Class 8 Science Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures Short Answer Questions
Short Answer Questions for Class 8 Science Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures. Try first, then reveal the answer. These are exam-oriented practice items, not copied board papers.
Practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. These are original exam-oriented questions for revision — not official CBSE board papers and not a guarantee of any exam question. Always match the textbook issued by your school and the latest PDFs on ncert.nic.in and cbseacademic.nic.in.
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Practice set
Q312 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Water is a compound.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q322 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q332 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Textbook first as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q342 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Keywords as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q352 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Examples as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q362 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Diagrams as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. If the chapter has a diagram, practise labelling it — many school tests ask for labelled figures.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q372 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Revision as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Write three points from Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in your own words; that is enough for a short-answer start.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q382 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Accuracy as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Use the terms used in the NCERT book; do not replace them with unofficial names.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q392 Mark2 marksModerate
Give two points to explain Practice as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. Mix MCQs with short answers so you remember both facts and explanations from Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q402 Mark2 marksDifficult
Give two points to explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures as used in Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures.
Answer
1. An element is a pure substance of one kind of atom as taught at this level.
2. Keep the NCERT wording and add one daily-life example from the same chapter.
Explanation
Two-mark answers work best as two numbered points. One definition plus one example is usually enough.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q413 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in about three points, with one example.
Answer
A compound has elements chemically combined. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q423 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in about three points, with one example.
Answer
A mixture can be separated by physical methods. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q433 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Air is a mixture. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q443 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Water is a compound. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q453 Mark3 marksModerateRevision pick
Explain Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures is an NCERT chapter taught in CBSE Class 8 Science. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q463 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Textbook first in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Read the definitions, diagrams and solved examples in the NCERT textbook before practising extra questions. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q473 Mark3 marksModerate
Explain Keywords in about three points, with one example.
Answer
Every chapter ends with keywords or a summary that is useful for one-mark answers. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
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Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
Q483 Mark3 marksDifficult
Explain Examples in about three points, with one example.
Answer
CBSE often tests a concept by asking a daily-life example from the same chapter. Example: Use a situation from the NCERT activity or a labelled diagram in this chapter.
Explanation
Three-mark questions want a short explanation, not a full essay. Link the idea to a figure or an activity.
Meta
Class: Class 8 · Subject: Science · Chapter: Nature of Matter: Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures · Original GKSchools practice (NCERT-aligned, not an official CBSE paper).
FAQs
Are these official CBSE board questions?
No. They are original practice questions aligned to NCERT topics used in CBSE classrooms. Official sample papers are published on cbseacademic.nic.in.
Will these questions appear in the board exam?
Nobody can promise a question. Use them for revision of frequently tested concepts and exam-style practice.
Is the chapter list the latest NCERT list?
Yes, the catalog follows current NCERT textbooks used in CBSE schools (including new middle-stage books such as Ganita Prakash and Curiosity). Always match the book issued by your school.
How should I use the 100 questions?
Try the question first, then tap Show answer. Mix MCQs with long answers. Revise formulas and diagrams from the textbook alongside this set.
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Open the NCERT-style practice link on this subject or chapter. For word-for-word textbook exercise answers, use the NCERT book itself; we do not copy solution keys from other websites.
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Hub /cbse/, then /cbse/class-8/, then subject and chapter slugs.
Why is this a separate URL?
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