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MENTOR INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

ACADEMIC SESSION 2024-25


CHEMISTRY
GRADE:06 TOPIC: 05.SORTING MATERIALS

Classification: The process of sorting and grouping things according to some


basis is called classification.

Basis of grouping: We can group materials on the basis of the similarities and
differences in their properties.Each material has its own properties, that may
differ from others. However, some properties may be common to one or more
materials.

Uses of a material: Uses of a material depend on its properties and the


purpose for which it has to be used.Metals have lustre while non-metals
generally have no lustre.

Smooth and rough surface: Some materials feel smooth when touched e.g.,
mirror and things made of metals; whereas, some other materials feel rough
when touched; for example, a piece of stone.

Hardness and softness: Materials which can be pressed easily are called soft
while some other materials which cannot be pressed are called hard; for
example, cotton is soft while wood is hard.

Uses of a material: Uses of a material depend on its properties and the


purpose for which it has to be used.Metals have lustre while non-metals
generally have no lustre.

Smooth and rough surface: Some materials feel smooth when touched e.g.,
mirror and things made of metals; whereas, some other materials feel rough
when touched; for example, a piece of stone.

Hardness and softness: Materials which can be pressed easily are called soft
while some other materials which cannot be pressed are called hard; for
example, cotton is soft while wood is hard.
Soluble substances: Substances that get dissolved in water are called soluble
substances.

Insoluble substances: Substances which do not dissolve in water are called


insoluble substances.

Miscible: Those liquids which mix well with water are said to be miscible.

Immiscible: Substances which do not mix well with water are called
immiscible.

Solubility of gases: Solubility of gases in water is very less.

Oxygen gas which is dissolved in water, is very important for the survival of
aquatic plants and animals.

Buoyancy: Some materials float in water while others sink:

Materials like sand, sugar and salt sink in water.

Materials like wax, oil and wood float on water.

Exercise Question Answers


A) Choose the correct option
1) Which of the following is not a physical property to describe the appearance
of materials? (d) Reactivity
2) The property of a material to shine is called______. (c) lustre
3) Which of the following is immiscible in water? (b)oil
4) Which of the following objects does not sink in water? (b)plastic ball
5) Metals are_____.(d) all of these

B) Fill in the Blanks


1) Cotton is a non-lustrous material.
2) Rubber is non-magnetic.
3) An empty plastic bottle floats in water.
4) Plastic is an insulator of electricity.
5) A cardbod sheet is opaque.

C) State whether the following statements are true or false.


1) Materials can be grouped only on the basis of their shapes and colours.
Ans- False
2) Lustrous materials can lose their shine when exposed to air or moisture.
Ans-True
3) A soft material can be compressed easily.
Ans-True
4) All gases are soluble in water.
Ans-False
5) A magnet can attract all types of materials.
Ans-False

D) Give two examples of each of the following.


1) Miscible liquids
Ans- Honey, Vinegar
2) Translucent materials
Ans-Coloured glass, butter paper
3) Smooth materials
Ans-Wool, sponge
4) Non-lustrous materials
Ans-Wood, rubber
5) Insulators of heat
Ans-Rubber, plastic

E) Give Reasons
1)We cannot see through a wooden plank.
Ans-We cannot see through a wooden plank as wooden plank is an opaque
material and do not allow light to pass through them at all.

2) Stones settles down in water.


Ans-Stone is heavier (denser) than water thus settles down in water.

3) A cooking pan is made of metal but its handle is made of plastic.


Ans- Metal is a good conductor of heat thus used in the making of a cooking
pan whereas the handle of it is made of plastic which is an insulator of heat for
easy handling.

4) Ghee does not dissolve in water.


Ans-Ghee is an immiscible liquid thus does not dissolve in water.

5) Grouping of material is important


Ans- Grouping of materials is important to easily study the properties of the
substances and to study the similarities and differences.

F) Answer the following


1) What is classification?
Ans- The process of putting things/materials in a group or category is called
classification.
2) Why should we sort or arrange materials?
Ans- To identify the substances very easily; to study the similarities and
differences of various substances.

3) Distinguish between lustrous and non-lustrous materials.


Ans-Materials that are shiny in appearance are known as lustrous materials.
Examples are metals such as gold, silver, bronze and iron. Materials that are
dull in appearance or lack shine are known as non-lustrous materials.
Examples are paper, rubber, cardboard, wood and wool.

4) Define density and give an example to explain the same.


Ans-The mass per unit volume of a substance is referred as 'density'. The
substances may float/sink based on its density. It is because some materials
are less dense than water such as paper and some are denser such as iron.

5) Distinguish between magnetic and non-magnetic substances.


Ans-Materials that get attracted towards a magnet are known as magnetic
materials, for example, iron. Materials that do not get attracted towards a
magnet are known as non-magnetic materials, for example, rubber.

G) Answer the following questions.

1) What are the properties of solid, liquid and gases?


Explain with a diagram.
Ans-
2) Distinguish between transparent, translucent and opaque materials.
Ans-Materials that allow light to pass through them completely are called
transparent materials. For example, air, clear glass and water. Materials that
do not allow light to pass through them at all are called opaque materials. For
example, wood, stone and cardboard. Materials that allow light to pass through
them partially are called translucent materials. Coloured glass, butter paper
and fog are examples of translucent materials.

3) Define conductivity. How can materials be classified based on their


conductivity.
Ans-The property of a material to allow heat or electricity to pass through it is
known as conductivity. Based on the property of materials to pass heat
through them, they can be classified into two categories: conductors of heat
and insulators of heat.
Materials that allow heat to pass through them are called conductors of heat.
Examples are metals such as copper, aluminium and iron.
Materials that do not allow heat to pass through them are called insulators of
heat. Examples are rubber, wood and plastic.

4) Write and explain any four properties of materials.


Ans- The properties based on which materials can be grouped or classified are
given below.
a. Lustre: Lustre is defined as the property of a material to shine. Materials
that are shiny in appearance are known as lustrous materials. Examples are
metals such as gold and silver. Materials that are dull in appearance or lack
shine are known as non-lustrous materials. Examples are paper and rubber.
b. Texture: Texture of a material refers to how it feels when touched. Based on
the texture, there are two categories of materials:
i. Rough materials such as stones, wood, body scrubbers and sandpaper
ii. Smooth materials such as a piece of cloth, cotton, wool, sponge, soft toys
and foam
c. Hardness: Materials can be hard or soft. Materials that can be easily
compressed are known as soft materials. Materials that are difficult to
compress are known as hard materials.
d. Magnetic property: A magnet is a substance that can attract pieces of iron
and materials made out of iron. Based on the attraction of materials towards a
magnet, they can be classified into two categories: magnetic and non-magnetic.
Materials that get attracted towards a magnet are known as magnetic
materials, for example, iron. Materials that do not get attracted towards a
magnet are known as non-magnetic materials, for example, rubber.

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