Class 6 Physics - Matter - Exercise and solutions




EXERCISE

A. Objective Questions

1. Write TRUE or FALSE for each statement.

a) The molecules of each substance are identical. FALSE
b) The inner molecular forces are effective at all distances between two molecules. FALSE
c) The molecules in a substance are in random motion. TRUE
d) In a gas, the molecules can move anywhere in space. TRUE
e) The liquids are less viscous than the gasses. FALSE

2. Fill in the blanks

a) All the molecules of a substance are identical
b) The inter-molecular spacing is least in solids, more in liquids and
       still more in gases.
c) The molecular motion in liquid and gas is in zig-zag path.
d) In a solid the molecules vibrate on either side but they remain at
      their fixed position.
e) The inner molecular forces are the weakest in gases.
f)  A solid exerts pressure downwards on its base.
g) The gases are least dense.
h) A solid is most rigid.




3. Select the correct alternative.

a)    The diameter of a molecule is approximately
       (i) 1 cm                                         (ii)      10 cm
       (iii)10 -10 cm                                   (iv)     1m
b)    The inner molecular forces are stronger in
       (i) Solids                                   (ii)       Liquids
       (ii) Gases                                (iv)       both (i) and (ii)
c)    The molecules
       (i) In solid, liquid and gas move freely anywhere.
       (ii) In a solid move freely within its boundary.
       (iii) In a liquid move within its boundary. 
       (iv) In a gas moves only within its boundary.
d)    The solids are
        (i) More dense              (ii)     less dense
       (iii) Least dense           (iv)     highly compressible
e)     The inter-molecular forces in liquids are
        (i) As strong as in solids.
        (ii) Stronger than in solids.
        (iii) Weaker than in solids.
        (iv) Weaker than in gases.

 


4. Match the following columns.

Column A                                              Column B
          
(a)  A molecule is composed of          (i)  does not exist free in nature
(b)  Ice water and water vapour         (ii) Can vibrate only up to
                                                                 about 10 -10 m from their 
                                                                 mean positions
(c)  An atom                                       (iii) atoms
(d)  Gases                                           (iv) are the three states of
                                                                  water
(e)  The molecules of a solid              (v) Occupy space
         
Ans. (a)-(iii), (b)-(iv), (c)-(ii), (d)-(v), (e)-(ii)


B. Short/Long answer questions

1. Define matter. What is its composition?

    Matter is defined as anything which occupies space and has mass.
    It can be perceived by our senses of smell, touch, sight, hearing
    and taste. Some examples of matter are Air, water, hydrogen,
    oxygen, sugar, sand, steel etc. Matter is composed of tiny particles
    known as atoms.

2. Name the three states of matter.
    The three states of matter are solid, liquid and gas.

3. What is a molecule?
    A molecule is the simplest and smallest particle of substance
    that is     capable of independent existence. A molecule is made
    up of one or more than one atoms of the same kind or of different kinds.

4. What is the approximate size of a molecule?
    The approximate size of a molecule is 10-9 m.
5. One litre of water has 6.02 x 1026 molecules. Estimate the size of a    
    molecule.
          
Volume of one litre water = 10-3 m3
One litre of water has 6.02 x 1026 molecules.

So volume of one water molecule = 1.6 x 10-30 m3
4/3ℼr³ = 1.6 x 10-30 m3
                 

So r = 0.725 x 10-10m


6. What do you mean by inter-molecular spacing?
The spacing between the particles of a matter is known as intermolecular
spacing.

7. Describe a simple experiment to illustrate the existence of intermolecular
spacing.

Take 100 ml of water in a measuring cylinder. Add 20gm of salt in the
water gently and stir it well, so that the salt dissolves well in the water.
You can notice that the level of water does not change even after
adding the sugar. It shows that the particles of salt have occupied the
spaces between the particles of water. Hence it is proves the
existence of intermolecular spacing.

8. What do you mean by intermolecular forces?

The force of attraction between the particles of a substance is known as
intermolecular force.


9.   What are the forces of cohesion and adhesion?


The force of attraction between the particles of same substances is called the force of cohesion or cohesive force. Whereas the force of attraction between the particles of different substances is called the force of adhesion or adhesive force.


