Class 6 - Chemistry - Elements Compounds And Mixtures - Exercise and Solutions



EXERCISE
BE PROMPT

A. Fill in the blanks

1. An element is a pure substance as it has atoms of only one kind.
2. A symbol represents one atom of an element.
3. A compound always contains the same elements combined together chemically in a fixed ratio.
4. Energy is either absorbed or given out when a compound is formed.
5. The elements present in ammonia are Nitrogen and Hydrogen.
6. Sand is used in the preparation of glass.
7. A sieve consists of a mesh placed over a frame.
8. The technique of filtration is daily used in our houses to separate tea leaves from tea using a strainer.

B. State whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. Science An element consists of atoms of different kinds. (FALSE)
2. A compound is pure and homogeneous. (TRUE)
3. A symbol represents one atom of an element (TRUE)
4. The smallest particle of a compound is a molecule (TRUE)
5. Wood produces heat energy on burning and is used as a fuel (TRUE)
6. A mixture has uniform and constant composition throughout the whole sample. (FALSE)
7. The constituents of mixture are not chemically combined together. (TRUE)
8.The size of component particles is not an important factor in the separation of mixture. (FALSE)
9. Sediments and decantation are used to separate a homogeneous
mixture of a solid and a liquid. (FALSE)
10. Evaporation is employed to separate a soluble solid component
from liquid. (TRUE)


C. Choose the correct option.
1. Silicon and arsenic are
(a) metals (b) non-metals      (c) metalloids    (d) noble gasses
2.   Noble gasses are present only in traces in ___________.
(a) air          (b) earth’s crust       (c) oceans         (d) all of these
3. The symbol of lead is _________.
(a) Pb                  (b) L       (c) Le       (d) Pl
4. Which of these cannot be separated by filtration?
(a) A mixture of chalk powder and water
(b) A mixture of sand and water
(c) A mixture of sugar and milk
(d) A mixture of rice and milk
5. The soluble solid left behind on the filter paper during filtration is called
(a) filtrate (b) particle       (c) residue          d) Sediment
6. Which of the following can be used in addition to filter paper in the
process of filtration?
(a) Glass wool
(b) Unglased porcelain
(c) Cotton
(d) All of these


D. Match the columns.
Column A                                            Column B
1. Gold and silver                        (a) Non-metals
2. Silicon and phosphorous         (b) Smallest unit of an element
3. Boron and antimony                (c) Mixture
4. Milk                                         (d) Metals
5. Atom                                        (e) Remove pulp and fresh juice
6. Filtration                                  (f) Metalloids

Ans.   1 – (d), 2 – (a), 3 – (f), 4 – (c), 5 – (b), 6 – (e).



SHORT AND PRECISE
A. Show the given text in the form of flowcharts.

1. Elements classified as metals, non-metals and metalloids



2. Methods of separation of mixtures


















B. Give reason for the following statements.

1. An element is a pure substance.
An element is a pure substance because it has atoms of only one kind.

2. The composition of water remains the same whether it is obtained
from river, pond, sea or ocean.
Water has a homogeneous composition. The components of water
hydrogen and oxygen are combined in a fixed ratio of 1:8 mass. Due to
this the composition of water remains the same whether it is obtained
from river, pond, sea or ocean.

3. The atoms exist in combination with the atoms of same element or
other elements.
The atoms are very reactive and therefore exist in combination with
the atoms of same element or other elements. For example hydrogen
atoms are found in combination with atoms of hydrogen or other

elements.

4. Copper is used to make electrical wires.
Copper is a good conductor of heat and electricity. That is why copper
is used to make electrical wires.

5. Plastic is used to insulate wires.
Plastic is a bad conductor of heat and electricity. That is why it is used
to make electrical wires.

6. Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishers.
Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishers because it does not support
combustion.

7. Mixtures are impure substances.
Mixtures are impure substances because their constituents have
different kinds of molecules. For example milk is a mixture as it consists of
fats, proteins, carbohydrates, salts, vitamins and water.

