02. Exploring Substances: Acidic, basic, and neutral Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: The substances used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic are known as ________

Ans: The substances used to test whether a substance is acidic or basic are known as Indicators

Q2: Name the most commonly used indicator.

Ans: Litmus paper

Q3: From where do we extract litmus to be used as an indicator?

Ans: Lichens

Q4: In acidic solution, litmus paper turns into ______

Ans: In acidic solution, litmus paper turns into Red
Litmus paper is a pH indicator that turns red in acidic solutions, indicating the presence of acids.

Q5: In basic solution, litmus paper turns into ____

Ans: In basic solution, litmus paper turns into Blue
Litmus paper changes to blue in basic solutions, indicating the presence of bases.

Q6: In distilled water, litmus paper turns into _________

Ans: In distilled water, litmus paper turns into purple
Litmus paper remains purple in neutral distilled water, as it is neither acidic nor basic.

Q7: The reaction between an acid and a base is known as _________

Ans: The reaction between an acid and a base is known as neutralization.
Neutralization is the chemical reaction that occurs when an acid and a base react to form water and a salt.

Q8: Red rose indicator turns acidic solutions _______

a. Dark pink
b. Purple
c. Blue
d. None of these

Ans: a. Dark pink
China rose indicator changes to dark pink in acidic solutions, indicating their acidic nature.

Q9: Red/ China rose indicator turns basic solutions to ______

a. Dark pink
b. Purple
c. Blue
d. Green

Ans: d. Green
The China rose indicator changes the colour of basic solutions to green.
In contrast, it turns acidic solutions to dark pink.

Q10: Salt and water are produced in the neutralization process with the evolution of ____________

Ans: Salt and water are produced in the neutralization process with the evolution of Heat

Q11: Name the acid present in our stomach.

Ans: HCL is present in our stomach.
Hydrochloric acid helps break down food and activates digestive enzymes, facilitating the digestion process.

Q12: Name the acid present in the sting of an ant.

Ans: Formic acid is present in the sting of an ant.

Q13: State the nature of the soap solution.

Ans: Basic

Q14: State the nature of baking soda.

Ans: Basic

Q15: State the nature of lemon juice.

Ans: Acidic

Q16: Why does lemon juice and orange juice taste sour?

Ans: Because they contain acids.

Q17: Why does baking soda taste bitter?

Ans: Because it is basic in nature.

Q18: State one property of acids.

Ans: Acids are sour in taste.

Q19: State one property of bases.

Ans: Bases are bitter in taste.

Q20: Tina rubs a solution between her fingers and feels soapy; what is the nature of that solution?

Ans: Basic

Q21: Complete the following reaction:
HCl + NaOH —-> ______ + H2O

Ans: NaCl

Q22: Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue. Its nature _______________

Ans: Ammonia is found in many household products, such as window cleaners. It turns red litmus blue. Its nature is Basic

Q23: The wastes of many factories contain____________

Ans: The wastes of many factories contain Acids

Q24: Blue litmus paper is dipped in a solution. It remains blue, what is the nature of the solution?

Ans: Basic

Q25: Hydrogen ion is common to all acids. True/False

Ans: True

Q26: Name a base that is also used in soda acid fire extinguishers.

Ans: Baking soda.

Q27: Aqueous solution of acid conducts electricity due to ______________ present in it.

Ans: ion

Q28: Define pH.

Ans: pH is the measure of the Acidity or Alkalinity of a solution. The term pH stands for a negative log of hydrogen ion concentration.

Q29: The bases that dissolve in water are known as alkalies. True/ False.

Ans: True

Q30: Phenolphthalein becomes colourless in __________ and pink in_________.

Ans: Colourless in acid and pink in base.

PhenolphthaleinQ31: Name the acid present in vinegar.

Ans: Acetic acid

Q32: Name the acid present in lemon.

Ans: citric acid

Q33: Change of colour in an acid or base depends on

a. Type of indicator
b. The acidic property of that substance
c. Basic property of that substance
d. None of these

Ans: Type of indicator

Q34: Name the acid present in curd.

