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Matter in our Surroundings

Karnataka Board · Class 9 · Science

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4 Topics · Karnataka Board Class 9 Science

Topics in Matter in our Surroundings

1

Physical Nature of Matter

  • Matter is made up of extremely small particles that are constantly moving
  • Particles have spaces between them allowing other particles to fit in
  • Particles attract each other with varying force depending on the substance
2

States of Matter

  • Three main states: Solid, Liquid, Gas - differ in particle arrangement and movement
  • Solids: Fixed shape, fixed volume, particles closely packed, strong intermolecular forces
  • Liquids: Fixed volume, no fixed shape, particles less tightly packed, moderate forces
3

Change of State

  • State changes occur due to temperature and pressure changes
  • Melting: Solid → Liquid (at melting point), requires latent heat of fusion
  • Boiling: Liquid → Gas (at boiling point), requires latent heat of vaporization
4

Evaporation

  • Surface phenomenon - only surface particles change to vapor below boiling point
  • Occurs at all temperatures, unlike boiling which occurs at specific temperature
  • Factors affecting evaporation: surface area, temperature, humidity, wind speed

Key Concepts

All matter is made upParticles of matter have three mainSolid StateMatter can change from one stateChange of liquid to vapor at

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