8. A mixture is heated in the process of evaporation.
A mixture is heated in the process of evaporation to separate
homogeneous solid liquid mixture. By this method the soluble solid
component is separated from the liquid,

C. Write the molecular formulae of the following compounds.
1. Carbon dioxide – CO2             2. Magnesium oxide – MgO
3. Zinc chloride – ZnCl2                 4. Calcium oxide - CaO
5. Water – H2                             6. Copper oxide - CuO
D. Answer in short.
1. Classify matter.
Matter can be classified as living and non-living. Non living matters
can again be classified as Homogeneous (pure substance) and
Heterogeneous ( impure substance or Mixtures). Homogeneous matter
is can be again classified as elements and compounds. Finally elements

are classified as Metals, non-metals, Metalloids and Noble gases.


2. Describe pure substances.
Substances which contain particles of only one kind are called pure
substances. These are of two types – elements and compounds.
Elements are made up of only one kind of atom and compounds are
made up of only one kind of molecules.

3. How are elements classified on the basis of their properties?
On the basis of their properties elements are classified into metals,
non-metals, metalloids and noble gases.

4. Define an atom. Can atoms exist independently ?
The smallest unit of an element that shows all the properties of that
element is known as an atom. Some atoms can exist independently.

5. Why are noble (inert) gases named so?
Noble (inert) gases are named so because they are the non-metals
present in the gaseous state, which do not react chemically with other
elements.

6. Write the symbols of the following elements.
(a) Aluminium - Al          (b) Neon – Ne             (c) Oxygen – O
(d) Iron – Fe                     (e) Carbon – C            (f) Calcium – Ca
(g) Helium – He               (h) Sulphur – S           (i) Copper – Cu
(j) Hydrogen – H              (k) Nitrogen – N         (l) Sodium - Na

7. What is a molecule? Give examples.
Molecule is a group of two or more atoms of the same element or
different element held together by chemical forces which is capable
of independent existence. Examples: Water (H2O),

Carbon dioxide ( CO2), Ammonia ( NH3), Hydrogen chloride ( HCl) etc.


8. Show diagrammatic representation of nitrogen dioxide molecule and

    zinc chloride molecule.







AT LENGTH

A. Explain the following terms.

1. Metal.
The majority of known elements are metals. These are usually hard solids
and lustrous in appearance. They are good conductor of heat and
electricity. They are malleable and ductile and having high melting and
boiling points. Some metals are gold, silver, iron, copper, aluminium, tin
and zinc.

2. Metalloid.
Elements that possess the properties of both metals and non-metals are
called metalloids. They are solid, shiny or dull, malleable, ductile and
conduct heat and electricity better than non-metals but not as well as
metals. Some metalloids are boron, silicon, arsenic and antimony.

3. Symbol.
It is very inconvenient to write the full name of an element while
describing their reactions. To overcome this abbreviations were used by
scientists, which are known as symbols. A symbol of an element is one or
two letter long and is chosen by the International Union of Pure and
Applied Chemistry. These symbols are accepted as the standard symbols
throughout the world. A symbol represents one atom of an element.

4. Atom
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that shows all the properties
of that element. Some atoms are capable of independent existence,
while other are combined with atoms of same or different element.

5. Mixture
A physical combination of two or more elements or compounds in any
proportion is called a mixture. In a mixture the original atoms and
molecules remain unchanged as there is no chemical change is taking
place. In a mixture the components are loosely held together and
retain their individual properties. For example lemonade is a mixture. It
contains water, salt, sugar and lemon juice. When we drink it, we get

the taste of all these components.

6. Magnetic separation
Magnetic separation is the method used when one component of the
mixture is a magnetic substance, which can be attracted by a magnet.
In this method it becomes easier to separate iron from a mixture as iron
is attracted by the magnet.

