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1.

Give reason : The approximate atomic mass in Daltons is numerically equal to the number of nucleons in the atom.

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  • The electrons possess negligible mass. They do not contribute much to the mass of an atom.
  • Therefore, the entire mass of an atom is supposed to be present in the nucleus which consists of protons and neutrons, which are collectively called as nucleons.

Hence,

Approximate atomic mass in Daltons is numerically equal to the number of nucleons in the atom.

2.

What is the mass of a neutron?

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The mass of a neutron is 1.676 x 10-24 g

3.

Is there any relation between the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom and its mass?

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Answer is Same

4.

 Arrange EMR in increasing order of their wave length.Microwave , X-rays , Radio Waves & UV rays

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X-rays < UV rays < Micro wave < Radio

5.

The number of colours in rainbow A) 3 B) 5 C) 7 D) 9

Answer»

Correct option is  C) 7

6.

What is the charge of a proton?

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The charge of a proton is +1.602 x 10-19C

7.

Write the complete symbol for the atom with the given atomic number (Z) and atomic mass (A)(i) Z = 17, A = 35(ii) Z = 92, A = 233(iii) Z = 4, A = 9

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(i) 3517Cl

(ii) 23392U

(iii) 94Be

8.

Symbol of certain atoms are given in the table complete the table Symbols Atomic Number Mass Number Protons Electrons Neutrons 11H  42He  73Li  126C  2010Ne  4018Ar

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Symbols Atomic Number Mass Number Protons Electrons Neutrons
 11H 1 1 1 1 0
  42He 2 4 2 2 2
  73Li 3 7 3 3 4
  126C 6 12 6 6 6 
  2010Ne 10 20 10 10 10
  4018Ar  18  40 18  18 22
9.

What is the mass of a proton?

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The mass of a proton is 1.676 x 10-27 kg or 1.676 x 10-31 g

10.

What is the charge (e) of an electron?

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From Millikan’s experiment, the charge of an electron (e) is -1.602 x 10-19C.

11.

Find the gravitational potential energy of 1 kg mass kept at a height of 5 m above the ground if g = 10 m s-2.

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Mass, m = 1kg

Height, h = 5m

Gravitational potential energy = mgh

= 1 × 10 × 5 = 50J

12.

A boy of mass m climbs up a staircase of vertical height h.(a) What is the work done by the boy against the force of gravity?(b) What would have been the work done if he uses a lift in climbing the same vertical height?

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Let a boy of mass m climb up through a vertical height h either through staircase of using a lift. The force of gravity on the boy is F = mg acting vertically downwards and the displacement in the direction opposite to force (i.e., vertical) is S = −h. Therefore the work done by the force of gravity on the boy is

W = FS = − mgh

or, the work W = mgh is done by the boy against the force of gravity.

13.

A vessel containing 50 kg of water is placed at a height 15 m above the ground. Assuming the gravitational potential energy at ground to be zero, what will be the gravitational potential energy of water in the vessel? (g = 10 m s-2)

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Mass of water, m = 50kg

Height, h = 15m

Gravitational potential energy = mgh

= 50 × 10 × 15

= 7500 J

14.

1. Identify the representative diagram.2. Mention its application and future challenge (anyone).3. Name the methods involved in it.

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1. Human genome.project (HGP)

2. Application – They can study all the genes in a genome.

Future challenge – Requires expertise and creativity of thousands of scientists of various disciplines.

3. Name the methods involved in it:

  • Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs) 
  • Sequence Annotation
15.

How to prepare soft idly?

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We could prepare soft idly as a result of chemical change named fermentation takes place in the idly batter. During fermentation the idly batter undergoes a chemical change by bacteria.

16.

A man of mass 50 kg climbs up a ladder of height 10 m. Calculate: (i) the work done by the man, (ii) the increase in his potential energy. (g = 9.8 m s-2)

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Mass of man = 50kg

Height of ladder, h2 = 10m

(i) Work done by man = mgh2

= 50 × 9.8 × 10 = 4900J

(ii) increase in his potential energy:

Height,h2 = 10m

Reference point is ground, h1 = 0m

Gravitational potential energy = Mg (h2-h1)

= 50 × 9.8 × (10-0)

= 50 × 9.8 × 10 = 4900J

17.

