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Samacheer Class 6 Science - Matter Around Us

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I. Choose the correct answer: 7II. State whether the following statements are True or False. If false give the correct statement 1IV. Fill in the blanks 1V. Complete the given analogy 1VI. Very short answer 6VII. Short Answer. 7VIII. Answer In Detail. 5I. Choose The Correct Answer 1III. Fill in the blanks 1IV. Very short answer. 1
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1I. Choose the correct answer:7 questions
Q.1………. is not made of matterv
  1. A. Gold ring
  2. B. iron nail
  3. C. light ray
  4. D. oil drop
Solution

(a) light ray

Answer:

(a) light ray

Q.2200 ml of water is poured into a bowl of 400ml capacity. The volume of water now will be _____v
  1. A. 400 ml
  2. B. 600 ml
  3. C. 200 ml
  4. D. 800 ml
Solution

(c) 200 ml
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Answer:

(c) 200 ml
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Q.3Seeds from water-melon can be removed by method.v
  1. A. Hand-picking
  2. B. filtration
  3. C. magnetic separation
  4. D. decantation
Solution

(c) Hand picking

Answer:

(c) Hand picking

Q.4Lighter impurities like dust, when mixed with rice or pulses, can be removed by _____v
  1. A. filtration
  2. B. sedimentation
  3. C. decantation
  4. D. winnowing
Solution

(d) winnowing

Answer:

(d) winnowing

Q.5………… of is essential to perform winnowing activityv
  1. A. Rain
  2. B. Soil
  3. C. Water
  4. D. Air
Solution

(d) Air

Answer:

(d) Air

Q.6Filtration method is effective in separating _____ mixture.v
  1. A. solid – solid
  2. B. solid – liquid
  3. C. liquid – liquid
  4. D. liquid – gas
Solution

(b) solid – liquid

Answer:

(b) solid – liquid

Q.7From the following ………. is not a mixturev
  1. A. Coffee with milk
  2. B. lemon juice
  3. C. Water
  4. D. ice cream embedded with nuts.
Solution

(c) Water
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Answer:

(c) Water
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

2II. State whether the following statements are True or False. If false give the correct statement1 questions
Q.G1Air is not compressible. Liquids have no fixed volume but have fixed shape. Particles in solids are free to move. Then pulses are washed with water before cooking, the water is separated from them by the process of filtration. Strainer is a kind of sieve which is used to separate a liquid from solid Grain and husk can be separated by winnowing Air is a pure substance Butter from curds is separated by sedimentation.v
Solution

False. Air is Compressible.
False. Liquids have no fixed shape but have fixed volume.
False Particles in solids are not free to move.
False. When pulses are washed with water before cooking, the water is separated from them by the process of Decantation.
False. Strainer is a kind of sieve which is used to separate a solid from liquid.
True.
False. Air is a mixture. (Or) Air is not a pure substance.
False. Butter from curds is separated by churning.

Answer:

False. Air is Compressible.
False. Liquids have no fixed shape but have fixed volume.
False Particles in solids are not free to move.
False. When pulses are washed with water before cooking, the water is separated from them by the process of Decantation.
False. Strainer is a kind of sieve which is used to separate a solid from liquid.
True.
False. Air is a mixture. (Or) Air is not a pure substance.
False. Butter from curds is separated by churning.

3IV. Fill in the blanks1 questions
Q.G2Matter is made up of ……… In solids, the space between the particles is less than in ………. Grains can be separated from their stalks by ………. Chillies are removed from ‘upma’ by ……… method. The method employed to separate clay particles from water is ………. Among the following items: Safety pins, pencil and rubber band, ………. will get attracted to a magnet. Water obtained from tube wells is usually ………. waterv
Solution

Atoms
An Liquids
Threshlng
Hand picking
Filtration
Safety pins
Impure
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

Answer:

Atoms
An Liquids
Threshlng
Hand picking
Filtration
Safety pins
Impure
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4V. Complete the given analogy1 questions
Q.G3Solid: rigidity :: gas: ………… Large Inter-particle space: gas:: ………. : solid Solid : definite shape :: ……… : shape of the vessel. Husk-grains: winnowing:: Sawdust-chalk piece: ……….. Murukku from hot oil: ………. :: coffee powder residue from decoction Iron-sulphur mixture: ……….. :: Mustard seeds from Urad-dhal: Rollingv
Solution

Compressibility
Little inter-particle space
Liquids
Sedimentation and Decantaium
Hand picking; Filtralion.
Magnetic Separation.

