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‘दोपहर का भोजन’ कहानी के आधार पर सिद्धेश्वरी की स्थिति का परिचय दीजिए। |
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Answer» सिद्धेश्वरी का परिवार घोर आर्थिक संकट से गुजर रहा है। घर में खाने के लाले पड़े हुए हैं। किसी को भी भरपेट भोजन नसीब नहीं है। इसके बावजूद सिद्धेश्वरी हिम्मत नहीं हारती है। वह घर की आर्थिक स्थिति का जिक्र कर किसी को दुःखी नहीं करना चाहती। वह अपने बच्चों व पति की हिम्मत बढ़ाती है। स्वयं कम खाकर बाकी परिवार को भोजन कराना अपना कर्तव्य समझती है। सिद्धेश्वरी जीवटता, त्याग और साहस की प्रतिमूर्ति है। |
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रामचंद्र का परिचय दीजिए। |
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Answer» रामचंद्र मुंशी चंद्रिका प्रसाद और सिद्धेश्वरी का बड़ा लड़का है। उसके बाल अस्त-व्यस्त है, मुँह लाल है। उसके फटे-पुराने जूतों पर गर्द जमी हुई है। उसकी उम्र करीब 21 वर्ष है। दुबलापतला, लंबा, गोरा रंग, बड़ी-बड़ी आँखें व ओंठों पर झुरियाँ। वह एक स्थानीय समाचार-पत्र के ऑफिस में प्रूफरीडरी का काम सीखता है। इंटर पास किया है। |
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सिद्धेश्वरी के मँझले लड़के का नाम लिखिए। |
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Answer» सिद्धेश्वरी के मँझले लड़के का नाम मोहन था। |
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सिद्धेश्वरी के छोटे बेटे का नाम क्या था? |
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Answer» सिद्धेश्वरी के छोटे बेटे का नाम प्रमोद था। |
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सिद्धेश्वरी के छोटे लड़के की उम्र कितनी थी? |
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Answer» सिद्धेश्वरी के छोटे लड़के की उम्र छः साल थी। |
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मुंशी चंद्रिका प्रसाद कितने साल के लगते थे? |
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Answer» मुंशी चंद्रिका प्रसाद लगभग पचास-पचपन साल के लगते थे। |
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मोहन किसकी तैयारी कर रहा था? |
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Answer» मोहन हाईस्कूल का प्राइवेट इम्तहान देने की तैयारी कर रहा था। |
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Give scientific reason for the following .When a beam of light is passed through a suspension, its path is visible. |
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Answer» The particles of the suspension scatter a beam of light which is passing through it and make its path visible. |
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Give scientific reason for the following.Ornamental gold is an example for homogeneous mixture. |
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Answer» Ornamental gold is an alloy of gold and copper in which the components of mixture is uniform and not visible with a naked eye. |
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Why does a new aluminium vessel lose shine so soon after use ? |
| Answer» A new aluminium vessel lose shine so soon after use due to the corrosion of aluminium metal when exposed to moist air. This happens because the oxygen of air reacts with aluminium to form a thin, dull layer of aluminium oxide all over the vessel. | |
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When an object made of metal A is kept in air for a considerable time, it loses its shine and becomes almost black due to the formation of a layer of substance B. When an object made of another metal C is kept in damp air for a considerable time, it gets covered with a green layer of substance D. Metal A is the best conductor of electricity whereas metal C is the next best conductor of electricity.(a) What is metal A ?(b) What is metal C ?(c) Name the substance B.(d) Name the substance D.What type of chemical can be used to remove the green layer from metal C and clean it ? Why ? |
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Answer» (a) Silver (b) Copper (c) Silver sulphide (d) Basic copper carbonate (e) Dilute acid solution; The acid sol ution dissolves green coloured basic copper carbonate present on the corroded copper object makes it look shiny, red brown again. |
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Give scientific reason for the following .Gases do not have definite shape and volume. |
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Answer» In gases the particles are not fixed to a position and are more free to move in the space available to them. Hence they do not have definite shape and volume. |
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Which of the following statements are not true? (i) Vacancy defect results in a decrease in the density of the substance. (ii) Interstitial defects results in an increase in the density of the substance. (iii) Impurity defect has no effect on the density of the substance. (iv) Frankel defect results in an increase in the density of the substance. |
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Answer» (iii) Impurity defect has no effect on the density of the substance. (iv) Frankel defect results in an increase in the density of the substance. |
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Which of the following is an amorphous solid?(i) Graphite (C)(ii) Quartz glass (SiO2)(iii) Chrome alum(iv) Silicon carbide (SiC) |
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Answer» (ii) Quartz glass (SiO2) |
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The atomic mass number of an element is 18, and the element contains 8 electrons. What is the number of protons and neutrons in it? |
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Answer» Number of protons : 8, Number of neutrons : 10. |
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State the relation between the number of protons, the number of neutrons and the atomic mass number (A) of an element. |
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Answer» Atomic mass = Number of + Number of number (A) protons (p) neutrons (n) |
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(a) Why does R3P = O exist but R3 N = O does not? (R = alkyl group)(b) Why is dioxygen a gas but sulphur a solid?(c) Why ate halogens coloured? |
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Answer» (a) Due to absence of d- orbital,nitrogen cannot ex-pand its valency beyond there. (b) Because of pπ- pπ multiple bonding in dioxy-gen which is absent in sulphur.Due to small size and high elctrogegativity oxygen acts as diatomic molecular held by weak van der waals' forces S Because of big siz and lower electonegativity form S-S single bonds. (c) Due to excitation of electron by absorption of rediation from visible region. |
