Term 1 Class 7
The City
School
Worksheet Number: Science 1.1.2
Topic: Gases
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By attempting this worksheet, learners will be able to:
1.1.2 Use particle theory to explain pressures in gases and liquids.
Q1. You can buy bottled gas to use for cooking. This gas is
squeezed into a small space and is sold in very strong containers.
a. Explain why the containers need to be very strong.
b. Explain why the containers are heavy.
Q2. Bottled gas is stored outside buildings because there is a
danger if they are in a fire. Explain what can happen to full gas
bottles if they are involved in a fire.
Q3. Why does a bottle collapse if you pump the air out as shown in the picture?
Term 1 Class 7
Q5. Ahmed is learning about pressure.
He pushes a pin on the surface of a balloon.
The balloon bursts (pops)
Ahmed repeats the investigation with an identical balloon.
He does not use a pin.
He pushes a blunt pencil with the same force.
The balloon does not burst.
Explain why the balloon does not burst.
Q6. Complete each explanation using these words.
(a) People who walk across snow may wear snowshoes.
area force pressure
The person does not sink into the snow because the acts on a larger
so that the is less.
(b) A sharp knife cuts through cheese more easily than a blunt knife.
The edge of the knife has a smaller so the
acting on the knife produces a
larger .
