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What is the physical state of water at 100°C?
  • a)
    both gaseous and liquid state
  • b)
    solid state
  • c)
    liquid state
  • d)
    gaseous state
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arvind Singh answered
At 100°C, water exists in both the liquid state as well as in gaseous state. This is special condition because 100°C is the boiling point of water and as well as liquefaction temperature of the water vapour

Can you explain the answer of this question below:
Transpiration from the leaves of trees is an example of:
  • A:
    Evaporation
  • B:
    Sublimation
  • C:
    Condensation
  • D:
    Diffusion
The answer is a.

Amit Sharma answered
Transpiration is the process by which moisture is carried through plants from roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released to the atmosphere. Transpiration is essentially evaporation of water from plant leaves.

What is the physical state of water at100C?
  • a)
    Liquid
  • b)
    Solid
  • c)
    gas
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Arjun Sharma answered
The answer is a .
The physical state of water at its boiling point temperature of 100 degree Celsius will be both liquid state as well as gaseous state. This is because at its boiling point of 100 degree celsius the liquid state of water starts changing into its Gaseous state (steam).

The change of state from solid to liquid known as –
  • a)
    Melting
  • b)
    Boiling
  • c)
    Sublimation
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Sharma answered
The change of state from solid to liquid is known as Melting. This is a process in which a solid substance changes into a liquid on heating. Heat energy is required to break the bonds between molecules, allowing them to move around freely. This process is also known as fusion, and the amount of energy required is called the latent heat of fusion. In a phase diagram such as Figure 12.4.1, the melting point is the temperature at which a substance can transition from a solid to a liquid.

Which substance undergo sublimation process –
  • a)
    Naphthalene
  • b)
    Br
    2
  • c)
    Ice
  • d)
    N2
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Ruhi Shah answered
Some substances that undergo sublimation include dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), iodine, camphor, and napthalene.

Under which of the following conditions we can boil water at room temperature?
  • a)
    At low pressure
  • b)
    At moderate pressure      
  • c)
    At very high pressure
  • d)
    At atmospheric pressure 
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Varun Kumar answered
At low pressure

Explanation: Boiling occurs when the vapor pressure of a liquid equals the external pressure. At lower pressures, the boiling point of water decreases. So, if the external pressure is reduced significantly (below atmospheric pressure), water can boil at room temperature. This phenomenon can be observed in a vacuum chamber, where the pressure is significantly reduced, allowing water to boil at room temperature.

An Almirah is a solid because its
  • a)
    hard and rigid
  • b)
    shape doesn’t change when pressed
  • c)
    density is very high
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

An almirah is solid because it is hard and rigid, have fixed shape and have very high density. All these properties are possessed by solid substance only.

The large volumes of gases can be put into small volumes of cylinders because of their property known as compressibility.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
The large volumes of gases can be put into small volumes of cylinders because of their property known as compressibility. This is possible because of the large inter particle distance and weak force of attraction between the particles of gas.

The boiling point of water on kelvin scale is –
  • a)
    573 K
  • b)
    273 K
  • c)
    373 K
  • d)
    100 K
Correct answer is 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Om Menon answered
Formula to change the value of celcious into kelvin is K=C+273 As we know that boiling point of water is 100 c. SO, K=100+273 K =373 k.

Gases have highest rate of diffusion among all the three states of matter.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Amit Kumar answered
Diffusion is the property of matter which is based on the motion of its particles. Diffusion occurs in gases, liquids and solids. Diffusion is fastest in gases and slowest in solids. The rate of diffusion increases on increasing the temperature of the diffusing substance.

Convert the temperature of 373°C to the kelvin scale ?
  • a)
    646 K
  • b)
    546 K
  • c)
    300 K
  • d)
    500 K
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Nikhil Mehra answered
We know that ,K = °C + 273.15
                            = 373 deg C + 273.15 deg C 
                            = 646.15 deg C

Name one common substance which can undergo a change in state upon heating or cooling.
  • a)
    Salt
  • b)
    Water
  • c)
    Sugar
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
Water can undergo a change in state upon heating and cooling. On heating above 1000C water change into gaseous state and on cooling below 00C it changes into solid state.

