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    The document discusses sorting materials into groups based on different properties. It defines lustre as the shine of materials and provides examples. It differentiates between miscible and immiscible liquids, and conductors and insulators. Materials are also grouped based on transparency as transparent, translucent, or opaque. Reasons are given for why kitchen utensil handles are made of wood or plastic instead of metal, and why electric cables have plastic covering instead of being exposed.

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    The document discusses sorting materials into groups based on different properties. It defines lustre as the shine of materials and provides examples. It differentiates between miscible and immiscible liquids, and conductors and insulators. Materials are also grouped based on transparency as transparent, translucent, or opaque. Reasons are given for why kitchen utensil handles are made of wood or plastic instead of metal, and why electric cables have plastic covering instead of being exposed.

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    CHAPTER:5 – SORTING MATERIALS INTO GROUPS

    1. What is lustre? Give two examples of materials that possess lustre.

    Lustre is the shine of a material. All materials in pure state are shiny and said to possess
    lustre. Eg: Gold, Silver

    2. Differentiate between the following:

    (a) Miscible and Immiscible liquids

    (b) Conductors and Insulators

    Miscible: Liquids that dissolve in water are said to be miscible in water.


    Eg: Alcohol, Vinegar, honey

    Immiscible: Liquids that do not dissolve in water are said to be immiscible in water.
    Eg: Kerosene, Coconut oil

    Conductors: Materials that conduct heat or electricity are called conductors.


    Eg: metals

    Insulators: Materials that do not conduct heat or electricity are called insulators.
    Eg: plastic, glass

    3. How are different materials grouped depending on transparency?

    Based on transparency, materials can be of three types: transparent, translucent and opaque.

    Materials that allow all the light to pass through them are called transparent materials.
    Eg: glass, water

    Materials that allow some light to pass through them are called translucent materials.
    Eg: Oiled paper, coloured glass

    Materials that do not allow light to pass through them are called opaque materials.
    Eg: wood, metal

    4. Give reasons:

    (a) Handles of kitchen utensils are made up of wood or plastic.

    This is because metals get heated whereas materials like plastic and wood do not. It would be
    difficult to hold the handles made of metal while cooking.

    (b) Electric cables have plastic covering.

    An electric cable consists of number of metal wires with plastic covering. The metal wires
    conduct or transmit electricity whereas the plastic covering do not. The plastic covering
    provides insulation and does not conduct electricity.

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