Materials Around Us — Class 6 Science NCERT Solutions (Free)

Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Materials Around Us" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam preparation.

TL;DR: Free step-by-step NCERT solutions for Class 6 Science chapter "Materials Around Us" — 8 important questions with detailed answers for CBSE board exam…

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Key Questions Covered:

What are materials and how are they classified?
Define properties of materials and give examples.
What is transparency in materials? Name transparent and opaque materials.
What is hardness and how are materials sorted by hardness?
What is solubility in materials?
What is elasticity and give examples of elastic materials.
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Q1: What are materials and how are they classified?

Materials are substances used to make things. They are classified into: - Natural materials (wood, cotton, leather, stone) - Synthetic/Artificial materials (plastic, glass, steel, rubber)

Q2: Define properties of materials and give examples.

Properties are characteristics that help identify and describe materials: - Physical properties (color, shape, texture, size) - Chemical properties (ability to burn, rust, react with other substances)

Q3: What is transparency in materials? Name transparent and opaque materials.

Transparency is the property of allowing light to pass through so we can see through the material. Transparent: glass, water, air Opaque: wood, metal, stone, paper

Q4: What is hardness and how are materials sorted by hardness?

Hardness is the ability of a material to resist scratching or denting. Materials are sorted as: - Hard (diamond, steel, stone) - Soft (cotton, rubber, clay, sponge)

Q5: What is solubility in materials?

Solubility is the ability of a material to dissolve in a liquid like water. Materials are classified as: - Soluble (sugar, salt, flour dissolve in water) - Insoluble (sand, stone, oil do not dissolve in water)

Q6: What is elasticity and give examples of elastic materials.

Elasticity is the property of a material to return to its original shape after being stretched or compressed. Examples: rubber band, spring, sponge, foam.

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