Ans: Lactic acid

01. The Ever-Evolving World Of Science Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: What is the shape of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun?
Answer: The Earth moves around the Sun in a nearly circular path called an orbit.

Q2: What inspired real scientific explorations of flight?
Answer: Paper planes helped scientists understand how objects can fly through the air.

Q3: What is the duration of the Earth’s revolution around the Sun?
Answer: It takes the Earth one whole year (365 days) to complete one trip around the Sun.

Earth’s RevolutionQ4: What does the tilt of the Earth’s axis cause?
Answer: The tilt makes different parts of Earth get sunlight differently, creating seasons.

Q5: What can be explored with electric batteries, lamps, and wires?
Answer: These tools help us study how electricity works and flows.

Q6: What happens to materials when they are heated?
Answer: Heating can make materials change their shape, size, or state.

Q7: What is one example of an irreversible change?
Answer: Once a battery is used up, it cannot be changed back to new again.

Reversible and Irreversible ChangesQ8: How does water flow in the environment?
Answer: Water moves below the ground through soil and rocks.

Q9: What are life processes essential for survival?
Answer: Eating gives energy needed for all life activities.

Q10: Do plants also need food to grow?
Answer: Plants make their own food using sunlight to grow healthy.

Q11: What was the way early humans measured time?
Answer: They used the length and position of shadows to tell the time.

Q12: Why is light important for us?
Answer: Light helps our eyes see things around us.

Q13: What causes eclipses?
Answer: Eclipses happen when one object’s shadow falls on another.

EclipsesQ14: How does the Earth rotate to cause day and night?
Answer: Earth spins around its axis, making day and night.

Q15: How does the Earth’s movement around the Sun affect us?
Answer: As Earth moves around the Sun, the tilt causes different seasons.

Q16: What happens during a solar eclipse?
Answer: The Moon blocks the Sun’s light, causing a solar eclipse.

Q17: What is a lunar eclipse?
Answer: The Earth’s shadow falls on the Moon, causing a lunar eclipse.

Q18: Can we safely view a lunar eclipse with our naked eye?
Answer: Lunar eclipses are safe to watch without special glasses.

Q19: What causes the stars to appear to move in the sky?
Answer: Earth’s spinning makes stars seem like they move across the sky.

Q20: How is the Earth’s axis related to the seasons?
Answer: The slant (tilt) of Earth’s axis causes seasons to change.

08. Working with Fraction Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: Simplify:

Ans: LCM of 9 and 3 = 9.

Q2: Simplify: 

Ans: 

Q3: Find: 

Ans: 

Q4: Simplify: 

Ans: 

Q5: A chocolate bar weighskg. If  kg is eaten, how much is left?

Ans: 

Q6: If a wall is 5/6 painted, how much is unpainted?

Ans: 

Q7: Convert  into an improper fraction and subtract.

Ans: 

Q8: Convert into an improper fraction and divide it by .

Ans: 

07. A Tale Of Three Intersecting Lines Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: Can a triangle exist with side lengths 4 cm, 5 cm, and 10 cm? 

Ans: No.
Explanation: Apply the triangle inequality: 4 + 5 = 9 < 10, so the condition fails. A triangle cannot exist.

Q2: What is the third angle in a triangle with angles 35 degrees and 65 degrees? 

Ans: 80 degrees.
Explanation: The angle sum property gives: 
35° + 65° + Angle 3 = 180°. 
Thus, Angle 3 = 180° – 100° = 80°

Q3: Is a triangle with side lengths 7 cm, 7 cm, and 7 cm equilateral? 

Ans: Yes.
Explanation: All sides are equal (7 cm), so by definition, the triangle is equilateral.

Q4: Find the exterior angle at vertex B in triangle ABC if angle A = 40 degrees and angle C = 60 degrees. 

