SCIENCE TEST (Class 6)
Marks: 100 | Time: 2 Hours
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 × 10 = 10 marks)
1. What is the pH of pure water?
a) 5 b) 7 c) 9 d) 12
2. Which of the following is an acid?
a) Soap b) Lemon juice c) Baking soda d) Ammonia
3. Which indicator turns red in an acidic solution?
a) Litmus b) Phenolphthalein c) Methyl orange d) None of the above
4. Metals are generally:
a) Brittle b) Good conductors of electricity c) Poor conductors of heat d) Non-lustrous
5. The pH scale measures:
a) Temperature b) Acidity and alkalinity c) Boiling point d) Density
6. Which of the following is a non-metal?
a) Copper b) Aluminium c) Sulfur d) Iron
7. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?
a) Iron b) Mercury c) Silver d) Gold
8. Stainless steel is an example of:
a) Pure metal b) Non-metal c) Alloy d) Acid
9. Which of the following is an alkaline substance?
a) Vinegar b) Soap c) Lemon juice d) Orange juice
10. A base has a pH value:
a) Less than 7 b) Equal to 7 c) More than 7 d) None of the above
Section B: Short Answer Questions (3 × 10 = 30 marks)
11. Define pH scale and state its range.
12. What is an indicator? Name any two natural indicators.
13. How do acids and alkalis react with litmus paper?
14. Mention three differences between metals and non-metals.
15. What are alloys? Give two examples.
16. Name any two acids and two bases used in daily life.
17. Why do acids taste sour and bases taste bitter?
18. What is the pH of human blood? Is it acidic, basic, or neutral?
19. Name any two uses of alloys.
20. Why should acids be handled with care?
Section C: Long Answer Questions (5 × 6 = 30 marks)
21. Explain the importance of the pH scale in daily life. (Give at least 3 examples)
22. How do acids and bases react with metals? Give examples.
23. Describe the process of making an alloy and mention its advantages.
24. Explain any three types of indicators with examples.
25. How can we neutralize an acid spill? Explain with an example.
Section D: Practical-Based Questions (10 × 3 = 30 marks)
26. Experiment on Indicators:
- You have blue litmus paper, turmeric, and red cabbage juice. How will these indicators
react to lemon juice and soap solution?
27. Metal Reaction Experiment:
- When a piece of magnesium is added to hydrochloric acid, a gas is released. Identify the
gas and describe the reaction.
28. pH Experiment:
- You are given three liquids: vinegar, baking soda solution, and tap water. How can you
determine their pH values using a pH paper?