Chapter: Matter in Our Surroundings – 100 Questions

Below Average (Easy – 30 Questions)

1. What is matter?

2. Name the three states of matter.

3. Give two examples of solids.

4. Is air a matter? Why?

5. Which state of matter has fixed shape and volume?

6. Define melting.

7. What is boiling point of water?

8. Give one example each of solid, liquid and gas.

9. Define evaporation.

10. What is condensation?

11. What is freezing?

12. Give the SI unit of temperature.

13. Which state of matter is compressible?

14. Name one substance that shows sublimation.

15. What is the physical state of oxygen at room temperature?

16. What is latent heat of fusion?

17. Define specific heat.

18. Write the boiling point of water in Celsius.

19. What happens to particles of matter during melting?

20. What is the cause of diffusion?

21. What happens to the kinetic energy of particles on heating?

22. Which process converts water vapor to water?

23. Define temperature.

24. What is the freezing point of pure water?

26. Name one gas that is heavier than air.

27. What do you mean by interconversion of states of matter?

28. Name two factors affecting evaporation.

29. Which state of matter is rigid and incompressible?

30. Write the formula to convert Celsius to Kelvin.

Average (Medium – 30 Questions)

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

32. Explain why camphor disappears if kept open?

33. Why do we feel cold when alcohol is applied on the skin?

34. What is the role of pressure in changing the state of matter?

35. Define boiling and boiling point.

36. What is sublimation? Give two examples.

37. State any two characteristics of particles of matter.

38. What is the difference between evaporation and boiling?

39. Why is water kept in an earthen pot cooler?

40. How does surface area affect evaporation?

41. Explain latent heat of vaporization with example.

42. State the conditions for a substance to change its state.

43. Write two differences between solid and liquid.

44. Why does ice float on water?

45. Why are gases highly compressible?

46. State one property of liquids and explain it.

47. Why do solids have fixed shape?

48. What is the difference between evaporation and condensation?

49. Define fusion.

50. Why are gases stored under high pressure?

52. What is humidity? How does it affect evaporation?

53. Why does naphthalene ball become smaller in size over time?

54. Define the term ‘diffusion’ with an example.

55. How is the rate of evaporation increased?

56. Why do clothes dry faster in sun than in shade?

57. Differentiate between heat and temperature.

58. What is meant by 0°C in Kelvin scale?

59. Which has more energy: 1g of ice or 1g of water at 0°C? Why?

60. What is triple point of water?

Above Average (Hard – 20 Questions)

61. Explain why steam causes more severe burns than boiling water.

62. Describe an activity to show that particles of matter have space between them.

63. Describe an activity to show that particles of matter are in motion.

64. Derive the relationship between Celsius and Kelvin.

65. Explain how pressure can liquefy a gas.

66. Differentiate between latent heat of fusion and latent heat of vaporization.

67. Describe sublimation with an activity.

68. How do intermolecular forces differ in solids, liquids, and gases?

69. Why does temperature remain constant during a phase change?

70. Why does evaporation cause cooling?

71. What are the limitations of classifying matter based on physical state?

72. Why does a drop of ink spread in water?

73. Compare compressibility of gases, liquids and solids.

74. Describe the effect of temperature on kinetic energy.

75. Why is water liquid at room temperature, but iron is solid?

76. Give reason: Sponge is a solid but can be compressed.

78. Give reason: Steam has more energy than boiling water.

79. Explain evaporation on the basis of kinetic energy.

80. How does the nature of liquid affect evaporation rate?

Case-Based Questions (Competency – 20 Questions)

Passage 1:
A glass of ice water is left outside on a hot day. After some time, water droplets appear on the
outer surface of the glass.

81. What is the name of the process responsible for water droplets?

82. Why do droplets appear outside the glass and not inside?

83. What happens to the temperature of water when ice melts?

84. Define condensation and relate it to this scenario.

85. What is the role of latent heat in this case?

Passage 2:
Ravi kept a bowl of water, a bowl of alcohol, and a bowl of salt solution under a fan. He
observed that alcohol evaporated faster.

86. Why did alcohol evaporate faster than water?

87. What is the role of wind in this experiment?

88. How does surface area affect evaporation?

89. What could be the effect of humidity on this observation?

90. Name two factors that increased the rate of evaporation in alcohol.

Passage 3:
When dry ice is left at room temperature, it changes directly into gas without becoming
liquid.

91. What is the process called?

92. Which property of dry ice is involved here?

93. Write the chemical name of dry ice.

94. Why is dry ice used in packaging of frozen foods?

Passage 4:
During summer, water kept in earthen pots remains cool even in hot temperatures.

96. Why does water in earthen pots remain cool?

97. What physical process helps cool the water?

98. How does porosity of the pot affect the cooling?

99. What would happen if the same water is kept in a plastic bottle?

100. Explain evaporation and cooling in this case.