NCERT 9th Sci. - Chapter 1 - Matter in Our Surrounding

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WEEKLY TEST
Subject : Science – Chemistry Chapter : 1. Matter in Our Surroundings

Standard: 10th Time : 1 hr. Marks : 20 Date : - ____________

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions Choose the correct option from the given choices and write the
corresponding letter in the space provided.

1. Which of the following is not a physical state of matter? a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas d) Light
2. The process of conversion of a solid directly into a gas is called: a) Sublimation b) Condensation c)
Evaporation d) Melting
3. Which of the following is an example of sublimation? a) Melting of ice b) Burning of paper c)
Evaporation of water d) Formation of dew
4. The boiling point of water in the Kelvin scale is: a) 100 K b) 0 K c) 273 K d) 373 K
5. The process of conversion of a gas into a liquid is called: a) Melting b) Freezing c) Condensation d)
Sublimation

Section B: Short Answer Questions Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences.

6. What happens to the kinetic energy of particles when a substance changes from solid to liquid to
gas?
7. State two factors on which evaporation of a liquid depends.
8. Give an example of a substance that sublimes.
9. Explain the process of freezing with an example.

Section C: Long Answer Questions Answer the following questions in detail.

10. Explain the three states of matter with respect to the arrangement and movement of particles.
11. Differentiate between evaporation and boiling. Explain the factors affecting the rate of evaporation.
12. Convert the following temperatures to the Celsius scale: a) 300 K b) 500 K
13. Discuss the importance of evaporation in our daily life and provide two examples.
14. Explain why gases are easily compressible as compared to solids and liquids.

Section D: Application-Based Questions Answer the following application-based questions.

15. Paheli observed that ice cubes kept in a glass of water gradually disappeared without the ice melting.
Explain the phenomenon observed by Paheli.
16. Ravi wanted to dry his wet clothes quickly on a rainy day. Suggest two methods he can use for faster
evaporation.

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17. Radha conducted an experiment to study the process of sublimation. She placed some naphthalene
balls in an open container and observed their change. Mention the observations she would make
during the process.
18. During a science experiment, Aryan added a few drops of food color to a glass of water. After a
while, he observed that the food color had spread uniformly throughout the water. Explain this
phenomenon.

Section E: Assertion and Reasoning In each of the following questions, a statement is given, followed by a
reason. Choose the correct option.

19. Assertion: Liquids have a definite shape. Reason: The particles of a liquid are tightly packed. a) Both
assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. b) Both
assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. c)
Assertion is true, but the reason is false. d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.
20. Assertion: Boiling is a bulk phenomenon. Reason: During boiling, bubbles of vapors are formed
throughout the liquid. a) Both assertion and reason are true, and the reason is the correct explanation
of the assertion. b) Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not the correct explanation of
the assertion. c) Assertion is true, but the reason is false. d) Assertion is false, but the reason is true.

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