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Matter around us

Kerala Board · Class 9 · Science

Quick revision notes for Matter around us — Kerala Board Class 9 Science. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Definition and Concept of Matter

  • Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass
  • All substances around us - water, air, food, clothes, even our body - are examples of matter
  • Matter exists in different forms with varying shapes, sizes, and textures
2

States of Matter

  • Matter exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas
  • Water is the best example - exists as ice (solid), water (liquid), and water vapor (gas)
  • The same substance can exist in different states under different conditions
3

Properties of Solids

  • Have definite shape and fixed volume
  • Particles are tightly packed with strong forces of attraction
  • Cannot be compressed easily
4

Properties of Liquids

  • Have fixed volume but no definite shape
  • Take the shape of their container
  • Can flow easily - called fluids

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Matter is anything that occupies spaceMatter exists in three main statesSolids have definite shape and fixedLiquids have no definite shape butGases have neither definite shape nor

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