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Ancient Greek philosophers and early Indian philosophers both classified matter into basic elements. What was a key difference in their approaches?
Ancient Greek philosophers and early Indian philosophers both classified matter into basic elements. What was a key difference in their approaches?
- Greek philosophers focused on the physical properties of matter, while Indian philosophers emphasized chemical nature.
- The elements proposed by early Indian philosophers were different from those identified by Greek philosophers.
- Early Indian philosophers included the idea of 'Panch Tatva' which are air, earth, fire, sky, and water while Greek Philosophers' classification was different. (correct)
- Greek philosophers believed matter was continuous, while Indian philosophers thought it was particulate.
What is the fundamental idea used to explain why salt or sugar seems to disappear when dissolved in water?
What is the fundamental idea used to explain why salt or sugar seems to disappear when dissolved in water?
- The particles of salt or sugar spread into the spaces between the particles of water. (correct)
- The level of water rises and, therefore, salt disappears.
- Salt and sugar react with water to form a new, invisible compound.
- Salt and sugar are weightless and, therefore, do not displace water.
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between liters (L), cubic decimeters (dm³), milliliters (mL), and cubic centimeters (cm³)?
Which statement accurately describes the relationship between liters (L), cubic decimeters (dm³), milliliters (mL), and cubic centimeters (cm³)?
- 1 L = 1 dm³, 1 L = 100 mL, 1 mL = 1 cm³
- 1 L = 10 dm³, 1 L = 1000 mL, 1 mL = 10 cm³
- 1 L = 1 dm³, 1 L = 1000 mL, 1 mL = 1 cm³ (correct)
- 1 L = 10 dm³, 1 L = 100 mL, 1 mL = 10 cm³
Two schools of thought debated whether matter is continuous or particulate. How does the salt/sugar in water activity address this debate?
Two schools of thought debated whether matter is continuous or particulate. How does the salt/sugar in water activity address this debate?
Why do scientists classify things that occupy space and have mass as 'matter'?
Why do scientists classify things that occupy space and have mass as 'matter'?
How has the classification of matter evolved from ancient philosophers to modern scientists?
How has the classification of matter evolved from ancient philosophers to modern scientists?
A student performs the potassium permanganate activity, but after dissolving 2-3 crystals in 100 mL of water, the color is barely visible. What could be the most likely reason?
A student performs the potassium permanganate activity, but after dissolving 2-3 crystals in 100 mL of water, the color is barely visible. What could be the most likely reason?
Which of the following best describes 'matter' based on the text?
Which of the following best describes 'matter' based on the text?
When salt is dissolved in water, the water level remains nearly the same. What does this suggest about the relative size of water and salt particles?
When salt is dissolved in water, the water level remains nearly the same. What does this suggest about the relative size of water and salt particles?
A scientist is studying a substance and wants to classify it based on its physical properties. According to the context, what chapter will cover this?
A scientist is studying a substance and wants to classify it based on its physical properties. According to the context, what chapter will cover this?
Flashcards
What is matter?
What is matter?
Anything in the universe that occupies space and has mass.
Panch Tatva
Panch Tatva
Air, earth, fire, sky and water.
Matter's particulate nature
Matter's particulate nature
Matter comprises tiny particles with spaces between them.
SI unit of mass
SI unit of mass
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SI unit of volume
SI unit of volume
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1 Litre (L)
1 Litre (L)
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Study Notes
- Scientists refer to all materials in the universe as "matter."
- Matter has mass and volume.
- Early Indian philosophers classified matter into five basic elements named the "Panch Tatva": air, earth, fire, sky, and water.
- Ancient Greek philosophers had a similar classification of matter.
- Modern scientists classify matter based on physical properties and chemical nature.
- The physical nature of matter is that it's made up of particles.
Activity 1.1
- Fill a 100 mL beaker halfway with water and mark the water level.
- Dissolve salt or sugar in the water.
- Salt or sugar spreads throughout the water.
- When salt dissolves in water, the particles of salt get into the spaces between the particles of water.
Activity 1.2
- Take 2–3 crystals of potassium permanganate and dissolve them in 100mL of water.
- Shows how small particles of matter are.
- The SI unit of mass is kilogram (kg).
- The SI unit of volume is cubic meter (m³).
- Common unit of measuring volume is liter (L), where 1L = 1 dm³, 1L = 1000 mL, and 1 mL = 1 cm³.
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