Water has boiling point equal to 100°C.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Zzz answered
It is true as boiling point of water is 100 degree Celsius, the statement is absolutely true and correct

Camphor changes to gaseous state without changing into liquid.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Jithin Das answered
It's true because camphor is sublime and it changes directly into gas without passing through the state of liquid. The process in which solid directly changes into gas without passing through the state of liquid is called sublimation.

The process of change of a liquid into vapour at any temperature is called –
  • a)
    Diffusion
  • b)
    Evaporation
  • c)
    Cooling
  • d)
    Heating
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
The process of conversion of a substance from the liquid state to its vapor state at any temperature below boiling point is called evaporation or vaporization.

The evaporation of a liquid occur only at
  • a)
    temperature more than 1000C
  • b)
    temperature less than 1000C
  • c)
    fixed temperature
  • d)
    all temperatures
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Sharma answered
Evaporation is the process of conversion of liquid into gas below its boiling point.
Evaporation can occur at any temperature. Where as Boiling occurs at a specific temperature called as Boiling point.
Examples which can prove that evaporation can occur at any temperature: 
1. Evaporation of water from water bodies.
2. Evaporation of water from wet clothes.
3. Evaporation of acetone when exposed to open air.

Temperature is one of the factor which effects the rate of EVAPORATION. 
If temperature is more rate of EVAPORATION will be more.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

Evaporation causes heating

  • A:

    True

  • B:

    False

The answer is B.

Arjun Sharma answered
When evaporation occurs then than the liquid (mostly water) absorbs all the heat from the surroundings and take it with it and we feel cool. evaporation causes cooling effect because the heat energy is abosorbed by surrounding particles.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

Pressure on the surface of a gas is increased. What will happen to the inter-particle forces?

  • A:

    They will remain constant

  • B:

    They will increase

  • C:

    They will decreases

  • D:

    None of these

The answer is b.

Anita Menon answered
Increase in the pressure on the surface of a gas decreases the volume of the gas with increasing its density. The particles start moving in straight lines and also collide with the wall of the container and this collision enhances the inter particle forces and increases the fluidization behaviour.

Name the process by which a drop of ink spreads in a beaker of water –
  • a)
    Diffusion
  • b)
    Vaporization
  • c)
    Condensation
  • d)
    Sublimation
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Prachi Rathore answered
A drop of ink spreads in a beaker of water through diffusion. This is because the particles in liquids can move around each other, which means that eventually they are evenly mixed. Diffusion is the process of a substance spreading out to evenly fill its container or environment. In a solution, a concentrated solute diffuses to spread evenly in its solvent. concentration to low concentration. 

The temperature at which liquid starts boiling at atmospheric pressure known as –
  • a)
    Melting point
  • b)
    Boiling point
  • c)
    Latent heat
  • d)
    Condensation
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Sarita Reddy answered
Boiling occurs when the vapor pressure reaches or exceeds the surrounding pressure from the atmosphere or whatever else is in contact with the liquid. At standard atmospheric pressure (1 atmosphere = 0.101325 MPa), water boils at approximately 100 degrees Celsius.

Fluids are –
  • a)
    Liquids and gases
  • b)
    Solids and gases
  • c)
    Liquids and solids
  • d)
    Only solids
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Arvind Singh answered
In physics, a fluid is a substance that continually deforms under an applied shear stress. Fluids are a subset of the phases of matter and include liquids, gases, plasmas, and to some extent, plastic solids.

The melting points of two solids [A] and [B] are 300K and 350K respectively. Which has more inter-particles forces?
  • a)
    [A]
  • b)
    both have same inter-particles forces
  • c)
    Information not enough.
  • d)
    [B]
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Das answered
With increase in temperature, inter-particles forces decreases. As the melting point of solid A is less than Solid B. Solid B has more inter-particle forces of attraction. Higher the melting point more the inter-particle force.

