Exploring Mixtures and their Separation
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Differentiate homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, solutions, suspensions, and colloids
SubtopicDifferentiate homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures, solutions, suspensions, and colloids under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following statements about pure substances is correct?
A.They can be either elements or compounds
B.They are always made of different types of atoms
C.They can be separated by physical methods
D.Their properties change with every sample
- 2.
Phosphorus and Sulfur are examples of:
A.Metals
B.Metalloids
C.Non-metals
D.Compounds
- 3.
Magnesium is a shiny, greyish-white solid that conducts heat. It is a/an:
A.Element (Metal)
B.Element (Non-metal)
C.Compound
D.Mixture
- 4.
What happens to the individual properties of Hydrogen and Oxygen when they form the compound Water?
A.They are both retained
B.Only Oxygen's properties are retained
C.They are completely lost and new properties appear
D.Only Hydrogen's properties are retained
- 5.
Colloids are classified based on the physical state of the dispersed phase and the dispersing medium. Examine the flowchart below. Which of the following pairs of examples correctly represents Colloid X and Colloid Y?
A.X: Fog; Y: Soap bubbles
B.X: Shaving cream; Y: Cloud
C.X: Milk; Y: Face cream
D.X: Sponge; Y: Smoke
- 6.
A student is provided with a mixture of iron filings, common salt, and chalk powder. The following flowchart outlines the steps used to separate these three components. Identify Substance 1, Residue B, and the contents of Filtrate C.
A.Substance 1: Chalk powder; Residue B: Iron filings; Filtrate C: Salt solution
B.Substance 1: Iron filings; Residue B: Salt; Filtrate C: Chalk suspension
C.Substance 1: Iron filings; Residue B: Chalk powder; Filtrate C: Salt solution
D.Substance 1: Salt; Residue B: Chalk powder; Filtrate C: Iron filings
- 7.
Which of the following is a compound used in daily life?
A.Baking soda
B.Gold jewelry
C.Graphite in pencils
D.Oxygen in air
- 8.
A substance 'Y' is made of two types of atoms. These atoms are bonded together such that they can only be separated by an electrochemical reaction. Substance 'Y' is a/an:
A.Element
B.Compound
C.Homogeneous mixture
D.Heterogeneous mixture
- 9.
Calcium Carbonate () is a pure substance. When it is heated strongly, it breaks down into Calcium Oxide () and Carbon Dioxide (). This process is known as:
A.Physical separation
B.Chemical decomposition
C.Mixing
D.Sublimation
- 10.
Identify the element that is used in thermometers and is the only metal found in a liquid state at room temperature.
A.Bromine
B.Mercury
C.Gallium
D.Cesium
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Calculate solution concentration using mass-by-mass, mass-by-volume, and volume-by-volume methods
SubtopicCalculate solution concentration using mass-by-mass, mass-by-volume, and volume-by-volume methods under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In which type of mixture are the particles uniformly distributed throughout the volume?
A.Homogeneous mixture
B.Heterogeneous mixture
C.Suspension
D.Oil in water
- 2.
Which gas is found in the highest percentage in the mixture we call air?
A.Oxygen
B.Nitrogen
C.Argon
D.Carbon dioxide
- 3.
If of glucose is dissolved in of water, what is the concentration in mass percentage?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
What happens to the concentration of a solution if we add more solvent to it?
A.The concentration increases.
B.The concentration decreases.
C.The concentration remains the same.
D.The solute becomes a solid.
- 5.
A student categorizes various mixtures based on the diameter of their solute particles as shown in the flowchart. Which category specifically represents the properties of a 'True Solution', such as a solution of sugar in water?
A.Category B
B.Category A
C.Category C
D.Both Category A and B
- 6.
A solution contains g of sugar in g of water. Its concentration is:
A.10%
B.11.1%
C.9%
D.12.5%
- 7.
Which concentration term is independent of the mass of the solvent, using volume instead?
A.Mass by mass percentage
B.Mass by volume percentage
C.Solubility
D.Saturated level
- 8.
Which of the following is the correct order of particle size for the three types of mixtures?
A.True Solution < Suspension < Colloid
B.Suspension < Colloid < True Solution
C.True Solution < Colloid < Suspension
D.Colloid < True Solution < Suspension
- 9.
