Class VI NCERT solutions Materials Around Us
Class 6 Science Materials Around Us NCERT Solutions — material properties, grouping, transparency. Step-by-step solutions to all exercises. CBSE 2026-27. Free PDF.
This free NCERT Solutions for CBSE Class VI Science, Chapter 6: Materials Around Us, contains step-by-step solutions to every NCERT textbook question and exercise. It has been prepared by Sumeet Sahu at Unique Study Point, Indore, strictly following the latest NCERT syllabus for Session 2026-27.
📌 How to use this NCERT Solutions
- First revise the chapter — Materials Around Us from your notes or textbook.
- Attempt every question on your own before checking answers — this is how marks actually improve.
- Mark the questions you got wrong and re-attempt them after 2–3 days.
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🔩 Chapter 6: Materials Around Us
NCERT Solutions — Complete Question & Answer Guide
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📌 Key Concepts
✦ Objects are made of materials (wood, metal, plastic, glass, etc.)
✦ Lustrous = shiny surface (metals); Non-lustrous = dull surface
✦ Hard (diamond, iron) vs Soft (cotton, sponge)
✦ Transparent (glass), Translucent (oiled paper), Opaque (wood, metal)
✦ Soluble = dissolves in water (salt, sugar); Insoluble = doesn\'t dissolve (sand, oil)
✦ Conductors allow heat/electricity to pass; Insulators do not
✦ Same material can make different objects; same object can be made from different materials
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Q1
Classify as transparent, translucent, or opaque: Glass, Wood, Oiled paper, Cardboard, Clean water, Frosted glass, Brick, Air.
ANSWER
| Transparent | Translucent | Opaque |
|---|
| Glass, Clean water, Air | Oiled paper, Frosted glass | Wood, Cardboard, Brick |
Q2
What is the difference between lustrous and non-lustrous materials?
ANSWER
| Feature | Lustrous | Non-lustrous |
|---|
| Surface | Shiny, reflects light | Dull, does not shine |
| Examples | Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper | Wood, Paper, Rubber, Cloth |
Most metals are lustrous.
Q3
Classify as soluble or insoluble in water: Salt, Sand, Sugar, Chalk powder, Lemon juice, Oil, Vinegar.
ANSWER
| Soluble in water | Insoluble in water |
|---|
| Salt, Sugar, Lemon juice, Vinegar | Sand, Chalk powder, Oil |
Q4
What are transparent, translucent, and opaque materials?
ANSWER
Transparent: Materials that allow all light to pass through. Objects can be seen clearly. Example: Glass, water, air.
Translucent: Materials that allow some light to pass. Objects appear blurry. Example: Oiled paper, frosted glass.
Opaque: Materials that allow no light to pass. Objects cannot be seen through them. Example: Wood, metal, brick.
Q5
How can the same material be used to make different objects?
ANSWER
A single material can be shaped or processed into many different objects.
Example: Wood can make a table, chair, door, bat, pencil. Metal (steel) can make spoon, knife, utensils, car parts, bridge.
Q6
Can the same object be made from different materials? Give examples.
ANSWER
Yes! The same object can be made from different materials depending on the purpose.
Example: A plate can be made from steel, glass, plastic, paper, or banana leaf. A chair can be made from wood, metal, or plastic.
Q7
What is the difference between hard and soft materials?
ANSWER
| Hard Materials | Soft Materials |
|---|
| Difficult to scratch or compress | Easy to scratch, compress, or bend |
| Diamond, Iron, Stone, Glass | Cotton, Sponge, Rubber, Wool |
Q8
What are conductors and insulators?
ANSWER
Conductors: Materials that allow heat and electricity to pass through. Examples: Iron, Copper, Aluminium, Silver.
Insulators: Materials that do not allow heat and electricity to pass. Examples: Wood, Rubber, Plastic, Glass.
Why it matters
Electrical wires use copper (conductor) inside and plastic (insulator) outside for safety.
📋 Details
| Class | Class VI (CBSE / NCERT) |
| Subject | Science |
| Chapter | Chapter 6: Materials Around Us |
| Resource Type | NCERT Solutions |
| Session | 2026-27 (Latest NCERT Syllabus) |
| Downloads | 0+ |
| Prepared by | Sumeet Sahu, Unique Study Point, Indore |
| Cost | Free |