

  • No change in the crystal
  • The crystal dissolves completely
  • A colored layer forms just above the crystal (correct)
  • The crystal moves to the bottom of the glass
  • How many hours or days does it take for the color of ink to spread evenly throughout the water?

    <p>3 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the experiment with potassium permanganate demonstrate?

    <p>The smell of the potassium permanganate can be detected even on repeated dilution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the observation with ink and honey dropped into water demonstrate?

    <p>Particles of one type of matter can get into the spaces between particles of another type</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using Dettol in the experiment?

    <p>To test if crystals of Dettol can color a large volume of water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn about the particles of matter based on the activities described?

    <p>Particles of matter are very small and keep dividing into smaller particles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to early Indian philosophers, what were the five basic elements of matter?

    <p>Wind, Earth, Fire, Sky, Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term scientists have given to everything in the universe?

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

    What was the belief of one school of thought regarding the nature of matter?

    <p>Matter is continuous like a block of wood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what subsequent chapters will the chemical aspects of matter be taken up?

    <p>Not specified in subsequent chapters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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