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Matter around us

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Science

Flashcards for Matter around us — Kerala Board Class 9 Science. Quick Q&A cards covering key concepts, definitions, and formulas.

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Card 1Diffusion

A perfume sprayed in one corner of a room spreads throughout the room in a few minutes. Why does this happen?

Answer

This happens due to DIFFUSION. Perfume particles move from high concentration (spray point) to low concentration areas, mixing with air particles. Gas particles move continuously and have large spaces

Card 2Definition of Matter

What is matter? Give the scientific definition.

Answer

Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass. Examples include water we drink, air we breathe, food we eat, and our body. All substances around us are forms of matter.

Card 3Compressibility

Why can we compress air in a syringe easily but not water?

Answer

AIR (gas) has large spaces between particles and weak forces of attraction, making it highly compressible. WATER (liquid) has particles closer together with stronger attraction forces, making it nearl

Card 4Particulate Nature of Matter

How do we know that matter is made up of tiny particles?

Answer

Evidence: When we dissolve potassium permanganate crystals in water, a small amount colors large volumes of water. This shows matter contains countless tiny particles that spread uniformly throughout

Card 5Space Between Particles

What happens when we add salt to water without changing the water level?

Answer

PROCESS: Salt particles dissolve and occupy the empty spaces between water particles. This proves there are gaps between particles in liquids. The water level doesn't rise because salt fills existing

Card 6Change of State

Why does coconut oil become solid in winter?

Answer

Temperature change causes state change. When temperature drops below coconut oil's freezing point, particles lose energy, move slower, and arrange in fixed positions, changing from liquid to solid sta

Card 7Properties of Solids

List the properties of SOLIDS.

Answer

1. Definite shape and fixed volume 2. Cannot be compressed easily 3. Particles tightly packed with strong forces 4. Diffusion rate is slowest 5. Particles vibrate in fixed positions Example: Wood, iro

Card 8Rate of Diffusion

Why do gases diffuse faster than liquids and solids?

Answer

Two reasons: 1. Gas particles move at very high speeds 2. Large spaces between gas particles allow easy movement. Fewer particles obstruct the diffusion path, making gas diffusion fastest.

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