Mercy Memorial School

Class-VI
Chapter-Matter
Worksheet
Q1. Fill in the blanks: 
1. The estimated size of a molecule is .......... part of a millimetre. 
2. Intermolecular space is ....... for solids. 
3. Intermolecular forces are ........ for liquids. 
4. A........ acquired the shape of the vessel on which it is kept. 
5. A....... acquires the shape and size of the container in which it is 
enclosed. 
 
Q2. Give one word for the following: 
1. Anything occupying space and having mass. 
2. The smallest part of matter which can exist independently in nature. 
3. The attractive force amongst the molecules of a substance. 
4. The property of a solid due to which it cannot be compressed. 
5. The state of matter which can easily flow in all directions. 
 
Q3. State whether the following statements are true or false. If false, 
rewrite the correct statement. 
1. Anything which occupies space and has mass is called matter. 
2. Molecules can be easily seen by the use of a microscope. 
3. Matter particles do not exert any force on each other. 
4. Ice is the solid state of water and steam is its gaseous state. 
5. Liquids can flow easily but solids do not glow. 
6. Gases have a finite shape but no finite mass. 
 
Q4. Match the columns: 
 
Column A Column B
1. Stone (a)Liquid
2. Air (b)Rigid
3. Petrol (c)Compressible

 
Q5. Encircle the odd one out and give reasons for your choice. 
1. a plastic jar, a note book, coconut oil,bag of rice , aluminium 
2. water,alcohol,orange juice,and antiseptic tablet, cough syrup 
3. Hydrogen, oxygen, CNG gas, soda water ,air