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Fill in the blanks:The particle of an atom that has no charge is ……… |
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Answer» The particle of an atom that has no charge is neutrons. |
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What is an electron? State its relative mass and charge. |
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Answer» Electron is a negatively charged particle found in the atoms of all elements. The relative mass of an electron is 1/1840 u. A charge of -1 is carried by an electron. |
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What is Force of Attraction (or Cohesion)? |
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Answer» ➢ There is some force of attraction between the particles of the matter which bind them together. This force of attraction between the particles of same substance is known as force of attraction (or cohesion). ➢ In general, the force of attraction is maximum in the particles of solid matter and minimum in the particles of gaseous matter. |
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The nucleus of an atom contains 18 protons and 22 neutrons. The atomic number of the element is ……………… . (a) 18 (b) 40 (c) 22 (d) 4 |
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Answer» Correct option is (a) 18 |
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Which of the following is true about the value of refractive index of quartz glass?(i) Same in all directions(ii) Different in different directions(iii) Cannot be measured(iv) Always zero |
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Answer» (i) Same in all directions |
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State one use of isotopes of cobalt. |
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Answer» Isotopes of Cobalt-60 are used in the treatment of cancer. |
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Carbon contains 6 protons and 6 neutrons. State its atomic number and atomic mass number. |
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Answer» The atomic number of carbon is 6 and the atomic mass number is 12. |
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Chlorine contains 17 protons and 18 neutrons. What is its atomic mass number? |
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Answer» The atomic mass number of chlorine is 35. |
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In the electrolysis of acidified water using, ………….. is liberated at the anode. (A) dihydrogen (B) sulphate ions (C) oxygen (D) chloride ions |
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Answer» Correct option is (C) oxygen |
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According to Bohr-Bury scheme, the maximum number of electrons which can be accommodated in a given shell is given by the formula:A. 2n2B. n2C. 3n2D. 2n |
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Answer» According to Bohr-Bury scheme, the maximum number of electrons which can Hence, the correct option is A. |
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Name the particles which actually determine the mass of an atom. |
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Answer» Protons and neutrons actually determine the mass of atom. |
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Give the molecular formula of crystalline borax. |
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Answer» The crystalline borax has formula Na2B4O7 .10H2O or Na2 [B4O5 (OH)4].8H2O. |
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Which are the different crystalline forms of silica? |
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Answer» Quartz, cristobalite and tridymite are the different crystalline forms of silica. [Note: These crystalline forms are interconvertible at a suitable temperature.] |
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A solution of a substance 'X' is used for testing carbon dioxide. Write the equation of the reaction of 'X' with carbon dioxide.(ii) How is X obtained ? Write chemical equation. |
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Answer» (i) Substance X is lime water. Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 + H2O Ca(OH)2 -(Lime water) CO2 -(Carbon dioxide) CaCO3 -(Calcium carbonate) H2O - (Water) (ii) Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat. CaO(s) + H2O(l)→ Ca(OH)2(ag) CaO(s) - (Quicklime) Ca(OH)2(ag) - (slaked lime) |
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The unstable isotope of hydrogen is …..a. H-1 b. H-2 c. H-3d. H-4 |
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Answer» Option : c. H-3 |
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(i) Solution of a substance 'X' is used for testing carbon dioxide. Write the equation of the reaction of 'X' with carbon dioxide.(ii) How is'X' obtained ? Write chemical equation. |
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Answer» (i) Substance X- Calcium Hydroxide. Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g) → CaCO3(s) H2O (ii) Calcium hydroxide is obtained by reaction of calcium oxide and water. CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat |
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Identify the odd one. a. Rb b. Ra c. Sr d. Be |
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Answer» Option : a. Rb |
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What is meant by a precipitation reaction ? Explain by giving an example. Also give a balanced chemical equation for the reaction stating the states of the reactants and the products formed. |
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Answer» On mixing the clear solution of two ionic compounds, as a substance which is insoluble in water, is formed. This insoluble substance is known as a formed is called precipitation reaction. Example: When sodium sulphate solution is mixed with barium chloride solution, a white precipitate of a substance (BaSO4) is formed. Na2SO4(aq) +BaCl2(aq) → BaSO4↓ +2NaCl(aq) |
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What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should a chemical equation be balanced? |
