Class VI Science Chapter 4: Sorting Materials into Groups

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Chapter 4 Sorting Materials into Groups

Very Short Answer Type Questions

1. Name the two main groups into which all the objects around us can be
classified.
Ans: Objects can be categorized depending on a variety of factors, including
their shape, size, color, scent, etc. However, generally speaking, all items fall
into one of the two categories,
Living Things: Living items are those things that need on things like air, water,
and food to survive. Humans, animals, and plants are common examples of
living things. Non-living things: These are things that can survive without food,
air, water, etc. Stone, sand, a wall, toys, and a blackboard are some examples.

2. Name the two groups into which all the living things can be classified.
Ans: It should be understood that living things are a particular class that depend
on food, water, and air to survive. Humans, animals, and plants are all examples
of these living entities. These living entities can be divided into two further
categories, which are: Plants and Animals

3. Name two naturally occurring materials and two man-made materials.

Ans: The following are typical examples of both natural and man-made
materials,
• Natural substance: Coal and wood are two examples of naturally
occurring materials that are used frequently. These two organic elements
come in quite handy for a variety of jobs. These two are primarily used to
produce energy.
• Artificial materials: Paper and nylon are two typical examples of man-
made materials. Wood is transformed into paper by putting it through a

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number of chemical and mechanical processes. While coal, water, and air
are used to prepare the fibre known as nylon.

4. Name two materials having lustre (shiny appearance).

Ans: Metals like gold, silver, copper, aluminium, and iron, as well as metal
alloys like steel, stainless steel, brass, and diamond, are examples of materials
with lustre or shine. Materials with an unimpressive look are said to lack shine.

5. Name two materials without lustre (having dull appearance).

Ans: No electrons will be stimulated when the light beam reaches a material's
surface if there are no free electrons present. Because of this, such materials
wouldn't have a glossy or lustrous appearance. Non-metals are distinguished by
their lack of free electrons. As a result, non-metals are dull and lack a glossy
aspect. These non-metals include carbon, nitrogen, tellurium, etc.

6. Select those objects from the following which shine :

Glass bowl, Plastic toy, Steel spoon, Cotton shirt, Diamond ring
Ans: Non-lustrous materials do not shine while shiny materials appear
shiny.Glass bowls, steel spoons, and a diamond ring are three of the five items
that are shown as being glossy and looking shiny. While cotton clothes and
plastic toys are non-lustrous, or do not shine. Thus, steel spoons, diamond rings,
and glass bowls are the objects that shine.

7. State whether the following statements ate true or false :

a. Chalk dissolves in water.
b. Sugar does not dissolve in water.
c. Oil mixes with water.
d. Sand settles down in water.
e. Vinegar dissolves in water.
f. A notebook has lustre.

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g. A piece of wood floats on water.

h. Stone is transparent whereas glass is opaque.
Ans: The following statements are:
a. False, Chalk does not dissolve in water because, if it did, a colloidal
solution, or as we would say, a heterogeneous combination would result.
b. False, because sugar creates a saturated solution when it dissolves in
water.
c. False, Due to the fact that oil is less dense than water, the assertion is
untrue. Oil does not mix with water, thus it floats on top of it. Water is
polar, whereas oils are non-polar. Both liquids, however, are immiscible.
d. True, this statement is accurate since colloidal solution is created when
sand and water combine and settles to the bottom when left undisturbed.
e. True, because when vinegar and water are combined, a homogenous
combination or solution results.
f. False, because a notebook is not made of metal, this statement is untrue.
Therefore, it lacks shine.
g. True, due to its lower density than water, wood floats on liquids.
h. False, since stone does not permit light to travel through it, it is not
transparent. Glass, on the other hand, is transparent because it lets light
flow through.

8. Name the property in which steel and sponge differ from each other.
Ans: Steel exhibits metallic qualities like malleability, ductility, strong electric
conductivity, etc. because it is essentially made of metal. The trait that sets steel
apart from a sponge is malleability. The sponge is not malleable, whereas steel
is.

9. Name one liquid which is miscible with water and another liquid which is
immiscible with water.

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Ans: If two liquids combine uniformly, they are said to be miscible; if not, they
are said to be immiscible. Vinegar and oil are two examples of liquids that mix
well with water and don't.

