ISO / IBT / HOT Questions
1. Matter is any substance that has _______________ and occupies _____________.
A. mass, fixed volume C. mass, space
B. fixed volume, space D. fixed shape, space
2. Mass is measured in ________________.
A. Litre B. Metre C. Kilogram D. g / cubic cm
3. Molecules always keep moving either a little or a lot. This is because they possess __________.
A. energy B. speed C. magnetism D. all of these
4. The instrument through which molecules can be seen is .........
A. B. C. D.
5. Out of the four objects - a block of iron, milk in a glass, air in a balloon and juice in a tetra pack, the
inter-molecular attraction is maximum in _________________.
A. milk in a glass C. juice in a tetra pack
B. air in a balloon D. a block of iron
6. The fragrance of perfume spreads all across the room. This is due to the property of gas called
__________________.
A. filtration B. solution C. diffusion D. Sedimentation
7. The given table shows solubility of three substances. The following steps were carried out to obtain
Y from the mixture of substances X, Y and Z.
Substances Solubility in water
X Insoluble
Y Soluble
Z Insoluble
(i) Filtration (ii) Evaporation to dryness (iii) Addition of water
Select the correct order of steps to obtain Y.
A. i -------> ii -------> iii C. iii --------> i --------> ii
B. ii ------> i --------> iii D. i ---------> iii -------> ii
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8. We take a piece of iron, some milk and some carbon dioxide gas in a closed container each having
a fixed volume of 1 cu.cm. Which of them will have the maximum number of molecules ?
A. Piece of iron C. Milk
B. Carbon dioxide D. All have the same
9. The mass of an object _________________________.
A. remain the same everywhere C. differs from place to place
B. is measured by a spring balance D. depends on the gravitational pull of the earth
10. Refer to the given Venn diagram. Identify X, Y and Z and select the correct statement regarding
them.
Fixed mass Fixed shape
Y
X
Z
Fixed volume
A. The process of changing Y into X is called freezing.
B. The process of changing X into Y is called sublimation.
C. The process of changing Z into X is called evaporation.
D. The process of changing Z into X is called condensation.
11. We cannot measure the mass of ________________.
A. heat B. electricity C. sound D. all of these
12. Which of the following is invisible matter ?
A. Air Oxygen C. Carbon dioxide D. All of these
13. Select the INCORRECT statement.
A. Ice can float on water
B. Mass of an object remains the same everywhere
C. Volume is the amount of space occupied by matter
D. The upward force exerted by a liquid on any object immersed in it is called gravity.
14. John was burning newspaper in his backyard when his father asked him not to do so.
(i) Why do you think John’s father stopped him from burning newspaper ?
A. They had few newspapers C. Newspapers should be read not burned
B. Burning results in smoke and causes pollution D. Both A & B
(ii) Is burning a physical or a chemical change ?
A. Physical change B. Chemical change C. Both of these D. None of these
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15. Sugar dissolves in water and forms a solution. In this solution, ___________ is the solute and
__________ is the solvent.
A. water, sugar C. sugar, water
B. sugar, solution D. Both A & B
16. Solids that dissolve in water are called _______________________.
A. insoluble substances C. miscible substances
B. soluble substances D. immiscible substances
17. A physical change is a ________________________.
A. Permanent change C. Irreversible change
B. One-time change D. Temporary change
18. The bubbles in aerated drinks are due to the ________________ gas dissolved in it.
A. Oxygen C. Carbon dioxide
B. Nitrogen D. Chlorine
19. Which of the following are an example of immiscible liquids ?
A. Petrol and water C. Lemon juice and water
B. Honey and water D. None of these
20. A tray of water was kept in the freezer. The water changed into ice. What kind of change it is ?
A. Irreversible change C. Chemical change
B. Reversible change D. No change
21. The solute can be __________________.
A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Solid, liquid or gas
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