Worksheet – Chapter: Solution
Subject: Physical Science
Class: 9 (West Bengal Board)
1. Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ):
Choose the correct option:
1. A solution is a:
a) Pure substance b) Heterogeneous mixture c) Homogeneous mixture d)
Compound
2. Which of the following is a gaseous solution?
a) Vinegar b) Salt water c) Air d) Milk
3. The substance that dissolves is called:
a) Solute b) Solvent c) Suspension d) Emulsion
4. A solution in which no more solute dissolves at a fixed temperature is called:
a) Unsaturated b) Saturated c) Supersaturated d) Dilute
5. The solubility of solids in water generally ______ with temperature.
a) Decreases b) Remains same c) Increases d) Vanishes
2. True or False:
Write True or False:
1. A saturated solution can be converted into an unsaturated solution by heating.
2. Solute is always in smaller quantity than the solvent.
3. A solution has visible solute particles.
4. Water is a universal solvent.
5. Solubility is independent of temperature.
3. Fill in the Blanks:
1. A _______ solution has dissolved maximum amount of solute at a given temperature.
2. In a solution of sugar in water, sugar is the _______ and water is the _______.
3. Solubility is expressed in _______ per 100g of solvent.
4. The _______ point of a solution is higher than that of pure water.
5. Solubility of gas in a liquid _______ with an increase in temperature.
4. Statement Questions (Short Answer Type):
1. Define solubility.
2. What is a saturated solution?
3. Name any two factors that affect solubility.
4. Why is water called a universal solvent?
5. Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures.
5. Critical Thinking Questions:
1. Why should aerated drinks be stored in a cool place?
2. Give one reason why water can dissolve many substances.
3. A student adds more salt to salt water but it does not dissolve. What kind of solution is
formed? Explain.
4. You are given a sugar solution. Describe how you would obtain sugar crystals from it.
5. Why does stirring increase the rate of dissolution?
Numerical Questions on Concentration of Solutions
1. Weight/Volume Concentration (g/100 mL)
1. 5 g of NaCl is dissolved in 100 mL of water. What is the concentration of the solution in
g/100 mL?
2. 12 g of sugar is dissolved in 200 mL of solution. Calculate the concentration in g/100 mL.
3. A solution contains 7.5 g of solute in 150 mL of water. Find the weight/volume
percentage concentration (g/100 mL).
2. Gram/Litre Concentration (g/L)
4. 25 g of copper sulfate is dissolved in enough water to make 250 mL of solution. What is
the concentration in g/L?
5. A student dissolves 40 g of potassium nitrate (KNO₃) in 500 mL of water. Find the
concentration of the solution in g/L.
6. If 10 g of solute is dissolved in 250 mL of solution, calculate the concentration in g/L.
3. Molarity or Moles/Litre Concentration (mol/L)
(Use molar masses as needed: NaCl = 58.5 g/mol, H₂SO₄ = 98 g/mol, KOH = 56.1 g/mol)
7. 5.85 g of NaCl is dissolved in 1 L of water. What is the molarity of the solution?
8. Calculate the molarity of a solution prepared by dissolving 9.8 g of H₂SO₄ in 500 mL of
solution.
9. A solution contains 11.22 g of KOH in 250 mL of solution. Calculate the molarity.
10.How many moles of NaCl are present in 100 mL of 1 Mole NaCl solution?