10. Name two gases which dissolve in water to some extent.

Ans: When we discuss water-soluble gases, the two gases that are most
frequently mentioned are carbon dioxide and oxygen. Carbon dioxide possesses
a polar C-O bond that water molecules are drawn to. As a result, it dissolves in
water. Despite not having a polar link like carbon dioxide does, oxygen is not
entirely non-polar. It is polarizable. As a result, oxygen can dissolve in water.

11. Which of the following liquids form a single layer on mixing ?

Water and Kerosene or Water and Glycerin
Ans: Water and glycerin form a single layer on mixing. Kerosene creates a
separate layer when it is mixed with water, whereas glycerin forms a single
layer since it is miscible with water. Glycerine can be dissolved in water in any
amount. On its three carbons, it has all those -OH (hydroxy) groups.
Consequently, it "likes" water.

12. State whether kerosene and petrol form a 'single layer' or 'two layers'
on mixing.
Ans: Immiscible liquids are two liquids that do not mix and instead separate
into two distinct layers. A separating funnel can be used to separate these two
liquids from one another. Depending on their densities, it will divide the
immiscible liquids into two distinct layers. The lower layer is made up of the
heavier liquid, and the higher layer is made up of the lighter liquid. Since
kerosene is less dense than water, it makes up the top layer. Hence, kerosene
and petrol form two layers.

13. What name is given to those materials:

a. through which we cannot see at all?
b. through which we can see clearly?

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c. through which we cannot see clearly?

Ans: The name given to the materials are,
a. Opaque refers to a substance that blocks light from passing through it.
b. The materials which allow light to pass through them and to see clearly
are called transparent objects.
c. Translucent refers to a substance through which light can partially travel.

14. Name two objects made from transparent materials.

Ans: Aquariums, clear glass doors, and other items constructed of transparent
materials like glass and water are some examples.

15. Name two objects made from opaque materials.

Ans: Wooden doors and blackboard/steel plates are two items composed of
opaque materials.

16. Name two transparent liquids.

Ans: Transparent liquids are substances that allow us to look right through
them. Common examples include alcohol and water.

17. Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:

a. Mustard oil and water are ____ liquids.
b. Water and milk are ____ liquids.
c. A piece of glass is transparent but a piece of cardboard is ____.
Ans: (a) immiscible, Liquids that are immiscible are ones that won't combine to
form a single phase.
(b) Miscible, Miscible liquids are those that can combine to create a
homogenous solution.
(c) Opaque, An opaque item is one that blocks all light from passing through it.

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Short Answer Type Questions

18. Name two materials which are lighter than water and two which are
heavier than water.
Ans: When a substance's density exceeds that of water, it becomes heavier than
water. The material is lighter than water if its density is lower.Heavy objects,
such as an iron nail, a stone, or sand, will fall to the bottom of a container of
water when dropped in. A lighter substance, such as oil or dry leaves, will float
above the water's surface.

19. Name two materials which float on water and two which sink in water.
Ans: When a substance's density exceeds that of water, it becomes heavier than
water. The material is lighter than water if its density is lower. Heavy objects,
such as an iron nail or a stone will sink to the bottom of a container when
dropped into water. A lighter substance, such as oil or ice, will float above the
water's surface.

20. Which of the following materials are 'heavier than water' and which
'Tighter than water'?
Wood, Chalk, Oil, Kerosene, Iron, Copper, Ice, Aluminium, Plastic, Stone
Ans: The density of a substance can be used to gauge how heavy or light it is.
The mass of the material per unit volume is the substance's density. Heavy
material will fall to the bottom of a container of water when dropped in it. A
lighter substance, however, will float above the water's surface. Chalk, Iron,
Copper, Gold, Silver, Aluminum, and Stone are substances heavier than water.
When put in a water container, they sink to the bottom. Wood, Kerosene, Ice,
Wax, and Plastic are among the substances that are lighter than water. They
frequently float on the water's top.

21. Which of the following materials will float on water and which will sink
in water?

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An iron nail, A plastic toy, A cube of ice, Saw-dust, Sand, Dry leaves.
Ans: A plastic toy, an ice cube, sawdust, and dry leaves will all float on water.
An iron nail and sand are among the materials that will not float in water. We
consider the densities of both the water and the material to determine which
materials will float or not. Materials with densities less than or equal to that of
water will float to the top whereas those with densities greater than or equal to
water would sink. A plastic toy, an ice cube, sawdust, and dried leaves will all
float on water because they have a lower density than water, whereas an iron
nail and sand will sink because they have a higher density than water.

