FRANK Solutions for Class 9 Chemistry Chapter 1 - Matter and its Composition: Law of Conservation of Mass

Chapter 1 - Matter and its Composition: Law of Conservation of Mass Exercise 8

Question 1

Define matter. Give five examples of matter.

Solution 1

Matter is anything around us which occupies space and has mass. Example- Coal, Copper, Water, Oxygen, Kerosene
Key: Matter occupies space and has mass.

Question 2

What are the conditions for something to be called 'matter'?

Solution 2

The conditions for something to be called matter are-
(i) It should occupy space.
(ii) It should have mass.

Question 3

Light and sound are not considered to be matter. Why?

Solution 3

Light and sound are not considered to be matter because they neither have mass nor do they occupy space.

Chapter 1 - Matter and its Composition: Law of Conservation of Mass Exercise 9

Question 1

State the postulates of the kinetic theory of matter.

Solution 1

The postulates of the kinetic theory of matter-
(a) Composition of Matter: Matter, whether in the solid, liquid or gaseous state, is composed of very small particles which may be molecules, atoms or ions.
(b) Arrangement of Particles: These particles have spaces lying between them and these spaces are referred to as intermolecular spaces or interparticle spaces.
(c) Forces of Attraction: The forces of attraction between the molecules of a given substance are called intermolecular forces. The magnitude of this force depends upon the state of the substance and on the magnitude of the intermolecular spaces. As the intermolecular space increases, the intermolecular force decreases.
(d) Motion of the constituent particles: The particles are always in a state of motion. In solids, they vibrate about their mean positions and in liquids and gases, they move randomly.
(e) The kinetic energy of the particles increases with rise in temperature. As the temperature is increased, the particles undergo motion more vigorously and more  randomly.

Question 2

On the basis of kinetic theory, explain the conversion of
(a) solid to liquid state
(b) gas to liquid
(c) liquid to gaseous state
(d) liquid to solid state

Solution 2

(a) Solid to liquid state: The conversion of a substance from the solid state to liquid state at a particular temperature is called melting or fusion. The heat energy supplied to the solid is absorbed by its molecules to gain kinetic energy. The kinetic energy increases the rate of vibration of the molecules. The force of attraction thus no longer holds the molecules close together and the solid gets change into liquid.
(b) Gas to liquid: The conversion of a substance from the gaseous state to its liquid state at a particular temperature is called condensation or liquefaction. On cooling, the gas molecules loose their kinetic energy in the form of lost heat and so molecular motion slows down. Decreased molecular motion causes a decrease in intermolecular space. The molecules come very close and the force of attraction between them correspondingly increases and the gas gets change into liquid.
(c) Liquid to gaseous state: The heat energy supplied to the liquid is absorbed by its molecules to gain kinetic energy and therefore the molecules move faster. This increases the intermolecular space. The intermolecular force of attraction decreases and liquid changes into gaseous state.
(d) Liquid to solid state: The conversion of a substance from the liquid state to solid state by cooling is called freezing. On cooling a liquid, the kinetic energy of the molecule is decreased. Due to decreased kinetic energy, the molecules cool down and come closer, thus reducing the intermolecular spaces. The force of attraction between the molecules thus increases. Now, the molecules are no longer in a position to be free or to migrate and liquid changes into a solid.

Question 3

Define (a) freezing   (b) evaporation   (c) boiling point  (d) melting point

Solution 3

(a) Freezing: The process of changing a liquid into a solid by cooling is called        freezing. Freezing means solidification. It occurs at a definite temperature called freezing point.
(b) Evaporation: The phenomenon involving the change of a substance from the liquid state to the gaseous state at room temperature or at any other temperature below its boiling point is called vaporisation or evaporation.
(c) Boiling point: The temperature at which a liquid boils and changes rapidly into a gas at atmospheric pressure is called boiling point of the liquid.
(d) Melting point: The temperature at which a solid substance changes into its liquid state at 1 atmospheric pressure is called the melting point of that substance.

Question 4

Which phenomenon occurs during the following changes.
(a) Size of naphthalene balls decreases
(b) Drying of wet clothes
(c) Wax melts in the sun
(d) Formation of clouds

Solution 4

(a) Size of naphthalene balls decreases - Sublimation
(b) Drying of wet clothes - Evaporation
(c) Wax melts in the sun - Melting
(d) Formation of clouds - Evaporation and Condensation

Question 5

Name three compounds which are sublimate.

