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Test / Exam Name: Ch 1 Standard: 9th Subject: Science

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Questions: 300 Time: 03:00 hh:mm Marks: 468

Q1. During hot sunny day, people sprinkle water on the roof because: 1 Mark
A They have more water to sprinkle B Water is cheapest thing available
C It has high latent heat of vapourisation D None of the above
Q2. Which among the following statements is true: 1 Mark
A The rate of evaporation in a coastal area is less because of high humidity B The rate of evaporation in a coastal area is more because of presence of
water bodies
C The rate of evaporation is independent of humidity D The rate of evaporation is directly proportional to humidity
Q3. A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of 'forces of attraction'between their [Link] one of the following represents a correct 1 Mark
arrangement?
A Water, air, wind B Air, sugar, oil C Oxygen, water, sugar D Sugar, juice, air
Q4. Which of the following statement is incorrect? 1 Mark
A The particles of matter are very, very small. B The particles of matter attract one another.
C The particles of some of the matter are moving constantly. D The particles of all the matter have spaces between them.
Q5. Early philosophers classified matter in the form of __________ basic elements: 1 Mark
A One B Two C Three D Five
Q6. The kinetic energy is proportional to temperature, thus evaporation: 1 Mark
A Proceeds slowly at higher temperatures B Stops
C Proceeds quickly at higher temperatures D Does not occur at all
Q7. On heating the solid _________? 1 Mark
A Particles gain energy B Particles loses energy C Energy remain constant D None of the above
Q8. The state or phase of a given set of matter can change depending on _____________? 1 Mark
A Temperature B Pressure C Both a and b D None of above
Q9. Among the following, which one is the false statement? 1 Mark
A Sublimation is the process of conversion of a matter from its liquid state to B Naphthalene, camphor, iodine, ammonium chloride are undergo sublimation.
gaseous state at specific conditions of temperature and pressure.
C The melting point of ice is 0°C or 273.16K D Condensation is the process of conversion of matter from its gaseous state
to liquid state at specific conditions of temperature and pressure.
Q10. On converting 25°C, 38°C and 66°C to Kelvin scale, the correct sequence of temperatures will be: 1 Mark
A 298K, 311K and 339K B 298K, 300K and 338K C 273K, 278K and 543K D 298K, 310K and 338K
Q11. Why do clothes dry faster on a windy day: 1 Mark
A Evaporation increases with increase in wind speed. B Evaporation increases with increase in humidity.
C Evaporation decreases with increase in wind speed. D None of these
Q12. Humidity is amount of: 1 Mark
A Water vapours in air. B Ice in air.
C Liquid water in air. D Water vapours and liquid water in air.
Q13. The rate of evaporation decreases with an increase in _________? 1 Mark
A Humidity B Temperature C Wind speed D Surface area
Q14. A form of matter has no fixed shape but it has a fixed volume. An example of this form of matter is: 1 Mark
A krypton. B kerosene. C Carbon steel. D Carbon dioxide.
Q15. Which one of the following factors do not affect the rate of evaporation: 1 Mark
A Temperature of the liquid B Humidity of the surrounding air
C Depth of the liquid D Surface of the liquid
Q16. Conversion of a liquid into vapour form at any temperature below its boiling point is called as ______________? 1 Mark
A Solidification B Gasification C Evaporation D Liquifaction
Q17. On converting 25°C, 38°C and 66°C to Kelvin scale, the correct sequence of temperature will be: 1 Mark
A 298K, 311K and 339K B 298K, 300K and 338K C 273K, 278K and 543K D 298K, 310K and 338K
Q18. Which of the following statement is correct? 1 Mark
A Sponge is compressible, but considered as a solid. B A rubber band, change shape under force and not regains the same shape
when force is removed.
C Mass multiply be volume is called density of its substance. D The common name of solids and liquids is fluid.
Q19. Which of the following cannot be separated by sublimation? 1 Mark
A Iodine and NaCl B Iodine and Ammonium chloride
C Camphor and Sodium chloride D Naphthalene and Sand
Q20. Matter is made up of: 1 Mark
A Protons only B Electrons only C Neutrons only D All of these
Q21. Why does perspiration leave a cooling effect on our body: 1 Mark
A The sweat particles absorb heat from the body and get converted into B The sweat particles release energy into the atmosphere and the temperature
vapour, thereby reducing its temperature of the surroundings decrease.
C The sweat particles absorb energy from the body and get converted into D None of the above
vapour, thereby increasing the temperature.
Q22. Shivam visited an LPG unit and found that the gas can be liquified at specific conditions of temperature and pressure. Help him to identify the correct set of 1 Mark
conditions.
A High temperature and high pressure. B Low temperature and low pressure.
C Low temperature and high pressure. D High temperature and low pressure.
Q23. What will be the correct sequence of temperature when 25°C and 45°C are converted to Kelvin scale and Fahrenheit scale? 1 Mark
A 278.16K, 308.16K, 74°F, 103°F B 298.16K, 318.16K, 74° F, 103°F
C 298.16K, 318.16K, 77° F, 113°F D 318.16K, 298.16K, 77° F, 113°F
Q24. Which of the following factors are responsible for the change in state of solid carbon dioxide when kept exposed to air? 1 Mark
1. Increase in pressure
2. Increase in temperature
3. Decrease in pressure
 4. Decrease in temperature.
A (i) and (ii) B (i) and (iii) C (ii) and (iii) D (ii) and (iv)
Q25. All matter that is present in the universe has: 1 Mark
A Volume B Mass C Both A and B D None of the above
Q26. Gaseous form of water is called: 1 Mark
A Fog B Water vapour C Snow D Gas
Q27. The inter-particle attractive force ______ with increasing distance between particles. 1 Mark
A Increases B Decreases C Does not change D None of the above
Q28. The smell of food transfers across the room due to ____________? 1 Mark
A High speed of particles B More space between particles
C Intermixing of particles and their continuous motion D None of the above
Q29. The boiling point of diethylether, acetone and n-butyl alcohol are 35°C, 56°C and 118°C respectively. Which one of the following represents their boiling points in 1 Mark
kelvin scale?
A 306K, 329K, 391K B 308K, 329K, 392K C 308K, 329K, 391K D 328K, 391K, 307K
Q30. Kinetic energy of particles of water in three vessels X, Y and Z are Ex, Ey and Ez respectively. Then the temperature of water in the three vessels are? 1 Mark
A T Z > TX > TY B T X > TY > TZ
C T X > TZ > TY D T Y > TZ > TX
Q31. Evaporation of a liquid _____________? 1 Mark
A Is dependent on its mass B Increases with increasing pressure
C Is not affected by pressure D Decreases with increasing pressure
Q32. A thermometer is inserted into a beaker filled with ice at 0∘C. The beaker is heated slowly. The temperature does not rise for some time. This is because: 1 Mark
∘ ∘
A Ice is very cold B Heat was used for changing ice at 0 C to water at 0 C
C The density of water is more than ic D The density of water is less than the ice