22.
a. Name two solid materials which are soluble in water.
b. Name two solid materials which are insoluble in water.
Ans:
a. Materials can be divided into two categories based on their solubility in
water. Materials that are soluble and materials that are insoluble in water.
Water can dissolve solid substances including table salt, laundry
detergent, copper sulphate, and sugar.
b. Water-insoluble substances either float on the surface or sink to the
bottom of the water container. Sand and chalk powder are examples of
solids that cannot dissolve in water.

23. Which of the following are soluble in water and which are insoluble in
water?
Groundnut oil, Potassium permanganate, Alum, Wax, Sugar, Sand, Petrol,
Nitrogen, Oxygen, Copper sulphate, Methane
Ans: Water-soluble substances either float on the surface or sink to the bottom
of the water container.
• Alum, sugar, oxygen, potassium permanganate, copper sulphate are
among the substances and gases that are soluble in water.
• Groundnut oil, wax, sand, gasoline, nitrogen, methane are materials and
gases that cannot be dissolved in water.

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24. Separate the following into natural materials and man-made materials :
Nylon, Water, Coal, Paper, Wood, Wool, Plastic, Glass, Steel, Gold
Ans: Any item or physical substance that originates from plants, animals, or the
ground is referred to as a natural material. When something is man-made, it
denotes that it does not naturally arise in our environment. You may have also
heard the words synthetic or artificial. All of these indicate that it had to have
been made by people.
• Natural resources include water, coal, and gold.
• Man produced material: paper,nylon, wool, steel, plastic, glass

25. Name two materials each which can be used for making the following
objects:
a. Chair
b. Clothes
c. Coins
d. Utensils
e. Shoes
Ans:

Objects Materials

Chairs Wood, metal, plastic, concrete

Clothes Cotton, wool, silk, nylon, polyester

Utensils Iron, copper, aluminum, silver, stainless steel

Coins Copper, gold, silver

Shoes Leather, rubber, plastic, canvas

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26. Name two objects each which can be made from the following materials
:
a. Glass
b. Iron
c. Copper
d. Aluminum
Ans:

Materials Objects

Glass Tumbler, Mirror

Iron Nails, buckets, machines, pipes

Copper Electric wires, utensils, coins, boliers

Aluminium Electric wires, utensils, paints, window-frame

27. Name five objects each which can be made from the following materials
:
a. Wood
b. Cotton
c. Leather
d. Paper
Ans:

Materials Objects

Wood Table, chairs, door, window, sofa, almirah

Cotton Fabrics, pillows, mattresses, quilts

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Leather Shoes, bags, purses, suitcase, sofa

Paper Books, newspaper, calendar, envelope

28. Classify the following into materials having lustre (shine) and those
having no lustre (no shine):
Gold pendant, Wooden table, Sand, Aluminum sheet, Glass mirror, Sheet
of paper, Leather sofa, Brass door handle, Stainless steel tumbler, Jute bag.
Ans:
• Gold pendant: Lustrous
• Wooden table: Non-lustrous
• Sand: Non-lustrous
• Aluminium sheet: Lustrous
• Glass mirror: Lustrous
• Sheet of paper: Non-lustrous
• Leather sofa: Non-lustrous
• Brass handle door: Lustrous
• Stainless steel tumbler: Lustrous
• Jute bag: Non-Lustrous
Due of their ability to reflect light from their surface, lustrous materials can
glow on their own. They reflect light thanks to their shiny surface. The majority
of metals and mirrors have shiny qualities.Materials like plastic, wood, leather,
etc. that have a rough texture and can't reflect light from their surface are
considered non-lustrous materials.

29. Classify the following into transparent, translucent and opaque

materials :
Butter paper, Cardboard, Ground glass, Clear glass, Water, Air, Brick
wall, Aluminium sheet

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Ans:
• Transparent materials: Air, water, and clear glass.
• Translucent materials: Butter paper, ground glass.
• Opaque materials: Aluminum, brick walls, and cardboard.
Based on how much light a material transmits, it can be categorised.
Transparent materials are those that completely let light transmission. It is
possible to look through the translucent material to any object. Glass is one type
of transparent substance. Any incident light is either reflected or absorbed by
opaque materials. Light rays cannot therefore penetrate through opaque
materials. Materials that are opaque include wood, stone, etc. Materials that are
translucent allow some light to pass through them. As the light travels through
the material's interior, some of the incident light may be reflected or scattered.
Any item seems fuzzy or blurry when viewed through a translucent medium.