Answer:

Compressibility
Little inter-particle space
Liquids
Sedimentation and Decantaium
Hand picking; Filtralion.
Magnetic Separation.

5VI. Very short answer6 questions
Q.1Define the term matter.v
Solution

The matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space. The matter is found in solid, liquid, and gas.

Answer:

The matter is defined as anything that has mass and takes up space. The matter is found in solid, liquid, and gas.

Q.2How can husk or fine dust particles be separated from rice before cooking?v
Solution

Before cooking, the husk or fine dust particles in rice are being separated by ‘Sedimentation’. The lighter impurities float while heavier rice grains sink to the bottom.

Answer:

Before cooking, the husk or fine dust particles in rice are being separated by ‘Sedimentation’. The lighter impurities float while heavier rice grains sink to the bottom.

Q.3Why do we separate mixtures?v
Solution

A mixture is an impure substance and contains more than one kind of particles. So, we have to separate mixtures.
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Answer:

A mixture is an impure substance and contains more than one kind of particles. So, we have to separate mixtures.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

Q.4Give an example for mixture and justify your answer with reason.v
Solution

An example of a mixture is 22 Carat Gold. This is composed of Gold and Copper (or) Gold and Cadmium.

Answer:

An example of a mixture is 22 Carat Gold. This is composed of Gold and Copper (or) Gold and Cadmium.

Q.5Define Sedimentation.v
Solution

Sedimentation is the deposition process of setting down of heavy solids in a mixture of liquid and an insoluble solid.

Answer:

Sedimentation is the deposition process of setting down of heavy solids in a mixture of liquid and an insoluble solid.

Q.6Give the main difference between a pure substance and an impure substance.v
Solution

Pure Substance :
Made up of only one kind of particles.
Cannot be separated by physical means.
Impure Substance :
Has particles of other Substance mixed in it.
Can be separated by physical means.

Answer:

Pure Substance :
Made up of only one kind of particles.
Cannot be separated by physical means.
Impure Substance :
Has particles of other Substance mixed in it.
Can be separated by physical means.

6VII. Short Answer.7 questions
Q.1A rubber ball changes its shape on pressing. Can it be called a solid?v
Solution

Yes. A solid has a certain shape and size. The shape of a rubber ball changes only if we squeeze it.

Answer:

Yes. A solid has a certain shape and size. The shape of a rubber ball changes only if we squeeze it.

Q.2Why do gases not have fixed shape?v
Solution

Gases do not have a fixed shape due to the weak forces of attraction between the gaseous particles. Hence, they can flow and take shape of the container.

Answer:

Gases do not have a fixed shape due to the weak forces of attraction between the gaseous particles. Hence, they can flow and take shape of the container.

Q.3What method will you employ to separate cheese (paneer) from milk? Explain.v
Solution

“Churning followed by Coagulation” is employed to separate cheese (Paneer) from milk. There are six important steps in making cheese (Paneer) from milk:
Acidification
coagulation
separating curds and whey
Salting
shaping
ripening
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Answer:

“Churning followed by Coagulation” is employed to separate cheese (Paneer) from milk. There are six important steps in making cheese (Paneer) from milk:
Acidification
coagulation
separating curds and whey
Salting
shaping
ripening
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

Q.4Look at the picture given below and explain the method of separation illustrated. Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us 4v
Solution

The given picture shows the ‘Sieving’ method of separation. It is used to separate the solid particles of different sizes. Example: Bran from flour; Sand from gravel.

Answer:

The given picture shows the ‘Sieving’ method of separation. It is used to separate the solid particles of different sizes. Example: Bran from flour; Sand from gravel.

Q.5How can you separate a mixture of a large number of tiny bits of paper mixed with pulses/dal?v
Solution

We can separate the mixture of a large number of tiny bits of paper and pulses/dal by “Winnowing”. The lighter papers will be carried by wind and heavier pulses/dais will fall closer and form a separate heap.