Which of the following solids undergo sublimation upon heating?
  • a)
    Ice
  • b)
    Urea
  • c)
    sugar
  • d)
    Iodine
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Hansa Sharma answered
The process of changing solid directly into gases without changing into liquid is called sublimation. In the substance given above only Iodine is a sublime substance.

The process for the change of a solid directly into its vapour is called –
  • a)
    Evaporation
  • b)
    Ebullition
  • c)
    Condensation
  • d)
    Sublimation
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Sublimation is the process through which the solid substance changes directly into vapours or gaseous state without passing through liquid state. Dry ice is a common example of this process.

A substance upon heating directly changes into gaseous state. What is this change called?
  • a)
    Melting
  • b)
    Fusion
  • c)
    Sublimation
  • d)
    Condensation
Correct answer is option 'C'. Can you explain this answer?

Neeti Gupta answered
Sublimation

Sublimation is the process in which a substance directly changes from a solid to a gaseous state without passing through the liquid phase. This change occurs when the substance is heated to a temperature at which its vapor pressure exceeds the atmospheric pressure. Sublimation is an endothermic process, meaning that it requires energy in the form of heat to occur.

Examples of Sublimation:
1. Dry ice - When dry ice, which is solid carbon dioxide, is heated it directly changes into carbon dioxide gas without melting into a liquid.
2. Camphor - When camphor is heated, it directly changes into a gaseous state without melting.
3. Naphthalene balls - Naphthalene balls used for moth control also undergo sublimation on heating.

Uses of Sublimation:
1. Sublimation is used in the purification of substances. For example, when impure solid iodine is heated, it directly changes into iodine vapor, which can be collected and condensed into pure solid iodine.
2. Sublimation is used in the production of certain chemicals, such as in the production of semiconductor materials.
3. Sublimation is also used in the manufacturing of dry ice, which is used in refrigeration and transportation of food and medical products.

Conclusion:
Sublimation is a process in which a substance directly changes from a solid to a gaseous state without passing through the liquid phase. It is an important process with various industrial and scientific applications.

Plasma is the.......... state of matter –
  • a)
    First
  • b)
    Second
  • c)
    Third
  • d)
    Fourth
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Sharma answered
A plasma is a hot ionized gas consisting of approximately equal numbers of positively charged ions and negatively charged electrons. The characteristics of plasmas are significantly different from those of ordinary neutral gases so that plasmas are considered a distinct "fourth state of matter."

What are the characteristics of the particles of matter? 
A Particles of matter are in continuous motion 
B Particles of matters do not have spaces between them 
C Particles of matter attract each other
D Particles of matter are very large in size. 
  • a)
    (a), (b) and (c) are correct
  • b)
    (a) and (c) are correct
  • c)
    (b) and (c) are correct
  • d)
    All of these
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Vishakha das answered
The characteristics of particles of matter are as follows:
1. Particles of matter have space between them
When we dissolve salt in water, it is observed that the particles of salt get evenly distributed in water. Also, it is observed that the presence of salt particles did not change the level of water in the beaker. This could be possible only if the particles of salt were accommodated in between the water particles. Thus, this clearly proves that space exists between water particles.
2. Particles of matter are in continuous motion
We know that there is a lot of space present between the particles of matter. Particles of matter are never at rest and keep moving continuously in these free spaces. The particles of matter move continuously and their speed increases with an increase in temperature.
3. Particles of matter attract each other
The particles of matter attract each other. However, this force of attraction varies from matter to matter.

Find the incorrect statement
  • a)
    Low boiling liquids evaporate faster than high boiling liquids.
  • b)
    Cooling is caused during boiling
  • c)
    The normal room temperature is 298K and 293K both.
  • d)
    Evaporation is a surface phenomenon but boiling is not
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghav Bansal answered
The normal room temperature is 298K or 25C.  Other common values are 293 K (20 C or 68 F). Evaporation is a surface phenomenon but boiling is bulk phenomenon. Liquid having low boiling points evaporate faster. Cooling is not caused during boiling.

