Classification of matter


 
 
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Classification of matter

Classification of matter: Anything that we can see or touch is called an object. All objects differ in shape, size, colour and other aspects also. Grouping different objects on the basis of certain similarities and dissimilarities is called classification. For example : all kind sof toiletries are placed together at one place.These are further sorted out and grouped.For exmple : toothpastes are placed together at one place and soaps at another.

Importance of classification: Classification has the following advantages:

  • 1.    It helps in systematic study of objects.
  • 2.    It helps in identifying and locating things.
  • 3.    It helps to study the properties of objects of one category and also observe pattern in these properties.
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following items,can be grouped as edible?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Classification means

    • I.  grouping things as living and non-living.
    • II.  grouping things on the basis of common properties.
    • III.  grouping non-living on the basis of common properties.
    • IV.  grouping all things, living or non-living, on the basis of common properties.

    Choose the correct option.

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    As of the 1990s, scientists have proved the existence of how many states of matter?

    Right Option : D
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