10.  State three characters of molecules of matter which determine its
solid, liquid and gaseous state.
The three characters of molecules which decide the state of a matter
Are:     
(i) Inter-molecular space
(ii) Force of attraction between the molecules.
(iii) Movement of molecules.

11.  State the approximate spacing between two molecules of a matter.
The approximate spacing between two molecules of a matter is
10-9 m.

12.  How do solids, liquids and gases differ in their following properties?
(a) Size                (b) Shape          (c) Density.

Properties
Solid
Liquid
Gases
Size
Definite
Definite
Indefinite
Shape
Definite
Acquires the shape of the container
Acquires the shape of the container
Density
High density
Low density
Negligible







13.  The molecules in a substance are in motion. What type of path do
they follow?
The molecules in a substance are in random motion and they move
in a zig zag path.

14.  Describe a simple experiment to illustrate that molecules are not at
rest, but they constantly move.
When we observe the sunlight coming through a minute opening in a
darkened room, the fine dust particles appear to dance in a random
and zig zag manner. This is because the air particles surrounding the
dust particles are in a random motion and they hit the dust particles
causing to make them move in a zig zag path. This observation
concludes that molecules move constantly and are not in rest.

15.  Write down five general properties of solids, liquids and gases.
Properties
Solid
Liquid
Gases
Mass
Definite
Definite
Definite
Shape
Definite
Acquires the shape of the container
Acquires the shape of the container
Volume
Definite
Definite
Indefinite, acquires the volume available
Compressibility
Not compressible
Negligibly compressible
Highly compressible
Fluidity
Not possible
Can flow
Can flow


 16.  Give the molecular model for solid and use it to explain why a solid
has a definite volume and definite shape.

 
The molecules in a
solid are closely
packed. The
intermolecular force is
the strongest in solid
and the intermolecular
space is negligible. The molecules are arranged in a definite
manner, therefore solids have a definite shape.

The molecules of a solid do not leave their position. They can only
vibrate on the either side of their mean positions. Therefore solids
have definite volume or size.


17.  Describe the molecular model for a liquid. How does it explain that a
liquid has no definite shape, but has a definite volume.

The inter-molecular
force in liquid is not as

strong as it is in solids. So
the molecules in liquids
are loosely packed
and are not fixed. The
molecules can move
only within the boundary of the liquid. That is why a liquid has a
definite volume, but no definite shape. Liquid takes the shape of the

container in which it is placed.
           
18. A gas has neither a definite volume nor a definite shape. Describe the
molecular model to explain it.

The molecules of a gas lie much farther apart than they lie in solids or
liquids. The inter-molecular force is negligible, so the molecules are free
to move in the entire space
available to them. They
move in all possible
directions at all possible
speed. Thus a gas has
neither a definite volume

nor a definite shape.



19.  Distinguish between the three states of matter – solid, liquid and gas
on the basis of their molecular models.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
The molecules in a solid are closely packed.
The molecules in a liquid are loosely packed.
The molecules in a gas are wide apart.
The inter-molecular force in solid is very strong.
The inter-molecular force in liquid is less strong.
The inter-molecular force in gas is very weak.
The molecules in solid are fixed at their position. They can only vibrate about their mean position.
The molecules in a liquid can move within the boundary of the liquid.
The molecules of a gas can move freely in space.
The molecules in a solid are closely packed, therefore solids are highly rigid and they have high density.
The molecules in a liquid are less closely packed,therefore liquids are less rigid and they have low density.
The molecules in a gas are wide apart, therefore gases are not rigid and they have least density.
         
20.  Distinguish between solids, liquids and gases on the basis of their
following properties:
(a) Compressibility  (b) Fluidity  (c) Rigidity  (d) Expansion on heating


Properties
Solids
Liquids
Gases
Compressibility
Not compressible
Negligibly compressible
Highly compressible
Fluidity
Not possible
Can flow
Can flow





Rigidity
Highly rigid
Less rigid
Not rigid
Expansion on heating
Low
More than solids
More than liquids












21.  What do you mean by change of state of matter? Explain:
(a) The change of a solid into a liquid at a constant temperature, and
(b) The change of a liquid into a gas at a constant temperature.