An solution of common salt is concentrated by evaporation until its mass reduces from g to g. What is the new concentration?
A.10.67 %
B.12.0 %
C.16.0 %
D.15.0 %
- 10.
In a laboratory, a student accidentally mixed iron filings and sulfur powder. Then the student added (Carbon disulfide) to a part of this mixture and filtered it. What will be the observation?
A.Sulfur dissolves in and passes through the filter paper, leaving iron as residue.
B.Iron dissolves in and passes through the filter paper, leaving sulfur as residue.
C.Both iron and sulfur dissolve in .
D.Neither iron nor sulfur dissolves in .
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Apply separation techniques: crystallisation, distillation, chromatography, sublimation, centrifugation, and coagulation
SubtopicApply separation techniques: crystallisation, distillation, chromatography, sublimation, centrifugation, and coagulation under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a physical change occurring in the kitchen?
A.Vegetables getting cooked
B.Water boiling to form steam
C.Milk turning into curd
D.A matchstick burning
- 2.
When a fruit ripens, its color and taste change. This is a:
A.Physical change
B.Chemical change
C.Reversible change
D.State change
- 3.
What type of change is the formation of a rainbow?
A.Chemical change
B.Physical change
C.Nuclear change
D.Biological change
- 4.
In which of the following cases does a chemical reaction occur?
A.Mixing oil and water
B.Dissolving sugar in tea
C.Passing electricity through acidified water
D.Crushing an aluminum can
- 5.
A student performs two different experiments with water () as shown in the flowchart below. Based on the chemical principles of matter, which statement accurately describes the nature of these changes?
A.Process 1 is a chemical change because heat is absorbed to overcome intermolecular forces, while Process 2 is a physical change.
B.Both Process 1 and Process 2 represent physical changes because the fundamental elements involved (Hydrogen and Oxygen) remain the same.
C.Process 1 is a physical change because only the physical state of the substance changes, whereas Process 2 is a chemical change because water molecules decompose into new substances with different properties.
D.Process 1 is a chemical change because the density of steam is different from water, while Process 2 is a physical change because gases are simply released from the liquid.
- 6.
Which statement correctly distinguishes between a mixture of hydrogen and oxygen gases and the compound water formed from them?
A.The mixture is formed by a chemical change, whereas water is formed by a physical change
B.The mixture retains the properties of and , while water has entirely different properties
C.The mixture has a fixed boiling point, but water does not
D.Components of water can be separated by filtration, but the gas mixture cannot
- 7.
Distillation is a method used to separate liquids with different boiling points. This method relies on:
A.Successive chemical reactions
B.Successive physical changes (evaporation and condensation)
C.The chemical reactivity of the components
D.The change in molecular structure of the liquids
- 8.
Which of the following describes a scenario where both a physical and a chemical change are occurring simultaneously?
A.A piece of ice melting in a glass of water.
B.A candle burning, where wax melts (physical) and wax vapor reacts with oxygen (chemical).
C.Dissolving common salt in water until it is saturated.
D.Sublimation of iodine in a sealed jar.
- 9.
Why is the 'Magnetization of an Iron Nail' using a permanent magnet considered a physical change?
A.Because the nail looks the same before and after.
B.Because the chemical composition and the atomic structure of the iron atoms do not change; only the alignment of magnetic domains changes.
C.Because it can be easily reversed by heating or dropping the nail.
D.Both B and C.
- 10.
In the 'Contact Process' for making sulfuric acid, is converted to using a catalyst. This step is a:
A.Physical change because a catalyst is used.
B.Chemical change because the oxidation state of sulfur changes and new bonds are formed.
C.Physical change because is also a gas like .
D.Chemical change because the catalyst is consumed and not recovered.
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Interpret solubility graphs and relate mixture behaviour to everyday contexts
SubtopicInterpret solubility graphs and relate mixture behaviour to everyday contexts under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a method used to separate mixtures?
A.Crystallization
B.Fractional Distillation
C.Centrifugation
D.Electrolysis
- 2.
Which of the following processes is used to separate salt from sea water in large scale?
A.Filtration
B.Evaporation
C.Distillation
D.Chromatography
- 3.
At , the solubility of a salt is per of water. If a solution contains of this salt in of water at , it is:
A.Saturated
B.Unsaturated
C.Supersaturated
D.Concentrated
- 4.