The melting point of ice is –
  • a)
    0°C
  • b)
    4°C
  • c)
    5°C
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Geetika Shah answered
The melting point (or, rarely, liquefaction point) of a substance is the temperature at which it changes state from solid to liquid. For ice, the melting point is 0°C at which ice a solid turn to water.

Dry ice is –
  • a)
    Water in solid state
  • b)
    Water in gaseous state
  • c)
    CO2 in liquid state
  • d)
    CO2 in solid state
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Ananya Sharma answered
Dry ice, sometimes referred to as "cardice", is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used primarily as a cooling agent. Its advantages include lower temperature than that of water ice and not leaving any residue. 

Arrange the following substances in increasing order of attraction between the particles: water, sugar, oxygen.
  • a)
    water < sugar < oxygen
  • b)
    oxygen < water < sugar
  • c)
    sugar < oxygen < water
  • d)
    none
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
Sugar is a solid; the forces of attraction between the particles of sugar are strong. Water is a liquid; the forces of attraction here are weaker than sugar. Oxygen is a gas; the forces of attraction are the weakest in gases.
Thus, the increasing order of forces of attraction between the particles of water, sugar and oxygen is
Oxygen < Water < Sugar

The physical state of matter which can be easily compressed –
  • a)
    Liquid
  • b)
    Gas
  • c)
    Solid
  • d)
    None of these
Correct answer is 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Jyoti Kapoor answered
The physical state of matter which can be easily compressed is the gaseous state as thy have more interparticular space and the particles present in them have very little force of attraction. So they can be easily compressed in contrast to solid and liquid.

Condensing is opposite to evaporating and freezing is opposite to melting.
  • a)
    True
  • b)
    False
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Tanishq Patel answered
Explanation:

Condensing and Evaporating:
- Condensing is the process by which a substance changes from a gas to a liquid state, usually by cooling. This occurs when the particles of the gas slow down and come together to form a liquid.
- Evaporating, on the other hand, is the process by which a substance changes from a liquid to a gas state, usually by heating. This occurs when the particles of the liquid gain enough energy to break free and become a gas.

Opposites:
- Condensing and evaporating are indeed opposite processes. When a substance condenses, it goes from a gas to a liquid state, whereas when it evaporates, it goes from a liquid to a gas state. These processes are reverse of each other and involve opposite changes in the state of matter.

Freezing and Melting:
- Freezing is the process by which a substance changes from a liquid to a solid state, usually by cooling. This occurs when the particles of the liquid slow down and come together to form a solid.
- Melting, on the other hand, is the process by which a substance changes from a solid to a liquid state, usually by heating. This occurs when the particles of the solid gain enough energy to break free and become a liquid.

Opposites:
- Freezing and melting are indeed opposite processes. When a substance freezes, it goes from a liquid to a solid state, whereas when it melts, it goes from a solid to a liquid state. These processes are reverse of each other and involve opposite changes in the state of matter.

CO2 can be easily liquified and even solidified because
  • a)
    It has weak forces of attraction      
  • b)
    It has a low melting point and low boiling point.
  • c)
    It has more intermolecular space      
  • d)
    It is present in atmosphere
Correct answer is option 'B'. Can you explain this answer?

Ravi Verma answered
Carbon dioxide is a gas and has a weak intermolecular force of attraction between its molecules. It can be easily solidified and even liquified because it has a low melting point and low boiling point.

In which one of the following sets is each one a solid under ordinary conditions-
  • a)
    Stone, water, ice
  • b)
    Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulphur
  • c)
    Mercury, Iron, gold
  • d)
    Salt, sugar, chalk
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Raghavi Iyer answered
Solid under Ordinary Conditions

Solid is a state of matter where molecules are closely packed together and have a definite shape and volume. In this question, we have to identify the set of substances that are solids under ordinary conditions.

Salt, Sugar, Chalk

The correct answer is option D, which includes salt, sugar, and chalk. All of these substances are solids at room temperature and atmospheric pressure.

Salt is known as table salt or common salt. It is a crystalline solid that is composed of sodium and chlorine ions. It is used as a seasoning and preservative in food, and also in chemical industries.