Ans: 100°.
Explanation: First, angle B = 180° – (40° + 60°) = 80°. 
The exterior angle at B is 180° – 80° = 100°.

Q5: If two sides of a triangle are 6 cm and 8 cm, what is the minimum integer length of the third side? 

Ans: 3 cm
Explanation:
 The triangle inequality requires 6 + x > 8, so x > 2. 
The smallest integer is 3 cm.

Q6: In triangle DEF, if angle D = 90 degrees and angle E = 45 degrees, what is angle F? 

Ans: 45°.
Explanation: Angle sum: 90°+ 45° + Angle F = 180°. 
Thus, Angle F = 180° – 135° = 45°.

Q7: Can a triangle have angles 50 degrees, 60 degrees, and 80 degrees? 

Ans: ​No
Explanation: Sum of angles:
 50 + 60 + 80 = 190 > 180, so a triangle cannot exist with these angles. 

Q8: What is the largest possible integer length of the third side in a triangle with sides 5 cm and 9 cm? 

Ans: 13 cm.
Explanation: Triangle inequality: 5 + 9 > x, so x < 14. 
The largest integer is 13 cm.

Q9 Classify a triangle with angles 30 degrees, 60 degrees, and 90 degrees by angle type. 

Ans: Right-angled.
Explanation: One angle is 90 degrees, so the triangle is right-angled.

Q10: In triangle XYZ, if angle X = angle Y and angle Z = 50 degrees, what is angle X? 

Ans: 65°.
Explanation: Since angle X = angle Y, let each be x. 
Angle sum: x + x + 50° = 180°. 
Thus, 2x = 130°
⇒ x = 65°.

06. Number Play Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1What is the 20th even number in the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, ...?

Ans: 40
Explanation: The nth even number is 2n. For n = 20, 2 × 20 = 40.

Q2: Meera has 5 boxes and odd number cards (1, 3, 5, …). Can she pick 5 cards that add to 50?

Ans:No
Explanation: Adding 5 odd numbers always gives an odd sum (each odd number adds an unpaired unit). 
Since 50 is even, it’s impossible.

Q3Sana adds 6 odd numbers. Is the sum even or odd?

Ans:Even
Explanation: Each odd number has one unpaired unit. 
For 6 odd numbers, the 6 unpaired units pair up (6 ÷ 2 = 3 pairs), so the sum is even.

Q4: Raj has a 14 × 19 grid. Is the number of small squares even or odd?

Ans: Even
Explanation: The number of squares is 14 × 19. 
Since 14 is even and 19 is odd, even × odd = even, 
so the total is even.

Q5: What is the 30th odd number in the sequence 1, 3, 5, …?

Ans:59
Explanation: The nth odd number is 2n – 1. 
For n = 30, 2 × 30 – 1 = 60 – 1 = 59.

Q6: In a 3 × 3 magic square with numbers 1 to 9, what is the sum of each row?

Ans:15
Explanation: The sum of numbers 1 to 9 is 45. 
In a magic square, each of the 3 rows sums to the same value, 
so 45 ÷ 3 = 15.

Q7: Tara writes the Virahãnka sequence: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 13, 21, 34, 55, 89. What is the next number?

Ans:144
Explanation: Each number in the Virahãnka sequence is the sum of the two previous numbers. So, 55 + 89 = 144.

Q8: In the puzzle K + K + K = LK, where K and L are digits, what is K?

Ans: 5
Explanation: 3K = LK (a two-digit number with units digit K). 
So, 3K = 10L + K. (expansion of a two digit number = 10p + q)
Subtract K: 2K = 10L. 
Thus, K = 5L. 
Since K and L are digits, L = 1, K = 5. 
Check: 5 + 5 + 5 = 15, and LK = 15.

Q9: A bulb is ON. Vijay toggles it 63 times. Is the bulb ON or OFF?

Ans: OFF
Explanation: Each toggle switches the bulb (ON to OFF or OFF to ON). 
Starting ON, 63 toggles (odd number) means it ends OFF.

