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Matter In Our Surroundinges — Revision Notes
NIOS · Class 10 · Science & Tech
Matter In Our Surroundinges revision notes for NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech: 4 topics in quick points. Part of the NIOS Class 10 Science & Tech syllabus.
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Key Topics to Revise
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1. Nature of Matter and Particulate Idea
- Matter has mass and occupies space.
- All solids, liquids, and gases around us are made of matter.
- Matter is made of tiny particles.
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2. States of Matter and Their Properties
- Matter exists naturally in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas.
- Water exists naturally in all three states: ice, water, and steam or water vapour.
- Solid has definite size and shape.
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3. Effect of Temperature and Pressure
- Heating increases the kinetic energy of particles.
- A solid expands slightly on heating and then melts at its melting point.
- A liquid changes into gas on further heating.
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4. Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
- Matter is classified by composition into elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- An element cannot be chemically broken down into simpler substances.
- All substances are matter, but all matter is not a substance.
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Matter is anything that has massMatter is made of tiny particlesMatter is classified by physical stateHeating can change solid into liquidAn element is a basic form
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Key topics in Matter In Our Surroundinges include Nature of Matter and Particulate Idea, States of Matter and Their Properties, Effect of Temperature and Pressure, Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the NIOS Class 10 board exam.
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