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What is the usual symbol for (a) an electron (b) a proton, and (c) a neutron? |
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Answer» (a). e- (b). p+ (c). n |
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State the location of electrons, protons and neutrons in an atom. |
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Answer» Protons and neutrons are collectively present in the nucleus at the centre while electrons revolve rapidly round the nucleus in fixed circular orbits called energy levels. |
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What is the ratio between mass of protons and electron? |
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Answer» Mass of proton is 1837 times the mass of electron. |
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The simplest atom that does not contain neutron is. (a) Deuterium (b) tritium (c) hydrogen (d) helium |
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Answer» (c) hydrogen |
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| 14255. |
How does an electron differ from a neutron? |
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Answer» Electron has relative charge of -1 u whereas neutron has no relative charge. Also, electron has relative mass of 1/1840 u and neutron has relative mass of 1 u. |
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Compare an electron, a proton and a neutron in respect of their relative masses and charges. |
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Answer» Electron has relative mass of 1/1840 u, proton has 1u and neutron also has 1u. Electron has relative charge of -1u, proton has +1u and neutron has 0 relative charge. |
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The internal restriction imposed on provincial autonomy was: (a) Governor’s control on the ministers (b) Unlimited financial powers of governor (c) The role of governor was greater than that of constitutional president in province (d) All these |
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Answer» (d) All these |
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| 14258. |
Name the atom which has no neutron. |
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Answer» Hydrogen has no neutron. |
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Find out atomic number, mass number, number of electron and neutron in an element 40 x 20 ? |
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Answer» The mass no. of x is 40 The atomic no. of x is 20 No. of proton is = Z – A = 40 – 20 = 20 No. of electron its (A) = 20 No. of proton is (A) = 20 For 40X20 Atomic number = 20 Mass number = 40 Number of electrons = number of protons = atomic number = 20 Number of neutrons = mass number - atomic number = 40 - 20 = 20 |
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| 14260. |
Name the species which has no electron. |
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Answer» Proton has no electron. |
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How do you represent an atom symbolically with atomic number and mass number? |
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Answer» ZXA where A = Mass Number, X = atom, Z = Atomic number. |
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An emission spectrum consists of bright spectral lines on a dark back ground. Which one of the following does not correspond to the bright spectral lines? A) Frequency of emitted radiation B) Wavelength of emitted radiation C) Energy of emitted radiations D) Velocity of light |
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Answer» Correct option is: D) Velocity of light |
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An emission spectrum consists of , bright spectral lines on a dark back ground. Which one of the following does not correspond to the bright j spectral lines ? A) Frequency of emitted radiation B) Wavelength of emitted radiation C) Energy of emitted radiation D) Velocity of light |
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Answer» D) Velocity of light |
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The atomic number of carbon is 6 and number of neutron is equal to 6. Find the atomic mass or mass number of carbon. |
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Answer» Since atomic number of carbon = 6 Therefore, number of proton = 6 Now, Atomic mass = number of proton + number of neutron Or, Atomic mass or mass number = 6 + 6 = 12 u Thus, mass number or atomic mass of carbon = 12u |
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Mention the proton, neutron, and electrons 17C35. |
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Answer» Neutron = 35 - 17 = 18, Electron = Proton = 17. |
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Atomic mass of aluminium is 27 u and atomic number is 13, find the number of protons and number of neutrons in aluminium. |
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Answer» Since, Atomic number = 13 Therefore, number of proton = 13 We know that; Atomic mass (Mass number) = Number of protons + Number of neutrons Therefore, 27 u = 13 + n Or, n = 27 – 13 = 14 Therefore, number of proton = 13 and number of neutron = 14 |
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Give the number of Protons, Electrons, and Neutrons present in the atom – having atomic number 27 and mass number 56. |
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Answer» Number of Protons 27, Number of Electrons 27, Number of Neutrons 29. |
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Which two chemical properties were considered by Mendeleev for grouping of elements? |
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Answer» The two chemical properties are: (a) The nature of compounds formed by elements with oxygen. (b) The nature of compounds formed by elements with hydrogen. |
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A deuteron contains -(A) a neutron & a positron. (B) a neutron & a proton.(C) a neutron & 2 protons (D) 2 neutrons & a proton. |
| Answer» (B) a neutron & a proton. | |
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An element has atomic number 13 and an atomic mass of 27. (a) How many electrons are there in each atom of the element? (b) How are these electrons distributed in the various energy levels? |
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Answer» (a) There will be 13 electrons in each atom of the element. Because in a neutral atom, number of protons is equal to the number of electrons. (b) Electronic configuration of given element (2, 8, 3) is K= 2 L=8 M=3 |
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Write the distribution of electrons in an atom of element whose atomic number is 18. What is special about the outermost electron shell (or valence shell) of the atom of this element? |
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Answer» Atomic No. – 18 Electronic configuration – (2,8,8) The special thing about the outermost shell is that it is completely filled with the electrons. The element will be inert in nature. |
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Mosses, water lilly, hydrilla are seen in ………… A) Littoral zone B) Limnetic zone C) Profundal zone D) None |
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Answer» A) Littoral zone |
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If photosynthetic activities are absent in Abyssal zone, then A) The organisms would strive for food B) The organisms would be blindC) There will be no change D) Brittle stars will be affected |
