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UNIT 16

THE PROPERTIES OF MATERIALS

Theme 3 Investigating Materials

SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 16.1 Classification of Objects According to the Materials They are Made Of 1. Which of the following objects is made up of plastic? A B

2. Which of the following pairs is correctly matched? A B C D Object Coin Marble Spoon Towel Material Metal Plastic Rubber Leather

3. Which of the following objects is made of wood? A B

P Shoes Q Paper R Tyre S Cooking pot 4. Which of the above objects can be classified under the same group? A P and Q B P and S C Q and R D Q and S

Diagram 1 5. Diagram 1 shows a bicycle made from different materials. The materials are I metal. II plastic. III rubber. IV wood. A I and II only B II and III only C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV 6. Ahmad put a sponge in a container with water. After a few minutes, he found that there was no water left in the container. This is because the sponge A is waterproof. B absorbs water. C is not shiny. D sink in the water. 7. Which of the following is the correct sequence for the ability of material to absorb water starting from the best absorber? A Book paper tissue paper newspaper cardboard B Tissue paper book paper newspaper cardboard C Cardboard newspaper book paper tissue paper D Tissue paper newspaper book paper cardboard

8. Which of the following objects floats in water? A B

9. The following objects are put into a basin of water. Which of the following objects will float in water? I Cork II Polystyrene III Coin IV Cardboard A I and II only B II and IV only C I, II and IV only D I, II, III and IV 10. Four objects, a coin, an eraser, a handkerchief and a book are left in the sun for 15 minutes. Which of the following objects feels hottest when touched? A Coin B Eraser C Handkerchief D Book

Gold Silver

Aluminium Tin

11. The materials listed above have the same properties. Which of the following objects can be classified in the group above? A Copper B Stone C Plastic D Rattan

Diagram 2 12. Which of the following are the properties of the object K in Diagram 2? I Can support weights II Elastic III Absorb water IV Float on water A I and II only B II and IV only C II and III only D I, II, III and IV

Diagram 3 13. What is the property of the napkin in Diagram 3? A Shiny B Absorbs water C Can be stretched D Float on water 14. Which of the following properties is/are needed for making a T-shirt of a long distance runner? I Shiny II Can float on water III Absorb water A III only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III

16.2

The Properties of Materials

Diagram 4 15. Diagram 4 shows four objects, P, Q, R and S. Which object is a good conductor of heat? A P B Q C R D S Object

Electric conductor (P)

Non-electric conductor (Wooden ruler)

Diagram 5 16. What is represented by P in Diagram 5? A Eraser B Brick C Coin D Glass plate 17. An insulator is a material that... A absorbs heat. B conducts electricity. C cannot conduct electricity. D allows light to pass through. 18. Which of the labelled parts, A, B, C and D is an insulator? A B C D

19. Which of the following objects allows light to pass through? I II

Wooden block III

Glass

Transparent plastic bag A B C D II only I and II only II and III only I, II and III Object Transparent (X) Translucent (Y) Opaque (Z)

Diagram 6 20. Diagram 6 shows three categories of materials. X, Y and Z are A B C D X book transparency sheet plastic bag tracing paper Y plastic bag tracing paper transparency sheet book Z paper towel paper plastic bag

16.3 Applying the Knowledge of Properties of Materials in Everyday Life 21. Which of the following materials keeps things hot for a longer time? A Plastic bag B Thermos flask C Saw dust D Cotton wool

22. 100 ml of water at a temperature of 60C are poured into four different cups as shown below. The hot water in which cup will show the biggest drop in temperature after 5 minutes? A B

Paper cup

Plastic cup

C
Metal cup

D
Porcelain cup

Y X

Diagram 7 23. Diagram 7 shows the structure of a thermos flask. What is the parts labelled X and Y? A B C D X Plastic Vacuum Cork Vacuum Y Vacuum Cork Plastic Glass

24. A group of pupils brought some ice cubes for a picnic. Which of the following is most suitable for keeping the ice? A B

