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Class 9 Science Test: Matter Concepts

This document outlines a science test for Class 9 on the topic 'Matter in Our Surroundings' with a total of 30 marks. It includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and a long answer question, covering concepts such as kinetic energy, phase changes, evaporation, and properties of matter. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of the chapter within a one-hour time frame.

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Class 9 Science Test: Matter Concepts

This document outlines a science test for Class 9 on the topic 'Matter in Our Surroundings' with a total of 30 marks. It includes multiple choice questions, short answer questions, and a long answer question, covering concepts such as kinetic energy, phase changes, evaporation, and properties of matter. The test is designed to assess students' understanding of the chapter within a one-hour time frame.

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Class 9 – Science Test


Chapter 1: Matter in Our Surroundings

Maximum Marks: 30
Time: 1 Hour

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)


(Attempt all questions)
[5 × 1 = 5 marks]

1. Which of the following has the highest kinetic energy?


a) Ice b) Water c) Steam d) Salt

2. The temperature at which a solid changes into liquid is called:


a) Boiling point b) Freezing point c) Melting point d) Condensation point

3. Which process is used to separate iodine from a mixture?


a) Evaporation b) Sublimation c) Filtration d) Sedimentation

4. The rate of evaporation increases with:


a) Increase in surface area b) Decrease in temperature c) Increase in humidity d)
Decrease in wind speed

5. What is the SI unit of pressure?


a) Pascal b) Newton c) Joule d) Kelvin

Section B – Short Answer Questions (2 marks each)


[4 × 2 = 8 marks]

6. Define latent heat of fusion with an example.

7. Why does a desert cooler cool better on a hot dry day?

8. State two differences between evaporation and boiling.

9. Why do we see water droplets on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water?

Section C – Short Answer Questions (3 marks each)


[3 × 3 = 9 marks]

10. Explain how particles of matter attract each other. State how this differs in solids,
liquids, and gases.
11. List three factors affecting the rate of evaporation and explain how they affect it.

12. Why does naphthalene ball disappear with time without leaving any residue?

Section D – Long Answer Question (8 marks)


[1 × 8 = 8 marks]

13.
a) Describe the characteristics of the particles of matter. (4 marks)
b) Explain the changes in physical states of matter on heating and cooling. Give examples. (4
marks)

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