30. Classify the following into hard materials and soft materials :
Cotton, Iron, Diamond, Chalk, Wood, Wax, Clay, Sponge, Bone, Feathers
Ans:
• Hard material: Iron, diamond, bone, wood, chalk
• Soft material: Cotton, feathered wax, clay, sponge
Hard materials are those that are difficult to crush, chop, distort, or scrape. Two
examples are iron and glass. The term "soft material" refers to substances that
are easily crushed, sliced, bent, or scraped. A few examples are the tissue that
makes up the majority of the animal kingdom, colloids, polymers, liquid
crystals, gels, emulsions, foams, and others.
The regular and frequently "tight" crystalline structure of a substance
determines how hard it is. For materials like glass, diamonds, and other hard
ones, this is unquestionably true. Steel is hardened by heating it to a high
temperature, followed by quenching (cooling it rapidly, to retain the crystal
structure of the hot material).
Soft materials can "give" when a force is applied because they have a structure
that is more flexible in the linkages between molecules or in the crystal
structure.

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Many weaker materials stay robust because the substance contains numerous
connections. For instance, the rubber in a tyre is quite soft yet quite robust, and
it conforms to the road's thin surface structure (which has a harder surface,
relative to the rubber). This is true because rubber molecules are coupled to one
another to form lengthy strings.

Long Answer Type Questions

31. What is the importance of oxygen gas dissolved in water? How is the
carbon dioxide gas dissolved in water, helpful to the plants which live in
water?
Ans: The most important indicator of water quality is dissolved oxygen. For
aquatic creatures to survive, it is crucial. Animals and plants use oxygen gas,
which is dissolved in water, for respiration. For the purpose of photosynthesis,
water-dissolved carbon dioxide is used by aquatic plants. Aquatic plants use
photosynthesis to use the carbon dioxide gas that is dissolved in the water.
Minerals required for the growth and development of living things are provided
by dissolved oxygen.

32.
a. What is a material ? Give five examples of materials.
b. Classify the following objects on the basis of the nature of their
material:
Cricket bat; Pressure cooker; Beaker; One rupee coin; Book; Screw;
Drawing sheet; Mirror; Calendar; Table:
Ans: (a) A substance or combination of substances that makes up an object is
called the material.
Materials may be living or nonliving, pure or impure. Materials can be
categorised according to their physical and chemical characteristics, as well as
according to their geological or biological origin. The study of materials and
their uses is known as materials science. For instance, oxygen and hydrogen are
the components of water. While hydrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, nitrogen,

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and a variety of other gases make up air. Glass is used to make bottles. Glass is
created from silica by itself. An object or substance can therefore be pure,
compound, or a mixture of different materials depending on their makeup. The
material of which an object is composed is referred to as its material.
Examples of materials include rubber, wood, glass, steel, and plastics.
(b) Classification of the objects on the basis of the nature of their material is as
follows:
• Material made up of wood are cricket bat and table.
• Materials made up of copper are pressure-cooker, one-rupee coin and
drawing sheet.
• The material made up of glass is a mirror.
• Materials made up of parchment are a book and calendar.
• Material made up of glass is beaker.
• Material made up of carbon screw wire is screw.

33. What is meant by hard materials and soft materials? Give two
examples of hard materials and two of soft materials.
Ans: Hard materials are those that are difficult to crush, chop, distort, or scrape.
Two examples are iron and glass. The term "soft material" refers to substances
that are easily crushed, sliced, bent, or scraped. A few examples are the tissue
that makes up the majority of the animal kingdom, colloids, polymers, liquid
crystals, gels, emulsions, foams, and others.
The regular and frequently "tight" crystalline structure of a substance
determines how hard it is. For materials like glass, diamonds, and other hard
ones, this is unquestionably true. Steel is hardened by heating it to a high
temperature, followed by quenching (cooling it rapidly, to retain the crystal
structure of the hot material).
Soft materials can "give" when a force is applied because they have a structure
that is more flexible in the linkages between molecules or in the crystal
structure.
Many weaker materials stay robust because the substance contains numerous
connections. For instance, the rubber in a tyre is quite soft yet quite robust, and

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it conforms to the road's thin surface structure (which has a harder surface,
relative to the rubber). This is true because rubber molecules are coupled to one
another to form lengthy strings.