25. Which of the following is best used to prevent ice from melting quickly? A Plastic bag B Saw dust C Cotton wool D Newspaper 16.4 The Uses of Materials Based on Their Properties

Diagram 8 26. Which of the following materials is suitable to make the part labelled P in Diagram 8? A Metal B Cotton C Glass D Rubber 27. Which of the following materials are used to make a pair of glasses for a short shighted student? I Metal II Glass III Rubber A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III

Diagram 9 28. Diagram 9 shows a spring cradle for a baby. What is the property of X that enables it to be used as a cradle? A It is hard B A good insulator C Can be stretched D A good conductor of heat

29. Which of the following material and its property is incorrectly matched? A B C D Material Metal Glass Rubber Cotton wool Property Hard and strong Transparent Conducts electricity Absorbs water

P Q

Diagram 10 30. Diagram 10 shows a bicycle wheel. What materials are used to make P and Q? A B C D P Rubber Metal Plastic Rubber Q Metal Rubber Wood Glass

SECTION B Answer all the questions. 16.1 Classification of Objects According to the Materials They are Made Of

Coin Empty mineral water bottle Stone Marble

Plastic ball

Bottle cork

Diagram 1 1. Diagram 1 shows some objects collected by Farid. He put all the objects into a big basin filled with water.

(a) What is the aim of Farid? __________________________________________________________________ (b) What did Farid observe? __________________________________________________________________ (c) Complete the table below by filling if the objects list can float or sink. Object Coin Empty mineral water bottle Stone Bottle cork Marble Plastic ball 2. A drop of water is added onto a white tile and on a piece of filter paper as shown in Diagram 2. The drops of water are observed after one minute.
a drop of water tile a drop of water filter paper after 1 minute spot of water after 1 minute drop of water

Float or sink

Diagram 2 (a) What is your observation for the water on i. the filter paper: __________________________________________________ ii. the white tile: ___________________________________________________ (b) Explain the results of your observations as in (a)i. and (a)ii. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ (c) Give two other objects that can absorb water. 1. _______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ (d) What conclusion can you made from the experiment? __________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________ 16.2 The Properties of Materials

tested material

Diagram 3 3. Diagram 3 shows an electric circuit built by Kevin for an investigation. The investigation is repeated using different materials. The observations for the investigation are recorded in the following table. Material Iron nail Plastic spoon Wood Copper wire Condition of bulb Light up Not light up Not light up Light up

(a) What is meant by the following terms? i. Electric condutor: _______________________________________________ ii. Insulator: ______________________________________________________ (b) What is the aim of this experiment? ________________________________________________________________ (c) What reasons can you make from the condition of bulb of the circuit? i. Iron nail: ______________________________________________________ ii. Plastic spoon: __________________________________________________ iii. Copper wire: ___________________________________________________

Object X

Object Y

Object Z

Diagram 4 4. Diagram 4 shows a study carried out by a pupil to investigate the abbilities of three objects, X, Y and Z to allow light to pass through. (a) What can you observe about the leaves behind the objects X, Y and Z? i. Object X: _______________________________________________________ ii. Object Y: _______________________________________________________ iii.Object Z: _______________________________________________________ (b) State your reasons based on your answers in (a). i. Object X: _______________________________________________________ ii. Object Y: _______________________________________________________ iii.Object Z: _______________________________________________________ (c) Which among the objects X, Y and Z is a... i. transparent material: _____________________________________________ ii. translucent material: _____________________________________________ iii.opaque material: _________________________________________________

16.3

Applying the Knowledge of Properties of Materials in Everyday Life

X Y

Diagram 5 5. Diagram 5 shows the structure of a thermos flask. (a) State one use of thermos flask? __________________________________________________________________ (b) Name the parts labelled X, Y and Z. X: _________________________________ Y: _________________________________ Z: _________________________________ (c) State the function of Y and Z. Y: _______________________________________________________________ Z: _______________________________________________________________ (d) Give one other material that can keep things hot. __________________________________________________________________ 16.4 The Uses of Materials Based on Their Properties

P R Q

Diagram 6 6. Diagram 6 shows an object that we use in our everyday life. (a) Name the object. _________________________________________________________________ (b) State the materials used to make P and Q. P: __________________________________ Q: __________________________________ (c) Why the materials you stated in (b) are used for the parts P and Q? P: _______________________________________________________________ Q: _______________________________________________________________ (d) In your opinion, why the part R is coated with an insulator?