Based on the solubility curve provided, what happens to the solubility of most solids in liquids as temperature increases?
A.It decreases
B.It increases
C.It remains constant
D.It first increases then decreases
- 5.
Which property of the components of a mixture is used in the separation technique of chromatography?
A.Difference in boiling points
B.Difference in densities
C.Difference in solubility in the same solvent
D.Difference in magnetic properties
- 6.
Using the solubility graph for Sodium Nitrate (), if of water is saturated at (solubility ) and cooled to (solubility ), how much salt precipitates?
A."110 g"
B."80 g"
C."30 g"
D."190 g"
- 7.
A student wants to separate a mixture of sand and salt. Which sequence of steps should they follow?
A.Evaporation Filtration
B.Dissolving in water Filtration Evaporation
C.Filtration Decantation
D.Sublimation Dissolving
- 8.
A chemist is testing the purity of a sample of Cerium Sulfate (). Unlike most solids, its solubility decreases as temperature increases, as shown. If a saturated solution at is heated to , what will be observed?
A.The solution becomes unsaturated.
B.Crystals of Cerium Sulfate will start to form.
C.The solution starts to boil immediately.
D.More Cerium Sulfate can be dissolved into the solution.
- 9.
In a crystallization factory, a solution of salt 'M' is processed. The solubility of 'M' follows the curve shown. If a technician has a saturated solution in g of water at and wants to recover g of crystals, to what temperature must the solution be cooled?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
A chef wants to make a sugar syrup (sucrose) for a dessert. The graph shows the solubility of sucrose in water. If the chef has ml of water at and adds g of sugar, which of the following is true after the solution is stirred thoroughly?
A.The solution is unsaturated.
B.The solution is saturated and some sugar remains undissolved.
C.The solution is supersaturated without any heating.
D.All sugar dissolves because the solubility at is g.
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How Can We Classify Mixtures?
SubtopicHow Can We Classify Mixtures? under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In a sugar solution, the concentration by mass percentage is calculated as:
A.B.C.D. - 2.
Which of the following can be separated by the method of winnowing?
A.Salt and sand
B.Husk and grain
C.Iron filings and sand
D.Oil and water
- 3.
Pure substances that are made up of only one kind of atom are called:
A.Compounds
B.Elements
C.Mixtures
D.Solutions
- 4.
Which of the following is a mixture?
A.Distilled water
B.Common salt
C.Diamond
D.Air
- 5.
Colloids are classified into different types based on the physical state of the dispersed phase and the dispersing medium. According to the relationship shown in the diagram, what is the specific classification of this colloid?
A.Sol
B.Emulsion
C.Gel
D.Aerosol
- 6.
A laboratory technician needs to separate a three-component mixture of sand, iron filings, and iodine crystals. Following the sequence shown in the flowchart, which techniques should be used for Method 1 and Method 2?
A.Method 1: Magnetic separation; Method 2: Filtration
B.Method 1: Sublimation; Method 2: Magnetic separation
C.Method 1: Evaporation; Method 2: Crystallization
D.Method 1: Filtration; Method 2: Sublimation
- 7.
Which of the following is the correct definition of an element given by Antoine Laurent Lavoisier?
A.A substance made of two or more types of atoms
B.A basic form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical reactions
C.A mixture with uniform composition
D.A substance that can be separated by physical methods
- 8.
A student is provided with a clear, homogeneous liquid . A series of experiments are conducted as shown in the flowchart. Based on the observations of how , , and behave, which of the following statements is scientifically accurate?
A.is a compound because it is homogeneous and appears uniform throughout.
B.is a pure substance and can be classified as a compound.
C.is a heterogeneous mixture because it was separated from the solution .
D.is a pure substance because it eventually produces elements like and .
- 9.
The concentration of a solution is (mass/volume). If the volume of the solution is , what is the mass of the solute present?
A.100 g
B.50 g
C.20 g
D.200 g
- 10.
Which of the following is not a property of metals?
A.Malleability
B.Ductility
C.Lustre
D.Low melting point (typically)
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Solutions
SubtopicSolutions under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Jelly and butter are examples of:
A.Foam
B.Gel
C.Aerosol
D.Emulsion
- 2.
To separate dyes in black ink, we use:
A.Distillation
B.Chromatography
C.Evaporation
D.Centrifugation
- 3.