Q33. On heating the solid ______________? 1 Mark

A Intermolecular attraction between particles increases. B Intermolecular attraction between particles decreases.
C Intermolecular attraction between particles remains constant D None of the above
Q34. Which of the following cannot be considered a form of matter? 1 Mark
A Atom B Water C Humidity D Electron
Q35. Rinku and Pinku had half day schools during summer. They used to go to school by autorickshaw. They observed that the auto driver covered the top of the vehicle 1 Mark
by some mats and sprinkled water on them regularly, which keeps it cool. Which of the following phenomena is involved here:
A Condensation B Evaporation C Sublimation D Diffusion
Q36. The boiling point of ethane is, -88°C. This temperature will be equivalent to: 1 Mark
A 285K B 288K C 185K D 361K
Q37. Heat of fusion is the process of conversion of: 1 Mark
A Liquid into gas B Solid into gas C Solid into liquid D Liquid into solid
Q38. A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of ‘forces of attraction’ between their particles. Which one of the following represents a correct 1 Mark
arrangement?
A Water, air, wind. B Air, sugar, oil. C Oxygen, water, sugar. D Salt, juice, air.
Q39. Crystals of KMnO4 in water proves that: 1 Mark
A KMnO4 is of red colour. B KMnO4 is acidic in nature.
C KMnO4 is made up of millions of tiny particles. D KMnO4 is a reducing agent.
Q40. Particles of gaseous matter are ___________? 1 Mark
A Stationary B Vibrating C Continuously moving D Rotating about an axis
Q41. When a gas jar containing colourless air is kept upside down over a gas jar full of brown-coloured bromine vapour, then after sometime, the brown colour of 1 Mark
bromine vapour spreads into the upper gas jar making both the gas jars appear brown in colour. Which of the following conclusion obtained from these
observations is incorrect?
A Bromine vapour is made of tiny particles which are moving. B Air is made up of tiny particles which are moving.
C The particles of bromine are moving but those of air are not moving. D Even though bromine vapour is heavier than air, it can move up against
gravity.
Q42. On converting 308K, 329K and 391K to Celsius scale, the correct sequence of temperatures will be: 1 Mark
A 33°C, 56°C and 118°C B 35°C, 56°C and 119°C C 35°C, 56°C and 118°C D 56°C, 119°C and 35°C
Q43. 300K, 268K, 546K are equal to: 1 Mark
A 27°C, 5°C, 273°C B 27°C, -5°C, 273°C C 27°C, -5°C, -273°C D -27°C, -5°C, 273°C
Q44. While putting clothes for drying up, why do we spread them out: 1 Mark
A Surface area is directly proportional to rate of evaporation. B Increase in surface area decreases rate of evaporation.
C Increase in surface area increases rate of evaporation. D Both A and C.
Q45. Which one of the following statements related to the process of evaporation is incorrect: 1 Mark
A Evaporation occurs at any temperature. B Evaporation takes place within the liquid not on the surface.
C Temperature may change during evaporation. D No bubbles are formed in the liquid during evaporation.
Q46. During summer, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool because of the phenomenon of: 1 Mark
A Diffusion. B Transpiration. C Osmosis. D Evaporation.
Q47. Which of the following statement is correct? Materials existing as liquids at room: 1 Mark
A temperature have their melting and boiling points lower than that of room B The phenomenon involving the transition of a substance from solid to liquid
temperature. state is called sublimation.
C To convert a temperature on the Celsius scale to Kelvin scale, subtract 273 D The density of ice is less than that of water.
from the given temperature.
Q48. A worker covers a distance of 40km from his house to his place of work, and 10km towards his house back. Then the displacement covered by the worker in the 1 Mark
whole trip is:
A 0km B 10km C 30km D 50km
Q49. A volatile liquid _____________? 1 Mark
A Vaporizes quickly at room temperature B Solidifies quickly at room temperature
C Liquifies quickly at room temperature D Does not vaporize quickly
Q50. During evaporation of liquid, ___________? 1 Mark
A The temperature of the liquid falls B The temperature of the liquid rises
C The temperature of the liquid remains unchanged D None of the above
Q51. In liquids, there is ____________ and ____________ between particles: 1 Mark
A Strong force of attraction, more spacing B Weaker force of attraction, more spacing
 C Weaker force of attraction, less spacing D Strong force of attraction, less spacingWeaker force of attraction, more
spacing
Q52. A student heats a beaker containing ice and water. He measures the temperature of the contents of a beaker as a function of time. Which of the following will 1 Mark
correctly represent the results?​​

A B C D

Q53. The best evidence for the existence and movement of particles in liquids was provided by: 1 Mark
A John Dalton. B Ernest Rutherford. C J.J. Thomson. D Robert Brown.
Q54. Which one of the following set of phenomena would increase on raising the temperature? 1 Mark
A Diffusion, evaporation, compression of gases. B Evaporation, compression of gases, solubility.
C Evaporation, diffusion, expansion of gases. D Evaporation, solubility, diffusion, compression of gases.
Q55. Select the characteristics of particles of matter: 1 Mark
A There is space between the particles of matter B The particles of matter are continuously moving about their mean position
C The particles of matter attract each other D All of these
Q56. On which factors evaporation does not depend: 1 Mark
A Humidity B Temperature C Surface area D Quality of matter
Q57. The evaporation of water increases under the following conditions: 1 Mark
A Increase in temperature, decrease in surface area. B Increase in surface area, decrease in temperature.
C Increase in surface area, rise in temperature. D Increase in temperature, increase in surface area, addition of common salt.
Q58. For each of the following, use letters to indicate physical state of matter. ‘s’ for solid, ‘l’ for liquid ‘g’ for gaseous, 'p' for plasma, B.E.C. for Bose-Einstein 1 Mark
Condensate.

