TEST ON CHEMISTRY

CHAPTER-1(NCERT)
CLASS-IX
TIME- 5400 Seconds FULL MARKS- 40Marks

A. ANSWER THE FOLLOWING 10X1=10

1. Write down the 5 basic elements of matter suggested by the early Indian Philosophers.
2. 1L= _________cm3
3. What is the nature of matter, Continuous or Particulate?
4. The rate of diffusion of liquid is greater than gas. True or False.
5. Define melting point.
6. Define latent heat of fusion.
7. What is latent heat of vaporization?
8. Convert 273K in Celsius scale.
9. What is deposition?
10. Define sublimation.

B. SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS 5x3= 15

1. Why ice at 273K is more effective in cooling than water at the same temperature?
2. Why do we see water droplets on the outer surface of a glass containing ice-cold water?
3. Why solid carbon dioxide is also known as dry ice?
4. A balloon when kept in sun, bursts after some time. Why?
5. Explain why solids have fixed shape but liquids and gases do not have fixed shape.

C. LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS 3x5=15

1. Write a short on plasma and Bose-Einstein condensate.
2. Why should we wear cotton clothes in summer? Explain.
3. Explain the factors that affect evaporation.