Matter and Materials
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States of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas)
SubtopicStates of Matter (Solid, Liquid, Gas) under Matter and Materials for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Rainwater falling from the sky is in which state of matter?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.Vapor
- 2.
Which of the following is a property of a gas?
A.It has a definite shape
B.It has a definite volume
C.It has neither a definite shape nor a definite volume
D.It cannot be compressed
- 3.
Which state of matter expands the most when it is heated?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.Metal
- 4.
Look at the diagram. Which process is occurring at step Y when water vapor cools down?
A.Melting
B.Evaporation
C.Condensation
D.Freezing
- 5.
When a solid dissolves in a liquid, the volume of the liquid does not increase much because the solid particles:
A.Evaporate into the air
B.Shrink in size
C.Adjust in the intermolecular spaces of the liquid
D.Turn into energy
- 6.
What makes a liquid flow from a higher level to a lower level?
A.Strong attraction between molecules
B.Fixed shape
C.Lack of fixed shape and effect of gravity
D.Very high density
- 7.
In which state of matter are the molecules always in a state of random motion and have the maximum intermolecular space?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.Rock
- 8.
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between 'Intermolecular Force' (IF) and 'Intermolecular Space' (IS)?
A.As IF increases, IS also increases.
B.As IF increases, IS decreases.
C.IF and IS are not related to each other.
D.IS depends only on the weight of the molecules, not IF.
- 9.
Which of the following describes the 'Movement of molecules' in a solid?
A.Molecules move freely in all directions at high speeds.
B.Molecules slide over each other within a boundary.
C.Molecules vibrate about their fixed mean positions.
D.Molecules do not move or vibrate at all.
- 10.
A student notices that a thick glass tumbler often cracks when very hot water is poured into it. This is due to:
A.The glass melting from the heat.
B.Uneven expansion of the inner and outer surfaces of the glass.
C.The water reacting chemically with the glass.
D.The air inside the glass molecules escaping.
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Molecular arrangement in different states
SubtopicMolecular arrangement in different states under Matter and Materials for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A substance that can flow easily is called a:
A.Rigid body
B.Fluid
C.Hard object
D.Fixed mass
- 2.
When a solid melts, its molecules:
A.Start moving away from their fixed positions
B.Stop moving
C.Join together to form bigger molecules
D.Lose all their energy
- 3.
Which of these will occupy the volume of whichever container it is kept in?
A.A piece of wood
B.A liter of milk
C.A balloon filled with air
D.A gold ring
- 4.
The state of matter that has the least intermolecular force of attraction is:
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.Ice
- 5.
Why does a sponge, which is a solid, get easily compressed?
A.Sponge molecules are very soft.
B.Sponge is actually a liquid.
C.Sponge has air trapped in its pores which is squeezed out.
D.Sponge molecules are very far apart like a gas.
- 6.
Which of the following substances will have the most 'random' motion of molecules?
A.Ice cube
B.Cooking oil
C.Steam from a kettle
D.A plastic ruler
- 7.
What is common between a liquid and a gas?
A.Both have a definite shape.
B.Both have a definite volume.
C.Both can flow and are called fluids.
D.Both are incompressible.
- 8.
Which of these best describes the 'Intermolecular Force'?
A.The force that keeps planets in orbit.
B.The force of attraction existing between the molecules of matter.
C.The force applied by a machine.
D.The force of gravity pulling objects down.
- 9.
In terms of molecular arrangement, why are gases more compressible than liquids?
A.Gas molecules are faster than liquid molecules.
B.The intermolecular space in gases is much larger than in liquids.
C.Gas molecules have no mass.
D.Liquids have no molecules.
- 10.
What happens to the molecules of a liquid when it reaches its boiling point?
A.They lose all their energy.
B.They become so energetic that they overcome the liquid's surface attraction.
C.They shrink and disappear.
D.They turn into solid particles.