B. Differentiate between the following.
1. Metals and Non-metals.

Metals
Non-metals
Usually hard solids.
Either soft solids or gases.
Malleable and ductile in nature.
Mostly brittle in nature.
Lustrous in appearance.
Do not possess shine or lustre.
Good conductor of heat and electricity.
Bad conductor of heat and electricity.
High melting and boiling points.
Low melting and boiling points.
Produce sound.
Do not produce sound
Ex: Gold, silver, iron, copper etc.
Ex: Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

  
2. Atoms and Molecules.

Atoms
Molecules
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that shows all the properties of that element.
A molecule is the smallest unit of an element or compound that exists independently.
It is highly reactive.
It is less reactive.
There are no chemical bonds in atoms.
Atoms in a molecule are held together by chemical bonds.


3. Sediment and Supernatant liquid.


Sediment
Supernatant liquid
It is the insoluble substance that settles down in the process of sedimentation.
This is the clear liquid over the sediment.







4. Residue and Filtrate.

Residue
Filtrate
During the filtration the insoluble solid left behind on the filter paper is called residue.
The clear liquid that passes through the filter paper is called filtrate.


 5. Sedimentation and Decantation.

Sedimentation
Decantation
When a mixture of insoluble substances and water is kept undisturbed for some time, then the insoluble particles settled down at the bottom due to the influence of gravity. This process is called sedimentation.
When the supernatant liquid is pored into another beaker leaving the sediments undisturbed, the process is called decantation.


 6. Compound and Mixture.
   
Compound
Mixture
A compound is a pure substance.
A mixture is an impure substance.
The constituents in a compound are present in fixed ratio.
The constituents in a mixture can be present in any ratio.
The energy is absorbed or released during the formation of a compound.
There is no change in energy during the formation of a mixture.
The components of a compound can be separated by chemical process.
The components of a mixture can be separated by physical process.
Properties of a compound is entirely different from its constituents.
The constituents of a mixture retain their properties.
A compound has fixed melting and boiling points.
A mixture does not have a fixed melting or boiling point.

         
 C. Answer in detail.
1. What is an element? Give examples and list the properties of an
element.
An element is a substance that cannot be broken into simple
substances by any physical or chemical means. For example, gold,
silver, mercury, Sulphur, hydrogen and oxygen are some elements.
Following are the properties of an element.
(i) It is a pure substance and has atoms of only one kind.
(ii) It can exist independently as well as in combination with other
elements.
(iii) Elements exist in all three states of matter, i.e., solid, liquid and gas.

2. How are compounds formed? Write the properties of a compound.
A compound is formed when two or more elements combined
together in a fixed ratio.
Following are the properties of a compound.
(i) A compound is pure and homogeneous.
(ii) The properties of a compound is different from its constituents.
(iii) The constituents of a compound can not be separated by physical
means.
(iv) A compound can be broken by chemical method.
(v) Energy is either absorbed or released when a compound is formed.

3. How are elements different from compounds?
The elements are different from the compounds in following ways.
(i) An element is made up of only one kind of substance, but a
compound contains two or more elements in a fixed ratio.
(ii) An element cannot be broken into simpler substances by any
means, but a compound can be broken down by chemical process.
(iii) An element has its own properties but the properties of a compound
differ from the properties of its constituent elements.
(iv) An element is represented by using a symbol but a compound is
represented by using a formula.

 4. Write the uses of following elements and compounds.
(a) Copper
Copper is used to make electrical wires as it is a good conductor of heat
and electricity.
(b) Tungsten
It is used to make filaments of light bulbs, because it has a high melting
point.
(c) Platinum
Platinum is used to make jewellery because it is lustrous and attractive.

(d) Iron
Iron is used in construction of buildings. They are also used to make
heavy tools and machinery.

(e) Plastic
Plastic is a bad conductor of electricity and is used to insulate wires. It is
also used to make non-stick cookware.
(f) Aluminium
Aluminum is used to make utensils for cooking as it is a good conductor
of heat. Aluminum is also used to make electrical wires as it is a good
conductor of electricity.

(g) Carbon dioxide
Carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire as it does not support
combustion.

(h) Sand
Sand is used for preparation of glass.

(i) Chlorine
Chlorine is used as disinfectant
(j) Argon
Argon is used in light bulbs as it does not react with metals at high
temperature.