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UNIT 17

THE IMPORTANCE IN REUSING, REDUCING AND RECYCLING MATERIALS

Theme 3 Investigating Materials

SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 17.1 Natural and Man-made Materials
Object

Natural material Paper


N

Man-made material K

Diagram 1 1. Diagram 1 shows the classification of object into two groups. Which of the following is likely to be object K? A Eraser B Leather bag C Tissue box D Raincoat

Diagram 2 2. Diagram 2 shows an object that is made of... A natural materials. B man-made materials. C plastic. D metal. 3. Which of the following classification is correct? A Natural material Silk Man-made material Nylon

B C D

Leather Plastic Rattan

Metal Cotton Rubber

Diagram 3 4. The three objects in Diagram 3 can be classified as belonging to the same group because they are... A made up of metal. B made up of soil. C made up of wood. D made up of rubber.

Diagram 4 5. What is the similarity between the two objects in Diagram 4? A Both of them are made up of soil B Both of them are made up of metal C Both of them are made up of wood D Both of them are made up of plastic 6. Which of the following objects is made up of cotton? A B

17.2

The Needs of Conserving Materials

7. We need to recycle old newspapers and aluminium cans to... I conserve materials. II reduce pollution. III prevent mosquitoes from breeding. A I and II only B I and III only C II and III only D I, II and III 8. Which of the following objects can be reused? I

II

III

A B C D

I and II only I and II only II and III only I, II and III

SECTION B Answer all the questions. 17.1 Natural and Man-made Materials

Brick Ceramic Plastic dustbin

Leather shoes

Tyre

Mineral water bottle

1.

Diagram 1 Diagram 1 shows some objects made of different materials. (a) Classify the objects above in the chart below.
Object

Natural materials

Man-made materials

(b) Complete the following table with the materials from which the objects are made.

Objects Plastic dustbin Brick Leather shoes Tyre Ceramic Mineral water bottle

Material

(c) Name another object which is made up of the same material as tyre. __________________________________________________________________

17.2

The Needs of Conserving Materials

PAPER

GLASS

PLASTIC

Diagram 2 2. Diagram 2 shows three recycling dustbins placed in a city supermarket. (a) What is aim of collecting the waste materials this way? __________________________________________________________________ (b) Based on Diagram 2, state the types of waste materials that can be recycled. 1. _______________________________________________________________ 2. _______________________________________________________________ 3. _______________________________________________________________ (c) Are these bins for wet rubbish like left over food? Why? _________________________________________________________________ (d) What can be done to used plastic food containers instead of throwing them away? _________________________________________________________________ (e) Explain what is meant by... i. reuse: __________________________________________________________

ii. recycle: ________________________________________________________

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Class: _________ Date: _______ Theme 3 Investigating Materials

UNIT 18

RUSTY MATERIALS

SECTION A Instructions: Each question is followed by four options, A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer. 18.1 Rusty Objects and Non-rusty Objects

R: Plastic spoon S: Wood ladle T: Iron nail U: Glass bowl 1. The list above are some kitchen items. Which of the objects listed above will not rust? A R and S B T and U C R, S and T D R, S and U