The most widely accepted scheme for replication was proposed by Watson &amp; Crick.1. Name the scheme of replication.2. Who given the experimental proof for this?3. Name the medium used.

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1. Semi conservative DNA replication

2. Meselson and Stahl 

3. Medium containing 15NH4Cl and normal 14NH4Cl. CsCl used for centrifugation.

18.

What is the e/m ratio of an electron?

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According to Thomson’s experiment, e/m ratio for an electron is 1.76 x 108cg-1.

19.

A block A, whose weight is 200 N, is pulled up a slope of length 5 m by means of a constant force F (= 150 N) as illustrated in Fig 2.13(a) what is the work done by the force F in moving the block A, 5 m along the slope?(b) By how much has the potential energy of the block A increased?(c) Account for the difference in work done by the force and the increase in potential energy of the block.

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F = 150N

(a) Work done by the force in moving the block 5m along the slope = Force x displacement in the direction of force = 150 × 5 =750 J

(b) The potential energy gained by the block

U = mgh where h = 3m

= 200 × 3 = 600 J

(c) The difference i.e., 150 J energy is used in doing work against friction between the block and the slope, which will appear as heat energy.

20.

What is a soft soap?

Answer» These are potassium salts of fatty acids.
21.

Define Aufbau Principle. Give a Suitable example.

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Electrons are filled in an atom according to increasing energies of atomic orbitals. Eg Z=36 eg, is 1s2 ,2s2 ,2p6 ,3s2 ,3p6 ,4s2 ,3d10,4p6 .

22.

Find the kinetic energy of a body of mass 1 kg moving with a uniform velocity of 10 m s-1.

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Mass, m = 1kg

Velocity, v = 10m/s

Kinetic energy = 1/2 × mass ×(velocity)2

= 1/2 ×1 ×(10)2= 1/2 ×1 ×100

= 50J

23.

If the speed of a car is halved, how does its kinetic energy change?

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If the speed is halved (keeping the mass same), the kinetic energy decreases, it becomes one-fourth (since kinetic energy is proportional to the square of velocity).

24.

Name the scientist who first formulated the atomic structure.

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John Dalton, a British teacher in 1808 first proposed a firm scientific basis known as Dalton’s atomic theory.

25.

How many nodal planes are there in dx 2 - y 2 &amp; 2s?

Answer» Two & Zero....
26.

What are different types of quantum numbers , write them with their symbols?

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1.Principal Quantum Numbers (n) 

2.Azimuthal Quantum Numbers(l) 

3.Magnetic Quantum Numbers (m) 

4.Spin Quantum Numbers(s)

27.

How to write the mass number and atomic number of an element if the symbols are known?

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Mass number on the left side above the symbol and atomic number on the left side below the symbol. 

Eg. Sodium atom can be represented as 23Na11

28.

Name the sub – atomic particles of an atom.

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Electron, proton and neutron.

29.

The sub atomic particles present in an atom…………… i) electron ii) proton iii) neutron A) only i B) only ii C) both i and ii D) all of these

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Correct option is  D) all of these

30.

Match the pairs.Group AGroup B(A) Employees(1) Good quality product(B) Responsibility to investors(2) To maintain solvency and prestige(C) Responsibility towards government(3) To serve society(D) Economic objective(4) Voluntary(E) Business ethics(5) Job security(6) Compulsory(7) Respecting rules and regulations(8) To earn profit(9) Branch of Social Science(10) Protection and environment

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Group AGroup B
(A) E-business(5) Job security
(B) B2C(2) To maintain solvency and prestige
(C) Outsourcing(7) Respecting rules and regulations
(D) Digital cash(8) To earn profit
(E) Registration(9) Branch of Social Science
31.

Among these atoms which is the particle that is differs in numbers?

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Answer is Neutrons

32.

