Chapter 2: Atoms Molecules Mixtures & Compounds - Science Mcqs for Grade 6 - Set 3

1)   It is used to make fertilizers, lead-acid batteries, and in many industrial processes and is called

a. zinc
b. gold
c. lead
d. Sulphur
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ANSWER: Sulphur

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2)   At room temperature, mercury is the only metal that is in form of

a. solid
b. liquid
c. semi-solid
d. gas
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ANSWER: liquid

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3)   The poor conductors of heat and electricity are

a. non-metals
b. metals
c. liquids
d. solids
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ANSWER: non-metals

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4)   All compounds are molecules but not all molecules are

a. atoms
b. electrons
c. molecules
d. compounds
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ANSWER: compounds

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5)   Except for one metal i.e. Mercury, rest of the metals are solids at

a. oven
b. room temperature
c. freezing point
d. sunshine
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ANSWER: room temperature

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6)   In first stage, crude oil is heated and changed into

a. plasma
b. gas
c. solid
d. liquid
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ANSWER: gas

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7)   Gas used in electrical generators as a rotor coolant is

a. nitrogen
b. carbon
c. hydrogen
d. oxygen
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ANSWER: hydrogen

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8)   This is a silvery-white, lightweight metal, it is soft and malleable and is called

a. gold
b. aluminum
c. steel
d. iron
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ANSWER: aluminum

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9)   The most important use of Sulphur is in the manufacture of

a. lactic acid
b. sulfuric acid
c. nitric acid
d. carbonic acid
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ANSWER: sulfuric acid

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10)   Hydrogen, helium, carbon, nitrogen are examples of

a. solid
b. metal
c. non-elastic
d. non-metal
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ANSWER: non-metal

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11)   Concrete is a mixture of cement, gravels and water, which is used for

a. carving
b. building
c. plumbing
d. gardening
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ANSWER: building

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12)   One of the softest materials in a form of carbon that is primarily used as a lubricant is called

a. coal deposits
b. graphite
c. pearl
d. lead
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ANSWER: graphite

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13)   The most common source of carbon is

a. sea
b. coal deposits
c. mountain
d. land
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ANSWER: coal deposits

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14)   An element used as fuel, and will become the future overall fuel is known as

a. hydrogen
b. neon
c. phosphorus
d. helium
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ANSWER: hydrogen

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15)   Hydrogen causes a balloon to lift up in

a. clouds
b. air
c. space
d. water
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ANSWER: air

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16)   Elements that are sonorous or make a bell-like sound when struck, are called

a. metals
b. non-metals
c. glasses
d. wood
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ANSWER: metals

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17)   The process by which water (and other liquids) change from a liquid state to a vapor or gas state is called

a. distillation
b. magnetism
c. evaporation
d. sublimation
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ANSWER: evaporation

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18)   We breathe a gas. This gas is

a. hydrogen
b. oxygen
c. nitrogen
d. helium
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ANSWER: oxygen

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19)   The chemical symbol for Sulphur is

a. S
b. Co2
c. Cl
d. Cn
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ANSWER: S

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20)   Gold is a good conductor of

a. heat
b. electricity
c. heat and electricity
d. none of them
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: heat and electricity

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