A piece of chalk can be broken into small particles by hammering but a piece of iron cannot be broken into small particles by hammering. Which characteristic of the particles of matter is illustrated by these observations?
Answer
This displays that the particles of matter attract one another. In case of chalk, the force of attraction between the particles is weak whereas the force of attraction between the particles of iron is very strong.
Arrange the following substances in increasing order of force of attraction between their particles (keeping the substance having them in imum force of attraction first): Water, Sugar, Oxygen
When a crystal of potassium permanganate is placed in a beaker, its purple colour spreads throughout the water. What does this observation tell us about the nature of potassium permanganate and water?
Answer
It shows that each potassium permanganate crystal is made up of millions of small particles and particles of water have spaces between them.
When an incense stick (agarbatti) is lighted in one corner of a room, its fragrance spreads in the whole room quickly. Which characteristic of the particles of matter is illustrated by this observation?
Answer
This shows that the particles of matter are constantly moving in all direction.
When an incense stick (agarbatti) is lighted in one corner of a room, its fragrance quickly spreads in the entire room. Name the process involved in this.
A girl is cooking some food in the kitchen. The smell of food being cooked soon reaches her brother’s room. Explain how the smell could have reached her brother’s room.
Answer
The smell of food being cooked reaches the other room by the diffusion of gases released into the air during the cooking of food.