Which of the following statements are true? Correct the false statements. Class 8
hardWhich of the following statements are true? Correct the false statements. Class 8
(i) Melting ice into water is an example of the transformation of a solid into a liquid. Class 8
Answer:
True
(ii) The melting process involves a decrease in interparticle attractions during the transformation. Class 8
Answer:
True
(iii) Solids have a fixed shape and a fixed volume. Class 8
Answer:
True
(iv) The interparticle interactions in solids are very strong, and the interparticle spaces are very small. Class 8
Answer:
True
(v) When we heat camphor in one corner of a room, the fragrance reaches all corners of the room. Class 8
Answer:
True
(vi) On heating, we are adding energy to the camphor, and the energy is released as a smell. Class 8
Answer:
False (On heating, energy is added to camphor, causing it to undergo sublimation. The camphor directly converts into gas, and the vapour carries its characteristic smell)