Q10: In the Virahãnka sequence, two numbers are 377 and 610. What is the next number?

Ans: 987
Explanation: In the Virahãnka sequence, the next number is the sum of the two previous ones. 
So, 377 + 610 = 987.

05. Parallel and Intersecting Lines Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: Define vertically opposite angles. Are they always equal?
Ans: Vertically opposite angles are the angles opposite each other when two lines intersect. Yes, they are always equal.

Q2: Two angles form a linear pair. If one is 125°, find the other.
Ans: The other angle = 180° − 125° = 55°

Q3: Name a pair of lines that never intersect.
Ans: Parallel lines

Q4: A transversal cuts two lines and ∠1 = ∠5. What kind of angles are these, and what can you conclude about the lines?
Ans: Corresponding angles; the lines are parallel.

Q5: If ∠x and ∠y are supplementary and ∠x = 2∠y, find the angles.
Ans: ∠y = 60°, ∠x = 120°

Q6: ∠3 and ∠6 are equal and lie between two lines on opposite sides of the transversal. What type are they?
Ans: Alternate interior angles

Q7: Which angles lie between the two lines and on the same side of a transversal?
Ans: Co-interior (or consecutive interior) angles

Q8: How many pairs of corresponding angles are formed when a transversal cuts two lines?
Ans: 4 pairs

04. Expression Using Letter-Numbers Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: If Priya’s age is p = 25 years, find Rahul’s age using the expression r = p – 4. 

Ans: r = 21 years. 
Explanation: The expression r = p – 4 means Rahul’s age is 4 years less than Priya’s age. 
Substitute p = 25: r = 25 – 4 = 21 
Thus, Rahul is 21 years old.

Q2: How many matchsticks are needed to make 9 T’s, given the expression 3n, where n is the number of T’s? 

Ans: 27 matchsticks. 
Explanation: The expression 3n indicates each T requires 3 matchsticks. 
For n = 9 T’s: 3 x 9 = 27 
Therefore, 27 matchsticks are needed.

Q3: The cost of one mango is ₹40 and the cost of 1 kg of sugar is ₹50. Write and evaluate an expression to calculate the total cost for 6 mangoes and 4 kg of sugar.

Ans: ₹440 
Explanation: Cost of 6 mangoes = 6 × Cost of 1 mango = 6 × 40 = ₹240
Cost of 4 kg sugar = 4 × Cost of 1 kg sugar = 4 × 50 = ₹200
Total Cost = Cost of mangoes + Cost of sugar = 240 + 200 = ₹440

Q4: Find the perimeter of a square with side length s = 8 cm using the expression 4s. 

Ans: 32 cm 
Explanation: The perimeter of a square is given by 4s, where s is the side length. 
Substitute s = 8: 4 x 8 = 32 
The perimeter is 32 cm.

Q5: Evaluate the arithmetic expression 30 – 8 x 3. 

Ans: 6 
Explanation: Follow the order of operations (BODMAS/PEMDAS): 
multiplication before subtraction. 
Calculate 8 x 3 = 24, 
then: 30 – 24 = 6 
The value of the expression is 6.

Q6: Find the value of the expression 4k + 5 when k = 3. 

Ans: 17 
Explanation: Substitute k = 3 into the expression 4k + 5: 4 x 3 + 5 = 12 + 5 = 17 
The value is 17.

Q7: Simplify the expression 7p + 2p + 5p to find the total money earned from selling pens.

Ans: 14p 
Explanation: Combine like terms by adding the coefficients of p: 7p + 2p + 5p = (7 + 2 + 5)p = 14p 
The simplified expression for the total money earned is 14p.

Q8: Calculate Anjali’s score in the first round of a quiz if x = 5 and y = 2, using the expression 6x – 4y. 

Ans: 22
Explanation: Substitute x = 5 and y = 2 into the expression 
6x – 4y: 6 x 5 – 4 x 2 = 30 – 8 = 22 
Anjali’s score is 22.

