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Matter in Our Surroundings

Himachal Pradesh Board · Class 9 · Science

Complete topic list for Matter in Our Surroundings in Himachal Pradesh Board Class 9 Science. Key concepts, sub-topics, and what to focus on for board exams.

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Topics in Matter in Our Surroundings

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Physical Nature of Matter

  • Matter is made up of tiny particles - this was proven through dissolution experiments with salt/sugar in water
  • Particles of matter are extremely small - demonstrated by potassium permanganate dilution experiment where few crystals can color 1000L of water
  • Ancient Indian philosophers classified matter as 'Panch Tatva' - air, earth, fire, sky, and water
2

Characteristics of Particles of Matter

  • Particles have space between them - shown by sugar/salt dissolving in water without increasing water level
  • Particles are in continuous motion (kinetic energy) - increases with temperature
  • Particles attract each other with varying force strength - strongest in solids, weakest in gases
3

States of Matter

  • Three states: Solid, Liquid, Gas - differ in particle arrangement and movement
  • SOLIDS: Fixed shape, fixed volume, negligible compressibility, particles closely packed with strong attraction
  • LIQUIDS: No fixed shape, fixed volume, particles can move freely but still attracted to each other
4

Change of State

  • States can change by altering temperature or pressure
  • MELTING: Solid to liquid at melting point (273 K for ice)
  • BOILING: Liquid to gas at boiling point (373 K for water)

Key Concepts

All matter is composed of extremelyParticles of matter have three mainMatter exists in three statesMatter can change from one stateThe process where liquid changes

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