[Link] Characteristic Physical state

1. Ionised gases
2. Most ordered state
3. Least ordered state
4. Fixed volume, no shape
5. Cooling gas at super low temperature

A 1(p); 2(s); 3(l); 4(g); 5(B.E.C). B 1(p); 2(s); 3(g); 4(l); 5(B.E.C).
C 1(g); 2(s); 3(l); 4(p); 5(B.E.C). D 1(p); 2(s); 3(l); 4(B.E.C); 5(g).
Q59. What is the effect of pressure on gas: 1 Mark
A Volume of gas decreases with increase in pressure B Volume of gas increases with increase in pressure
C Both a and b D Pressure has no effect on gas
Q60. Which of the following process/ processes release heat? 1 Mark
1. Condensation.
2. Vaporization.
3. Freezing.
4. Melting.
A Only (i) B Only (iv) C (i) and (iii) D (ii) and (iv)
Q61. Which of the following is not a property of particles of matter: 1 Mark
A The particles of matter are extremely small. B The particles of matter have spaces between them.
C The particles of matter are in stationary state. D The particles of matter attract each other.
Q62. What happens when ink is dropped in water: 1 Mark
A It evenly spreads in all directions in water B It spreads only in boundary of water
C It settles at the bottom of the container D None of the above
Q63. Evaporation of water will be faster: 1 Mark
A Near the sea B Far away from the sea C Both at equal rates D None of the above
Q64. A solid substance possess: 1 Mark
A Rigidity, fluidity and weak force of attraction. B Rigidity, fluidity and fixed volume.
C Rigidity, fixed volume and high attractive forces of attraction. D Rigidity, fixed shape and large intermolecular space between particles.
Q65. When water at 0°C freezes to form ice at the same temperature of 0°C, then it: 1 Mark
A Absorbs some heat. B Releases some heat.
C Neither absorbs nor releases heat. D Absorbs exactly 3.34 × 105J/ kg of heat.
Q66. When sugar is dissolved in water, the level of water _________? 1 Mark
A Increases B Decreases C Remains same D None of the above
Q67. Choose the correct statement out of the following 1 Mark
A Conversion of solid into vapours without becoming liquid is called B Conversion of vapours into solid without becoming liquid is called
evaporation. sublimation.
C Conversion of solid into liquid is called sublimation. D Conversion of liquid into vapours is called fusion.
Q68. If the temperature of an object is 268K, it will be equivalent to: 1 Mark
A -5°C B +5°C C 368°C D -25°C
Q69. Which of the following will produce severe burns ? 1 Mark
A Cold water B Hot water C Boiling water D Steam
Q70. While mixing sugar with water, the level of water does not increase because _____________? 1 Mark
A Matter has large particles which destroy water particles B Tiny particles of sugar adjust among the space between tiny particles of
water
C Tiny particles of sugar destroy large particles of water D None of the above
Q71. Gases are liquefied under ______? 1 Mark
A Low temperature and low pressure B High pressure and low temperature
C High temperature and high pressure D None of these
Q72. Matter changes from one state to another state on change in ___________? 1 Mark
A Density B Pressure C Temperature D All
Q73. When a gas jar full of air is placed upside down on a gas jar full of bromine vapours, the red-brown vapours of bromine from the lower jar go upward into the jar 1 Mark
containing air. In this experiment:
A Air is heavier than bromine. B Both air and bromine have the same density.
C Bromine is heavier than air. D Bromine cannot be heavier than air because it is going upwards against
gravity.
Q74. The SI unit of volume is cubic metre (m ). The common unit of measuring volume in litre (L). Then, 1L = …… dm3, 1L = ………. mL and 1mL = …….. cm3.
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1 Mark

A 1L = 1dm3, 1L = 100mL, 1mL = 10cm3 B 1L = 1dm3, 1L = 1000mL, 1mL = 1cm3

C 1L = 10dm3, 1L = 1000mL, 1mL = 1cm3 D 1L = 10dm3, 1L = 100mL, 1mL = 10cm3
Q75. Which is more effective in cooling: 1 Mark
A Lce at 00C B Water at 00C C Water at 1000C D Lce at 1000C
Q76. Maximum intermolecular force of attraction exists in: 1 Mark
A Bromine B Nitrogen C Oxygen D Copper
Q77. Ice floats on water because: 1 Mark
A it has higher density than water B it has lower density than water due to more volume
C it is solid D it is low melting solid
Q78. The rate of evaporation does not depends on: 1 Mark
A Surface area B Wind speed C Humidity D Type of particles
Q79. Which of the following statements is/are true about matter: 1 Mark
A Matter is made up of particles. B The particles are very small in size.
C Particles of matter have space between them. D All of these.
Q80. When heat is constantly supplied by a burner to boiling water, then the temperature of water during vaporisation: 1 Mark
A Rises very slowly. B Rises rapidly until steam is produced.
C First rises and then becomes constant. D Does not rise at all.
Q81. When heat is constantly supplied by a gas burner with small flame to melt ice, then the temperature of ice during melting? 1 Mark
A Increases very slowly. B Does not increase at all.
C First remains constant and then increases. D Increases to form liquid water.
Q82. The latent heat of fusion of ice is: 1 Mark
5 5 4 4
A 3.34 × 10 J/ kg B 22.5 × 10 J/ kg C 3.34 × 10 J/ kg D 22.5 × 10 J/ kg
Q83. A definite volume but not a definite shape, is a property of: 1 Mark
A Solid B Liquid C Gas D All of the above
Q84. Latent heat of fusion is amount of: 1 Mark
A Heat energy required to change 1kg solid into liquid completely at its melting B Heat energy required to convert 1kg solid into liquid at room temperature.
point.
C Heat energy required to change 1g of solid into liquid completely. D Heat energy required to change 1kg of solid into liquid at any temperature.
Q85. The amount of energy required to change 1 kg of a solid into liquid at atmospheric pressure at its melting point is known as _______________? 1 Mark
A Latent heat of fusion B Latent heat of boiling C Latent heat of freezing D Melting energy
Q86. The interparticle attractive force ......... with increasing distance between particles: 1 Mark
A Increases B Decreases C Increases moderately D None
Q87. Dry ice is: 1 Mark
A Solid CO2. B Water in solid state. C Non-volatile solid. D Liquid carbon dioxide.
Q88. Which of the following are also considered to be the states of matter? 1 Mark
1. Plasma.
2. Platelets.
3. BFC.
4. BHC.
A (i) and (ii) B (ii) and (iii) C (i) and (iii) D (ii) and (iv)
Q89. Which condition out of the following will increase the evaporation of water? 1 Mark
A Increase in temperature of water. B Decrease in temperature of water.
C Less exposed surface area of water. D Adding common salt to water.
Q90. Liquids can be poured easily whereas solids cannot be pour because of: 1 Mark
A Less intermolecular forces of attraction B Negligible intermolecular space
C Vibratory movement of molecules D All the above
Q91. The non-SI units and SI units of some physical quantities are given in Column I and Column II respectively. Match the units belonging to the same physical quantity. 1 Mark

Column I Column II
P. Degree Celsius I. Kilogram
[Link] II. Pascal
R. Bar III. Metre
S. Milligram [Link]

