UTKARSHA ACADEMY OF EXCELLENCE

Class Test -3
Sub – School Science Time – 1 Hour
Std. – 8 Date – 09.08.2020 Max Marks – 25
Instructions to Candidates :
1 Do not write anything on question paper except Name.
2 All questions are compulsory.
3 Neat & labeled diagram must be drawn wherever necessary.
4 Assume suitable data if necessary.
5 Figures to the right indicates full marks

Q.1 Fill in the blanks. (Solve any five) 05

a) Synthetic fibres are synthesised from a raw material called _____
b) The synthetic fibres are also known as __________ fibres.
c) A plastic used for making crockery is _______________
d) Like synthetic fibres, plastic is also a _____
e) The first fully synthetic fibre was ______________
The use of plastics can be reduced by using bags made of _______ or ______ instead
f)
of polythene bags.

Q.2 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) (Solve any five) 05

a) Pick the synthetic fibre out of the following.
(a) Cotton (b) Nylon (c)Jute (d)Wool
b) Polycot is obtained by mixing
(a) nylon and wool (b) polyester and wool
(c) nylon and cotton (d) polyester and cotton
c) Which is a thermosetting plastic?
(a) Melamine (b) Polythene
(c) PVC (d) Nylon
d) The most suitable material for the preparation of handles of cooking utensils is
(a) polythene (b) PVC
(c) nylon (d) Bakelite
e) Which of the following groups contains all synthetic substances?
(a) Nylon, terylene, wool
(b) Cotton, polycot, rayon
(c) PVC, polythene, Bakelite
(d) Acrylic, silk, wool
f) Which of the following has cross-linked polymer chains?
(a) Bakelite, (b) polyester, (c) PVC, (d) nylon

Q.3 Solve any five 05

a) Cotton is a natural polymer. What is its chemical name?
b) Plastic articles are available in all possible shapes and sizes. Can you tell why?
c) Why is it not advisable to burn plastic and synthetic fabrics?
d) A bucket made of plastic does not rust like a bucket made up of iron. Why?
e) Which synthetic fibre feels like wool and used as a substitute for wool?
f) Name the form of polyester which is replacing materials like glass and used for making
bottles and jars.
g) Name four different plastics.

Q.4 Solve any five 10

a) Give examples which indicate that nylon fibres are very strong.
b) Explain the difference between thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics.
c) Write the meanings of following key words
(i) Wood Pulp, (ii) Acrylic, (iii) Synthetic (iv) Thermoplastic
d) Give examples to show that plastics are non-corrosive in nature.
e) Should the handle and bristles of a toothbrush be made of the same material? Explain
your answer.
f) Match, the terms of column A correctly with the phrases given in column B.
A B
(i) Polyester (a) Prepared by using wood pulp
(b) Used for making parachutes and
(ii) Teflon
stockings
(iii) Rayon (c)Used to make non-stick cookware
(iv) Nylon (d) Fabrics do not wrinkle easily