Structure and properties of matter questions | form one Physics

What makes the last drop of tap water remain hanging for sometime at the outlet of the tap soon after closing the tap?
A. Capillarity
B. Osmosis
C. Surface tension
D. Viscosity.

The property of a material to recover its original shape and size on removal of a stretching force is called:
A. compression
B. elasticity
C. elastic limit
D. plasticity.

The process which helps the rise of kerosene in the wick of a lamp is called:
A. capillarity
B. expansivity
C. surface tension
D. viscosity

Smell from a rotten dog along the road spreads to the neighbouring houses through a process known as:
A. capillarity
B. diffusion
C. osmosis
D. viscosity

Sunflower cooking oil and water were mixed and poured into a Pyrex glass measuring cylinder and allowed to settle for three minutes. Which of the following observations was true after three minutes?
A. The cooking oil floating on water
B. Meniscus of water appeared convex in shape at the surface
C. Water floating on the cooking oil
D. Water and cooking oil completely mix

A drop of water and a drop of mercury were poured separately on a clean glass surface. Which of the following conclusions would you make after making observations on the water and mercury?
A. Mercury has a greater cohesive force than water.
B. Mercury on glass shows a greater adhesive force than water.
C. Mercury and water have equal adhesive forces.
D. Water has a greater cohesive force than mercury.

Water can exist in three states, namely:
A. ice, liquid water and water vapour
B. liquid, solid and fluid
C. liquid water, solid and gas
D. vapour, gas and ice

What physical phenomenon is observed when a tea bag is dipped into a cup containing hot water?
A Surface tension
B Capillary then diffusion
C Diffusion
D Osmosis then diffusion
E Osmosis only.

The ability of a substance to recover to its original shape and size after distortion is called ______

Water wets glass but mercury does not because ____