Q9: Find the number of matchsticks needed for Step 20 in a matchstick pattern using the expression 3y + 2, where y is the step number. 

Ans: 62 matchsticks 
Explanation: Substitute y = 20 into the expression 
3y + 2: 3 x 20 + 2 = 60 + 2 = 62 
Thus, 62 matchsticks are needed for Step 20.

Q10: Determine the total amount paid for renting 4 chairs and 2 tables using the simplified expression 30c + 70t, where c represents number of chairs and t represents number of tables.

Ans: ₹260 
Explanation: The expression 30c + 70t gives the net cost for renting c chairs at ₹30 each and t tables at ₹70 each after returns. Substitute c = 4 and 
t = 2: 30 x 4 + 70 x 2 = 120 + 140 = 260 
The total amount paid is ₹260.

03. A Peek Beyond The Point Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1. Estimate the sum of 25.936 and 8.202. Then calculate the exact sum. Is your estimation close?

Solution:
Estimate:
25.936 ≈ 26
8.202 ≈ 8
Estimated sum = 26 + 8 = 34

Actual sum = 25.936 + 8.202 = 34.138

Yes, estimation is close to actual.

Q2. Convert the following to decimals:

(a) 6 ones and 5 tenths
(b) 125 tenths

Solution:
(a) 6 + 5/10 = 6.5
(b) 125 ÷ 10 = 12.5

Q3. A chocolate bar weighs 0.85 kg. What is the total weight of 6 such bars?

Solution:

0.85 × 6 = 5.10 kg

Q4. Convert the following:

(a) 6.2 cm to mm
(b) 46 mm to meters

Solution:

(a) 6.2 × 10 = 62 mm
(b) 46 ÷ 1000 = 0.046 meters

Q5. Estimate the sum of 39.847 and 11.205 by rounding off the numbers. Then find the exact sum. Compare both.

Solution:

Estimate:

39.847 ≈ 40

11.205 ≈ 11

Estimated sum = 40 + 11 = 51

Exact sum = 39.847 + 11.205 = 51.052
Comparison: The estimate (51) is very close to the actual sum (51.052), showing estimation is useful for quick checks.

Q6. Express 328 grams in kilograms.

Solution:

328 ÷ 1000 = 0.328 kg

Q7. Rahul walked 2.9 km in the morning and 4.7 km in the evening. What was the total distance he walked? Express your answer as a decimal and a mixed fraction.

Solution:

2.9 + 4.7 = 7.6 km

7.6 = 7 + 6/10 =

Q8. A roll of cloth is 14.4 meters long. If it is divided equally among 6 tailors, how much does each get?

Solution:

14.4 ÷ 6 = 2.4 meters per tailor

Q9. Convert the mixed fraction  to decimal form.

Solution:

 = 4 + 0.3 = 4.3

Q10. Subtract 4.36 from 9.15.

Solution:

9.15 – 4.36 = 4.79

02. Arithmetic Expressions Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: Find the values of the following expressions by writing the terms in each case.

(a) 35 – 8 + 9

Ans: Terms: 35, -8, 9. 

Expression: 35 + (-8) + 9 = 
27 + 9 = 36.

(b) 50 – 3 × 7 + 13

Ans: Terms: 50, -3 × 7, 13. 
Expression: 50 + (-21) + 13 
= 50 – 21 + 13 = 42.

(c) 60 – 15 + 5 + 10

Ans: Terms: 60, -15, 5, 10. 
Expression: 60 + (-15) + 5 + 10 
= 45 + 5 + 10 = 60.

Q2: Use ‘>’ or ‘<’ or ‘=’ in each of the following expressions to compare them. Can you do it without complicated calculations? Explain your thinking in each case.

