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1.

The metal that forms nitride by reacting directly with N2 of air, is: (1) K (2) Cs (3) Li (4) Rb 

Answer»

The correct option (3) Li  

Explanation:

Among Alkali metals “Li” reacts with air forming both oxide and nitride.

2.

The incorrect statement among the following is :A. Calamine and siderite are carbonatesB. Argentite and cuprite are oxidesC. Zinc blende and iron-pyrites are sulphidesD. Malachite and azurite are ores of Cu.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Argentite is `Ag_(2)S` and not `Ag_(2)O`.
3.

The phenomenon in which white transparent crystal changes into white power is known asA. SublimationB. AllotropyC. EffloroscenceD. Deliquescence.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
The phenomenon is known as Efflorescence.
4.

Give an example of a double displacement reaction.

Answer»

Example of a double displacement reaction: 

2 NaCl + CaSO4 → Na2SO4 + CaCl2

5.

Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is dipped in it?

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When an iron nail is dipped in copper sulphate solution, a brown coating of copper is formed on the surface of iron and the colour of CuSO4 solution changes from blue to pale green. Iron is more reactive than copper because it displaces copper from the solution of CuSO4 , forming FeSO4 solution.

CuSO4 + Fe → FeSO4 + Cu

6.

What changes in the colour of iron nails and copper sulphate solution do you obserye after keeping the iron nails dipped in copper sulphate solution for about 30 minutes?

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Iron nails become brownish in colour and the blue colour of copper sulphate solution fades. This is because iron displaces copper from copper sulphate solution and forms ferrous sulphate which is colourless.

7.

Equal volumes of three acid solutions of `pH 3, 4` and `5` are mixed in a vessel. What will be the `H^(+)` ion concentration in the mixture?A. `3.7xx10^(-3)M`B. `1.11xx10^(-3)M`C. `1.11xx10^(-4)M`D. `3.7xx10^(-4)M`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
for three acids
`[H^(+)]_(1)=10^(-3)M, [H^(+)]_(2)=10^(4)M, [H^(+)]_(3)=10^(-5)M`
and `M_("mix")V_("mix")=M_(1)V_(1)+M_(2)V_(2)+M_(3)V_(3)`
`M_("mix")xx3=10^(-3)1+10^(-4)xx1+10^(-5)xx1`
`rArrM_("mix")=3.7xx10^(-4)M`
8.

Three different solutions of oxidising agents `KMnO_(4),K_(2)Cr_(2)O_(7) " and "I_(2)` is titrated separately with 0.158 gm of `Na_(2)S_(2)O_(3)`. If molarity of each oxidising agent is 0.1 M and reactions are : I.`MnO_(4)^(-)+S_(2)O_(3)^(2-) toMnO_(2)+SO_(4)^(2-)` II `CrO_(7)^(2-)+S_(2)O_(3)^(2-) to Cr^(3+)+SO_(4)^(2-)` III. `I_(2)+S_(2)O_(3)^(2-) to S_(4)O_(6)^(2-)+I^(-)`A. Volume of `KMnO_(4)` used in maximumB. volume of iodine used is minimumC. wt. of `I_(2)` used in titration is maximumD. all three oxidising agent can act as self indicator.

Answer» Correct Answer - A::B::D
9.

In the reaction sequence `Aunderset(C Cl_(4))overset(HBr)(rarr)Boverset(C_(2)H_(5)ONa//T.H.F)(rarr)Ethoxyethane,` A and B are:-A. `C_(2)H_(6),C_(2)H_(6)Br`B. `CH_(4),CH_(3)Br`C. `CH_(2)=CH_(2),C_(2)H_(5)Br`D. `CH-=CH,CH_(2)=CHBr`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`CH_(2)=CH_(2)overset(HBr)(rarr)CH_(3)-CH_(2)-Br`
`overset(C_(2)H_(5)ONa)(rarr)C_(2)H_(5)OC_(2)H_(5)`
10.

Valency factor for `Al_2(SO_4)_3` isA. 6B. 2C. 3D. Cant depict

Answer» Correct Answer - A
11.

Write the significance of a plus ans a minus sign shown in representing the orbitals.

Answer» Orbitals are represented by wave function, therefore `(+ve)` sign represents a `(+ve)` wave function and a `(-ve)` sign represents a `(-ve)` wave function.
12.

