Quick answer: Materials have properties such as hardness, electrical conductivity, magnetism and flexibility. This grade 6 science test on properties of materials has 9 questions worth 20 marks, to do in 45 minutes: property, reading a circuit and magnet test. The mark scheme is on a separate page; free printable PDF.
This test has nine questions and is worth 20 marks. Show each step of any calculation and also write the unit with every answer. Finally, you have 45 minutes.
Level: Grade 6 science (Year 7 · Class 6) · Curriculum: MS-PS1-3
Question 1 Property (2 marks)
a. Firstly, define the term property of a material. (1 mark)b. Then give one example of a property and one way to test it. (1 mark)
Question 2 Reading a circuit (2 marks)
In the figure, the bulb is lit.- So what does this tell you about sample X? (1 mark)
- Then name one material that sample X could be. (1 mark)
Question 3 Magnet test (2 marks)
For example, a magnet attracts a steel spoon but not an aluminium spoon.a. Firstly, state what this shows. (1 mark)
b. Then a student says that all metal objects are attracted. So explain why this is wrong. (1 mark)
Question 4 Aluminium cans (3 marks)
A class collects 1250 aluminium cans. Also, each can contains 15 g of aluminium. Then making 1 kg of aluminium from ore needs 240 MJ, and recycling 1 kg needs 12 MJ.a. Firstly, calculate the total mass of aluminium in kilograms. (1 mark)
b. Then calculate the energy saved per kilogram. (1 mark)
c. Finally, calculate the total energy saved by recycling all the cans. (1 mark)
Question 5 Oven handle (2 marks)
Explain why the handle of a metal frying pan is plastic or wood, because metal is not suitable. (2 marks)Question 6 Scratch ranking (3 marks)
Material E scratches material F. Also, material G scratches E. However, material F scratches nothing.a. Firstly, put E, F and G in order from softest to hardest. (2 marks)
b. Then name the material that is most likely to be scratched by every other one. (1 mark)
Question 7 Bicycle tyre (2 marks)
Therefore give two properties that make rubber a good material for a bicycle tyre. (2 marks)Question 8 Testing bending (2 marks)
Describe how to compare the flexibility of three plastic rulers as a fair test. (2 marks)Question 9 Choosing a mat (2 marks)
A cook needs a mat to put hot pans on. Wood, copper and glass are available, so choose the best material and justify your choice. (2 marks)