A P - IV, Q - III, R - II, S - I B P - III, Q - IV, R - I, S - II

C P - II, Q - III, R -IV, S - I D P - I, Q - II, R - III, S - IV
Q92. Evaporation is a _______ phenomenon. 1 Mark
A Surface B Bulk C Solid D None
Q93. The boiling points of diethyl ether, acetone and n-butyl alcohol are 35°C, 56°C and 118°C respectively. Which one of the following correctly represents their boiling 1 Mark
points in Kelvin scale?
A 306K, 329K, 391K B 308K, 329K, 392K C 308K, 329K, 391K D 329K, 392K, 308K
Q94. Out of the following, an example of matter which can be termed as fluid is: 1 Mark
A Carbon. B Sulphur. C Oxygen. D Phosphorus.
Q95. Which of the following causes the temperature of a substance to remain constant while it is undergoing a change in its state? 1 Mark
 A Latent heat B Lattice energy C Loss of heat D None of these
Q96. Which of the following energy is absorbed during the change of state of a substance: 1 Mark
A Specific heat B Latent heat C Heat capacity D Heat of solution
Q97. In which of the following conditions, the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas would increase? 1 Mark
1. Increasing pressure on hydrogen contained in a closed container.
2. Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container.
3. Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas.
4. Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume of the container.
A (i) and (ii) B (i) and (iv) C (ii) and (iii) D (ii) and (iv)
Q98. Which one will not increase the rate of evaporation of a liquid: 1 Mark
A Increase in temperature B Increase in humidity
C Increase in surface area D Increase in wind speed
Q99. Which of the following statements is not true: 1 Mark
A All forms of matter have volume. B All forms of matter have colour.
C All forms of matter have mass. D All of the above are true.
Q100. Which of the following phenomena always results in the cooling effect? 1 Mark
A Condensation B Evaporation C Sublimation D None of these
Q101. Why do we wear cotton clothes in summer: 1 Mark
A Cotton absorbs water B It leads to sweating C Both a and b D None of above
Q102. Evaporation occurs only: 1 Mark
A After boiling B After extreme cooling
C At the surface of a liquid D If boiling occurs at atmospheric pressure
Q103. The force of attraction among the constituent particles is ________ in solids, ________ in liquids and __________ in gases. 1 Mark
A weak, very weak, very high B weak, weak, very weak
C very high, weak, very weak D very high, very weak, high
Q104. Evaporation is indirectly proportional to ___________? 1 Mark
A Temperature B Surface area C Humidity D Wind speed
Q105. Spreading of smell proves that _____________? 1 Mark
A Matter is made up of small particles B The particles in matter are in motion
C Both A and B D None of above
Q106. Which one of the following statement is correct in respect of fluids? 1 Mark
A Only gases behave as fluids. B Gases and solids behave as fluids.
C Gases and liquids behave as fluids. D Only liquids are fluids.
Q107. The amount of heat which is used to change the state of matter not for increase the temperature is called: 1 Mark
A Latent heat. B Specific heat. C Heat capacity. D None of the above.
Q108. Which are the favourable conditions for liquefaction of petroleum gas: 1 Mark
A High pressure, high temperature. B Low pressure, low temperature.
C High pressure, low temperature. D Low pressure, high temperature.
Q109. Choose the incorrect statement: 1 Mark
A We should wear cotton clothes in summer. B Plasma is superenergetic and superexcited particle.
C B.E.C. (Bose-Einstein Condensate) are formed by cooling gas of very low D Terylene can absorb sweat more than cotton.
density at super low temperature.
Q110. During respiration, glucose and oxygen enter our body cells and waste products carbon dioxide and water leave the body cells by the process of: 1 Mark
A Effusion. B Osmosis. C Diffusion. D Plasmolysis.
Q111. Speed of a car is 40km/h. What is the time taken if the distance between 2 cities is 480km? 1 Mark
A 10h B 11h C 14h D 12h
Q112. The correct procedure of heating iron-sulphur mixture to prepare iron sulphide is: 1 Mark
A Heat the powder mixture at the base of the test tube using a blue flame B Heat the iron filings and sulphur mixture in the middle of the test tube using
throughout. yellow flame throughout.
C Heat the powder mixture at the top of the test tube using an orange flame D Heat the iron filings-sulphur mixture at 3 quarters of the test tube using a
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throughout.
red flame throughout.
Q113. Find out the incorrect increasing/decreasing order in the following: 1 Mark
A Force of attraction: Oxygen < water < sugar B Increasing intermolecular space: Solids < liquids < gases
C Diffusion: Solid < liquid < gas D Kinetic energy: Hydrogen > honey > water
Q114. The boiling points of diethyl ether, acetone and n-butyl alcohol are 35°C, 56°C and 118°C, respectively. Which one of the following correctly represents their boiling 1 Mark
points in kelvin scale:
A 306K, 329K, 391K. B 308K, 329K, 392K. C 308K, 329K, 391K. D 329K, 392K, 308K.
Q115. Evaporation of a liquid at room temperature leads to _________ on the liquid surface: 1 Mark
A Heating B Cooling C Vapours D Precipitation
Q116. Coolers are more effective in areas with ___________? 1 Mark
A Low humidity B High humidity C Both A and B D None of above
Q117. The rate of evaporation increases with: 1 Mark
A Increase of surface area B Increase of temperature
C Increase in wind speed D All of above
Q118. Which of the following factor can affect evaporation: 1 Mark
A High pressure on liquid surface B Specific heat
C Latent energy D All of above
Q119. Which of the following is a bulk phenomenon: 1 Mark
A Boiling B Evaporation C Adsorption D None of the above
Q120. Choose the correct statement of the following: 1 Mark
A Conversion of solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is B Conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is
called vapourisation. called sublimation.
C Conversion of vapours into solid without passing through the liquid state is D Conversion of solid into liquid is called sublimation.
called freezing.
Q121. Which one of the following statements is not true? 1 Mark
A The molecules in a solid vibrate about a fixed position. B The molecules in a liquid are arranged in a regular pattern.
C The molecules in a gas exert negligibly small forces on each other, except D The molecules of a gas occupy all the space available.
during collisions.
Q122. The property to flow is unique to fluids. Which one of the following statements is correct? 1 Mark
A Only gases behave like fluids. B Gases and solids behave like fluids.
C Gases and liquids behave like fluids. D Only liquids are fluids.
Q123. Evaporation occurs at _______ temperature. 1 Mark
A High B Low C All D None of the above
Q124. During summer season, water kept in an earthen pot becomes cool because of the phenomenon of: 1 Mark
A Diffusion B Transpiration C Osmosis D Evaporation
Q125. Which of the following statements is/ are correct: 1 Mark
A Inter particle spaces are maximum in the gaseous state of a substance B Particles which constitute gas follow a zig-zag path
C Solid state is the most compact state of substance. D All are correct
Q126. Seema visited a Natural Gas Compressing Unit and found that the gas can be liquefied under specific conditions of temperature and pressure. While sharing her 1 Mark
experience with friends she got confused. Help her to identify the correct set of conditions:
A Low temperature, low pressure. B High temperature, low pressure.
C Low temperature, high pressure. D High temperature, high pressure.
Q127. Which of the following is not a characteristic of matter? 1 Mark
A Matter is made up of extremely small particles. B There is no space between particles of matter.
C The particles of matter are continuously moving. D The particles of matter attract each other.
Q128. Which of the following is not correct about evaporation? 1 Mark
A It is surface phenomenon. B It takes place at all temperatures.
C It causes cooling as it takes heat from surroundings. D Its rate decreases with decrease in humidity.
Q129. Which condition out of the following will increase the evaporation of water: 1 Mark
A Increase in temperature of water B Decrease in temperature of water
C Less exposed surface area of water D Adding common salt to water
Q130. What is latent heat of vaporization: 1 Mark
A Heat absorbed when a substance changes phase from solid to gas. B Heat absorbed when a substance changes phase from liquid to gas.
C Heat released when a substance changes phase from liquid to gas. D Heat absorbed when a substance changes phase from gas to liquid.
Q131. One of the following does not undergo sublimation. This one is: 1 Mark
A Iodine. B Sodium chloride. C Ammonium chloride. D Camphor.
Q132. Water stored in earthen pots become cool in summer because of: 1 Mark
A Condensation B Evaporation C Precipitaion D None of these
Q133. Why does applying spirit give us a cool sensation: 1 Mark
A Spirit condenses quickly. B Spirit evaporates at a slower rate.
C Spirit evaporates quickly. D None of above
Q134. Spacing between particles of gas can be decreased. Hence, __________? 1 Mark
A They have no compressibility B They are rigid
C They have compressibility D None of above
Q135. Which of the following has a direct effect on the kinetic energy of particles: 1 Mark
A Pressure B Potential energy C Temperature D All of the above
Q136. You are given the following substances with their boiling and melting points. 1 Mark

