Sorting Materials into Groups
Classify materials based on their physical and chemical properties including solubility, transparency, hardness, density, luster, and origin (natural or man-made)
Questions
Which of the following is not a man-made material?
- Plastic
- Glass
- Jute
- Steel
- Nylon
Which of the following is an immiscible liquid?
- Petrol
- Milk
- Alcohol
- Lemon juice
- Vinegar
__________ is the hardest substance.
- Glass
- Diamond
- Iron
- Talcum
- Wood
Which of the following is an insoluble substance?
- Common salt
- Silver
- Glucose
- Ethanol
- Washing soda
Which of the following substances is lighter than water?
- Ice
- Pen
- Key
- Stone
- Coin
The substances which dissolve in water are called soluble substances. Which of the following is a soluble substance?
- Sugar
- Sand
- Chalk powder
- Coconut oil
- Grease
Which of the following statements are true:
a. Metals loose their luster gradually when exposed to air and moisture for long time.
b. Stone is a transparent material.
c. Compressed natural gas is a domestic fuel used in kitchens for cooking purposes.
- only b
- b and c
- a and b
- a and c
- only a
Which of the following is not an opaque material?
- Wood
- Iron
- Frosted glass
- Stone
- Aluminium
_____________ is called the universal solvent.
- Petrol
- Water
- Honey
- Diesel
- Mercury
Which of the following is not a transparent material?
- Glass
- Diamond
- Clear water
- Hydrogen
- Butter paper
Which of the following statements is/are false?
a. Talcum is prepared from soap stone and is the softest substance.
b. Next to diamond, glass is the hardest substance.
c. Ether is miscible in water.
- Only a
- Only a and b
- Only c
- Only b and c
- Only b
Which of the following is not a naturally occurring material?
- Wood
- Ceramic
- Cotton
- Silk
- Sand
Which of the following materials do not have a luster?
- Gold
- Mercury
- Wood
- Copper
- Graphite
Which of the following is/are the properties of materials?
a. Appearance
b. Soluble or insoluble
c. Hardness
- only c
- only a and b
- only a
- a, b and c
- only b and c