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Mettupalayam & Coimbatore

PERIODIC TEST-1, JULY, 2021
GRADE: VIII SCIENCE Marks: 40

General Instructions:
1. The question paper comprises of four sections A, B, C & D. you are to attempt all the sections
2. All questions are compulsory
3. However, Internal choice is given in sections B & D
4. Question numbers 1 to 3 in Section- A are one-mark questions. They are to be answered in one
word or one sentence.
5. Question number 4 in Section-B are two-mark question. They are to be answered in about 50
words.
6. Question number 5 in Section-C are three-mark question. They are to be answered in about
50-60 words.
7. Question number 6 in Section-D are five-mark question. These are to be answered in about 70
words.

CHEMISTRY

SECTION – A (3x1=3)

1. Name a non-metal which show lustrous property. [1]

2. Give an example for a metal in liquid state and a non-metal in gaseous state. [1]

3. Read the statements of Assertion and Reason and choose the correct option given below : [1]
a) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
b) Both assertion (A) and reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of assertion (A)
c) Assertion(A) is true but reason (R) is false
d) Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true

Assertion: Metals are generally sonorous in nature

Reason: Non-metals when hammered produce a ringing sound.

SECTION-B (1x2=2)

4. a) Write a chemical equation for the reaction of oxygen with

(i) Potassium (ii) Carbon [2]
(OR)
b) What is ductility? Write the chemical symbol and name of the element, which is
most ductile.
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 SECTION-C (3x1=3)
5. a) Write any one observation you would make, when magnesium is reacting with
oxygen. Explain with a chemical reaction. [3]
b) Sodium metal should be stored under kerosene. Why?

SECTION-D (5x1=5)
6. a) A yellow coloured element ‘X’ on reacting with oxygen forms an oxide ‘XO 2’,
which dissolves in water and turns blue litmus paper to red. [5]

(i) Identify the name of the element ‘X’ and the compound ‘XO 2’.
(ii) Write the chemical equation for the reaction of ‘XO2’ with water and also mention
the chemical name of the product formed.
(iii) Is ‘XO2’ acidic or basic in nature? Justify.
(OR)
b) State two reasons for the following fact: Phosphorus is a non-metal
c) What kind of handle does screw driver have and why?
d) “There are two materials A and B. On hammering ‘A’ is flattened, but ‘B’ breaks.”
(i) Identify the property shown by the materials ‘A’ and ‘B’.
(ii) Identify the metal from the given materials and give one example.

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