Solution to Activity 1.8 of NCERT Class 9 Science Chapter 1 Matter in Our Surroundings –

Answer:

Aim:
To observe if you can cut the surface of water with your fingers and make conclusions.

Materials Required:
Container, water.

Procedure:

(i) Fill the container with some water.

(ii) Now try cutting the surface of water with the fingers of your hand. Note the observations.

Observations:

You will not be able to cut the surface of the water.

Can You Cut the Surface: You are not able to cut the surface of water with your hand. Is this because of the forces of attraction between the particles?

Conclusions:

The reason behind the surface of water remaining together is the forces of attraction between the water particles. This force keeps the particles together.

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