Sugar is a sweet-tasting crystalline substance that is found in many plants. It is used as a sweetener in food and drinks. Sugar is also used in the production of ethanol, a type of alcohol used as fuel.

Chalk is a soft, white, porous sedimentary rock that is formed from the accumulation of microscopic marine fossils. It is used in the production of cement, as a filler in products such as paint and rubber, and as a writing tool on blackboards.

Stone, Water, Ice

Option A includes stone, water, and ice. While stone is a solid under ordinary conditions, water and ice are not. Water is a liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, while ice is a solid at temperatures below 0°C.

Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulphur

Option B includes oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. Oxygen and nitrogen are gases at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, while sulfur is a solid. However, sulfur is not a solid under ordinary conditions as it has a melting point of 115°C.

Mercury, Iron, Gold

Option C includes mercury, iron, and gold. Mercury is a liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure, while iron and gold are solids. However, mercury is not a solid under ordinary conditions as it has a melting point of -39°C.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the correct answer is option D, which includes salt, sugar, and chalk, as they are all solids under ordinary conditions.

Can you explain the answer of this question below:

Particles of matter are continuously moving. What is the effect of rise in temperature on moving particles?

  • A:

    With rise in temperature, particles move faster

  • B:

    With rise in temperature, particles stop moving

  • C:

    With rise in temperature, particles move slowly

  • D:

    None of the above

The answer is a.

Suyash Nambiar answered
Effect of rise in temperature on moving particles

  • A: With rise in temperature, particles move faster

  • B: With rise in temperature, particles stop moving

  • C: With rise in temperature, particles move slowly

  • D: None of the above



When the temperature of a substance is raised, the kinetic energy of the particles in the substance increases. This increased kinetic energy results in faster movement of the particles. Therefore, option A is correct. The movement of particles increases with an increase in temperature.

The movement of particles is directly proportional to the temperature of the substance. As the temperature of the substance increases, the particles gain more kinetic energy. This energy is utilized by the particles to move faster. Consequently, the increased speed of the particles leads to an increase in the overall energy of the substance.

In conclusion, the effect of rise in temperature on moving particles is that they move faster. This is due to the increased kinetic energy gained by the particles as the temperature of the substance is raised.

Why do naphthalene balls disappear with time without leaving any solid behind?
  • a)
    Due to melting
  • b)
    Due to freezing
  • c)
    Due to boiling
  • d)
    Due to sublimation
Correct answer is option 'D'. Can you explain this answer?

Aashi answered
The correct answer is due to sublimation because naphthalene balls are sublime substance therefore the process of sublimation takes place in this process!!

The temperature at which a liquid changes into its gaseous form is called _________.
  • a)
    boiling point
  • b)
    melting point
  • c)
    freezing point
  • d)
    triple point
Correct answer is option 'A'. Can you explain this answer?

Mainak Yadav answered
Boiling Point:

The temperature at which a liquid changes into its gaseous form is called the boiling point.

Explanation:

When a liquid is heated, the kinetic energy of its molecules increases. At a certain temperature, the kinetic energy of the molecules becomes sufficient to overcome the intermolecular forces holding the liquid together. At this point, the liquid starts to turn into its gaseous form, which is called vaporization. The temperature at which this happens is called the boiling point.

Factors Affecting Boiling Point:

The boiling point of a liquid depends on various factors such as:

1. Pressure: The boiling point of a liquid decreases with a decrease in pressure and increases with an increase in pressure.

2. Intermolecular Forces: The boiling point of a liquid increases with an increase in intermolecular forces.

3. Molecular Size: The boiling point of a liquid increases with an increase in molecular size.

Importance of Boiling Point:

The boiling point of a liquid is an important physical property used to identify and classify liquids. It also plays a crucial role in various industrial processes such as distillation, fractional distillation, and steam generation.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, the boiling point is the temperature at which a liquid changes into its gaseous form. It depends on various factors such as pressure, intermolecular forces, and molecular size. The boiling point is an important physical property and plays a crucial role in various industrial processes.

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