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Class9 Science Chapter1

The document discusses the concept of matter, defining it as anything with mass that occupies space. It outlines the physical nature of matter, characteristics of particles, and the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas, along with the processes of changing states. Additionally, it covers factors affecting these changes, including temperature and pressure, and details evaporation and its influencing factors.

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Class9 Science Chapter1

The document discusses the concept of matter, defining it as anything with mass that occupies space. It outlines the physical nature of matter, characteristics of particles, and the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas, along with the processes of changing states. Additionally, it covers factors affecting these changes, including temperature and pressure, and details evaporation and its influencing factors.

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Class 9 Science - Chapter 1: Matter in Our

Surroundings
1. Matter: Anything that has mass and occupies space is called matter.

2. Physical Nature of Matter: Matter is made up of particles.

3. Characteristics of Particles:

- Particles have space between them.

- Particles are continuously moving.

- Particles attract each other.

4. States of Matter:

- Solid: Fixed shape and volume (e.g., ice).

- Liquid: Fixed volume but no fixed shape (e.g., water).

- Gas: No fixed shape or volume (e.g., air).

5. Change of State:

- Melting: Solid to liquid.

- Freezing: Liquid to solid.

- Vaporization: Liquid to gas.

- Condensation: Gas to liquid.

6. Factors Affecting Change of State:

- Temperature

- Pressure

7. Evaporation:

- Conversion of liquid into vapour at any temperature below boiling point.

Factors affecting evaporation:

- Surface area

- Temperature

- Humidity

- Wind speed

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