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Answer» B) The organisms would be blind |
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What comprises the decoding stage of the communication model? (a) Perception; retention. (b) Attention; perception; retention (c) Receiving; processing and storing information (d) Short term memory; decoding; long term memory. |
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Answer» Correct option is (b) Attention; perception; retention |
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What are the adaptations seen in hydrilla plant? |
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Darwin observed the variations in Finch birds …………… A) West-Indies islands B) Indonesia C) Malasia D) Galapagos Islands |
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Answer» D) Galapagos Islands |
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A biology teacher tied a plastic cover over opuntia plant to observe transpiration. The result will be A) No water will be accumulated in the cover B) There will be some water in the cover C) Either A or B is possible in condition with light D) Neither A nor B is possible |
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Answer» D) Neither A nor B is possible |
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The number of electrons is an atom with atomic number 105 having (n + l) = 8 isa. 15b. 17c. 19d. 21 |
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Answer» Correct option is b. 17 |
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Which of the following is a Xeric plant ?A) Hydrilla B) Vallisneria C) Opuntia D) Balsam |
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Answer» Correct option is C) Opuntia |
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Why the animals that lives in burrows usually comeout during night time only? |
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Answer» To protect themselves from extreme hot conditions, animals that live in burrows usually come out during night time only. |
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What is symbiosis? Give one example. |
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Answer» Symbiosis is close and often long term interaction between two or more different biological species. Symbiotic relationships include those associations in which one organism lives on another (ecosymbiosis) and where one partner lives inside the other (endosymbiosis). |
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How many electrons in an atom can have n + l = 6? |
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Answer» 18 electrons in an atom can have n + l = 6. |
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Which of the following take part in symbiosis of Lichen ? A) Fungus – Fungus B) Algae – Algae C) Alga – Fungus D) Fungus – Gymnosperm |
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Answer» C) Alga – Fungus |
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Electric eel is capable of generating power electric shocks of up to A) 500 volts B) 600 volts C) 700 volts D) 400 volts |
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Answer» B) 600 volts |
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Write a short note on electric eel. |
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What will affect adaptations to marine life other than the conditions mentioned a) Euphotic zone b) Bathyl zone c) Abyssal zone |
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Answer» Temperature, pressure, salinity, etc. effect adaptations to marine life. |
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Write a brief note on nocturnal animals. |
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E.g : Cats, rats, bats, owls, insects like crickets, firefly and cattle fish. |
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What kinds of adaptations can be seen in the organisms of the euphotic zone? |
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Answer» 1. The organisms living in this zone are mostly floaten and swimmen. 2. Animals in this zone usually have shiny bodies reflecting light away to merge with shiny water surface are transparent. 3. These usually have sharp vision. |
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What is the use of adaptations? |
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Answer» Adaptations provide some improvement for better survival. |
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Do all animals living in desert conditions show adaptations? |
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Answer» Yes, all animals living in desert conditions show adaptations. |
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What is the difference between the notations l and L? |
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Answer» l represents the sub-shell and L represents shell. |
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In the chapter on ecosystem, we had studied about the mangrove ecosystems. What kind of abiotic conditions did you study in them? |
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Answer» Kinds of abiotic conditions in mangrove ecosystems are soil, pH, oxygen, nutrients, winds and currents, light, temperature, humidity, tides, salinity. |
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Consider the demand for a good. At a price ₹4 the demand for the good is 30 kg. Suppose price of the good increases to ₹5 and as a result the demand for the good falls to 20 kg. Calculate the price elasticity of demand. |
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Answer» Elasticity of demand Ep = \(\frac{ΔQ}{ΔP}\times\frac{P}{Q}\) In this example, ΔQ = 10, ΔP = 1, P = 4, Q = 30 Therefore, Ep = \(\frac{10}{1}\times\frac{4}{30}\) = 0.75 |
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When price of orange is ₹4, consumer buys 50 units of it. The price elasticity is -2. How many units will the consumer buy at ₹3 per unit of orange? |
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Answer» Σ d = -2 When P = 4, q = 50 When P = 3, q = ? \(\sum d = \frac{\Delta Q}{\Delta P} \times \frac{P}{q}\) -2 = \(\frac{\Delta q}{-1} \times \frac{4}{50} = \frac{4 \Delta q}{-50}\) 100 = 4 Δ q Δ q = 100/4 =25 ∴ New quantity = q + Δ q = 50 + 25 = 75 |
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Person having genotype IA IB would show the blood group as AB. This is because of: a. Pleiotropy b. Co-dominance c. Segregation d. Incomplete dominance |
| Answer» b. Co-dominance | |
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In sickle cell anaemia glutamic acid is replaced by valine. Which one of the following triplets codes for valine?a. G G Gb. A A Gc. G A Ad. G U G |
| Answer» d. The following triplets codes for valine G U G. | |
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A special feature of “Flavr-Savr” tomatoes is? (a) Drought resistant (b) High salinity resistant (c) Strong fruit wall (d) All of the above |
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Answer» The answer is (c) Strong fruit wall |
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State any three items of charges on profits. |
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What account are opened? (a) When the capitals are fixed. (b) When the capitals are fluctuating. |
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Answer» (a) When the capital are fixed:
(b) When the capitals are fluctuating:
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State any two points regarding need of partnership. |
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