A pure substance consists of:
A.Different types of particles
B.Only one type of particles
C.At least two types of particles
D.Particles visible to the eye
- 4.
What defines an 'unsaturated solution'?
A.It has the maximum possible amount of solute
B.More solute can be dissolved at the same temperature
C.It is always very hot
D.It contains only solvent
- 5.
Which of the following can be separated by using a separating funnel?
A.Water and Alcohol
B.Water and Salt
C.Water and Kerosene
D.Water and Sugar
- 6.
What type of mixture is 'Face Cream'?
A.Sol
B.Emulsion
C.Foam
D.Gel
- 7.
Alloys are considered mixtures because:
A.They can be separated into components by physical filtration.
B.They show the properties of their constituents and have variable composition.
C.They are always liquid at room temperature.
D.They are formed by a chemical reaction between metals.
- 8.
A student performs an experiment by mixing two different sugar solutions. Solution A consists of of a (mass by mass) solution, and Solution B consists of of a (mass by mass) solution. After mixing them, the student adds another of pure water to the mixture. What is the final concentration of the resulting solution in terms of mass by mass percentage?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
A saturated solution of salt is prepared at using of water. The solubility of is per of water at and per of water at . The solution is cooled to and the resulting crystals are filtered out. If the filtrate is then reheated to , what is the minimum mass of salt that must be added to this filtrate to make it saturated again at the higher temperature?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
A student was asked to identify a bottle containing a liquid. He found that the liquid boils at a constant temperature of and leaves no residue upon evaporation. The liquid is likely to be:
A.A mixture of alcohol and water
B.A pure compound (e.g., pure ethanol)
C.A colloidal solution
D.A saturated salt solution
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Methods of Separation of Homogeneous Mixtures
SubtopicMethods of Separation of Homogeneous Mixtures under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which method is used for the purification of sea water to get drinking water on ships?
A.Filtration
B.Distillation
C.Sedimentation
D.Chlorination
- 2.
To separate a mixture of two gases with a very small difference in boiling points, we use:
A.Simple Distillation
B.Fractional Distillation
C.Separating Funnel
D.Evaporation
- 3.
Which of the following is an example of a gas-gas homogeneous mixture?
A.Soda water
B.Air
C.Brass
D.Salt solution
- 4.
Air is first compressed and cooled to produce:
A.Solid air
B.Liquid air
C.Hot air
D.Vacuum
- 5.
Which of the following is NOT an application of the crystallization technique?
A.Purification of salt from seawater
B.Separation of crystals of alum from impure samples
C.Separation of different gases from air
D.Purification of copper sulphate
- 6.
A mixture contains three liquids: A (), B (), and C (). In what order will they be collected from the fractionating column?
A.C, B, A
B.A, B, C
C.B, A, C
D.All together
- 7.
Why is it important to use a 'pencil line' instead of an 'ink line' as the baseline in paper chromatography?
A.Ink is cheaper
B.Pencil lead is more visible
C.Ink itself is a mixture of dyes and would separate, interfering with the results
D.Pencil lead reacts with the solvent
- 8.
Which of these is a key difference between evaporation and distillation when separating a salt-water mixture?
A.Evaporation recovers the solute, while distillation recovers both the solute and the solvent.
B.Evaporation is a chemical change, distillation is physical.
C.Distillation only works for heterogeneous mixtures.
D.Evaporation requires a vacuum, distillation does not.
- 9.
An unknown homogeneous liquid mixture is heated. The temperature remains constant at for some time while a liquid distills over, then it rises and remains constant at . What can be inferred?
A.The mixture is a pure substance.
B.The mixture contains at least two components with boiling points and .
C.The mixture is a colloid.
D.The liquid is certainly water, but the liquid is an impurity that cannot be identified.
- 10.
Why is the water condenser kept in a slanting position in a distillation setup?
A.To allow the liquid to flow easily into the receiver by gravity.
B.To increase the temperature of the vapor.
C.To prevent the water from leaking out of the jacket.
D.To keep the thermometer at a angle.
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How Can We Separate the Components of
SubtopicHow Can We Separate the Components of under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Fractional distillation is used for the separation of:
A.Miscible liquids with large B.P. difference
B.Immiscible liquids
C.Miscible liquids with small B.P. difference
D.Solids from liquids
- 2.