Revise Matter in our surroundings class 9 with revision notes easily.

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Matter in our surroundings Class 9 Notes:

If you are wandering here and there matter in our surrounding notes then you are at right place. Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes will help you in revision and preparing for the final examinations. Here we included definition and characteristics of matter, diffusion and its application, Brownian motion, States of matter, all the three states of matter and their inter-conversion, evaporation, SI units of basic physical quantities.

Matter:

  • Anything in this universe that has mass and occupies space is matter.
  • Or simply, anything having mass as well as volume also can be perceived through our senses are matters.
  • For example: Book, pencil, phone or anything around you is matter.
  • You will get the whole revision sheet under Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes.

Composition of matter:

  • Indian philosophers at early ages suggested that every living or non-living thing is made up of “panch tatva” which designates air, earth, fire, sky and water.
  • Modern scientists have clarified the same in different way. According to them, matter is made up of small particles.

Classification of matter:

 Matter is classified into different categories on the basis of its physical nature as well as chemical properties. Before defining different physical and chemical properties let us first consider the particle nature of matter. Chemical properties are not included in matter in our surroundings class 9 notes.

Characteristics of particles of matter:

  • Particles of matter are very small.
  • There are spaces between the particles.
  • They are continuously moving thus possess kinetic energy.
  • There is force of attraction between the particles.

Physical states of matter:

On the basis of physical nature of matter, it is classified into five different states. However, in Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes, we will read only main three states.

  • Solid state
  • Liquid State
  • Gaseous state
  • Plasma state
  • Bose-Einstien condensate

Difference table of solid, liquid, gaseous state:

PropertiesSolid stateLiquid stateGaseous state
Space b/w
particles
Particles are closely
packed in this state.
Constituent particles
are loosely packed.
Constituent particles
are far apart.
Force of
attraction
Very strong force of
attraction b/w particles
of solid state.
Weaker force of
attraction as compared
to solid state.
Much weak force
of attraction.
Shape &
volume
Have definite shape
and fixed volume.
Don’t have definite
shape but have
fixed volume.
Neither have fixed
shape nor fixed volume.
DensityThey have high
density.
Less density as
compared to solid state.
Very low density.
DiffusionIt doesn’t diffuse.Liquid diffuses.It also diffuses.
CompressionIncompressible.Almost incompressible.Highly compressible.
Kinetic
energy
The constituent
particles possess a
little kinetic energy.
Its particle have kinetic
energy a little more
than that in solids.
The kinetic energy of
particles are very
high in gases.

Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes mentioned all the important properties based differences.

Diffusion:

  • The intermixing of particles of two different types of matter on their own (due to motion of particles) is said to be
  • As the temperature of substance increased, the rate of diffusion also increases.
  • The diffusion of one substance into another substance continues until a uniform mixture is formed.
  • Diffusion takes place in solid, liquid as well as gases.

Applications of diffusion:

As diffusion takes place in all the three states so let’s read each separately in Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes:

  1. Diffusion in solid in liquid:
  • When potassium permanganate is added to a beaker filled with water, the colour of water slowly turns purple.
  • As both water and crystals are made up of particles and they have space between its particles and the particles of one occupies the space of the other (particles keep moving so the whole water turns purple). Thus diffusion takes place.
  1. Diffusion of two gases:
  • Gases have highest kinetic energy among the three states. So it moves fastest.
  • The smell of the cooking vegetable in the mom’s kitchen soon comes in your nose is due to the diffusion of gases.
  • As the gas or vapour from the cooking vessel moves in all direction and indulged in the vast space between particles of air.
  1. Diffusion of two solids:
  • When blocks of two metal are bound together tightly and kept undisturbed for a few years, then we find that the particles of one metal have diffused into the other metal.

Brownian movement:

The zig-zag motion of the particles in a fluid is said to be Brownian motion. In matter in our surroundings class 9 notes you are provided with what the actual syllabus is. For analysis prefer NCERT books.

Inter-conversion between states of matter:

All the three states of matter can be interchanged to one another. Let us take an example of water as it exists in all the three states, in solid state, it appears as ice and in liquid state, it resides as water whereas in gaseous state it is present in the form of water vapour. Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes contains the informative assesment of states of matter.

