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NCERT Solutions For Class 9 Science

Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure

NCERT Solutions For Class 9 Science Chapter 2 Is Matter Around Us Pure

Updated on: 13 Dec, 2025
Page No: 15
Q1.

What is meant by a substance?

Answer:
A substance is a pure singl...
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Q2.

List the points of differences between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.

Answer:
Differences between Homogen...
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Q3.

Differentiate between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures with examples.

Answer:
  Feature Ho...
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Q4.

How are sol, solution and suspension different from each other?

Answer:
  Property S...
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Q5.

To make a saturated solution, 36 g of sodium chloride is dissolved in 100 g of water at 293 K. Find its concentration at this temperature.

Answer:
Given: Mass of solute ...
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Q6.

Classify the following as chemical or physical changes:
• cutting of trees,
• melting of butter in a pan,
• rusting of almirah,
• boiling of water to form steam,
• passing of electric current, through water and the water breaking down into hydrogen and oxygen gases,
• dissolving common salt in water,
• making a fruit salad with raw fruits, and
• burning of paper and wood.

Answer:
Classification of changes a...
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Q7.

Try segregating the things around you as pure substances or mixtures.

Answer:
Segregation of things aroun...
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Exercises
Q1.

Which separation techniques will you apply for the separation of the following?
(a) Sodium chloride from its solution in water
(b) Ammonium chloride from a mixture containing sodium chloride and ammonium chloride
(c) Small pieces of metal in the engine oil of a car
(d) Different pigments from an extract of flower petals
(e) Butter from curd
(f) Oil from water
(g) Tea leaves from tea
(h) Iron pins from sand
(i) Wheat grains from husk
(j) Fine mud particles suspended in water

Answer:
The separation techniques f...
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Q2.

Write the steps you would use for making tea. Use the words solution, solvent, solute, dissolve, soluble, insoluble, filtrate and residue.

Answer:
Steps for making tea: ...
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Q3.

Pragya tested the solubility of three different substances at different temperatures and collected the data as given below
(results are given in the following table, as grams of substance dissolved in 100 grams of water to form a saturated solution).

(a) What mass of potassium nitrate would be needed to produce a saturated solution of potassium nitrate in 50 grams of water at 313 K?
(b) Pragya makes a saturated solution of potassium chloride in water at 353 K and leaves the solution to cool at room temperature. What would she observe as the solution cools? Explain.
(c) Find the solubility of each salt at 293 K. Which salt has the highest solubility at this temperature?
(d) What is the effect of change of temperature on the solubility of a salt?

Answer:
(a) At 313 K, the solubilit...
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Q4.

Explain the following giving examples.
(a) Saturated solution
(b) Pure substance
(c) Colloid
(d) Suspension

Answer:
(a) Saturated solution:At a...
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Q5.

Classify each of the following as a homogeneous or heterogeneous mixture.
soda water, wood, air, soil, vinegar, filtered tea.

Answer:
Homogeneous Mixtures: ...
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Q6.

How would you confirm that a colourless liquid given to you is pure water?

Answer:
To confirm if the colourles...
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Q7.

Which of the following materials fall in the category of a "pure substance"?
(a) Ice
(b) Milk
(c) Iron
(d) Hydrochloric acid
(e) Calcium oxide
(f) Mercury
(g) Brick
(h) Wood
(i) Air

Answer:
The following materials fal...
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Q8.

Identify the solutions among the following mixtures.
(a) Soil
(b) Sea water
(c) Air
(d) Coal
(e) Soda water

Answer:
The solutions among the fol...
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Q9.

Which of the following will show "Tyndall effect"?
(a) Salt solution
(b) Milk
(c) Copper sulphate solution
(d) Starch solution

Answer:
The following will show the...
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Q10.

Classify the following into elements, compounds and mixtures.
(a) Sodium
(b) Soil
(c) Sugar solution
(d) Silver
(e) Calcium carbonate
(f) Tin
(g) Silicon
(h) Coal
(i) Air
(j) Soap
(k) Methane
(l) Carbon dioxide
(m) Blood

Answer:
Elements: Sodium ...
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Q11.

Which of the following are chemical changes?
(a) Growth of a plant
(b) Rusting of iron
(c) Mixing of iron filings and sand
(d) Cooking of food
(e) Digestion of food
(f) Freezing of water
(g) Burning of a candle

Answer:
The following are chemical ...
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