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ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Selina Solution Chapter 1 Matter
ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Selina Solution Chapter 1 Matter
Question 1.
Define:
(a) Matter
Solution:
(a) Matter is anything that occupies space, has space and can be perceived by our senses.
Solution:
(b) Due to the intermolecular force of attraction, the molecules of matter are always in motion and attract each
other with a force, by which they are held together.
Question 2.
What are the three states of matter? Define each of them with two examples.
Solution:
• Solids - A solid has a standard volume and shape. Example- wood, stone, iron, ice etc.
• Liquid - A liquid has a definite volume but not a definite shape. Example- water, juice, milk, oil, etc.
• Gases - A gas neither has definite shape nor a definite volume. Example- air, hydrogen, oxygen, water
vapour etc.
Question 3.
Define interconversion of states of matter. What are the two factors responsible for the change of states
of matter?
Solution:
A process in which things changes from one state to another and get back to the original state, without
any change in its chemical composition is called interconversion state of matter.
Two factors responsible for the change of state of matter are: change in
• Temperature
• Pressure
Question 4.
Solution:
3. These particles have space or gaps between them which is known as interparticular or intermolecular space.
4. There exists a force of attraction between the particles of matter which holds them together. This force of
attraction is known as interparticular or intermolecular force of attraction.
5. Particles of matter are always in a state of random motion and possess kinetic energy, which increases with
increase in temperature and vice-versa.
Question 5.
(b) It is heated
Solution:
(a) When water is placed in a deep freezer, it is cooled and changed into ice at 0°C ice.
𝑑𝑒𝑒𝑝
𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 → 𝐼𝑐𝑒 (𝑂°𝐶)
𝑓𝑟𝑒𝑧𝑒𝑟
(b Water on heating changes into steam at 100°C
ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔
𝑊𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 → 𝑆𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚 (100°𝐶).
The phenomenon of change of state of water: In ordinary conditions, water is in liquid state but when it is
placed in a deep freezer, it changes into ice at 0°C and when ice is kept at room temperature again changes back
into liquid water.
Likewise, when heating water, it changes into steam at 100° C, which on cooling changes back into liquid
water. But there is no change in the chemical composition of water when its state changes from liquid to solid
or liquid to gaseous state.
ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡 ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑡
𝐼𝑐𝑒 ⇋ 𝑤𝑎𝑡𝑒𝑟 ⇌ 𝑠𝑡𝑒𝑎𝑚
𝑐𝑜𝑜𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑜𝑙
Question 6.
(b) What do you observe when barium chloride solution is mixed with sodium sulphate solution?
Solution:
(a) “Matter can neither be created nor be destroyed in a chemical reaction”. But we can change it from one
form to another.
It can also be stated as, “In a chemical reaction, the total mass of the reactants is equal to the total mass of the
products”.
(b)
We can observe that a white insoluble solid (precipitate of barium sulphate) is formed along with a solution of
sodium chloride. Then, wait for ten minutes for the reaction to be completed, and the solid formed to settle
down and then weigh the content again. Finally, note the reading.
We will observe that the total mass of the apparatus + reactants = total mass of apparatus + products. Hence the
law of conservation of mass is verified.
Question 7.
Give reasons:
(d) When magnesium is burnt in air, there is an increase in mass after the reaction.
Solution:
(a) Because, in gases, the molecules are free to move. They are not stuck to each other, and the intermolecular
force of attraction is least in the gases. So the gas almost fills the whole vessel in which it is enclosed.
(b) In solids, particles are closely packed. The intermolecular space is almost zero due to a strong force of
attraction. Therefore the molecules are not free to move, which makes them hard and rigid. So solids cannot be
compressed.
(c) Due to the weaker intermolecular forces in liquids, the particles are not closely packed, and hence there
is large intermolecular space. So molecules in liquids can move randomly, and hence liquids can flow easily.
(d) When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, a white solid, magnesium oxide is formed. The mass of magnesium
is more than the mass of magnesium oxide. This is because the mass of oxygen used is not taken. If that is
considered, the total mass of the reactants and the products are found to be almost equal.
2Mg + 𝑂2 → 2MgO
Question 8.
(b) The process in which a solid directly changes into a gas is called sublimation.
(d) The temperature at which a liquid starts changing into its vapour state is evaporation or vaporisation.
Question 9.
Solution:
(a) Camphor, iodine, naphthalene, dry ice (solid carbon dioxide), etc.
(b) Gases do not change their state on heating. For example: O2.
Question 10.
Define:
(a) Diffusion.
Solution:
(a) Diffusion: The motion of their particles causes the intermixing of two or more substances to get a uniform
mixture is called 'diffusion’:
(b) Brownian motion: The haphazard, random motion of suspended particles on the surface of a liquid or in the
air is called 'Brownian motion'.