The substance that remains on the filter paper during filtration is called:
A.Filtrate
B.Residue
C.Solution
D.Solvent
- 3.
Separation of dyes in ink by chromatography depends on:
A.Density of dyes
B.Boiling point of dyes
C.Solubility of dyes in solvent
D.Magnetic nature of dyes
- 4.
Which component of air has the highest boiling point among Nitrogen, Argon, and Oxygen?
A.Nitrogen ()
B.Argon ()
C.Oxygen ()
D.Carbon dioxide
- 5.
Which property is used in the separation of components of air by fractional distillation?
A.Difference in densities of gases
B.Difference in boiling points of gases
C.Difference in solubilities of gases
D.Difference in colors of gases
- 6.
Which of the following can be categorized as a physical change?
A.Burning of wood
B.Cooking of food
C.Cutting of trees
D.Rusting of iron
- 7.
To separate a mixture of salt, sand, and ammonium chloride, the correct order of processes is:
A.Filtration -> Sublimation -> Evaporation
B.Sublimation -> Dissolving in water -> Filtration -> Evaporation
C.Dissolving in water -> Filtration -> Evaporation -> Sublimation
D.Evaporation -> Sublimation -> Filtration
- 8.
If we want to separate a mixture of Acetone (B.P. ) and Ether (B.P. ), which of the following is true regarding their collection?
A.Ether will be collected first in the receiver flask
B.Acetone will be collected first in the receiver flask
C.They cannot be separated by distillation
D.They will form a solid mixture upon heating
- 9.
A mixture of Benzoic Acid and Common Salt can be separated by which method?
A.Magnetic Separation
B.Sublimation (Benzoic acid sublimes)
C.Fractional Distillation
D.Centrifugation
- 10.
What is the purpose of the 'Cotton Plug' at the top of the inverted funnel in the sublimation experiment?
A.To absorb the heat
B.To prevent the vapors of the sublimable substance from escaping into the air
C.To filter the air entering the funnel
D.To react with the ammonium chloride vapors
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Tyndall Effect
SubtopicTyndall Effect under Exploring Mixtures and their Separation for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following observations is NOT related to the Tyndall effect?
A.Blue color of sky
B.Visible path of light in a forest
C.Visibility of dust in a beam of light
D.Sugar dissolving in water
- 2.
A beam of light becomes visible in smoke-filled air because smoke is a:
A.True solution
B.Colloid
C.Pure gas
D.Compound
- 3.
Which substance would you add to water to demonstrate the Tyndall effect easily at home?
A.Salt
B.Sugar
C.A few drops of milk
D.Sand
- 4.
The size of particles in a suspension is usually greater than:
A.B.C.D. - 5.
If you shine a flashlight through a glass of lemonade with pulp, the path of light is visible because of:
A.Refraction by the water
B.Reflection by the glass
C.Tyndall effect by the pulp and fine particles
D.The yellow color of the lemon
- 6.
Which of the following is an example of a solid-in-gas colloid that shows Tyndall effect?
A.Fog
B.Clouds
C.Smoke
D.Sponge
- 7.
Why does a laser beam look like a solid line of light in a smoky room but is invisible in a clean room?
A.Laser light only works in smoke
B.The smoke particles scatter the laser light towards our eyes
C.The clean room absorbs the laser light
D.The smoke particles polarize the light
- 8.
Which of the following represents the correct order of scattering power (low to high) for the same concentration of particles?
A.Sugar solution < Milk < Fog
B.Milk < Sugar solution < Fog
C.Fog < Milk < Sugar solution
D.Sugar solution < Fog < Milk
- 9.
If we pass a beam of light through a 'solid sol' (like colored glass with dispersed metal particles), will the Tyndall effect be observed?
A.No, because light cannot pass through solids.
B.Yes, because it is a colloidal system, even if the medium is solid.
C.No, because the particles are fixed and cannot scatter light.
D.Yes, but only if the glass is melted.
- 10.
A liquid is found to show the Tyndall effect. It is then centrifuged at high speed, and a small amount of solid settles at the bottom. The supernatant liquid no longer shows the Tyndall effect. The original liquid was most likely a:
A.Stable Colloid
B.Unstable Suspension/Coarse Colloid
C.True Solution
D.Saturated Solution
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