Answer:

We can separate the mixture of a large number of tiny bits of paper and pulses/dal by “Winnowing”. The lighter papers will be carried by wind and heavier pulses/dais will fall closer and form a separate heap.

Q.6What is meant by food adulteration?v
Solution

The process of mixing harmful and unwanted substances with the foodstuffs that we buy in the market is called food adulteration

Answer:

The process of mixing harmful and unwanted substances with the foodstuffs that we buy in the market is called food adulteration

Q.7Mr. Raghu returns home on a hot summer day and wants to have buttermilk. Mrs. Raghu has only curds. What can she do to get buttermilk? Explain.v
Solution

Mrs. Raghu has to take half a cup of curd, add half a cup of water to it, and mix well. Now, she can serve buttermilk.

Answer:

Mrs. Raghu has to take half a cup of curd, add half a cup of water to it, and mix well. Now, she can serve buttermilk.

7VIII. Answer In Detail.5 questions
Q.1Distinguish between properties of solid, liquid, gas. Draw a suitable diagram.v
Solution

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Answer:

Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us 5

Q.2Using a suitable apparatus from your laboratory, separate the mixture of chalk powder, mustard oil, water, and coins. Draw a flow chart to show the separation process.v
Solution

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Answer:

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Q.1Malar’s mother was preparing to cook dinner. She accidentally mixed ground nuts with urad-dhal. Suggest a suitable method to separate the two substances so that Malar can have ground nuts to eat.v
Solution

The groundnuts shall be separated by hand-picking method because they are in a different size When compared with urad-dhal.

Answer:

The groundnuts shall be separated by hand-picking method because they are in a different size When compared with urad-dhal.

Q.2In a glass containing some water, tamarind juice and sugar is added and stirred well. Is this a mixture-can you tell why? Will this solution be sweet? Or sour? Or both sweet and sour?v
Solution

A glass containing some water, Tamarind juice, and sugar is a mixture.
Because it is made up of two or more ingredients that are physically separable.
This mixture is both sweet and sour.

Answer:

A glass containing some water, Tamarind juice, and sugar is a mixture.
Because it is made up of two or more ingredients that are physically separable.
This mixture is both sweet and sour.

Q.3Justify your answer. An arrangement of particles in three different phases of matter is shown above. Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us 7 (a) Which state is represented by fig. I?v
Solution

Figure 1 represents a gas.
(b) In which will be the interparticle attraction maximum?
Inter Particle attraction is maximum in solids (fig. 3)
(c) Which one of them cannot be contained in an open vessel?
A gas (fig. 1) cannot be contained in an open vessel.
(d) Which one can take the shape of its container?
Liquid (fig.2) can take the shape of its container.
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Answer:

Figure 1 represents a gas.
(b) In which will be the interparticle attraction maximum?
Inter Particle attraction is maximum in solids (fig. 3)
(c) Which one of them cannot be contained in an open vessel?
A gas (fig. 1) cannot be contained in an open vessel.
(d) Which one can take the shape of its container?
Liquid (fig.2) can take the shape of its container.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

8I. Choose The Correct Answer1 questions
Q.2A standard sheet of paper is about atoms thick.v
  1. A. Thousands
  2. B. Crores
  3. C. Lakhs
  4. D. Million
Solution

(d) Million

Answer:

(d) Million

9III. Fill in the blanks1 questions
Q.G4……… particles are tightly packed into a definite shape. The tendency of particles to spread out in order to occupy the available space is ……….. The purest form of gold is denoted by ……….. Milk is a ……….. The principle of ………. is used in washing machines.v
Solution

Solid
diffusion
24 carat
mixture
centrifugation

Answer:

Solid
diffusion
24 carat
mixture
centrifugation

10IV. Very short answer.1 questions
Q.4Mention the method of separation of Bran from flour. Explain.v
Solution

Bran from flour is separated by ‘sieving’.
Solid particles of different sizes can be separated by sieving.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us

Answer:

Bran from flour is separated by ‘sieving’.
Solid particles of different sizes can be separated by sieving.
Samacheer Kalvi 6th Science Guide Term 1 Chapter 3 Matter Around Us