5. What are mixtures? Explain with the help of an example. List the
characteristics of mixtures.
The physical combination of two or more elements or compounds
in any proportion is called a mixture. For example milk is a mixture.
It consists of fats, carbohydrates, proteins, salts, vitamins and water.
Following are the characteristics of a mixture.
(i) The constituents of a mixture exhibit their original properties. Thus a
mixture has no property of its own.
(ii) A mixture does not have any fixed melting or boiling point.
(iii) A mixture can be separated into its constituent by simple
physical or mechanical means.
(iv) The composition of a mixture can be changed by changing the
proportion of its constituents.

6. Explain sedimentation and decantation taking a mixture of sand and
water as an example.
Take a mixture of sand and water in a beaker. Stir it and keep it
undisturbed for 15 to 20 minutes. It will be observed that sand settles
down at the bottom of the beaker leaving clear water over it. This
process is called sedimentation.
Now take another beaker and put a glass rod on it. Pour the water
gently from the first beaker into the second beaker through the glass
rod. It will be observed that the sand and water get separated.
This process is called decantation.

7. Write a note on evaporation as a method of separation of compounds
of a mixture.
Evaporation is the process by which a liquid is converted into its vapour
state. This method is applied to separate a soluble solid component
from a liquid. While applying this method the liquid is heated. As a result
the liquid component evaporates leaving the solid components behind.
This method is used to separate homogeneous solid-liquid mixture.

 8. How is salt prepared from sea water?
By evaporation method the salt is extracted from sea water. Sea water
is collected in shallow beds and allowed to evaporate under the heat
of sun. In a few days the water gets evaporated and the salt is left
behind. Further this salt is purified for use


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Extra Questions and Answers

A. Objective Questions
1. Fill in the blanks
a) An element cannot be broken into simpler substances by normal
chemical means.
b) Most of the metals are found in earth’s crust.
c) Noble gases do not react chemically with other elements.
d) Metalloids possess some properties of metals and some properties of
non-metals.
e) A compound is represented using a formulae.
f)  Impure substances do not have uniform composition.
g) Latin name of copper is Cuprum.
h) An insoluble solid left behind on the filter paper is residue.
i)  Filtration is employed to separate insoluble solid components from a
liquid.
j)  Noble gasses are the non-metals that do not react with other
element.
k) Elements are made up of only one kind of atoms.
l)  Compounds are made of only one kind of molecules.
m) Hydrogen and Helium together account for about 99% of the mass
of the known universe.
n) Bromine is the only liquid non-metal at room temperature.
o) Mercury is the only liquid metal at room temperature.
p) A compound always contains the elements combined together in a
fixed ratio.
q) The properties of a compound are different from those of its
constituent elements.
r)  Energy is either absorbed or given out when a compound is formed.
s)  An element is represented using a symbol.
t)  A compound is represented using a formula.
u) In winnowing a mixture is dropped from a height.

2. Answer in one word:
a) An ancient agricultural practice which is used to separate lighter
particles of a mixture from heavier ones – Winnowing.
b) The method used to separate grains from the stalk – Threshing.
c) The process by which a solid changes into vapour on heating –
Sublimation.
d) The process in which solid particles are made to settle down faster by
adding special chemicals – Loading.
e) Any two mixtures used in daily life – Sand and Water
f)  A method used to separate components of a mixture that differ in
size – Sieving.
g) A clear liquid observed over the sediment – Supernatant liquid.
h) An insoluble solid left behind on the filter paper – Residue.
i) The clear liquid that passes through the filter paper is – Filtrate.
j) The process of settling down of suspended insoluble particles at the
bottom under the influence of gravity - Sedimentation.
k) A method used to separate components of a mixture containing a
magnetic substance – Magnetic separation.
l) Name three sonorous metal – Gold, Copper and Silver.
m) Property due to which a substance can be drawn into wires – Ductility.
n) Property due to which a substance can be beaten into sheets –
Malleability.
o) Name the only element which is liquid non-metal – Bromine.
p) Give the symbol of potassium – K.
q) Name the element which is used as a disinfectant – Chlorine.
r) Filament of a light bulb is made up of – Tungsten.
s) Hardest naturally occurring substance – Diamond.
t)  The chemical formula that represents the total number and kind of molecule
is called a – Molecular formula.
u) The method employed to separate a soluble solid component from a
liquid – Evaporation.
v) The force of attraction between atoms that enables the formation of

chemical compound – Chemical bond.