Diagram 1

2. The three objects, P, Q and R in Diagram 1 are left in the water for a week. Which object will rust? A Object P B Object Q C Object R D Object P and object Q 18.2 The Factors that Cause Rusting

oil water nail

Diagram 2 3. Diagram 2 shows an investigation on rusting. What is the function of the oil? A To prevent evaporation B To prevent air from dissolving in the water C To absorb water vapour in the air D To control the water temperature 4. Which of the following are the factors that cause rusting? I Air II Water III Heat IV Sunlight A I and II only B I and III only C I, II and III only D I, II, III and IV

damp cloth R

boiled water S

ice T

oil U

Diagram 3 5. Which nail in Diagram 3 will rust after five days? A R and T B R and S C R, S and T D S, T and U

nail

water

Diagram 4 6. Some nails are left in a beaker of water exposed to sunlight. The water turned brown after two weeks. Which of the following is true for the change? A Heat from the sun reacts with the nail. B Dust in the air is mixed with the water. C The nail reacts with the water and the air. D Water reacts with sunlight.

cooking oil iron foils

Diagram 5 7. Diagram 5 shows an iron foils in a beaker. The iron foils did not rust after one week because A there is no air in the beaker. B there is no air and water in the beaker. C the light cannot pass through the beaker. D there is no air in the water of the beaker. 18.3 The Different Ways and the Advantages of Preventing Rusting

Diagram 6 8. What is the method used to prevent the food cans in Diagram 6 from rusting? A Painting the cans B Wiping the cans with oil C Coating the cans with tin D Wrapping the cans with plastic Paint Chromium Grease Tin 9. The above list of materials are used to prevent rusting because they... A last longer. B are smooth and shiny. C are air and water resistant. D can withstand heat. 10. Which of the following is the most suitable way to prevent the rusting of the iron parts of a bicycle? A Paint the bicycle parts B Coat the bicycle parts with tin C Wipe the bicycle parts with grease

D Coat the bicycle parts with aluminium P Wrap the object made of iron with plastic Q Coat with paint 11. The above is a list of the methods to prevent rusting. Which of the following objects use the above methods? A B C D P Kitchen knife Saw Handle of scissors Tin can Q Razor blade Iron can Body of car Needle

SECTION B Answer all the questions. 18.1 Rusty Objects and Non-rusty Objects
plastic ruler razor blade pencil basin wire gold ring

nail

Diagram 1 1. Diagram 1 shows an investigation carried out by a group of pupils. The apparatus is left aside for one week. (a) State the aim of the investigation. __________________________________________________________________ (b) Classified the objects above into two group. i. Group 1: _______________________________________________________ ii. Group 2: _______________________________________________________

(c) State the characteristic used for your classification. i. Group 1: _______________________________________________________ ii. Group 2: _______________________________________________________ (d) What conclusion can you made? _________________________________________________________________

18.2

The Factors that Cause Rusting

thread oil boiled water nail nail dry air anhydrous calcium chloride pipe water nail

thread nail oil

Diagram 2 2. Diagram 2 shows an investigation. The apparatus is left aside for one week. (a) Put a () to show the presence of water and air and () to show the absence of water and air. Write the condition of nail whether it is rusty or non-rusty. Apparatus P Q R S Water Air Condition

(b) State the thing to... i. change: ___________________________________ ii. observe: ___________________________________ (c) What is the function of the following material? i. anhydrous calcium chloride: _________________________________ ii. Oil: ___________________________________________________________ (d) What is your conclusion about this investigation.

18.3The Different Ways and the Advantages of Preventing Rusting

nail X (wipe with grease) nail Y (painted)

nail Z

Diagram 3 3. Diagram 3 shows three nails under different condition immersed in water for one week. (a) What will happen to nails X, Y and Z after one week? Nail After one week observation X Y Z

(b) State the reason for your observation. _________________________________________________________________ _ (c) i. What do you expect to change? _______________________________________________________________ ii. What do you expect to observe? _______________________________________________________________ (d) What is the function of the paint and the grease in this investigation? __________________________________________________________________ (e) What conclusion can you made from the investigation? __________________________________________________________________

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