The change of state of matter of a substance from solid to liquid or
from liquid to solid is done by imparting heat energy to it at a constant
temperature.

(a) The process of change of a substance from the solid state to its
liquid state on absorption of heat at a particular temperature called

the melting point, is known as melting or fusion
(b) The process of change of a substance from liquid state to its
gaseous state at a particular temperature called the boiling point, is
known as boiling or vaporization.

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Extra Questions and Answers

A. Objective Questions

 1. Fill in the blanks

(a) Matter is a substance that occupies space and has mass
(b) A molecule is the smallest particle that can exist freely in nature.
(c) The molecules are separated from each other with spaces called
      intermolecular space.
(d) The force of attraction acting between the molecules is called
       Intermolecular force.
(e) In gas the molecules are not rigid.
(f)  The melting point of ice is 00 C
(g) Boiling point of water is 1000 C
(h) A molecule or a cluster of several molecules is called a nanoparticle.
(i)  Plasma is the fourth state of matter.
(j)  Ancient Indian philosophers considered that all kind of matter is made
      up of five elements.

2. Correct the following statements.

(a) Greek thinker John Dalton called the smallest particle of matter as
      atom.

     Greek thinker Democritus called the smallest particle of matter as
     atom.

(b) Matter is composed of very tiny particles known as molecules.


      Matter is composed of very tiny particles known as atoms.
(c) Atom is the simplest and smallest particle of a substance that is
      capable of independent existence.

      Molecule is the simplest and smallest particle of a substance that is
      capable of independent existence.
(d) A molecule having more than two atoms is called a diatomic
      molecule.

     A molecule having more than two atoms is called a polyatomic
     molecule.
(e) Gas has a low thermal expansion. It expands a little on heating.

     Solid has a low thermal expansion. It expands a little on heating.

(f)  A liquid exerts pressure on the walls of its container.

      A gas exerts pressure on the walls of its container.

(g) A liquid exerts pressure on its base downward.

     A liquid exerts pressure in all directions.

(h) The process of change of a substance from liquid state to its gaseous
      state is called melting.

      The process of change of a substance from liquid state to its gaseous
       state is called boiling or vaporization.

(i) Solids have only one free surface.

    Solids have any number of free surface.

(j) Solids are negligibly compressible.


    Solid are not compressible.

3. Select the correct alternative.

a)     A small drop of water contains about ____ particles of water in it.
        (i)  1020              (ii)      1021              (iii)  1010        (iv)     1022
b)    The diameter of water molecule is
        (i)  1.45 x 10-19 m                       (ii)       1.45 x 10-9
       (iii) 1.45 x 10-10 m                       (iv)      1.45 x 10-20 m
c)     One kg of hydrogen contains _________ particles of hydrogen in it.
        (i)  1.62 x 1026                                              (ii)       1.26 x 1026
        (iii) 6.20 x 1026                                            (iv)       6.02 x 1026

d)    Which of the following are mono-atomic molecules
        (i)  Neon and argon                 (ii)      hydrogen, oxygen
        (iii) water, ammonia                 (iv)     none of these
e)     A gas exerts pressure
(i)  On the wall of its container from all direction.
(ii)  in all directions
(iii) on its base.
(iv) All of the above.
f)      Liquids are
(i) Highly rigid              (ii) Less rigid      (iii) not rigid       (iv) none
g)    Viscosity in gas is
(i)  less than liquid
(ii)  More than liquid
(iii) More than solid
(iv) Equal to solid

B. Short Questions and Answers
1. Define Matter. What is it’s composition?

Matter is defined as anything which occupies space and has mass.
It can be perceived by our senses of smell, touch, sight, hearing and
taste.

Matter is composed of tiny particle known as atoms.

2. What do you mean by Panchatatvas?

Ancient Indian Philosophers considered that all kind of matters are
made up of five elements ( tatvas). These are Sky (akash), Air (Vayu),
Fire (Tejas), Water (ap) and Earth (prithivi). These are called as
panchatatvas

3. What is monoatomic molecules? Give examples.

A molecule consisting of only one atom is called monoatomic molecule.
Neon and Argon are examples of monoatomic molecules.