3. Correct the underlined words.
a) An element consists of atoms of different kinds.
An element consists of atoms of same kinds.
b) Evaporation is a method used to separate an insoluble solid and
liquid.
Filtration is a method used to separate an insoluble solid and
liquid.
c) Sand is used in the preparation of plastic.
Sand is used in the preparation of glass.
d) Tungsten is used to make electrical wires.
Copper is used to make electrical wires.
e) The molecular formula of Zinc chloride is zinc.
The molecular formula of Zinc chloride is ZnCl2.
f) A substance which is capable of being dissolved is called insoluble.
A substance which is capable of being dissolved is called soluble.
g) Diamond is a form of graphite.
Diamond is a form of carbon.
h) Oxygen is used in fire extinguishers.
Carbon dioxide is used in fire extinguishers.
i) A compound can be broken down by physical methods.
A compound can be broken down by chemical methods.
j) A mixture has a fixed melting and boiling point.
A compound has a fixed melting and boiling point.
k) Substance that do not have uniform composition is called compound.
Substance that do not have uniform composition is called mixture.
l) Water is a heterogeneous composition.
Water is a homogeneous composition.
m) The components of water – hydrogen and oxygen are combined in a
fixed ratio of 8:1 mass.
The components of water – hydrogen and oxygen are combined in a
fixed ratio of 1:8 mass.

4. Match the columns:

Column A                           Column B

1. Gold                                     (a) Used as a fuel
2. Iron                                      (b) Making utensils
3. Natural gas                          (c) Making non-stick cookwares
4. Aluminium                          (d) Making jewelry
5. Plastic                                  (e) Heavy tools and Machinery
6. Copper                                 (f) Disinfectant
7. Tungsten                              (g)Pencil
8. Argon                                   (h) Electrical wires
9. Chlorine                               (i) Non reactive
10. Graphite                             (j) Filament of light bulb


(Ans.) 1-(d), 2-(e), 3-(a), 4-(b), 5-(c), 6(h), 7(j), 8(i), 9(f), 10(g)


B. Short Questions
1. Define the following:
a) Element:
Matter is composed of certain basic substances called elements. An
element is a substance that cannot be broken into simpler substances
by any physical or chemical means. It is composed of minute particles
of its own kind called atoms. For example gold, silver, mercury, Sulphur,
hydrogen and oxygen are some elements.

b) Atom:
An atom is the smallest unit of an element that shows all the properties
of that element. Some atoms are capable of independent existence
while others are found in combination with atoms of the same or
different element.



c) Molecule:
A molecule represents the smallest unit of an element or compound
that exists independently and shows all the properties of that
substance.

d) Compound:
A compound is a pure substance formed by the combination of two or
more elements in a definite proportion by mass.

e) Molecular formula:
A chemical formula that represents the total number and kind of atoms
in a molecule is called a molecular formula.

f) Sieving:
Sieving helps to separate components of a mixture that differ in size. A
sieve is consists of a mesh placed over a frame. While sieving the fine
particles pass through the sieve and the coarse particles are left behind
on the sieve.

g) Pure substances:
Substances which contain particles of only one kind is called pure
substances. Pure substances are of two types elements and
compounds. Elements are made up of only one kind of atom and
compounds are made up of only one kind of molecules.

h) Non-metals:
Non-metals are found abundantly in nature. They are mainly found in
the crust of earth, atmosphere, and oceans. Hydrogen, oxygen,
nitrogen, silicon and Sulphur are some non-metals.

i) Evaporation:
Evaporation is the process by which a liquid is converted to its vapour
state. This method is employed to separate homogeneous solid-liquid
mixture like extracting salt from sea water.