SubstanceBoiling Point (ºC)Melting Point (ºC)

A -183 -219
B 445 119
C 78 -15

Point out the physical states of A, B and C at room temperature (30°C).

A A-Gas, B-Solid, C-Liquid B A-Gas, B-Liquid, C-Solid
C A-Liquid, B-Solid, C-Gas D A-Solid, B-Liquid, C-Gas
Q137. What happens when a solid melts: 1 Mark
A Its molecules move faster B Its molecules move closer together
C The movement of its molecules decreases D The temperature decreases although heat is added
Q138. The smell of the deodorant sprayed on one side of the room travels to the other side of the [Link] proves that: 1 Mark
A Particles of matter have space B Particles of matter are continuously moving
C Particles of matter attract each other D None of the above
Q139. When liquid takes up heat from the surrounding, the surrounding ____________? 1 Mark
A Cools down B Heats up C Remains unchanges D None of above
Q140. The temperature remains constant during melting and all the ice changes into water. The enthalpy change associated with this process is due to _____________? 1 Mark
A latent heat of fusion B latent heat of vaporisation
C latent heat of evaporation D latent heat of sublimation
Q141. In which case the rate of evaporation is higher: 1 Mark
(1) A test tube filled with water.
(2) China dish filled with water.
A 1 B 2
C Both 1 and 2 have same rate D Data insufficient
Q142. Which one of the following sets of phenomena would increase on raising the temperature? 1 Mark
A Diffusion, evaporation, compression of gases. B Evaporation, compression of gases, solubility.
C Evaporation, diffusion, expansion of gases. D Evaporation, solubility, diffusion, compression of gases.
Q143. Change in the state of matter can be brought by changing: 1 Mark
A Temperature B Pressure C A or B D None of these
Q144. The five basic elements that the matter is thought to be made of is: 1 Mark
A Earth, sky, land, water, air B Earth, sky, air, water, ice
C Earth, ice, sky, water, fire D Air, earth, sky, fire, water
Q145. The presence of a significant number of charge carriers makes plasma as _____________? 1 Mark
A Electrically conductive B Non-conductive C Ductile D Compressible
Q146. Inter-particle spaces are minimum in: 1 Mark
A Gases B Liquids C Solids D Gases and solids
Q147. Which of the following activity proves that particles of matter have space between them: 1 Mark
A Dissolution of sugar into water B Dilution of potassium permanganate solution
C Breaking the stream of water D None of the above
Q148. Rate of change of displacement is called: 1 Mark
 A Speed B Deceleration C Acceleration D Velocity
Q149. One small crystal of potassium permanganate can colour large volume of water. This proves that ____________? 1 Mark
A Matter is made up of wave B Matter is made up of tiny particles
C Matter is made up of large particles D Matter cannot be divided further
Q150. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same.
Reason (R): The heat gets used up in changing the state by overcoming the forces of attraction between the particles.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q151. Which of the following energy is absorbed during the change of state of a substance? 1 Mark
A Specific heat. B Latent heat. C Heat capacity. D Heat of solution.
Q152. An earthenware keeps water cool but a metallic vessel does not because: 1 Mark
A Earthenware has pores. B Metals are good thermal conductors
C Metal wares are heat resistant. D Earthen wares are impervious.
Q153. The latent heat of vaporization of water is: 1 Mark
6 6 4 5
A 22.5 × 10 J/ kg B 3.34 × 10 J/ kg C 22.5 × 10 J/ kg D 3.34 × 10 J/ kg
Q154. Which of the following represent the suitable condition for the liquefaction of gases? 1 Mark
A Low temperature, low pressure. B High temperature, low pressure.
C Low temperature, high pressure. D High temperature, high pressure.
Q155. The conversion of a solid into vapours without passing through the liquid state is called: 1 Mark
A Vaporization. B Fusion. C Sublimation. D Freezing.
Q156. In which state of matter, process of diffusion is fastest? 1 Mark
A Liquids B Gases C Solids D Semi - solids
Q157. When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed at the bottom of water in a beaker, the water in the whole beaker turns purple on its own, even without 1 Mark
stirring. This is an example of:
A Distribution. B Intrusion. C Diffusion. D Effusion.
Q158. The phenomenon of change of a liquid into the gaseous state at any temperature below its boiling point is called: 1 Mark
A Sublimation B Evaporation C Cooling D Boiling
Q159. On converting 25°C, 38°C and 66°C to kelvin scale, the correct sequence of temperature will be: 1 Mark
A 298K, 311K and 339K. B 298K, 300 K and 338K. C 273K, 278K and 543K. D 298K, 310K and 338K.
Q160. A few substances are arranged in the increasing order ‘forces of attraction’ between their particles. Which one of the following represents a correct arrangement? 1 Mark
A Water, air, wind B Air, sugar, oil C Oxygen, water, sugar D Salt, juice, air
Q161. Which of the following statements is incorrect: 1 Mark
A Melting and freezing point of a substance are the same. B Evaporation of liquid takes place only at its boiling point.
C Pure water has no taste. D Water allows sunlight to pass through it
Q162. Water purified by the process of evaporation and condensation can contain: 1 Mark
A Salt B Sand C Oil D None of the above
Q163. On increasing the temperature, the rate of evaporation _________? 1 Mark
A Increases B Decreases C Remains same D Data insufficient
Q164. In which of the following conditions, the distance between the molecules of hydrogen gas would increase? 1 Mark
1. Increasing pressure on hydrogen contained in a closed container.
2. Some hydrogen gas leaking out of the container.
3. Increasing the volume of the container of hydrogen gas.
4. Adding more hydrogen gas to the container without increasing the volume of the container.
A (i) and (iii). B (i) and (iv). C (ii) and (iii). D (ii) and (iv).
Q165. Which of the following is a surface phenomenon? 1 Mark
A Boiling B Evaporation C Dilution D None of the above
Q166. During summer days, water kept in an earthen pot (pitcher) becomes cool because of the phenomenon of: 1 Mark
A Diffusion B Transpiration. C Osmosis. D Evaporation.
Q167. As solid melts to form liquid: 1 Mark
A Inter particle distance increases. B Inter molecular forces of attraction decreases.
C Compressibility increases. D All of the above.
Q168. The smell of hot sizzling food reaches you several meters away, but to get the smell of the cold food you have to go [Link] property of matter does this 1 Mark
activity show:
A Particles of matter have space B Energy of particles of matter increases with increase in temperature
C Particles of matter attract each other D None of the above
Q169. Evaporation that occurs directly from the solid phase below the melting point is called as: 1 Mark
A Sublimation B Condensation C Distillation D None of above
Q170. A gas fills completely the vessel in which it is kept, because: 1 Mark
A Of weak intermolecular attractive forces. B Of strong intermolecular attractive forces.
C Of very weak intermolecular repulsive forces. D Of rigidity.
Q171. When salt is dissolved in water _______________? 1 Mark
A The particles of water get into the spaces between particles of salt B The particles of salt get into the spaces between particles of water
C The particles of salt sit on the top of particles of water D The particles of water sit on the top of particles of salt
Q172. Why does the boiling point of water decrease at higher altitudes: 1 Mark
A Atmospheric pressure is low at higher altitudes. B Temperature is low at higher altitudes.
C Atmospheric pressure is high at higher altitudes. D None of the above.
Q173. A few substances are arranged in the increasing order of ‘forces of attraction’ between their particles. Which one of the following represents the correct 1 Mark
arrangement?
A Water, air, wind. B Air, sugar, oil. C Oxygen, water, sugar. D Salt, juice, air.
Q174. When a gas jar full of air is placed upside down on a gas jar full of bromine vapours, the red-brown vapours of bromine from the lower jar go upward into the jar 1 Mark
containing air. In this experiment.
A Air is heavier than bromine. B Both air and bromine have the same density.
C Bromine is heavier than air. D Bromine cannot be heavier than air because it is going upwards against
gravity.
Q175. Assertion (A): Liquids diffuses more easily as compared to gases. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Intermolecular forces are greater in liquids than in gases.
 A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q176. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