States of mater can be interchanged by two processes:

  1. By changing temperature
  2. By Changing Pressure

Effect of change of temperature:

Temperature plays a critical role in interchange of states. Here in matter in our surroundings class 9 notes, there are some inter-conversion by change in temperature:

  1. Solid to liquid (Melting):
  • The conversion of solid state of a substance into liquid is said to be melting or fusion.
  • The temperature at which solid melts to form liquid at the atmospheric pressure is its melting point.
  • When we increase temperature of solids, the kinetic energy of the particles increases which breaks forces of attraction between the particles thus, solid gets converted to a liquid.
  • Melting point of ice is 0oc.
  1. Liquid to gas (Evaporation):
  • The process of change of a liquid substance into gas on heating is called boiling.
  • At the atmospheric pressure, the temperature at which a liquid boils and converts to gas is called its boiling point.
  • When we heat a liquid the kinetic energy of its particles increases as high as in a gas, thus liquid converts to a gas.
  • Boiling point of water is 100oC.

Factors affecting the rate of evaporation:

  • If surface area increases rate of evaporation also increases.
  • Evaporation rate also increases with an increase in temperature.
  • The rate of evaporation increases with Decrease in the humidity.
  • It also increases with increase in wind speed.
  • There are more factors associated with it but as per the syllabus under matter in our surroundings class 9 notes its enough.
  1. Gas to liquid (condensation):
  • The process by which on cooling a gas turns into a liquid at a specific temperature is called condensation or liquefaction.
  • Condensation is the reverse process of vaporization.
  • When we cool water vapour, its kinetic energy decreases. The particles come closer to each other thus gets converted into liquid.
  • This type of conversion takes place in water cycle.
  1. Liquid to solid (Freezing):
  • The conversion of a liquid into solid by decreasing its temperature is said to be freezing.
  • The temperature at which liquid changes to solid state is said to be the freezing point.
  • The kinetic energy of a liquid is less and on cooling it the kinetic energy becomes negligible and particle does not move. Thus liquid converts into solid. 
  • The matter in our surroundings class 9 notes is designed to make your efforts in the right way.
  1. Gas to Liquid (Sublimation):
  • The method of converting solid state to directly gaseous state without changing into intermediate liquid state is said to be sublimation.

Difference between Evaporation and boiling:

Difference tables are exclusively added in Matter in our surroundings class 9 notes to get better understanding of the chapter.

EvaporationBoiling
Evaporation is a surface
phenomenon.
Boiling is a bulk (body)
phenomenon.
It is a slow process.It is a rapid process.
Evaporation occurs at all
temperatures but below
the boiling point.
Boiling occurs at a fixed
temperature.

Effect of change of pressure:

  • The state of matter can be changed by changing the pressure.
  • We can liquefy gases by applying pressure and reducing temperature.
  • Under high pressure, we store Solid carbon dioxide (CO­2).
  • Here is sticky revision as it belongs to matter in our surroundings class 9 notes.

Latent Heat of Fusion and vaporization:

  • We can define latent heat as the heat required to convert solid into liquid or vapour, or liquid into vapour, without change of temperature.
  • This does not increase the temperature of a substance.
  • Latent heat of fusion: At atmospheric pressure, the heat energy needed in converting 1 kilogram of a solid into liquid, at its melting point is latent heat of fusion.
  • Latent heat of vaporization: At atmospheric pressure, the heat energy needed to convert 1 kilogram of liquid into gas at its boiling point, is said to be the latent heat of vaporization.
  • For better revision read matter in our surroundings class 9 notes.

Temperature scale:

  • The SI unit of temperature in Kelvin (K).
  • T (K) = T(_⁰C) + 273K
  • Kelvin scale is considered better than celcius.
13.

Choose the correct form of the verb that agrees with the subject:Mara said, “the medicinal creeper ..... (have/has) been cursed by a sage. The curse ..... (are/ls) that when somebody needs it, they shall not find it. So, when you ..... (finds/find) it, you must tie it to a nearby tree”.

Answer»

has, is, find.

14.

In ‘The School Boy’, ‘learning’s bower’ refers to .....(a) tree(b) teacher(c) school

Answer»

(c)   school 

15.

What is balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equation be balanced?

Answer»

A reaction which has an equal number of atoms of all the elements on both sides of the chemical equation is called a balanced chemical equation. 

The law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed. Hence, in a chemical reaction, the total mass of reactants should be equal to the total mass of the products. 