2. Answer the following:

a) Write two rules followed to assign symbols to elements?
Two rules to followed to assign symbols to elements are
i) Elements are represented by the first letter of their names, written in
capital.
ii) When there are more than one elements having names begin with
the same letter then only one element is represented by the first letter
of its name and the other elements are represented by the first two
letters of their names. In such case the first letter is always written in
capital and the second letter is written in small letters.

b)  What is a molecular formula?
A chemical formula that represents the total numbers and kind of
atoms in a molecule is known as a molecular formula.

c) Write short notes on loading.
There are some mixtures which contain very fine solid particles that
settle down very slowly. These particles are made to settle down
faster by adding special chemicals. This process is called loading.

d) What is solvent extraction? Define with example.
Solvent extraction is used when one of the solid constituent is soluble
in a liquid. For example we can separate a mixture of salt and sand
using solvent extraction method. Salt gets dissolved in water where
as sand does not. Sand settles down. The two can be thus separated.

e) Write some commonly used methods of separation.
Some commonly used methods of separation are sieving, sedimentation
and decantation, filtration, evaporation and magnetic separation.

f) Write short notes on homogeneous mixture.
A mixture in which the components cannot be seen separately and are
uniformly distributed throughout its volume are called homogeneous
mixture. Salt solutions and sugar solutions are example of homogeneous
solutions.



g) Write short notes on heterogeneous mixture.
A mixture in which the components can be easily seen and are not
uniformly distributed is called a heterogeneous mixture. Mixture of sand
and gravel, oil and water are examples of heterogeneous mixture.

h) Why do we need separation of mixture?
We need separation of mixture to remove the harmful and undesired
substances, to obtain a useful substance and to obtain a pure sample
of the substance.

i)  What are the limitation of sedimentation and decantation?
The limitation of sedimentation and decantation are
i) The components of an insoluble solid and liquid cannot be
completely separated.
ii) The components of a solid which is lighter than liquid do not settle
down, hence they cannot be separated.

C. Long Questions

a) With the help of an example, explain that the properties of a
compound is different from those of its constituents.
The properties of a compound are different from its constituent
elements. For example Hydrogen and Oxygen combined to form
water. Here Hydrogen and Oxygen are gases whereas Water is a liquid.

b) Write the chemical formula for the following compounds.
Carbon Dioxide – CO2       Magnesium oxide – MgO
Zinc chloride – ZnCl2         Hydrogen chloride – HCL
Calcium chloride – CaCl2   Ammonia – NH3
Water – H2O                       Calcium oxide – CaO
Nitrogen dioxide – NO2     Copper oxide - CuO



c) Write the characteristics of an atom.
i) The atoms are very reactive and therefore exist in combination with
the atoms of same element or other elements.
ii) The atoms of an element are identical and exhibit same properties.
iii) The atoms of an element differ from those of other elements.
iv) The properties of an atom are maintained through all physical and
chemical changes.

d) What are the characteristics of a molecule?
i) The atoms of same element or different elements combine to form
molecule.
ii) The atoms of different elements are combined in a fixed whole number
ratio in a molecule.
iii) The atoms in a molecule are held together by chemical bonds.
iv) A molecule is the smallest particle of an element or a compound that
exists independently and shows all the properties of that substance.

e) Describe the types of mixtures.
Mixtures are of two types. (i) Homogeneous mixture and
(ii) Heterogeneous Mixture.
Homogeneous Mixture: A mixture in which the components cannot be
seen separately and are uniformly distributed throughout its volume are
called homogeneous mixture. Salt solutions and sugar solutions are
example of homogeneous solutions.
Heterogeneous Mixture: A mixture in which the components can be
easily seen and are not uniformly distributed is called a heterogeneous
mixture. Mixture of sand and gravel, oil and water are examples of
heterogeneous mixture.

f) Why water is a compound and Air is a mixture?
Water is a compound and Air is a mixture, which can be justified from
the following points.
i) Water has a homogeneous composition. It has components hydrogen
and oxygen which are combined in a fixed ratio 1:8. Air contains a 
number of gasses like nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, water

vapour etc.
ii) The properties of water is totally different from its components
hydrogen and oxygen but the constituents of air retain their
individual properties.
iii) The chemical composition of water remains the same everywhere
but the composition of air varies from place to place.

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