Characteristics of Matter

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Characteristics of Matter: Overview

This topic covers concepts such as Diffusion of Particles of Matter, Diffusion of Gases, Good Conductor of Electricity, Poor Conductor of Electricity, Solubility of Gases in Water, Thermal Conductors, Thermal Insulators, etc.

Important Questions on Characteristics of Matter

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Sawdust is an example of an_____ substance in water.

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A mixture of water and sawdust is an example of homogeneous mixture.

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_____ is insoluble in water.

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The material that floats and does not dissolve in water.

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Name three insoluble materials in water.

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Frying pans are usually made of wood.

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Amongst iron, glass and wood, which is the best conductor of heat?

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Name the object which allow the complete passage of light through them.

(Choose from the following: Transparent/ Opaque/ Translucent).

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Which one amongst the following is best conductor of heat?

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Mirror is a/an

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Take a beaker and pour 1g of copper sulphate in 100g of water. Gently stir the contents of the beaker with a glass rod. Identify the solute, solvent and solution from it.

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Gold is a good conductor of heat.

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Air is a _____ conductor of heat.

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Define conductors and insulators of heat. 

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When we bring a leather shoe nearby a magnet, it will not get attracted.

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Complete the table writing separately the solute and solvent in each solution.

Solution Solute Solvent
Sugar solution   Water
Salt solution Salt  
Soda water    
Potassium permanganate solution    
Copper sulphate solution    

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Which of the following state of sugar will dissolve first?

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Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
LOSUET

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Unscramble the following word to make meaningful word:
NVOSLET

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Name a solution in which the solute is a gas.