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Change of state (Melting, Vaporization, Condensation, Freezing)
SubtopicChange of state (Melting, Vaporization, Condensation, Freezing) under Matter and Materials for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A piece of solder (metal) is heated with a soldering iron until it becomes liquid. This process is:
A.Freezing
B.Melting
C.Condensation
D.Vaporization
- 2.
Ironing a slightly damp shirt makes it dry very quickly because the heat causes:
A.Vaporization
B.Melting
C.Freezing
D.Condensation
- 3.
Making solid wax candles by cooling down melted liquid wax is called:
A.Melting
B.Vaporization
C.Condensation
D.Freezing
- 4.
The process where liquid water turns into gas without necessarily reaching its boiling point is:
A.Melting
B.Freezing
C.Evaporation
D.Condensation
- 5.
Which of the following is NOT a change of state?
A.Ice turning to water
B.Water turning to steam
C.Water being poured into a glass
D.Steam turning to water
- 6.
The process by which water vapor in the air changes into liquid water droplets to form clouds is called:
A.Boiling
B.Evaporation
C.Condensation
D.Melting
- 7.
Which of the following correctly describes the process of melting?
A.Liquid changing to Gas
B.Solid changing to Liquid
C.Gas changing to Liquid
D.Liquid changing to Solid
- 8.
Which of the following occurs when heat is removed from a substance in the gaseous state?
A.The molecules gain kinetic energy and move faster.
B.The molecules lose energy and the substance may undergo condensation.
C.The intermolecular space between the molecules increases.
D.The substance will immediately turn into a solid.
- 9.
If you leave a bowl of water in the sun, it disappears over time. If you boil the same amount of water on a stove, it also disappears. What is the common result of both processes?
A.The water molecules are destroyed by heat.
B.The liquid water changes into invisible water vapor.
C.The water turns into oxygen and hydrogen gas.
D.The water is absorbed by the bottom of the bowl.
- 10.
An ice cube is heated until it turns into steam. Which of the following describes the change in the arrangement of molecules?
A.Ordered Random Very far apart and random
B.Very far apart Ordered Random
C.Random Ordered Very far apart
D.Ordered Very far apart Random
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Solute, Solvent, and Solution
SubtopicSolute, Solvent, and Solution under Matter and Materials for Grade 5 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
When making lemonade, the lemon juice and sugar are the ______.
A.Solvents
B.Solutes
C.Insoluble solids
D.Gases
- 2.
A mixture of two or more substances that looks the same throughout is a:
A.Saturated mixture
B.Heterogeneous mixture
C.Solution
D.Immiscible mixture
- 3.
Which of these mixtures can be separated by simply letting it stand still for some time?
A.Salt and water
B.Sugar and water
C.Sand and water
D.Ink and water
- 4.
Vinegar is a solution of acetic acid in water. In this case, acetic acid is the:
A.Solvent
B.Solute
C.Insoluble part
D.Solid
- 5.
Which of the following is true about a solution?
A.It is always composed of two liquids
B.The solute and solvent can be easily distinguished by the naked eye
C.It is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances
D.It must contain water as the solute
- 6.
If you have a saturated salt solution at room temperature and you heat it, it can usually:
A.Dissolve no more salt
B.Dissolve more salt
C.Become insoluble
D.Turn into a gas
- 7.
When sugar dissolves in water, the sugar particles fill the spaces between ________ molecules.
A.Sugar
B.Water
C.Air
D.Salt
- 8.
A solution is a type of ___________ mixture.
A.Heterogeneous
B.Homogeneous
C.Chemical
D.Pure
- 9.
Which of the following would NOT help you dissolve more of a solid solute in a liquid?
A.Heating the liquid
B.Adding more solvent
C.Increasing the pressure on the liquid
D.All of the above will help
- 10.
Why does powdered salt dissolve faster than rock salt?
A.Powdered salt is chemically different
B.Powdered salt has a larger surface area exposed to the solvent
C.Rock salt is heavier and sinks faster
D.Powdered salt is hotter than rock salt
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