Solutions - 1 (Class IX)

A quiz covering solutions, including types of solutions (true, colloidal), saturated and unsaturated solutions, crystallization, and properties of colloids for Class IX chemistry students.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following statements is/are correct?

a. The substance present in smaller proportion in a solution is called solvent.
b. A true solution is a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances.
c. A solution in which more solid can be dissolved at a given temperature is an unsaturated solution.

  1. a, b and c
  2. a and b
  3. a and c
  4. b and c
  5. c only
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The process of separating a pure substance in the form of crystals from a hot saturated solution by cooling is known as

  1. evaporation
  2. crystallization
  3. distillation
  4. sublimation
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is true for a saturated solution?

  1. The solution changes colour.
  2. When more solute is added, it continues to dissolve in the solution.
  3. The solution starts to evaporate.
  4. When a sample is taken out and cooled, it forms small crystals rapidly.
  5. The temperature starts rising.
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a colloidal solution?

  1. Soap solution
  2. Starch solution
  3. Ink
  4. Milk of Magnesia
  5. Blood
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

When pressure is removed from a saturated solution of common salt, it is observed that

  1. the temperature of water increases and the solution becomes supersaturated
  2. the salt sublimes and changes into gaseous state
  3. water solidifies to form ice salt crystals
  4. water rapidly evaporates, leaving behind dry salt
  5. water evaporates along with the salt, leaving a vacuum
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Vinegar comes under which of the following categories of solution?

  1. Solid in liquid
  2. Gas in gas
  3. Liquid in liquid
  4. Gas in liquid
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the solvent present in tincture of iodine?

  1. Iodine
  2. Water
  3. Alcohol
  4. Acetic acid
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Why does a beam of light not scatter when it is passed through a true solution?

  1. Because the size of particles is equal to 1 m
  2. Because the size of particles is more than 1 nm
  3. Because the size of particles is less than 10–9 m
  4. Because the size of particles is equal to 1 nm
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following is not a property of colloids?

  1. A colloid is actually heterogeneous.
  2. The size of particles in a colloid is bigger than that of those in a true solution, but smaller than that of those in a suspension.
  3. A colloid scatters a beam of light passing through it.
  4. The particles of a colloid cannot pass through a filter paper.
  5. Colloids are fairly stable.
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Match the following:

 
a. Sol 1. It is a colloid in which solid particles are dispersed in a solid medium.
b. Solid sol 2. It is a colloid in which tiny solid particles are dispersed in a liquid medium.
c. Aerosol 3. It is a colloid in which a solid or a liquid is dispersed in a gas.
  1. a - 2, b - 3, c - 1
  2. a - 2, b - 1, c - 3
  3. a - 1, b - 2, c - 3
  4. a - 3, b - 2, c - 1
  5. a - 3, b - 1, c - 2
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

The zig-zag motion of the colloidal particles and suspensions in a solution is called _____.

  1. Brownian motion
  2. Tyndall effect
  3. Electrophoresis
  4. None of these
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following substances is a solution of gas in liquid?

  1. Air
  2. Soft drink
  3. Vinegar
  4. Salt solution
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which of the following options is an example of a true solution of solid in solid?

  1. Iron
  2. Steel
  3. Butter
  4. Gemstones
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Consider the following solutions and their respective particle sizes:

Solution (a) – 80 nm
Solution (b) – 0.5 nm
Solution (c) – 120 nm
Solution (d) – 90 nm

Which of the above solutions is not a colloid?

  1. (a)
  2. (b)
  3. (c)
  4. (d)
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

To dissolve more solute in a saturated solution, what should be done?

  1. Cool the solution.
  2. Heat the solution.
  3. Drop some solution from the beaker so that more solute can be added.
  4. Dissolve a gas in the solution.