Fill in the blanks:
1. The process of grouping things on the basis of some common properties is called ....................
2. Mustard oil is ................... in water.
3. Oxygen is ................... in water.
4. ................... and ................... are lustrous metals.
5. ................... and ................... are opaque materials.

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1. The process of grouping things on the basis of some common properties is called classification.

2. Mustard oil is insoluble in water.

3. Oxygen is soluble in water.

4. Gold and silver are lustrous metals.

5. Wood and stone are opaque materials.

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1. The process of grouping things on the basis of some common properties is called classification. 2. Mustard oil is insoluble in water. 3. Oxygen is soluble in water. 4. Gold and silver are lustrous metals. 5. Wood and stone are opaque materials.

1. The process of grouping things on the basis of some common properties is called classification.

2. Mustard oil is insoluble in water.

3. Oxygen is soluble in water.

4. Gold and silver are lustrous metals.

5. Wood and stone are opaque materials.