DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL-CLASS VIII WORKSHEET-1

Class VIII
Subject Science
Chapter Chemical Effects of Electric Current

I. MCQs

1. Which of the following is/ are good conductor of electricity?

a. Vinegar b. Distilled water c. Plastic d. Both a and b

2. An electric current can produce

a. Chemical effect b. Heating effect c. Magnetic effect d. All of these

3. Most liquids that conduct electricity are solutions of

a. Salt b. Acid c. Base d. All of these

4. When electricity is passed through water, the gas evolved on the positive electrode is

a. Hydrogen b. Nitrogen c. Oxygen d. Argon

5. In LEDs, the longer lead (wire) is always connected to the _______ terminal.

a. Positive b. Negative c. Neutral d. Any terminal

II. Fill in the blanks:

a. Metals are _________ conductor of electricity whereas materials such as plastics, wood,
etc. are ___________ conductor of electricity.

b. A bulb connected to a tester glows because of __________ effect of electric current.

c. LED stands for ________________.

d. A coating of _________is deposited on iron to protect it from corrosion and formation

of rust.

III. Answer in brief:

1. Distinguish between a conductor and an insulator.

2. Is air a good or bad conductor of electricity? Explain.

3. How do we check whether a given substance is a conductor or insulator of electric

current?

4. An LED is more efficient device than an electric bulb. Why?

5. Will the solution of sugar in water conducts electricity? Explain.

IV. Diagram based question.

1. Observe the figure carefully and answer the questions that follows: -

a. What will you observe when electric current is

passed through a cut piece of potato?

b. What do you conclude from the given experiment?