CBSE Worksheet-17

ClassVIII Science (Metals and non metals)

1.

When a metal spoon hits the ground a characteristic sound is produced and this
property of metals is called :a. malleability
b. ductility
c. sonorosity
d. conductivity

2.

Non metal found in liquid state at room temperature is :a. chlorine

b. bromine
c. iodine
d. sulphur

3.

A gaseous non metal is:a. chlorine

b. bromine
c. carbon
d. iodine

4.

Tough and malleable form of iron is :a. pig iron

b. wrought iron
c. rust
d. magnetite

5.

Match the column :Metals

Ores

a. Aluminium

i) Epsom salt

b. Copper

ii) Haematite

c. Iron

iii) Cuprite

d. Lead

iv) Bauxite

e. Magnesium

v) Galena

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6.

Fill in the blanks :a. Non metals are generally ______, so they break into pieces on hammering.
b. Sodium and ______ are soft enough to be cut with a knife.
c. Strings of musical instruments are made up of a ______ .
d. ______ is the only non metal which is a good conductor of heat and electricity.
e. Metals oxides are ______ in nature because their solution in water turns red litmus
blue.

7.

List any five important uses of metals ?

8.

How will you prove the nature of non metal(sulphur) oxides ?

9.

Which metal has been used to make the wires shown in the picture?

10.

Write the correct words by putting letters in correct sequencei) saanniialtgov

ii) namimgreu

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Answer Key:-

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

a. iv, b. iii, c. ii, d. v, e. i.

6.

brittle, potassium, metal, graphite, basic. .

7.

(i)

Lead is used in X-ray machines.

(ii) Iron is used in construction.

(iii) Mercury is used in thermometers.
(iv) Gold and silver are used in making jewellery.
(v) Aluminium foil is used for packing food.

8.

(i) Take a small amount of powdered sulphur in a deflagrating spoon and heat it.
(ii) As soon as sulphur starts burning, introduce the spoon into a gas jar/glass
tumbler.
(iii) Remove the spoon after some time. Add a small quantity of water into the tumbler
and shake well.
(iv)

Check the solution with red and blue litmus papers. Since the blue litmus paper
turns red thus oxide is acidic in nature.
Sulphur dioxide (SO2) + Water (H2O) Sulphurous acid (H2SO3)

9.

Copper.

10.

i) galvanisation
ii) germanium
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