Which are the particles whose numbers you can find out if you know the atomic number of an atom?

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No. of protons and electrons

33.

Give one word/phrase/term for the following statementi. Name the philosophy related to social responsibility propounded by Mahatma Gandhi.ii. Duties, obligations of business directed towards welfare of society.iii. Getting good quality products is the basic right of this group of society.iv. Providing fair returns on investment is the responsibility of organisation towards this group.v. Rules of standard dealing with morality in business environment.vi. An activity motivated by profit.vii. Earning foreign exchange is the responsibility of the organisation towards this group.viii. Employment generation is the responsibility of the organisation towards this group.

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i. Trusteeship

ii. Social Responsibility

iii. Consumers

iv. Investors

v. Business Ethics

vi. Business

vii. Government

viii. Society

34.

Define mass number of an atom?

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The total number of protons and neutrons in an atom is called the mass number it is represented by the Letter ‘A’.

35.

Define atomic number of an element?

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The total number of protons in an atom is called atomic number it is represented as Z.

36.

How was it shown that an atom has a lot of empty space within it?

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Rutherford found that most of the alpha particles passed through the gold foil without any deflection and that shows most of the space in the atom is empty.

37.

Which is the particle of an atom that has the possibility of changing of position, which can be exchanged when atoms rub against each other collide or chemically react with other atoms?

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Answer is Electrons

38.

Complete the table providing details related to these atoms. Name of Atom Protium Deuterium Tritium Number of Protons Number of Neutrons Number of electrons Atomic Number Mass number

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Complete the table providing details related to these atoms.

 Name of Atom Protium Deuterium Tritium
 Number of Protons 1 1  1
 Number of Neutrons 0  1 2
 Number of electrons 1 1 1
 Atomic Number 1 1 1
 Mass number 1 2 3
39.

Calculate the wave length of an electron whose KE is 3x 10-25 J

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 KE= ½ mv2 put the values & calculate V(m = 9.1 x 10-31 Kg) 

V= 812 m/s 

Wave length = h/mv 

= 8967 A0

40.

Why is an atom neutral in spite of the presence of charged particles in it?

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There are equal no. of positive and negative particles in an atom, so it is neutral as a whole.

41.

Atoms are electrically Neutral” Justify it?

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The number of protons and electrons are equal in an atom.

42.

Write the charge of an electron in Coulombs.

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1.6 x 10-19 Coulombs. 

43.

Why is an atom neutral in-spite of the presence of charged particles in it?

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The number of positively charged particles (protons) in the nucleus are equal to the number of negatively charged particles (electrons) outside the nucleus. There for can atom is neutral.

44.

Name the fundamental particles of atom.

Answer» Electron, Proton & Neutron
45.

Fundamental particles of an atom Name of Particle Position in the Atom Mass used for practical Purposes Proton  Nucleus 1 u  Electron  ....... 0  Neutron  ....... 1 u

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Name of Particle Position in the atom  Charge Mass Mass used practical Purpose
 Proton Inside the Nucleus Positive 1.00727 u  1 u
  Electron  outside the Nucleus negative 0.00548 u
  Neutron  Inside the nucleus

 Chargeless

 1.00866u 1 u
46.

List the three fundamental particles and their properties.

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The fundamental particles present in an atom are: 

1. Positively charged particles called protons (p) 

2. The negatively charged particles called electrons (e) and. 

3. neutral particles called neutrons (n)

47.

Which are the fundamental particles whose masses are mainly responsible for the mass of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons

48.

Define the term atomic number and atomic mass number of an element.

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1. Atomic number : The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom is known as atomic number. It is denoted by ‘Z’ 

2. Atomic mass number : The total number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an the atom is known as mass number. It is denoted by A. Generally atomic number and mass number of the atom of an element is represented by a symbol ZXA. ‘X’ is an element.

49.

Fill in the blanks:The fundamental particle not present in a normal hydrogen atom is …………

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The fundamental particle not present in a normal hydrogen atom is neutron.

50.

What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutron is electrically neutral i.e. it has no charge as an electron or a proton has.