34. What is meant by transparent materials, translucent materials and

opaque materials? Give two examples each of transparent, translucent and
opaque materials.
Ans: Objects that allow light to pass through them are said to be transparent if
you can see clearly through them. Examples are water and clear glass.
Transparent things are therefore employed as visual aids. The light within a
room or particular objects is diffused using translucent objects since they
partially permit light to travel through them. The visibility is obscured because
the opaque things block off light. Transparent materials are those that permit
simple passage of light. Translucent materials are those that allow some light to
flow through them. Opaque materials are those through which no light may
flow at all.
Examples of—
• Transparent material—Glass, water.
• Translucent material—Butter paper, Polythene sheet.
• Opaque material—Brick wall, Book.

35.
1. State one difference between living objects and non-living objects.
2. Classify the following objects as living and non-living objects:
Ball pen; Child; Note-book Rabbit Chair; Sparrow; Coconut tree; Stone;
Fish; Football.
Ans: (1) All living things have a life expectancy. They are composed of tiny
units known as cells. They develop and roam around. Humans, animals, plants,
and insects are some examples. The lifespan of nonliving items is nonexistent.
Cells do not exist in them. They are motionless and do not grow.Examples
include rocks, pens, and structures. Non-living things do not grow or develop,

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while live things do. Living things can breathe, whereas non-living things
cannot.
(2) The items mentioned in the query are categorised as follows:
• Non-living: A football, a ballpen, a notebook, a chair, and a stone.
• Living: Child, rabbit, sparrow, coconut tree, and fish.
Living objects need food, air and water. Non-living objects do not require these
things. Food is necessary for life to grow. Nonliving things do not require food
to grow; they can breathe air. Non Living objects do not move or breathe.
Living things do. The nonliving cannot move independently. Living organisms
that are similar to one another reproduce. The living have senses; the nonliving
cannot reproduce. The nonliving lacks senses.

36.
a. Mention one difference between plants and animals.
b. Classify the following objects as 'plants' and 'animals':
Mosquito; Mushroom; Rat; Goat; Lotus; Paddy; Frog; Algae; Snail;
Snake.
Ans: (a) Animals must rely on plants and/or other animals for food whereas
plants are able to produce it on their own. Animals have a digestive system,
whereas plants do not. While many animals have a specialised respiratory
system, plants do not. While most animals can migrate from one area to another,
most plants cannot. Plants discharge metabolic wastes by storing them in their
leaves or other body parts since they lack a particular excretory system. The
majority of animals have excretory systems. Plants respond to a variety of
environmental cues, but they lack a nervous system. Simple or complicated
neural systems are present in the majority of animals, whereas plant growth
occurs continuously throughout life in animals.
(b) Since animals are living things, they are free to move from one location to
another. They are categorised in accordance with that. Animals: Snake, frog,
snail, mosquito, goat, and rat. Food for animals comes from various sources.
Because plants are non-living objects, they are not free to migrate from one
place to another. They are categorised in accordance with that. Plants: Algae,

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paddy, lotus, and mushrooms. Plants use photosynthesis to create their own
food.
• Plants: Lotus, Paddy, Algae.
• Animals: Mosquito, Rat, Goat, Frog, Snail, Snake.
• Mushrooms are neither plant nor animals. They are within the fungus
category.

Multiple Choice Questions (MCOs)

37. One of the following can make its food by using carbon dioxide, water
and sunlight. This one is:
a. ant
b. algae
c. alligator
d. antelope
Ans: Autotrophs can produce their own nourishment by combining sunlight,
carbon dioxide, and water. Chlorophyll, a green pigment found in algae, aids in
the production of food. Oxygen is produced by algae when they absorb carbon
dioxide from the environment. With the aid of water, chlorophyll, carbon
dioxide, and sunlight, algae may produce their own sustenance. As a result,
choice (b) is accurate.

38. Which one of the following is a non-living object ?

a. fish
b. fowl
c. feather
d. fox
Ans: When a feather is damaged, it cannot be repaired. When a mature feather
is damaged, new feathers can replace the damaged one. Feathers are dead

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tissues that are alive while they are developing because they have a blood
supply. Once they have matured, however, they are dead because their blood
supply has been cut off.
Given that feathers are non-living, answer choice (C) is correct.

