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Chapter 4 Test

The document is a Grade 8 Science unit test focused on the magnetic and heating effects of electric current, consisting of multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, matching questions, and short answer questions. It covers topics such as Voltaic cells, their components, and the effects of electric current. The test is structured to assess students' understanding of the chapter with a total of 30 marks available.

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Chapter 4 Test

The document is a Grade 8 Science unit test focused on the magnetic and heating effects of electric current, consisting of multiple choice questions, fill in the blanks, true or false statements, matching questions, and short answer questions. It covers topics such as Voltaic cells, their components, and the effects of electric current. The test is structured to assess students' understanding of the chapter with a total of 30 marks available.

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Grade 8 Science – Unit Test

Chapter 4: Magnetic and Heating Effects of Electric Current (Pages 40–42)

Maximum Marks: 30
Time: 1 Hour

Section A – Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Choose the correct answer.

1. A Voltaic cell converts:


a) Electrical energy into heat energy
b) Chemical energy into electrical energy
c) Heat energy into electrical energy
d) Light energy into electrical energy

2. Which metal pair is commonly used in a Voltaic cell?


a) Iron and Aluminium
b) Zinc and Copper
c) Gold and Silver
d) Lead and Tin

3. The liquid used in a Voltaic cell is called:


a) Conductor
b) Electrode
c) Electrolyte
d) Insulator

4. In the lemon cell experiment, the zinc strip acts as the:


a) Cathode
b) Anode
c) Electrolyte
d) Wire

5. The electric iron becomes hot due to the:


a) Magnetic effect of current
b) Heating effect of current
c) Chemical effect of current
d) Cooling effect of current

Section B – Fill in the Blanks (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

1. A Voltaic cell is also known as a __________ cell.

2. The solution used in a Voltaic cell is called the __________.

3. Electric current can produce __________ and magnetic effects.

4. In a lemon cell, the __________ strip acts as the cathode.


5. When the chemicals inside a cell are completely used up, the cell is said to be __________.

Section C – True or False (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Write True or False.

1. A Voltaic cell converts electrical energy into chemical energy.

2. Zinc and copper are commonly used as electrodes in a Voltaic cell.

3. Current can make an iron nail behave like a magnet.

4. The two metal strips inside a lemon should touch each other.

5. Electric current can produce both heat and magnetism.

Section D – Match the Following (1 × 5 = 5 Marks)

Column A Column B

A. Voltaic Cell 1. Magnetic effect

B. Electrolyte 2. Chemical to electrical energy

C. Iron Nail wrapped with wire 3. Dilute sulphuric acid/Salt solution

D. Zinc 4. Anode

E. Copper 5. Cathode

Section E – Very Short Answer Questions (2 × 2 = 4 Marks)

1. Name any two effects of electric current.

2. Why are Voltaic cells not commonly used in daily life?

Section F – Short Answer Questions (3 × 2 = 6 Marks)

1. Explain the working of a Voltaic cell with the help of its main parts.

OR

Describe the steps to make a lemon cell.

2. Harshith wrapped a wire around an iron nail and connected it to a battery. The nail attracted
paper clips.

Answer the following:

 (a) What is this phenomenon called?

 (b) Why did the nail attract paper clips?


 (c) What happened when the battery was disconnected?

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