HARMONY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

PRACTICE WORKSHEET– VIII (2018 – 2019)

SUB: SCIENCE NAME: _________
STD: IV DIV: ____ ROLL NO: ______
DATE: __________

I. Choose the correct answer.

a. In a ………………………………, molecules are very closely packed.
i. Solid ii. Liquid iii. Gases iv. All of these
b. Which of the following is matter?
i. Shadow ii. Song iii. Voice iv. Ship
c. The molecules of which of the following have very weak forces of attraction between them?
i. Juice ii. Smoke iii. Pen iv. Ice
d. The substance that dissolves itself in liquid is known as :
i. Solvent ii. Solution iii. Solute iv. All of these
e. When two or more substances are mixed together, such that they are evenly distributed, they form a
i. Solvent ii. Solution iii. Solute iv. All of these
f. What is the matter made up of?
i. Molecules ii. Space iii. Mass iv. Shape
g. In which state of matter, molecules are arranged closely?
i. Solid ii. Liquid iii. Gases iv. All of these
h. Formation of steam by boiling water occurs in ……………………
i. Condensation ii. Evaporation iii. Solidification iv. Precipitation
i. The process in which a liquid changes into solid is known as…………………………..
i. Condensation ii. Evaporation iii. Solidification iv. Precipitation
j. The substance that dissolves is known as ……………………………….
i. Solvent ii. Solution iii. Solute iv. All of these
II. Explain the new terms.
a. Solution: ____________________________________________________________________________

b. Solute: ____________________________________________________________________

c. Solvent: __________________________________________________________________

d. Solidification: ________________________________________________________________________

e. Compressed: ______________________________________________________________________

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III. Give one word for the following.

a. Anything that occupies space and has mass ………………………..

b. The process in which a gas changes into liquid ………………………………..

c. The state of matter that has a fixed shape and a fixed volume ……………………………..

d. Cooking oil is an example of ……………………………..

e. Together, solute and solvent form the …………………

IV. Short answer questions.

a. What is matter?
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b. Name two things that are non-matter.
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c. Define condensation. How is it useful in nature?
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d. Define solution.
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V. Long answer questions.
a. Explain the differences in molecular arrangement of solids, liquids and gases.
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b. Differentiate between freezing and melting.

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c. Differentiate between solute, solvent and solution.
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d. Write the properties of solids, liquids and gases in a tabular form.

VI. Complete the concept map. Occupies………

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Matter
Has ………………

Has definite ……….. Has definite ……….. No definite ………..

Has definite ……….. No definite ……….. No definite ………..

VII. Write solid, liquid or gas under its matching molecular arrangement.

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