39. One of the following is not a plant. This one is :

a. hydrilla
b. hydra
c. hyacinth
d. hydrangea
Ans: Hydra is a freshwater animal that belongs to the class Hydrozoa and
phylum Cnidaria. Regeneration is the hydra's method of reproduction. Its body
is 1.2 inches long and translucent.
Since hydra is not a plant, answer choice (B) is appropriate.

40. Which of the following is not a natural material ?

a. minerals
b. leather
c. iron
d. gold
Ans: Skin is the primary raw material used to make leather. Leather is a
synthetic substance. It goes through steps like tanning and polishing before
being turned into leather. Synthetic leather is created using polyvinyl chloride
and polyurethane. An artificial material created by tanning and polishing,
leather.
Leather is a synthetic substance. So, choice (B) is the right answer.

41. One of the following could be an animal. This one is:

a. cucumber

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b. crane
c. cactus
d. croton
Ans: Cranes are tall-necked, long-legged birds. Cranes are 100–130 centimetres
tall. Cranes have long, rounded wings and a sleek body. A member of the
Animalia kingdom are birds. Like other animals, cranes have a backbone and
other anatomical features.
Crane is an animal. So, choice (B) is the right answer.

42. Which one of the following object is translucent ?

a. cloud
b. cardboard
c. glass
d. groundnut oil
Ans: The amount of water vapours in a cloud determines whether or not it is
translucent. If the amount of water vapours is low, the cloud is transparent,
while if the amount is high, the cloud is opaque. If the amount of water vapours
is medium, the cloud is only considered translucent because some light can pass
through it. Since some of the light passes through it, it cannot reflect light.
The object of a cloud is translucent. So, choice (A) is the right answer.

43. Which one of the following is a transparent material ?

a. oiled paper
b. air
c. book
d. tissue paper
Ans: There are many gases that make up air. Since some of the light passes
through it, it cannot reflect light. In nature, air is transparent because it lets light

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pass through. Gases and a few extremely light atoms make up air. Air atoms and
gases are easily penetrated by light.
A translucent substance is air. So, choice (B) is the right answer.

44. One of the following is not an opaque object. This one is :

a. ground glass
b. brick
c. book
d. wood
Ans: A form of glass with a rough surface is called ground glass. On ground
glass, light bounces back when it hits the surface. Glass that has been ground
prevents light from passing through it. Ground glass scatters light when it hits it
in all directions. It doesn't bounce back at you.
As a result, option (A) is valid because ground glass is not an opaque item.

45. Which one of the following is lighter than water?

a. aluminium
b. chalk powder
c. ice
d. iodine
Ans: The forces of contact (hydrogen bonds) in ice are more stable than those in
water. In ice, four molecules of water are locked together in a tetrahedral
arrangement. Ice molecules break to produce water molecules, making them
more stable and less dense. Water is heavier, so it displaces the ice (being
lighter than water).
Since ice is lighter than water, option (C) is the proper response.

46. A piece of one of the following materials floats in water. This one is:
a. wood

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b. soil
c. chalk powder
d. glass
Ans: Water has a lower density than wood. The contact forces between water
molecules are stronger than those between wood fibres. Wood has greater
kinetic energy than water does. Water has a heavier weight per unit of volume
than wood does.
Since wood floats in water, option (A) is the proper response.

47. Which one of the following does not dissolve in water?

a. alum
b. washing powder
c. chalk powder
d. blue vitriol
Ans: Calcium carbonate, which makes up chalk powder, does not dissolve in
water. Because the interactions between calcium carbonate and water are less
than those between calcium and carbonate, calcium carbonate is not soluble in
water. Chalk granules settle to the bottom as they dissolve. Calcium carbonate
and water do not dissolve evenly. This creates suspension.
Since chalk powder doesn't dissolve in water, option (C) is the proper response.

48. One of the following liquids is immiscible with water. This one is :
a. vinegar
b. glycerine
c. lemon juice
d. kerosene
Ans: Hydrocarbons like kerosene don't dissolve in water. Kerosene floats on
water rather than dissolving because it is lighter than water. It dissolves in

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petroleum solvents because like dissolves like. Kerosene may be separated

using a separating funnel because it is immiscible with water.
Since kerosene and water cannot mix, option (D) is the proper response.

