4.

Sorting materials into groups

1Q. What is meant by sorting? On what basis we sort the

materials into groups?

Ans. The process of separating the materials into various

groups is called sorting. Sorting materials can be done on

the basis of their similarities and dissimilarities.

2Q. Why do we need grouping of objects?

Ans. Grouping of objects is necessary because

1. It makes convenient to locate object.

2. It makes easy to study the properties of objects.
3. To observe common patterns.

3Q. What are the important properties of materials?

Ans. The important properties of materials are:

1. Appearance
2. Hardness
3. Solubility
4. Floatability
5. Transparency

4Q. On what basis we can choose a material to make an

object?
Ans. 1) The purpose for which the object is to be used.
2) Based on properties of materials.

5Q. What are metals? Why do metals lose their lusture ?

Ans. Materials that have lustrous nature are called metals.
Ex: Gold, silver, copper, etc.
Metals often loose their lusture and appear dull, because of
the action of air and moisture on them.

6Q. Define the following

Ans. 1.Soft substances: The materials or substances which can
be compressed or scratched are called Soft substances
Ex. Sponge ,cotton, etc.
2. Hard substances: The materials which are difficult to
compress are called hard materials.
Ex. Iron, wood etc.
3.Transparent objects: Objects through which light can pass
and we are able to see clearly are called transparent objects.
Ex. Air, glass, clear water.

4.Opaque objects: Objects through which light cannot pass

and we are unable to see, at all are called opaque objects.

Ex. Wood, wall, cardboard.

5.Miscible liquids: Those liquids which get completely mixed

In water are called miscible liquids.

Ex. Vinegar, alcohol, lemon juice.

6.Immiscible liquids: Those liquids that do not mix in water and from separate layers are called
immiscible liquids.

Ex. Kerosene, oil, petrol.

7.Lustrous substances. Objects which have shinning surfaces are called lustrous substances.

Ex. Gold ,silver, aluminium, etc.

8.Non lustrous substances. The objects which do not have shiny surfaces are called non lustrous
substances.

Ex. Wood, plastic, rubber.

7Q. What are soluble and insoluble substances .Give examples?

Ans. Soluble substances: The substances which dissolve in water are called soluble substances.

Ex. Salt, sugar,etc

Insoluble substances: The substances which doesn’t dissolve in water are called insoluble substances.

Ex. Sand, saw dust, chalk, etc.

8Q. How can we make paper translucent?

Ans. 1. Take a piece of paper and apply oil or butter or cream, so that an oily patch is formed.

2. Now place the hand behind the oil paper or butter paper.

3. We will be able to see but not clearly, which means it is an example for translucent object.
9Q. How will you determine the hardness of a substance?

Ans.1) Take a sponge and a stone to compress them.

2)We can easily press the Sponge, while we will not be able to press the stone.

3) Because the stone is harder than sponge.

4) In this way we can determine the hardness of substance.