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Matter around us — Syllabus
Telangana Board · Class 9 · Physical Science
Matter around us topics: Definition and Concept of Matter, States of Matter, Properties of Solids, plus 1 more.
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4 Topics · Telangana Board Class 9 Physical Science · 2026-27
Topics in Matter around us
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Definition and Concept of Matter
- Matter is anything that occupies space and has mass
- All substances around us - water, air, food, clothes, even our body - are examples of matter
- Matter exists in different forms with varying shapes, sizes, and textures
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States of Matter
- Matter exists in three main states: solid, liquid, and gas
- Water is the best example - exists as ice (solid), water (liquid), and water vapor (gas)
- The same substance can exist in different states under different conditions
3
Properties of Solids
- Have definite shape and fixed volume
- Particles are tightly packed with strong forces of attraction
- Cannot be compressed easily
4
Properties of Liquids
- Have fixed volume but no definite shape
- Take the shape of their container
- Can flow easily - called fluids
Key Concepts
Matter is anything that occupies spaceMatter exists in three main statesSolids have definite shape and fixedLiquids have no definite shape butGases have neither definite shape nor
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What are the important topics in Matter around us for Telangana Board Class 9 Physical Science?
Key topics in Matter around us include Definition and Concept of Matter, States of Matter, Properties of Solids, Properties of Liquids. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 9 exams.
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