49. Which one of the following materials is not used for making cooking
utensils ?
a. copper
b. lead
c. stainless steel
d. aluminium
Ans: Lead has a low melting point compared to other metals, which causes it to
melt readily. Lead is also easily broken, and other metals that are better
conductors of heat can be used to make utensils instead of lead because it is so
soft and causes lead poisoning.
Making cooking utensils doesn't include using lead. So, choice (B) is the right
answer.

50. The hardest natural material known is :

a. wood
b. teeth
c. stone
d. diamond
Ans: An allotrope of carbon is diamond. About three billion years ago, intense
pressure and temperature in the earth's crust led to the formation of diamonds.
All of the carbon atoms in the three-dimensional structure of a diamond are
organised tetrahedrally. A diamond is used to create tools for cutting, drilling,
and grinding. Diamond is used in jewellery, bulbs, and by surgeons to remove
cataracts from patients' eyes.
The hardest substance found in nature is diamond. consequently, option (D) is
accurate.

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Questions Based on High Order Thinking skills (HOTS)

51. There are three objects A, B and C. The objects A and B need food,
water and air for their survival whereas object C does not require these
things. The object B can make its own food by using carbon dioxide from
air, water from soil and energy from sunlight but object A cannot make its
food in this way.
a. Which of the object/objects can be classified as non-living?
b. Which of the object/objects can be classified as living?
c. Which of the object/objects can be classified as plants?
d. Which of the object/objects can be classified as animals?
e. Give one example each of objects like (i) A (ii) B, and (iii) C.
Ans:
a. In this instance, item C is considered non-living. Because A and B needed
food, water, and air to survive. However, none of these are necessary for object
C to survive. Additionally, item B is able to produce food utilising carbon
dioxide from the air while object A is unable to do so. An object should be
regarded as non-living if it does not require any water, food, or air for its
survival. As a result, item C is considered to be a non-living object.
b. Objects A and B fall within the category of living creatures. Since the
objects A and B needed food, drink, and air to survive. However, none of these
are necessary for object C to survive. Object B is able to produce food utilising
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, whereas Object A is unable to do so.
Environment has an impact on living things. Additionally, they are responding
to stimuli, growth, and reproduction. For them to survive, they require food,
water, and air. Consequently, items A and B are regarded as living things.
Between living and non-living objects, there are many differences. Because
living things have senses, breathe, eat, grow, and reproduce.
c. This object B is categorised as a plant. Considering that object B has the
ability to produce food utilising photosynthesis, a process that uses carbon
dioxide from the air. Only plants can produce food through photosynthesis,

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which uses carbon dioxide, water, and energy. Consequently, object B is

categorised as a plant.
d. Animals are the category in which object A is placed. because they are
unable to prepare their own food utilising atmospheric carbon dioxide. Animals
are unable to produce their own food using atmospheric carbon dioxide. As a
result, object A is categorised as an animal. However, object B is categorised as
a plant since it can cook its own food using atmospheric carbon dioxide.
(ii) Animals
The environment affects all living things. Additionally, they are responding to
stimuli, growth, and reproduction. For them to survive, they require food, water,
and air. Additionally, each living thing has unique characteristics. They mostly
react to their surroundings. It is a live entity, object A. However, it cannot cook
food by using water-derived carbon dioxide. As a result, object A is categorised
as an animal. Animals are able to recognise changes in their environment.
Example—elephant.
(ii) Plants
Plants are categorised as Object B. because carbon dioxide from the air can be
used to create item B's food. Plants are eukaryotic multicellular organisms.
Because their cells contain a nucleus and organelles that are attached to
membranes. Additionally, it uses photosynthesis to absorb solar energy, which
is then converted into food. And the coconut tree is an illustration of a plant.
(iii) Non-living things
The object C falls within the category of inanimate objects. Because item C
does not need to have access to food, drink, or air to survive. The inanimate
objects are lifeless. Because they lack protoplasm, cells, and a defined life span,
they are without any metabolic activity. A chair is an example of a non-living
thing.

