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Time: 1 hour
M.M. 30
Q1: Which of the following statement is correct? (1 Mark)
(i) Wood is translucent while glass is opaque
(ii) Aluminium foil has lustre while an eraser does not
(iii) Sugar does not dissolve in water whereas sawdust does
(iv) An apple is not matter because it occupies no space
Q2: The property of a material that makes it shiny is called __________. (1 Mark)
Q3: Which of the following materials is opaque? (1 Mark)
(i) Glass
(ii) Water
(iii) Wood
(iv) Cellophane paper
Q4: Materials that dissolve in water are known as __________. (1 Mark)
Q5: What unit is used to measure the mass of an object? (1 Mark)
(i) Litre
(ii) Kilogram
(iii) Cubic metre
(iv) Millilitre
Q6: The saying "All that glitters is not gold" refers to which property of materials? (1 Mark)
Q7: What is the space occupied by matter called? (1 Mark)
Q8: Name two examples of translucent materials and explain their property. (2 Marks)
Q9: Why are some metals like iron or copper described as lustrous? (2 Marks)
Q10: Differentiate between soluble and insoluble materials with one example each. (2 Marks)
Q11: What role does mass play in identifying matter? (2 Marks)
Q12: Explain why a tumbler made of cloth cannot be used to store water. (2 Marks)
Q13: Describe how materials can be grouped based on their hardness and softness, with examples. (3 Marks)
Q14: Explain the significance of classifying materials based on their ability to allow light to pass through. (3 Marks)
Q15: Discuss how the properties of materials determine their use in daily life, with two examples. (3 Marks)
Q16: Imagine you have two mysterious materials, X and Y. When you try to press material X, it feels rigid and does not change its shape easily. On the other hand, material Y easily changes its shape when you press it. Now, when you mix both materials in water, only material X dissolves completely, while material Y remains unchanged. What can materials X and Y be? Can you identify whether material X is hard or soft? What about material Y? Justify your answer. (4 Marks)
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| 1. What are the different types of materials around us? | ![]() |
| 2. How do the properties of materials affect their use in everyday life? | ![]() |
| 3. What is the importance of recycling materials? | ![]() |
| 4. Can you explain the concept of biodegradable materials? | ![]() |
| 5. What role do materials play in technological advancements? | ![]() |