Set 1 - Multiple Choice Questions on Matter with Answers

1.  The process of mixing two or more gasses is called

a)  diffusion
b)  effusion
c)  filtration
d)  sedimentation
 Answer:    (a)
2.  A matter is defined as one which has
(a)  no mass but occupies space
(b)  mass but occupies no space
(c)  mass and occupies space
(d)  no mass and occupies no space
 Answer:    (c)
3.  When water freezes into solid, its density
a)  increases
b)  decreases
c)  remains unchanged
d)  not predictable
 Answer:    (b)
4.  The water when converted into gaseous form is called as
(a)  water gas
(b)  water vapour
(c)  fog
(d)  snow
 Answer:    (b)
5. When salt is added into water, its boiling point
a) increases
b)  decreases
c)  remains unchanged
d)  not predictable
Answer:    (a)
6.  The miscibility of two liquids is determined by:
a)  molecular size: molecules of similar sizes tend to mix together
b)  density: liquids of similar densities usually mix well together
c)  polarity: polar and nonpolar liquids are not miscible while polar liquids can usually be
mixed with each other
d)  all of the above factors directly affect miscibility
Answer:    (c)
7.  The particles vibration in gases takes place
(a)  about their mean position
(b)  about a vertical axis
(c)  about a horizontal axis
(d)  in any direction
Answer:    (d)
8.  The 'triple point' in a matter is defined as:
a)  the combination of standard temperature, pressure, and volume
b)  the combination of temperature and pressure at which the solid, liquid, and gas
phases can coexist at equilibrium
c)  the combination of pressure and temperature at which liquid, gas, and plasma
phases all exist in equilibrium
d)  the combination of temperature and pressure at which liquids and gases cannot be
distinguished from each other
Answer:    (b)
9.  Which of the options given below is generally true for ionic crystals:
a)  they have low melting points
b)  they have high melting points
c)  their solids are poor electrical conductors, while the liquids or solutions conduct
electricity
d)  both B and C are correct
Answer:    (d)
10.  Which of the following property doesn’t represent the fluid characteristic
(a)  it can flow
(b)  it has mass
(c)  it has a definite shape
(d)  can be perceived by our senses
Answer:    (c)
Set 2 - Multiple Choice Questions on Matter with Answers
11.  Which of the following statement is true with respect to alloys that are the
mixtures of pure metals.?
a)  The melting point of an alloy is usually lower than the melting points of the pure
metals.
b)  The melting point of an alloy tends to be higher than the melting points of its
component metals.
c)  There is no general trend regarding melting points of alloys compared to melting
points of the pure metal components.
Answer:    (a)
12.  At room temperature which among the following is a solid?
(a)  Nitrogen
(b)  Potassium permanganate
(c)  Bromine
(d)  Helium
Answer:   (b)
13.  Sublimation is defined as:
a)  the process in which a solid transitions directly into the gas phase
b)  the process in which a gas transitions directly into the solid phase
c)  the process in which a gas transitions into the liquid phase
d)  the process in which a liquid transitions into the gas phase
Answer:    (a)
14.  Which of the following is true with respect to gases?
(a)  Gases are not at all rigid.
(b)  Gases are not compressible.
(c)  Gases have particles in fixed positions.
(d)  Gases have high density.
Answer:    (a)
15.  Which of the following are characteristics of solid?
(a)  maximum intermolecular space
(b)  definite mass but no definite volume
(c)  very high compressibility
(d)  maximum intermolecular force of attraction
Answer:    (d)
16.  The process of conversion of gas into a liquid is called
(a)  condensation
(b)  sublimation
(c)  vaporization
(d)  solidification
Answer:    (a)
17.   The drying up of wet cloths represents the process of
(a)  evaporation
(b)  boiling
(c)  condensation
(d)  solidification
Answer:    (a)
18.  During change of state in a matter the temperature remains same due to
(a)  loss of heat
(b)  latent heat
(c)   less supply of heat
(d)  lattice energy
Answer:    (b)
19.   A chemical change in a matter is characterized as
(a)  temporary, reversible and a new substance is produced
(b)  always accompanied by exchange of light
(c)  permanent, irreversible and a new substance is produced
(d)  never accompanied by exchange of light and heat energy
Answer:    (c)
20.  Which of the following is responsible for change of state in a matter
(a)  density
(b)  temperature
(c)  volume
(d)  height