It means that the total number of atoms of each element should be equal on both sides of a chemical equation.

Hence, it is for this reason that chemical equations should be balanced.

16.

State two ways to prevent the rusting of iron.

Answer»

the two ways for preventing rusting of iron are as follows :

[1] painting  : after painting the metal surface as the moisture present in the air fails to react with the metal , resulting in prevention of rusting .

[2] galvanisation : by this process , a thin layer of zinc is coated over the metal surface  , which is obtained by the electrolysis . Hence , resulting in prevention of rusting .

Rusting of iron can be prevented:

(1) by Painting or galvanising, 

(2) By making alloys

17.

She’s tired because she _____ all day. A) shopped B) shops C) has been shopping D) has shopped

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Correct option is  C) has been shopping

18.

Please, give me this bouquet of flowers. I think it is___ than the rest ones. -But it’s ___ . -Never mind. I’ll buy it. A) beautiful / expensive B) more beautiful / more expensive C) the most beautiful / most expensive D) beautiful / most expensive E) most beautiful / most expensive

Answer»

Correct option is B) more beautiful / more expensive

19.

He wanted to know ___ . A) whether she knows him B) if she knew him C) that she knew him D) what she knew him E) did she know him

Answer»

Correct option is B) if she knew him

20.

Whether you vote _____ or against the proposal doesn’t seem to matter very much. A) to B) for C) on D) before

Answer»

Correct option is B) for

21.

My friend asked me _____ I wanted to drink anything. A) what B) which C) if D) that

Answer»

Correct option is C) if

22.

If my car _____ start, I will be late. A) didn’t B) doesn’t C) don’t D) did

Answer»

Correct option is B) doesn’t

23.

You have a bad headache, ___? A) isn’t it B) don’t you C) does it D) haven’t you E) won’t we

Answer»

Correct option is B) don’t you

24.

Listen! Someone ___ at the door. A) knocks B) to knock C) has knocked D) is knocking E) has been knocking

Answer»

Correct option is D) is knocking

25.

I ______ to you if you don’t come. A) wouldn’t talk B) won’t talk C) didn’t talk D) doesn’t talk

Answer»

Correct option is B) won’t talk

26.

She comes from the family of Donovan, ___? A) hasn’t he B) didn’t she C) do you D) doesn’t she E) won’t she

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Correct option is D) doesn’t she

27.

Marry said she _____ him driving fast, and asked him to slow down. A) isn’t liking B) hasn’t liking C) didn’t like D) doesn’t like

Answer»

Correct option is C) didn’t like

28.

_____ Paul Simon’s latest record? A) Have you heard B) Have you been hearing C) Did you hear D) Are you heard

Answer»

Correct option is  A) Have you heard

29.

He said that ___ . A) his friend is learning English B) our classroom will be cleaned tomorrow C) they were going to the nearest post-office D) his car was stolen a few weeks ago E) there is nothing to do

Answer»

Correct option is C) they were going to the nearest post-office

30.

He ___ never ___ him sing. A) had___ heard B) has___heard C) have___ heard D) was___ hearing E) is___ hearing

Answer»

Correct option is B) has/heard

31.

Max ___ to be good at interpreting, ___ he? A) doesn’t seem/does B) seems/does C)seemed/did D) seems/does E) didn’t seem/doesn’t

Answer»

Correct option is A) doesn’t seem/does

32.

This thief ___ usually promise to steal again,” said Sherlock Holmes. A) won’t B) didn’t C) isn’t D) doesn’t E) don’t

Answer»

Correct option is D) doesn’t

33.

They would refuse to read the book if they ____ it. A) like B) doesn’t like C) didn’t like D) don’t like

Answer»

Correct option is C) didn’t like

34.

“How far do I have to walk?” she asked me. She wanted to know how far ___ to walk. A) she had B) she has C) I have D) I had E) she will have

Answer»

Correct option is A) she had

35.

She said she ___ her friend for ages. A) didn’t B) hadn’t seen C) hasn’t seen D) doesn’t see E) saw

Answer»

Correct option is B) hadn’t seen

36.

I’d appreciate ____ from you. A) to hear B) heard C) hear D) hearing

Answer»

Correct option is D) hearing

37.

