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Which of the following is a surface phenomenon?

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Important Questions on Matter in our Surroundings

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"Spirit kept in an open watch glass is converted into gaseous state even at room temperature". Explain.
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Take two plants, keep plant A in very dry conditions and plant B in high humidity. Simultaneously, immerse the roots of both plants in water with a red dye. What would you observe?
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Three uniformly watered plants i, ii and iii were kept in 45% relative humidity, 45% relative humidity with blowing wind and 95% relative humidity, respectively. Arrange these plants in the order (faster to slowest) in which they will dry up.
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Which separation techniques will you apply for the separation of the following mixtures? 
a. Sodium chloride from its solution in water. 
b. Ammonium chloride from a mixture containing sodium chloride and ammonium chloride. 
c. Small pieces of metal from the engine oil of a car. 
d. Benzene from a mixture of benzene and methylbenzene. 
e. Different pigments from an extract of flower petals. 
 
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 What is evaporation? In what way is it different from boiling?
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Define the term: Evaporation
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The process of change of a liquid into vapour at any temperature is called -
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In hydrophytes, the rate of carbon assimilation is
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Define evaporation. Give an example that indicates that evaporation is an endothermic process.

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How do evaporation and boiling differ? Explain.
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Define the following term:

Evaporation

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What is evaporation? How will you show that evaporation causes cooling?
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Equal amounts of water and alcohol are separately placed in two identical Petri dishes. Which will evaporate faster - water or alcohol?
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Give an example for the mixture having the following characteristics. Suggest a suitable method to separate the components of the mixture.

A volatile and a non-volatile component.

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What is known as evaporation?
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Is evaporation an endothermic or exothermic process? Give one example to support your answer.
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Define the following: Evaporation
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What is evaporation? Discuss three factors on which evaporation depends.
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The process of losing vapours from a liquid or solution below its boiling point is called _____.