(a) 322 + 215 ____ 324 + 213

Ans: Left side: 322 + 215 = 537

Right side: 324 + 213 = 537

322 + 215 = 324 + 213 (They are equal)

(b) 571 + 432 ____ 570 + 434

Ans: Left side: 571 + 432 = 1003
Right side: 570 + 434 = 1004

571 + 432 < 570 + 434

(c) 418 – 234 ____ 414 – 238

Ans: Left side: 418 – 234 = 184

Right side: 414 – 238 = 176
418 – 234 > 414 – 238

Q3: Compare and answer if LHS = RHS .

(a) 4 × (5 + 8) = 4 × 5 + 4 × 8

Ans: This is already correct.
4 × (5 + 8) = 4 × 13 = 52
4 × 5 + 4 × 8 = 20 + 32 = 52

(b) 6 × (3 + 7) = 6 × 3 + 6 × 7

Ans: This is already correct.
6 × (3 + 7) = 6 × 10 = 60
6 × 3 + 6 × 7 = 18 + 42 = 60

Q4: Fill in the blanks to make the expressions equal on both sides of the = sign:

(a) 15 + 6 = _____ + 8

Ans: 15 + 6 = 21, 
so 13 + 8 = 21.
The blank is 13.

(b) 30 + _____ = 5 × 8

Ans: 5 × 8 = 40, 
so 30 + 10 = 40. 
The blank is 10.

(c) 9 × _____ = 72 ÷ 3

Ans: 
72 ÷ 3 = 24, 
so 9 × 4 = 24. 
The blank is 4.

(d) 50 – _____ = 40

Ans: 50 – 10 = 40. 
The blank is 10.

Q5: Compare the following pairs of expressions using ‘<‘, ‘>’, or ‘=’

(a) 72 × 34 – 15 ___ 72 × 30 – 15

Ans: 72 × 34 = 72 × (30 + 4) = 72 × 30 + 72 × 4.
So, 72 × 34 – 15 = 72 × 30 + 72 × 4 – 15, and 72 × 30 – 15 = 72 × 30 – 15.
So, 72 × 34 – 15 > 72 × 30 – 15

(b) 63 – 9 + 5 ___ 63 – 9 + 5

Ans: Same expression.
So, 63 – 9 + 5 = 63 – 9 + 5.

01. Large Numbers Around Us Chapter very short Questions answer

Q1: Rounding 4,78,942 to the nearest thousand gives ______.

Ans: 4,79,000

As 942 is greater than 500 so we round up

Q2: Convert 7,300,000 into the Indian number system.

Ans: 73,00,000 (Seventy-three lakh)

Q3: Write the following numbers in Indian Place Value Notation: 

One crore one lakh one thousand te

Ans: 1,01,01,010

Step-by-step (Indian Number System):

  • One crore = 1,00,00,000
  • One lakh = 1,00,000
  • One thousand = 1,000
  • Ten = 10
  • Now add them all, we get: 1,01,01,010

Q4: True or False: 1 crore = 100 lakhs

Ans: True

1 crore = 100 lakhs.

Q5: Write the numbers 6,345,210 in words using the International system.

Ans: Six million three hundred forty-five thousand two hundred ten

Q6: Round 3,19,612 to the nearest ten thousand.

Ans: 3,20,000

(Since the thousands digit is 9, we round up)

Q7: Using any digits from 0 to 9 without repeating, write the greatest 5-digit number that is a multiple of 5.

Ans: A number is divisible by 5 if it ends in 0 or 5.
For maximum value, use the largest digits: 9, 8, 7, 6.
Case 1: Ends in 5: 98765 (digits 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, distinct, divisible by 5).
Case 2: Ends in 0: 98760 (digits 9, 8, 7, 6, 0, distinct, divisible by 5).
Compare: 98765 > 98760 (5 > 0 in units).
So, 98765 is the greatest 5-digit number that is a multiple of 5.

Q8: Calculate the product in a quick way

116 x 5

Ans:

116 x (10/2) as 10/2 = 5
58 x 10
580

Q9: Arrange the following in ascending order: 45,210; 54,120; 40,250; 49,500

Ans: 40,250 < 45,210 < 49,500 < 54,120