If you want legal advice in Britain, you go to a __1__. At the end of the __2__, the judge orders the twelve men and women of the __3__ to retire and consider their __4__ guilty or not guilty. Men or women who look after prisoners in prison are called prison officers or __5__. If a person dies in unusual circumstances, a(an) __6__ is held at a special court, and the ‘judge’ is called a __7__. A policeman who investigates serious crime is called a __8__. He wears __9__ clothes, not uniform. In some countries murderers are executed but other countries have abolished the death __10__. 1. A) trial B) coroner C) solicitor D) prosecutor 2. A) trial B) event C) incident D) verdict 3. A) inquisitive B) team C) detectives D) jury 4. A) trial B) response C) answer D) verdict 5. A) detectives B) coroners C) warders D) soldiers 6. A) inquest B) trial C) verdict D) jury 7. A) warder B) coroner C) jury D) criminal 8. A) warder B) coroner C) detective D) jury 9. A) colorful B) plain C) detective D) jury 10. A) fine B) sentence C) punishment D) penalty

Answer»

1- C) solicitor

2- A) trial

3- D) jury

4- D) verdict

5- C) warders

6- A) inquest

7- B) coroner

8- C) detective

9- B) plain

10-D) penalty

38.

It is the first time I ______ of anything like that. A) had heard B) have heard C) hear D) am hearing

Answer»

Correct option is B) have heard

39.

On _____ the news she drove straight home. A) heard B) to hear C) hearing D) being heard

Answer»

Correct option is C) hearing

40.

_____ about his problem, Susan wrote Tom a letter. A) Hearing B) Heard C) To hear D) To be heard

Answer»

Correct option is A) Hearing

41.

A: I’ve got a cold. B: Then you’d _____ stay in bed. A) need to B) better C) have to D) should

Answer»

Correct option is B) better

42.

Write a short note on each of the following using the keywords.Abbu Chacha’s love for Chandani(named Chandani – only family member – caressed – loved – talked with her – lots of hope with her)

Answer»

Chandani was a pretty goat. She was white as snow, had little horns and two bright red eyes. Abbu Khan named her Chandani. He caressed her soft fur. He always talked to her. Chandani was his only family member. She had brought new life to him. He could not live without her. Abbu Khan was sure that even Chandani would never leave him.

43.

He said to her, “Don’t enter the room”. He ordered her ___ the room. A) not to enter B) to enter C) didn’t enter D) doesn’t enterE) do not enter

Answer»

Correct option is A) not to enter

44.

___ you ever ___ Herr Boschen sing his great German comic songs? A) had/heard B) did/hear C) do/hear D) are/hearing E) have/heard

Answer»

Correct option is E) have/heard

45.

I want to ask your advice _____ one or two questions. A) considering B) concerning C) close to D) depending on

Answer»

Correct option is B) concerning

46.

Report the following conversation.Dona Laura : Are you coming tomorrow ?Don Gonzalo : Most certainly, if it is a sunny morning. And not only will I not scare away the birds, but I will bring a lew crumb.Dona Laura : Thank you very much. Birds are grateful and repay attention.

Answer»

Dona Laura asked Don Gonzalo whether he was coming the next day. Gonzalo replied that if it was a sunny morning, he would definitely come. He further said that he would not scare away the birds instead he would bring some crumbs. Laura thanked him and said the birds will be grateful for that.

47.

Mr. Bell’s car _____ a taxi last night if he hadn’t been driving too fast. A) would not hit B) didn’t hit C) had not hit D) wouldn’t have hit

Answer»

Correct option is D) wouldn’t have hit

48.

A: I’ve got toothache. B: You’d _____ go to the dentist. A) better B) should C) used toD) must

Answer»

Correct option is A) better

49.

Write a short note on each of the following using the keywords.Sonia’s problem of toothache(terrible toothache – visited the dentist – cavity – prescribed medicine – visited the next day – cleaned – filled)

Answer»

Sonia had a terrible toothache. She could not eat anything. She could not go to school or even study at home. She was not able to sleep also. She visited the dentist, Dr Bansi Sharma. He checked and found that there was a cavity in a premolar. So he gave Sonia some medicines to stop the pain. The next day, he cleaned the cavity and then filled it with a white substance.

50.

I ___ home for lunch on Mondays. I have lunch in the canteen. A) didn’t go B) was going C) don’t go D) doesn’t go E) will not go

Answer»

Correct option is C) don’t go