When steam condenses to form water, heat is __________.
Q177. Assertion (A): The rate of evaporation increases with increase in temperature. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Increase in temperature decreases the kinetic energy of the particles.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q178. As the temperature rises, particles move ________. 1 Mark

Q179. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Steam is better the boiling water for heating purposes.
Reason (R): Steam contains more heat in the form of latent heat than boiling water.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q180. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
The best evidence that the particles of matter are constantly moving comes from the studies of ________ and ________.
Q181. Higher the melting point of a substance, …… will be the force of attraction between its particles. 1 Mark
Q182. Assertion (A): The solids do not diffuse in air. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The particles are loosely packed in solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q183. The rate of diffusion of liquids is ………… than that of solids. 1 Mark
Q184. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Camphor burns with a lot of residue.
Reason (R): Camphor undergoes sublimation.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q185. The phenomenon of change of liquid into vapours at any temperature below its boiling point is called _________. 1 Mark
Q186. Assertion (A): A gas can easily be compressed by applying pressure. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Since the inter-particle spaces between gases are very large, they can decrease by applying pressure.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q187. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

The smell of perfume gradually spreads across a room due to _________.
Q188. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
Gases can be liquefied by applying ________ and lowering _________.
Q189. Assertion (A): Gases exert pressure on the walls of the container. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The intermolecular force of attraction is very strong in gases.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q190. Evaporation of a liquid at room temperature leads to __________ a effect. 1 Mark

Q191. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
Scientists say that there are actually five states of matter: Solid, liquid, gas, ___________ and ___________.
Q192. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
Solid, liquid and gas are the three _________ of matter.
Q193. Particles from the bulk of the liquid gain energy to change into ……… state. 1 Mark
Q194. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Gases diffuses more easily as compared to liquids.
Reason (R): Intermolecular forces are greater in solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q195. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): When Sugar and Salt are kept in a container, they take the shape of the container.
Reason (R): Sugar is liquid.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q196. Assertion (A): Steam is better the boiling water for heating purposes. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Steam contains more heat in the form of latent heat than boiling water.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q197. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark

The state of matter called _________ makes a fluorescent tube (or neon sign bulb) to glow.
Q198. Fill in the blank. 1 Mark
The arrangement of paritcles is less ordered in the ______ state. However, there is no order in the ______ state.
Q199. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
Temp on Kelvin scale = Temp on Celsius scale + _________.
Q200. Assertion (A): There is a change in the temperature of the substance when there it undergoes a change in state through it is still being heated. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The heat supplied is either absorbed as a latent heat of fusion or a latent heat of vapourisation.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q201. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): The boiling point of water is 100 C.
Reason (R): The boiling point of water increases at higher altitudes.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q202. With increase in temperature, the kinetic energy of the particles also _____. 1 Mark
Q203. Assertion (A): lce floats on water. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Liquids have lower density than solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q204. Assertion (A): Camphor burns with a lot of residue. 1 Mark

Reason (R): Camphor undergoes sublimation.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q205. What is the chemical name of dry ice? 1 Mark