52. Find the odd one out from the following:

Nail, Utensils, Magnet, Beaker, Coin
Give reason for your choice.
Ans: The oddest choice among these is beaker. because the beaker is
constructed of non-metal materials like plastic. However, other items like coins,

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utensils, nails, and magnets are made of metal. Additionally, the magnet can
draw coins, utensils, and nails. But a beaker cannot be drawn to it. since it is not
made of metal. Beaker is therefore the outlier among them.

53. P and Q and R are the three gaseous components of air. Gases P and Q
can dissolve in the water of rivers, lakes and seas but gas R does not
dissolve in water. The organisms S which live in water use the gas P
dissolved in water to make their food by the process of photosynthesis. All
the organisms which live in water use the gas Q dissolved in water for
releasing energy from food. Gas R is the major component of air.
a. What are gases (i) P (ii) Q and (iii) R ?
b. Name the organisms S.
Ans:
a. Carbon dioxide is the gas P. Due to the fact that gas P is dissolved in
water found in rivers, lakes, and other bodies of water, and that organisms
S that live in water use this gas P dissolved in water to produce food
through the process of photosynthesis, The process of producing food
using carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is called photosynthesis.
Typically, plants use carbon dioxide to produce food, which releases
energy. Gas P is therefore carbon dioxide. Oxygen makes up the gas Q. as
a result of gas Q's dissolution in water from rivers, lakes, seas, etc. And
every aquatic life uses the gas Q that is dissolved in the water to release
energy from food. Carbon dioxide is used by plants to create food, while
oxygen is used by them to release energy. Therefore, oxygen is the gas Q.
R is nitrogen, a gas. due to the fact that water cannot dissolve it. And the
main constituent of air is gas R. Nitrogen gas makes up 78% of the air.
The gas R is hence nitrogen.
b. The given organism S uses carbon dioxide that has been dissolved in
water as a result of photosynthesis to prepare food while living in water.
These organisms use the oxygen gas dissolved in water for cellular
respiration, the process by which food is converted into energy. As a
result, the organisms S are categorised as plants.

54. Find the odd one out from the following:

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Wood, Stone, Iron, Cotton, Diamond

Give reason for your choice.
Ans: Cotton is an odd choice among these materials. Considering that cotton is
a natural product made from the natural fibres of cotton plants. And cotton is
what the dresses are composed of. However, none of the other goods are natural
products. The materials are all artificial. The broadest definition of a natural
product is everything created by life, which includes biotic materials like wood
and silk, bio-based products like cornstarch and bioplastics, body fluids like
milk and plant exudates, as well as other types of natural materials (e.g. soil,
coal). Synthetic fibres or synthetic fibres are fibres made by humans through
chemical synthesis, as opposed to natural fibres that are directly derived from
living organisms, such as plants (like cotton) or fur from animals

55. X, Y and Z are the three types of materials. The materials X, Y can
break into pieces easily when hit with an object but material Z does not
break easily. The material X is used in the windows of bathroom in our
house whereas material Y is used in the windows of our drawing room. The
material Z is used in making doors and almirahs in our house.
a. What do you think material X could be? What is the general name of
materials like X?
b. What could material Y be? Write the general name of materials like
Y.
c. What could material Z be? What is the general name of materials
like Z?
Ans: (a) Ground glass could be the substance X. When struck by an item, it
easily breaks into pieces. And in our home, same material is used in the
bathroom windows. This ground glass typically has rough surfaces and is
mostly utilised for light diffusion.
These materials are generally referred to as transparent material. A certain
amount of light can pass through the translucent material. The primary example
of this translucent substance is ground glass.

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(b) Clear glass could be the substance Y. because when Y is struck by an item,
it quickly breaks into pieces. And the windows in our living room are made of
same material. The clear glass doesn't contain a lot of iron.
Transparent materials, commonly referred to as translucent or opaque materials,
are the general term for substances like Y. Light can flow through the
transparent material without being scattered. And a translucent substance allows
us to see the object clearly. Polytetrafluoroethylene is a significant substance in
the transparent property. The most common type of transparent material is clear
glass.
(c) Z could be made of wood. Because it is not readily broken, material Z.
Wood is difficult to shatter easily. And the doors and almirahs of our home are
made of material Z. Typically, wood is used to construct these doors and
almirahs. Consequently, wood may be the material Z.
Opaque is the common term for substances like Z. A material that is opaque
prevents light from passing through it. That object ought to reflect or absorb
almost all light. It will also undergo a thermal energy conversion. A common
example of an opaque substance is wood.

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