SUBJECT: SCIENCE

CLASS: IX

General Instructions
 The assignment is designed in such a way so as to facilitate students to comprehend the
concepts properly so that they can attempt the topic- related questions given at the end.
 These questions are designed and selected keeping in mind CBSE Exams.
 Students are expected to read Page no 16-17 from their NCERT book before starting with
the assignment for better comprehension.
CH 2: IS MATTER AROUND US PURE
(HANDOUT-03)
Let’s recap
Solution:
A solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances. For example: Lemon water, sugar
solution, soda water, etc.
Components of Solution
Solvent: The component of the solution that dissolves the other component in it and is usually present
in larger amount, such component of solution is called the solvent.
For example: Water, alcohol etc.
Solute: The component of the solution that is dissolved in the solvent and is usually present in lesser
quantity, such component is called the solute. For example: Salt, sugar, iodine etc.
Now, we will study more about solutions.
Properties Of Solution
 A solution is homogenous mixture.
 Particles of a solution cannot be seen with naked eyes as they are very small in size, smaller
than 1 nm (10–9 m) in diameter.
 The constituent particles of a solution cannot be separated by the physical process of filtration.
The particles of solute present in the solution do not settle down, when kept undisturbed.
 Due to their extremely small size, the constituent particles of a solution do not scatter light.
Classification of solution
Depending upon the amount of solute dissolved
into the solution, it can be classified as:
 Unsaturated solution
 Saturated solution.
An unsaturated solution is one which contains
lesser amount of solute in comparison the
maximum amount of solvent which can be
dissolved in it at a particular temperature.
On contrary, a saturated solution contains
maximum amount of solute which can be dissolved
into a solution at a particular temperature. For
example; A saturated solution of common salt
(Sodium chloride) contains 36 g of common salt

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Solubility
The maximum amount of the solute which can be dissolved in 100 grams of a solvent at a particular
temperature is known as its solubility in that particular solvent.
Conditions affecting solubility
 Temperature: Solubility of solids in liquids increases with the increase in temperature,
whereas solubility of gases in liquids decreases on increasing the temperature.
 Pressure: Solubility of gases in liquids increases on increasing the pressure, whereas the
solubility of solids in liquids remains unaffected by the change in pressure.
Concentration of a Solution
It is defined as the mass of the solute in grams present in 100 grams of the solution.
Mathematical expression for concentration of solution

In case of liquid solute in liquid solvent concentration can be expressed as:

Suspension
The heterogeneous mixture in which solids are dispersed in a liquid are called suspensions. For
example, chalk-water mixture, muddy water, flour in water, etc.
A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture in which the solute particles do not dissolve but remain
suspended throughout the bulk of the medium.
Properties of a Suspension
 It is a heterogeneous mixture.
 The particles of a suspension can be seen by naked eyes.
 The particles of a suspension scatter a beam of light passing through it and make its path
visible.
 A suspension is unstable.
 Constituents of a suspension can be separated by the process of filtration.
Link for Video:
Types of solutions: https://youtu.be/CmnLujnwQ2c
Concentration of solutions: https://youtu.be/9hYvEIPjKlU

Q1-Q5 are Multiple choice questions and the most appropriate answer is to be selected.

Q1.The amount of solute present per unit volume or per unit mass of the solution/solvent is known (1)
as-
(a) Composition of solute (b) Concentration of a solvent
(c) Concentration of a solute (d) Concentration of a solution

Q2.Solutions with low concentrations of solutes are- (1)

(a) Concentrated solutions (b) Dilute solutions
(c) Solvents (d) None of these

Q3.What happens when a saturated solution is cooled? (1)

(a) Its solubility decreases (b) It remains unaffected
(c) It becomes supersaturated (d) It becomes transparent
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Q4.Which of the following is not a suspension? (1)
(a ) muddy water (b) soap solution
(c) sandy water (d) milk of magnesia

Q5. In tincture of iodine, find the solute and solvent? (1)

(a) alcohol is the solute and iodine is the solvent
(b) iodine is the solute and alcohol is the solvent
(c) any component can be considered as solute or solvent
(d) tincture of iodine is not a solution

NOTEBOOK WORK: Let’s write the answers of Q6-Q7 in 30-50 words, Q8-Q9 in 50-80 words.
Q6. A solution is prepared by adding 40 g of sugar in 100 g of water. Calculate the concentration (2)
in terms of mass by mass percentage of solution.
Q7. How many litres of 15% (mass/volume) sugar solution would take it to get 75 g of sugar? (2)
Q8. (a) Write one difference between concentration and solubility? (3)
(b) What is the effect of temperature on the rate of solubility?
Q9. Write the properties of a solution? (3)