Q206. Assertion (A): When Sugar and Salt are kept in a container, they take the shape of the container. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Sugar is liquid.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q207. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): A gas can easily be compressed by applying pressure.
Reason (B): Since the inter-particle spaces between gases are very large, they can decrease by applying pressure.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q208. Fill in the blank. 1 Mark
______ is the change of gaseous state directly to solid state without going through the ______ state.
Q209. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): Liquids diffuses more easily as compared to gases.
Reason (R): Intermolecular forces are greater in liquids than in gases.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q210. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
At room temperature, the forces of attraction between the particles of solid substances are ____________ than those which exist in the gaseous state.
Q211. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): There is a change in the temperature of the substance when there it undergoes a change in state through it is still being heated.
Reason (R): The heat supplied is either absorbed as a latent heat of fusion or a latent heat of vapourisation.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q212. Naphthalene undergoes the process of _____. 1 Mark
Q213. Fill in the blank. 1 Mark
Evaporation of a liquid at room temperature leads to a ______ effect.
Q214. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: 1 Mark
The arrangement of particles is less ordered in the ________ State. However, there is no order in the ________ State.
Q215. Assertion (A): When a solid melts, its temperature remains the same. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The heat gets used up in changing the state by overcoming the forces of attraction between the particles.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q216. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): The solids do not diffuse in air.
Reason (R): The particles are loosely packed in solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q217. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): The conversion of a solid directly into a gas is known as sublimation.
Reason (R): Naphthelene does not leave residue when kept open for sometime.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q218. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): The rate of evaporation increases with increase in temperature.
 Reason (R): Increase in temperature decreases the kinetic energy of the particles.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q219. Assertion (A): The boiling point of water is 100 C. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The boiling point of water increases at higher altitudes.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q220. Assertion (A): The conversion of a solid directly into a gas is known as sublimation. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Naphthelene does not leave residue when kept open for sometime.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q221. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): lce floats on water.
Reason (R): Liquids have lower density than solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q222. Directions: In the following questions, a statement of assertion (A) is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as: 1 Mark
Assertion (A): It is easier to cook food at sea level as compared to higher altitudes.
Reason (R): The boiling point of water increases at high altitudes.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.
Q223. Fill in the blank. 1 Mark
The phenomenon of change of a liquid into the gaseous state at any temperature below its boiling point is called _______.
Q224. Assertion (A): Gases diffuses more easily as compared to liquids. 1 Mark
Reason (R): Intermolecular forces are greater in solids.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q225. Assertion (A): It is easier to cook food at sea level as compared to higher altitudes. 1 Mark
Reason (R): The boiling point of water increases at high altitudes.
A Both assertion and reason are true, and reason is the correct explanation of B Both assertion and reason are true, but reason is not the correct explanation
assertion. of assertion.
C Assertion is true, but reason is false. D Assertion is false, but reason is true.

Q226. Fill in the blank. 1 Mark

At room temperature the forces of attraction between the particles of solid substances are _______ than those which exist in the gaseous state.
Q227. Tabulate the differences in the characterisitcs of states of matter. 5 Marks
Q228. Show by an activity that the gases are highly compressible as compared to liquids. 5 Marks
Q229. Describe an activity of determine the boiling point of water and melting point of ice. 5 Marks
Q230. Pressure and temperature determine the state of a substance. Explain this in detail. 5 Marks
Q231. Write an activity of show that the rate of diffusion of liquids decreases with increase in density of the liquids. 5 Marks
Q232. You are provided with a mixture of naphthalene and ammonium chloride by your teacher. Suggest an activity to separate them with well labelled diagram. 5 Marks
Q233. When extremely small particles X derived from the another of a flower were suspended in a liquid Y and observed through a microscope, it was found that the 5 Marks
particles X were moving throughout the liquid Y in a very zig zag way. It was also observed that warmer the liquid Y, faster the particles X moved in its surface.
1. What could particles X be?
2. What do you think liquid Y is?
3. What is the zig-zag movement of particles X?
4. What is causing the zig-zag movement of particles X?
5. Name the scientist who discovered this phenomenon.
6. What does this experiment tell us about the nature of liquid Y?
Q234. Which of the following are matter? 4 Marks
Chair, air, love, smell, hate, almonds, thought, cold, lemon water, smell of perfume.
Q235. By which physical process the fragrance of burning an incense stick spreads all around? 4 Marks
Q236. How will you determine the melting point of ice experimentally with the help of a neat and labelled diagram? 4 Marks
Q237. Look at the diagram on the right side. Jar A contains are d-brown gas whereas Jar B contains a colourless gas. The two gas jars are separated by a glass plate 4 Marks
placed between them:
 1. What will happen when the glass plate between the two jars is pulled away?
2. What name is given to the phenomenon which takes place?
3. Name the brown gas which could be in jar A.
4. Which is the colorless gas most likely to be present in jar B?
5. Name one coloured solid and one colourless liquid which can show the same phenomenon.
Q238. Write an activity to show that water can be made to boil even at a temperate below its normal boiling point (100°C). 4 Marks
Q239. There are four substances W, X, Y and Z. The substance W is a dark violet solid having diatomic molecules. A solution of W in alcohol is used as a common 4 Marks
antiseptic C. The substance X is a white solid which is usually recovered from sea water on a large scale. The substance Y is a white solid which is insoluble in
water and used in the form of small balls for the safe storage of woollen clothes. The substance Z is a yet another white solid which is used in making commonly
used dry cells.
1. Name (i) W (ii) X (iii) Y and (iv) Z.
2. Out of W, X, Y and Z, which substance/ substances can undergo sublimation?
3. Which substances organic in nature?
4. What is the name of substance C?
5. Which substance belongs to the halogen family?
Q240. When a beam of sunlight enters a room through a window, we can see tiny particles X suspended in a gas (or rather a mixture of gases) Y which are moving rapidly 4 Marks
in a very haphazard manner.
1. What could particles X be?
2. Name the gas (or mixture of gases) Y.
3. What is the phenomenon exhibited by particles X known as?
4. What is causing the movement of particles X?
5. What conclusion does the existence of this phenomenon give us about the nature of matter?
Q241. If the back of your hand is moistened with alcohol, you will find that it rapidly becomes dry. Why is it that while it is drying, your hand feels cool? 4 Marks
Q242. A student heats a beaker containing ice and water. He measures the temperature of the content of the beaker as a function of time. Which of the following would 4 Marks
correctly represent the result? Justify your choice.