4. What is diatomic molecule? Give examples.

A molecule having two atoms is called diatomic molecule. Hydrogen
and Oxygen are examples of diatomic molecule.

5. What is polyatomic molecule? Give examples.

A molecule having more than two atoms is called polyatomic molecule.

Water and Ammonia are examples of polyatomic molecule.


6. Define the followings.
(i) Solid state
When the intermolecular force is very strong,the intermolecular space
is negligible and the molecules are not free to move, matter exists as
solid.

(ii) Liquid state
When the intermolecular force is weak, intermolecular space is more
as compared to solids and the molecules are free to move to and fro
whithin a limited space, matter exists as liquid.

(iii) Gaseous state
When the intermolecular force is very weak or negligible,
intermolecular space is far more than the liquids and the molecules
are free to and fro anywhere, matter exist as gas.

(iv) Melting or fusion
The process of change of a substance from the solid state to liquid
state on absorption of heat at a particular temperature called its
melting point is known as melting or fusion.

(v) Boiling or vaporisation
The process of change of a substance from the liquid state to its
gaseous state at a particular temperature called its boiling point is
known as boiling or vaporisation.

7. Give reasons
(i) It is easy to move the hand through water but difficult to move the
hand in glycerine.

The intermolecular force of attraction is more in glycerine than water. So
It is easy to move the hand through water but difficult to move the

hand in glycerine.

(ii) It is easy to break a piece of chalk but difficult to break a piece of coal.

The intermolecular force of attraction in chalk is less than in coal. So it is
Easy to break a piece of chalk but difficult to break a piece of coal.

(iii) It is easy to move a body in air than in water.

It is easy to move a body in air than in water because the force of
attraction between the air particles is very small and thus the distance
between them is more as compared to that between air particles.

(iv) Solids cannot be compressed much

The intermolecular force in solids is very strong. The molecules in a solid
are closely packed and the intermolecular space is negligible.
Therefore solids cannot be compressed much.

C. Long Questions and Answers

1. What was Maharishi Kannada’s opinion on the composition of matter?

Maharishi Kannada was an Indian Philosopher and the first person who
suggested that matters are composed of very very small particle known
as anu and each anu is made up of still smaller particles called Parmanu .

2.  Who was John Dalton and what was his finding about matter?

John Dalton was an English chemist. From his experiment he found that
every  matter is made up of molecules. A molecule is made up of one or
more than one atom of the same kind or of different kinds. A molecule
can exist free in nature. It is the simplest and smallest particle of a
substance that is capable of independent existence.

3. What are the characteristics of particles of matter?

The particles of matter called molecules have the following four
characteristics.
(i)  They are very small in size.
(ii)  They have spaces between them.
(iii) They are in constant random motion.
(iv) They always attract each other.

4. What are the properties of solids?

The properties of solids are
(i) A solid has a definite shape and size.
(ii) A solid can not be compressed.
(iii) The molecules in a solid are very closely packed.
(iv) A solid has very strong intermolecular force of attraction.
(v) In a solid the molecules are not free to move from their positions.
      They simply vibrate on either side of their mean position.
(vi) A solid can have any number of free surface.
(vii) A solid is highly rigid.

5. What are the properties of liquids?

The properties of liquids are
(i) Liquids have a definite volume, but no definite shape. They acquire
     the shape of the container in which they are kept.
(ii) Liquids are negligibly compressible.
(iii) The molecules in a liquid are loosely packed.
(iv) A liquid has weaker intermolecular force than solids
(v) The molecules in a liquid are free to move within the boundary of the
      liquid.
(vi) Liquids have only one free surface.

(vii) Liquids are less rigid.

6. What are the properties of gas?

The properties of gas are
(i) A gas has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume. It acquires
     the shape and volume of its container.
(ii) Gases are highly compressible.
(iii) In gas the molecules are least closely packed.
(iv) In gas there is no force of attraction between its molecules.
(v) In gas, the molecules are free to move in a random manner in
      zig-zag paths everywhere.
(vi) A gas has no free surface.
(vii) Gases are not rigid.

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