Introduction to Matter Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. Examples: Air, water, rocks, and plants.
Characteristics of Particles of Matter - Particles of matter have space between them. - Particles of matter are continuously moving. - Particles of matter attract each other. Examples: Dissolving sugar in water, diffusion of perfume in air.
States of Matter There are three states of matter: - Solid - Liquid - Gas Example: Ice (solid), Water (liquid), Water vapor (gas)
Solid State - Fixed shape and volume - Particles are closely packed Examples: Ice, wood, iron
Liquid State - No fixed shape, fixed volume - Particles are less closely packed than solids Examples: Water, milk, oil
Gaseous State - Neither fixed shape nor fixed volume - Particles are far apart and move freely Examples: Oxygen, carbon dioxide, steam
Change of State - Melting: Solid to liquid - Freezing: Liquid to solid - Vaporization: Liquid to gas - Condensation: Gas to liquid - Sublimation: Solid to gas Examples: Melting of ice, boiling of water, dry ice sublimation
Effect of Temperature on States of Matter - Increase in temperature can change solid to liquid and liquid to gas. - Decrease in temperature can change gas to liquid and liquid to solid. Examples: Heating of ice, cooling of steam.
Effect of Pressure on States of Matter - Increasing pressure can change gas to liquid and liquid to solid. Example: Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in cylinders.
Real-Life Applications of Different States of Matter - Solids: Building materials, tools - Liquids: Drinking water, fuels - Gases: Breathing, cooking gas
Concept Test Questions 1. What happens to the particles of matter during diffusion? Answer: Particles spread out and mix with each other. 2. Give an example of a substance that sublimates. Answer: Dry ice (solid carbon dioxide). 3. Why do gases have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume? Answer: Because their particles move freely and are far apart.
Summary - Matter is anything that has mass and occupies space. - Three states of matter: Solid, Liquid, Gas. - Change of state occurs due to temperature and pressure changes. - Real-life applications in daily life.
References - NCERT Class IX Science Textbook - Relevant images and diagrams from reliable sources.