Q243. How will you determine the boiling point of water experimentally? Draw a neat and labelled diagram. 4 Marks
Q244. Why are we able to sip hot tea or milk faster from a saucer rather than from a cup? 4 Marks
Q245. The melting point of ice is 273.16K. What does this mean? Explain in detail. 3 Marks
Q246. How gases can be liquefy? 3 Marks
Q247. Draw a labeled diagram of the experimental set-up to study the latent heat of vaporization of water. 3 Marks
Q248. Name the scientist who studied the movement of pollen grains suspended in water through a microscope. What is this phenomenon known as? 3 Marks
Q249. Why does our palm feel cold when we put some acetone (or perfume) on it? 3 Marks
Q250. What type of clothes should we wear in summer? Why? 3 Marks
Q251. Alka was making tea in a kettle. Suddenly she felt intense heat from the puff of steam gushing out of the spout of the kettle. She wondered whether the 3 Marks
temperature of the steam was higher than that of the water boiling in the kettle. Comment.
Q252. Describe by experiment the relationship between the rate of diffusion and density of the liquid. 3 Marks
Q253. A sample of water under study was found to boil at 102°C at normal pressure. Is the water pure? Will this water freeze at 0°C? Comment. 3 Marks
Q254. How is high compressibility property of gas is useful to us? 3 Marks
Q255. Show by an experiment that by increasing the temperature, the substance can be changed into liquid and then into vapours. 3 Marks
Q256. How will you demonstrate that water vapour is present in air? 3 Marks
Q257. Explain why, ice at 0°C is more effective in cooling than water at the same temperature. 3 Marks
Q258. How are particles of matter affected with increasing or reducing pressure at a given temperature? 3 Marks
Q259. Why does the temperature remain constant during the melting of ice even though heat is supplied continuously? 3 Marks
Q260. When a gas jar containing air is inverted over a gas jar containing bromine vapour, the red-brown bromine vapour diffuse into air. Explain how bromine vapour 3 Marks
diffuse into air.
Q261. Draw a labeled diagram of the experimental set-up to demonstrate the sublimation of ammonium chloride. 3 Marks
Q262. Comment on the following statements: 3 Marks
1. Evaporation produces cooling.
2. Rate of evaporation of an aqueous solution decreases with increase in humidity.
3. Sponge though compressible is a solid.
Q263. You want to wear your favourite shirt to a party, but the problem is that it is still wet after a wash. What steps would you take to dry it faster? 3 Marks
Q264. Explain why, osmosis can be considered to be a special kind of diffusion. Classify the following into (i) osmosis, and (ii) diffusion: 3 Marks
1. Swelling up of a raisin on keeping in water.
2. Spreading of virus on sneezing.
3. Earthworm dying on coming in contact with common salt.
4. Shrinking of grapes kept in thick sugar syrup.
5. Preserving of pickles in salt.
6. Spreading of smell of cake being baked in the kitchen.
7. Aquatic animals using oxygen dissolved in water during respiration.
Q265. Draw a cyclic figure to show interconversation of states and explain fusion, vapourisation, condensation, solidification and sublimation. 3 Marks
Q266. On a hot sunny day, why do we feel pleasant sitting under a tree? 3 Marks
Q267. Why is heat energy needed to melt a solid? What is this heat energy called? 3 Marks
Q268. What is the value of the latent heat of fusion of ice? 3 Marks
Q269. Why burns caused by the steam are much more severe than boiling water? 3 Marks
Q270. A piece of chalk can be broken into small particles on hammering, but it is not possible to break a piece of iron in the same fashion. Why? 3 Marks
Q271. Liquids generally have lower density as compared to solids. But you must have observed that ice floats on water. Find out why. 3 Marks
Q272. Why is it advisable to use pressure cooker at higher altitudes for cooking food? 3 Marks
Q273. Draw a labeled diagram of the experimental set-up to study the latent heat of fusion of ice. 3 Marks
Q274. Bromine and air take about 15 minutes to diffuse completely but bromine diffuses into a vacuum very rapidly. Why is this so? 3 Marks
Q275. Ice at 0°C is more effective in cooling than water at 0°C. Give reason. 3 Marks
Q276. Water as ice has a cooling effect, whereas water as steam may cause severe burns. Explain these observations. 3 Marks
Q277. State two characteristic properties each of: 3 Marks
1. A solid
2. A liquid
3. A gas
Q278. Why does a desert cooler cool better on a hot, dry day? 3 Marks
Q279. With the help of an example, explain how diffusion of gases in water is essential? 3 Marks
Q280. Classify the following into osmosis/ diffusion: 3 Marks
1. Swelling up of a raisin on keeping in water.
2. Spreading of virus on sneezing.
3. Earthworm dying on coming in contact with common salt.
4. Shrinking of grapes kept in thick sugar syrup.
5. Preserving pickles in salt.
6. Spreading of smell of cake being baked through out the house.
7. Aquatic animals using oxygen dissolved in water during respiration.
Q281. It is a hot summer day, Priyanshi and Ali are wearing cotton and nylon clothes respectively. Who do you think would be more comfortable and why? 3 Marks
Q282. Comment upon the following: 3 Marks
Rigidity, compressibility, fluidity, filling a gas container, shape, kinetic energy and density.
Q283. ‘Osmosis is a special kind of diffusion’. Comment. 3 Marks
Q284. Why does the temperature remain constant during the boiling of water even though heat is supplied continuously? 3 Marks
Q285. Why does the temperature of a substance remain constant during its melting point or boiling point? 3 Marks
Q286. How is melting point related to intermolecular forces of attraction? Why is latent heat of vaporization higher than latent heat of fusion? 3 Marks
Q287. The scientists now say that there are actually five states of matter A, B, C, D and E. The state A has a fixed volume but no fixed shape. The state B can be 3 Marks
compressed very easily by applying pressure and state C has a fixed shape as well as a fixed volume. The state D is mixture of free electrons and ions whereas
state E is named after an Indian scientist and a famous physicist.
1. Name the physical states (i) A (ii) B (iii) C (iv) D, and (v) E.
2. Name one substance belonging to state C which can directly change into vapours on heating. What is this process known as?
3. Name one substance which normally belongs to state B but whose solid form changes directly into gaseous state.
4. Name the most common substance belonging to state A.
5. Which state of matter makes the sum and other stars to glow.
Q288. The substance X normally exists in a physical state which can flow easily but does not fill its vessel completely. It also turns anhydrous copper sulphate blue. When 3 Marks
substance X is cooled excessively, it changes into a substance Y which has a fixed shape as well as a fixed volume. If, however, the substance X is heated strongly,
it changes into a substance Z which has neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume.
1. Name the substances (i) X (ii) Y and (iii) Z.
2. What is the process of conversion of X into Y known as?
3. At which temperature X gets converted into Y?
4. What is the process of conversion of X into Z known as?
5. At which temperature X gets converted into Z?
Q289. What was the basic classification of element in ancient time? Name them. 3 Marks
Q290. Show experimentally that matter is made up of small particles. 3 Marks
Q291. Explain why, we can easily move our hand in air but to do the same through a plank of wood, we need a karate expert. 3 Marks
Q292. How does the water kept in an earthen pot (matka) become cold during summer? 3 Marks
Q293. Why do solids are generally denser than liquids and gases? 3 Marks
Q294. Look at the figure and suggest in which of the vessels A, B, C or D, the rate of evaporation will be the highest? Explain. 3 Marks
Q295. Why does a desert cooler cool better on a hot dry day? 3 Marks
Q296. Cotton being a solid floats on water. Why? 2 Marks
Q297. Name the chemical compound contains in nail-polish remover. 2 Marks
Q298. Explain why, a small volume of water in a kettle can fill a kitchen with steam. 2 Marks
Q299. Define ‘boiling point’ of a substance? What is the boiling point of water? 2 Marks
Q300. Give reason for the following observations. 2 Marks
Naphthalene balls disappear with time without leaving any solid.