Matter

Question 1:(a) State whether the matter is a solid, liquid or gas.(b) Give three other examples for each state of matter.(c) Draw a table to show the arrangement and movement of particles for each state of matter. Answer:(a) (i) Bubble: Gas(ii) Water: Liquid(iii) Water weed: Solid(iv) Aquarium: Solid(v) Fish: Solid(b) Solid: book, glass, cloth Liquid: … Read more

(A) Temperature remains constant during boiling of water:Aim: To investigate whether temperature remains constant during boiling of waterMaterials and apparatus: Bunsen burner, tripod stand, wire gauze, beaker, thermometer, 100 ml of water, retort stand with clamp.Instruction1. Pour 100 ml of water into a beaker. Record the initial temperature of water.2. Heat the water. Record the … Read more

Experiment 5.1:Problem statement: What is the difference in the rate of diffusion between solids and liquids?Hypothesis: The rate of diffusion is low in a solid, but high in a liquid.Aim: To determine the rate of diffusion of copper(II) sulphate in two states of matter.Variables(a) Constant variable: Temperature(b) Manipulated variable: Diffusion medium(c) Responding variable: Rate of … Read more

Activity 5.5:Aim: To prepare a visual presentation on the three states of matterInstruction1. Work in groups.2. Each group has to choose one state of matter that represents their group.3. Prepare a PowerPoint presentation to explain about the matter that you have chosen.Your presentation must include the following aspects:(a) physical properties of the matter(b) arrangement and … Read more

Activity 5.4:Aim: To show that matter is made up of small and discrete particlesMaterials and apparatus: Copper(II) sulphate crystal, water, beakerInstruction1. Pour 50 ml of water into a beaker.2. Put a few crystals of copper(II) sulphate into the beaker of water. Observe the changes in colour of the solution.3. Add another 50 ml of water … Read more

Question 1:List five examples of matter around you. Answer:Matter: Book, pencil, pen, glass and beaker (Any other answers are accepted). Question 2:What are two characteristics of matter? Answer:Has mass and occupies space Question 3:Are all living things matter? Explain your opinion. Answer:Yes, because all living things have mass and occupy space. Question 4:Sarah turns over … Read more

Activity 5.1:(A) Aim: To show that living and non-living things have mass and occupy spaceMaterials and apparatus: Lever balance, beaker, soil, water, bean sproutsInstruction1. Weigh an empty beaker with a lever balance. Record its mass.2. Fill half of the beaker with soil. Does the soil occupy space inside the beaker?3. Weigh the beaker with the … Read more