Solution 5

Three compounds which are sublimate are-
(i) Camphor
(ii) Naphthalene
(iii) Iodine

Question 6

Draw the 'states of matter triangle' to show interconversion of states of matter.

Solution 6

Question 7

What is evaporation? Why does evaporation cool a liquid?

Solution 7

The process by which a liquid slowly converts into vapour state at a temperature below its boiling point is called evaporation.
 The heat energy is absorbed by the liquid to convert it into vapour state. So, loss of heat causes cooling.

Question 8

State whether the statements are true or false?
(a) Sublimation occurs only when the solid is heated
(b) An increase in pressure rises the melting point of a solid.
(c) Intermolecular spaces are maximum in solids.
(d) Gases do not have any free surfaces.

Solution 8

(a) True
(b) True
(c) False
(d) True

Question 9

State the law of conservation of mass.

Solution 9

"In all physical and chemical changes, the total mass of the reactants is equal to that of the products". So, in other words matter can neither be created nor destroyed.

Question 10

Give one example each of physical change and chemical change to illustrate the law of conservation of mass.

Solution 10

Question 11

Name the following:
(a) That which occupy space and has mass. 
(b) The state of matter that has definite mass,volume and shape.
(c) The state of matter that has no definite volume and shape.
(d) The state of matter that has the highest intermolecular attraction.
(e) The state of matter that has negligible intermolecular attraction.
(f) The state of matter that has very high compressibility.
(g) The state of matter that has only one surface
(h) The kind of matter that has fluidity.
(i)The change of state from solid to liquid.
(j) The change of state from liquid to gas.

Solution 11

(a) Matter
(b) Solid
(c) Gas
(d) Solid
(e) Gas
(f) Gas
(g) Liquid
(h) Fluid
(i) Melting
(j) Vapourisation

Question 12

State two characteristic properties each of
(a) a solid        (b) a liquid        (c) a gas

Solution 12

Solid: (i) The particles are held together by strong intermolecular forces and have minimum intermolecular space.
(ii) Solids have definite mass, shape and volume.
Liquid:(i)The intermolecular forces of liquid molecules are intermediate of molecules  of solids and gases while intermolecular spaces are greater than in solids.
(ii) Liquids have definite mass and volume but not definite shape. They take the shape of the container.
Gas: (i) The particles are held together by very weak intermolecular forces while intermolecular spaces are much greater than in solids.
(ii) Gases have definite mass but not definite shape and volume. They take the shape of the container.

Question 13

Give two reasons for saying that wood is a solid.

Solution 13

Two reasons for saying that wood is a solid are-
(i) Wood has definite mass and shape.
(ii) Their intermolecular forces are very strong so they cannot flow.

Question 14

Why do gases have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume?

Solution 14

The particles of gases are separated from each other by large spaces and intermolecular forces of attraction are the weakest in gases. They have least density. So, they can flow easily. Hence, gases have no fixed shape and volume.
Key: Intermolecular forces of attraction are the weakest in gases.

Question 15

Out of solids, liquids and gases which one has
(a) Maximum movement of particles
(b) Maximum interparticle attractions
(c) Minimum spaces between particles

Solution 15

(a) Gases
(b) Solid
(c) Solid

Question 16

Compare the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

Solution 16

Properties	Solids	Liquids	Gases
1.State of packing	The particles are closely packed and their positions are also fixed.	The particles are loosely packed and their positions are not fixed.	The molecules are wide apart and their positions are also not fixed.
2.Energy associated	Particles can vibrate only to and fro about their mean positions. Therefore, they have small kinetic energy due to their motion.	The particles can move about more freely and have considerable kinetic energy due to their motion.	The particles move about freely and have maximum kinetic energy due to their motion.
3.Intermolecular forces	The particles are held together by strong intermolecular forces.	The particles are held together by weak intermolecular forces.	The particles are held together by very weak intermolecular forces.
4.Physical features	Solid has a crystalline structure with both definite size and definite shape.	Liquid does not have a definite shape but has definite volume and can flow from higher to lower level.	Gas has neither definite shape nor a definite volume but can flow and is easily compressible.

Question 17

Fill in the blanks:
(a) Solid, liquid and ______ are the three states of matter.
(b) In solid state of a substance, the force of attraction is very ______.
(c) The conversion of a solid directly into a gas is called ______.
(d) ______ is a process in which a vapour is changed into a liquid.
(e) In ______ state of a substance, the cohesive force is much weaker as compared to the separating force.

Solution 17

(a) gases
(b) strong
(c) sublimation
(d) Condensation
(e) gaseous