Chapter 1

Chemistry Class 9 · 41 exercises

Problem 1

What is the effect of addition of impurities on freezing point and boiling point of a substance?

3 step solution

Problem 2

What is a freezing mixture? Give an example.

7 step solution

Problem 3

Define melting point. What is the effect of pressure on melting point?

5 step solution

Problem 4

What are cohesive forces and adhesive forces?

4 step solution

Problem 5

Cotton clothes producing cooling effect during summer is an application of _________ .

3 step solution

Problem 6

Why do the wet clothes dry faster on windy day?

5 step solution

Problem 7

Is it possible to liquify \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) gas at \(50{ }^{\circ} \mathrm{C}\) ? Give reason.

3 step solution

Problem 8

A mixture of sand and \(\mathrm{NH}_{4} \mathrm{Cl}\) can be separated by _______ method.

3 step solution

Problem 9

Define latent heat of fusion. Give its value for ice.

3 step solution

Problem 10

What is meant by atomicity of an element? Give some examples of polyatomic elements.

3 step solution

Problem 12

Distinguish between filtration and centrifugation.

5 step solution

Problem 14

Give an example each for solid-liquid and solid-solid homogenous mixtures.

3 step solution

Problem 15

The atomicity of element phosphorus is _______ .

3 step solution

Problem 17

A metal 'A' reacts with a metallic chloride of 'B' to give metal 'B'. But, metallic chloride of 'A' cannot give metal 'A' on reaction with metal 'B'. What conclusion can you draw from this?

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Problem 19

Give an example for a liquid-liquid heterogeneous mixture. Suggest a method of separation for it.

5 step solution

Problem 21

How do you separate a mixture of (a) \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\) (b) \(\mathrm{H}_{2}\) and \(\mathrm{O}_{2}\)

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Problem 22

The formation of phosphorus pentachloride from phosphorus trichloride and chlorine gas is a _____ type of combination reaction.

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Problem 23

The addition of \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}\) to \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}\) decreases the temperature at which \(\mathrm{KClO}_{3}\) decomposes because \(\mathrm{MnO}_{2}\) added acts as a ____ catalyst.

4 step solution

Problem 24

What is paper chromatography?

4 step solution

Problem 26

Why is sodium stored in kerosene?

4 step solution

Problem 28

A reaction of decomposition of a compound \(\mathrm{AB}\) is accompanied by absorption of some heat energy. What is the sign of \(\Delta \mathrm{H}\) ?

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Problem 29

The temperature above which no amount of pressure can cause a gas to liquify is _________

3 step solution

Problem 30

What is sublimation? Give some examples.

3 step solution

Problem 31

Suggest a method of separation for a mixture of sodium chloride and ammonium chloride. Explain the process.

5 step solution

Problem 32

When two ice cubes are pressed, they join together. Explain the principle involved.

5 step solution

Problem 33

Why are cotton clothes preferable in summer?

5 step solution

Problem 34

How is liquefaction different from condensation?

3 step solution

Problem 35

Distinguish between evaporation and boiling.

3 step solution

Problem 36

When a glass of ice cold water is taken in a glass, water drops are formed on the outer surface of the glass. Give reason.

5 step solution

Problem 37

What is double decomposition reaction? Give an example each for neutralisation and precipitation reaction.

3 step solution

Problem 38

Why is it not possible to displace fluorine from metallic fluorides by any other halogen?

4 step solution

Problem 40

Explain the process of condensation with respect to kinetic molecular theory.

3 step solution

Problem 41

What is critical temperature? How does it affect the liquefaction of gas?

4 step solution

Problem 42

Why does steam cause more burns than boiling water?

5 step solution

Problem 43

List out the differences between physical and chemical changes.

6 step solution

Problem 45

What are the different types of combination reactions? Give an example of each.

3 step solution

Problem 46

Suggest the possible methods of separation of liquid gas mixtures. Explain each method with an example. Explain the factors affecting (a) melting point (b) boiling point (c) evaporation

4 step solution

Problem 47

Explain the factors affecting (a) melting point (b) boiling point (c) evaporation

4 step solution

Problem 48

Give the postulates of kinetic molecular theory of matter. Explain the process of melting on the basis of this theory.

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Problem 49

Explain the process of separation of different constituents in coloured ink.

5 step solution

Problem 50

Explain the following methods of separation with an example each. (a) Fractional crystallization (b) Sedimentation and decantation (c) Preferential liquefaction (d) Fractional distillation

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