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Answer» A balanced equation is the one in which number of different atoms on both the reactant and product sides are equal. Balancing chemical equation is necessary for the reaction should obey The Law of Conservation of energy. Balancing the chemical equation has no defined method and is purely a trial and error attempt. |
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Identify the type of each of the following reactions. Also write balanced chemical equation for each.(i) The reaction mixture becomes warm.(ii) An insoluble substance is formed. |
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Answer» (i) Exothermic Reaction CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 (ii) Double displacement reaction. BaCl2+Na2SO4 → BaSO4+2NaCl |
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What is a precipitation reaction ? Give an example. |
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Answer» The Reaction in which an insoluble Substance or precipitate is formed called precipitation reaction. Example: Na2SO4+BaCl2 → 2NaCl+BaSO4↓ |
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What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water? |
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Answer» When quicklime (calcium oxide- CaO) is added to water, it reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime (calcium hydroxide) and releases a large amount of heat. The reaction that takes place is: CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 Quick lime Slaked lime The above reaction is an example of combination reaction in which calcium oxide and water combined together to form a single product, calcium hydroxide. |
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On adding dilute HCl to CuO powder, the solution formed is blue green. Predict the new compound formed which imparts a blue-green colour to the solution. |
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Answer» When HCl is diluted with copper oxide, the following reaction takes place: HCl + CuO → CuCl2 + H2O The new compound formed is copper chloride (CuCl2) which imparts a bluegreen colour to the solution. The above reaction is a type of double displacement reaction. |
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Zinc oxide reacts with carbon, on heating, to form zinc metal and carbon monoxide. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Name (i) oxidising agent, and (ii) reducing agent, in this reaction. |
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Answer» ZnO + C (i) Zinc oxide. (ii) Carbon. |
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Rancidity means A) Improve the quality of food B) Improve the preservation of food C) Spoilage of food by oxidation D) Any one of the above |
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Answer» C) Spoilage of food by oxidation |
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Which of the following statements is wrong ? A) Conversion of milk into curd is a chemical change. B) Addition of water to quick lime liberates heat energy. C) Addition of aqueous Na2SO4 to aqueous BaCl2 forms clear solution. D) Calcium oxide produces colour less solution when dissolved in water. |
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Answer» C) Addition of aqueous Na2SO4 to aqueous BaCl2 forms clear solution. |
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Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case. (a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst at 773K to form ammonia gas. (b) Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water. (c) Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form ethyl acetate in the presence of concentrated H2SO4. (d) Ethene is burnt in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat and light |
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Answer» a) \(N_2(_g) + 3H_2\overset {Catalyst}\rightarrow2NH_3\) Combination reaction b) NaOH(aq) + CH3COOH(aq) → CH3COONa(aq) + H2O(l) Double displacement reaction/Neutralisation reaction c) \(C_2H_5OH(_l) + CH_3COOH(_l)\overset {H^+}\rightarrow CH_3COOC_2H_5(_l)+H_2O(_l)\) Double displacement reaction/Esterificaton reaction d) C2H4(g) + 3O2(g) → 2CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) + Heat + Light Redox reaction/Combustion reaction |
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Match the following :a) combination reactionA) 2 AgNO3 + Na2 CrO4 → Ag2 CrO4 + 2NaNO3b) decomposition reactionB) 2NH3 → N2 + 3H2c) displacement reactionC) C2 H4 + H2 O → C2 H6 Od) double displacement reactionD) Fe2 O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2A) 1 – a, 2 – b, 3 – c, 4 – d B) 1 – d, 2 – b, 3 – a, 4 – c C) 1 – b, 2 – d, 3 – c, 4 – a D) 1 – d, 2 – c, 3 – b, 4 – a |
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Answer» B) 1 – d, 2 – b, 3 – a, 4 – c |
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Define: Rancidity. |
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Answer» When oil or fat or left over cooking oil for making food stuff undergoes oxidation ir stored for a long time and it is found to have foul odour called rancidity. |
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Translate into chemical equations and then balance Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate. |
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Answer» 3BaCl2(aq) + Al2(SO4)3(aq) ➝ Al2Cl3(aq) + 3BaSO4(s) |
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Translate the following statement into chemical equation and then balance it : Barium chloride solution reacts with aluminium sulphate solution to form a precipitate of barium sulphate and aluminium chloride solution. |
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Answer» 3BaCl2 (aq) + Al2 (SO4)3 (aq) —–> 3BaSO4 (s) + 2AlCl3 (aq) |
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What would be the colour of the solution when copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid are mixed ? |
| Answer» It is blue-green | |
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Complete and balance the following equations: (a) NaOH + ………… —–> Na S0 + H 0 (b) Ca(OH)2 + ……….—–> CaC03 + H20 |
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Answer» (a) 2NaOH + H2SO4 —–> Na2SO4 + 2H2O (b) Ca(OH)2 + CO2 —–> CaCO3 + H2O |
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