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(a) Why should curd and sour substances not be kept in brass and copper vessels?
They react with metals, causing harmful compounds.
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(b) Which gas is usually liberated when an acid reacts with a metal? Illustrate with an example. How will you test for the presence of this gas?
Hydrogen gas; test with a lit match for a 'pop' sound.
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Write a short note on Bleaching powder.
Calcium hypochlorite, used for bleaching and disinfecting.
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Explain the process of nutrition in Amoeba.
Amoeba uses phagocytosis to engulf food.
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Explain the circulation path of blood in human heart.
Blood flows from body to right atrium, to right ventricle, to lungs, to left atrium, to left ventricle, and back to body.
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Explain human respiratory system.
Involves lungs, trachea, bronchi; facilitates gas exchange.
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Draw a neat and labeled diagram of human eye. Explain its different parts with functions.
Diagram shows cornea, lens, retina; functions include focusing light.
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State causes of myopia. How is this defect corrected? Draw suitable diagram to show it.
Caused by elongated eyeball; corrected with concave lens.
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(a) What are trophic levels? Give an example of a food chain and state the different trophic levels in it.
Trophic levels represent energy flow; e.g., grass (producer) → rabbit (primary consumer) → fox (secondary consumer).
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(b) What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem?
Ozone is O3, protects from UV radiation; affects health and climate.
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What is combination reaction? Explain it with examples.
A reaction where two or more substances combine to form one product; e.g., A + B → AB.
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What is corrosion? Mention two ways to prevent corrosion.
Corrosion is the deterioration of metals; prevent by painting or galvanizing.
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Explain the importance of pH in food digestion.
pH affects enzyme activity in digestion.
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(a) Write the electron-dot structures for sodium, oxygen and magnesium.
Sodium: Na•, Oxygen: •O•, Magnesium: Mg•.
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(b) Show the formation of Na2O and MgO by the transfer of electrons.
Na → Na⁺ + e⁻; O + 2e⁻ → O²⁻.
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(c) What are the ions present in Na2O and MgO compounds.
Na2O contains Na⁺ and O²⁻; MgO contains Mg²⁺ and O²⁻.
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Explain thermit process.
A method for welding using aluminum powder and iron oxide.
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Explain reflex arc. Explain spinal reflex.
Reflex arc is a neural pathway; spinal reflex is an automatic response.
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Explain: Human brain.
The control center of the nervous system, responsible for processing information.
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A convex mirror used for rear-view on an automobile has a radius of curvature of 3.00m. If a bus is located at 5.00m from this mirror, find the position, nature and size of the image.
Image position at 1.5m, virtual and diminished.
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Name the type of mirror used in the following situations: (a) Headlights of a car
Concave mirror.
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(b) Rear-view mirror of a vehicle
Convex mirror.
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(c) Solar furnace
Concave mirror.
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Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
To remove the oxide layer for proper combustion.
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Balance the following chemical equations: (a) NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O
2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O.
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Balance the following chemical equations: (b) NaCl + AgNO3 → AgCl + NaNO3
NaCl + AgNO3 → AgCl + NaNO3.
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What is meant by olfactory indicator? Give examples.
Substances that change smell in acidic or basic solutions; e.g., onion juice.
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What is an alloy? Give an example.
A mixture of metals; e.g., bronze.
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Give reason: Platinum, gold and silver are used to make jewellery.
They are non-reactive and have aesthetic appeal.
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Explain the structure of a nephron.
Functional unit of kidney; consists of glomerulus and tubules.
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Which signals will get disrupted in case of a spinal cord injury?
Nerve signals between the brain and body.
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Why are some patients of diabetes treated by giving injections of insulin?
To regulate blood sugar levels.
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State the uses of concave mirror.
Used in telescopes, shaving mirrors, and flashlights.
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(a) Define 1 dioptre of power of a lens.
Power of a lens with a focal length of 1 meter.
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(b) Find the power of a concave lens of focal length 2m.
Power = -0.5 D.
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What is scattering of light? Write two examples.
Scattering is the redirection of light; e.g., blue sky, red sunset.
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Write differences between: Biodegradable waste and Non Biodegradable waste.
Biodegradable waste decomposes naturally; non-biodegradable does not.
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What are the problems caused by the non-biodegradable wastes that we generate?
They pollute the environment and harm wildlife.
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Which metals will melt, if you keep them on your palm?
Gallium and Indium.
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On which part of cell Aerobic and Anaerobic respiration take place?
Aerobic respiration occurs in mitochondria; Anaerobic occurs in cytoplasm.
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State the spherical mirror formula.
1/f = 1/v + 1/u.
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What are light sensitive cells?
Photoreceptors in the retina.
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Match the following: Growth hormone
b. Pituitary gland.
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Match the following: Estrogen
c. Ovary.
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Match the following: Second trophic level
b. Primary consumers.
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Match the following: Third trophic level
c. Secondary consumers.
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