Which one of the following is a correct electronic configuration of sodium?
(a) 2,8 (b) 8,2,1 (c) 2,1,8 (d) 2,8,1.
(d) 2, 8, 1
If number of electrons in an atom is 8 and number of protons is also 8, then (i) what is the atomic number of the atom? and (ii) what is the charge on the atom?
For the symbol H,D and T tabulate three sub-atomic particles found in each of them.
With the help of Table 4.1, find out the mass number of oxygen and sulphur atom.
Explain with examples (i) Atomic number, (ii) Mass number, (iii) Isotopes and iv) Isobars. Give any two uses of isotopes.
Define valency by taking examples of silicon and oxygen.
Na+ has completely filled K and L shells. Explain.
Describe Bohr’s model of the atom.
Draw a sketch of Bohr’s model of an atom with three shells.
Write the electronic configuration of any one pair of isotopes and isobars.
Compare all the proposed models of an atom given in this chapter.
Which of the following has more inertia: (a) a rubber ball and a stone of the same size? (b) a bicycle and a train? (c) a five-rupees coin and a one-rupee coin?
State the universal law of gravitation.
Which of the following are matter?
Chair, air, love, smell, hate, almonds, thought, cold, cold-drink, smell of perfume.
A force of 7 N acts on an object. The displacement is, say 8 m, in the direction of the force (Fig. 11.3). Let us take it that the force acts on the object through the displacement. What is the work done in this case?
What is meant by a pure substance?
How does the sound produced by a vibrating object in a medium reach your ear?
In a reaction, 5.3 g of sodium carbonate reacted with 6 g of ethanoic acid. The products were 2.2 g of carbon dioxide, 0.9 g water and 8.2 g of sodium observations are in agreement with the law of conservation of mass.
sodium carbonate + ethanoic acid → sodium ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water
State any two conditions essential for good health.
How is our atmosphere different from the atmospheres on Venus and Mars?
Who discovered cells, and how?
What are the advantages of composite fish culture?
Do you know of any activity which may be polluting this water source?
What is the major source of fresh water in the city/town/village where you live?
Explain, why is it difficult for a fireman to hold a hose, which ejects large amounts of water at a high velocity.
What are the advantages of inter-cropping and crop rotation?
In a reaction, 5.3 g of sodium carbonate reacted with 6 g of ethanoic acid. The products were 2.2 g of carbon dioxide, 0.9 g water and 8.2 g of sodium observations are in agreement with the law of conservation of mass.
sodium carbonate + ethanoic acid → sodium ethanoate + carbon dioxide + water
A bus starting from rest moves with a uniform acceleration of 0.1 m s-2 for 2 minutes. Find (a) the speed acquired, (b) the distance travelled.
How do substances like CO2 and water move in and out of the cell? Discuss.
Distinguish between loudness and intensity of sound.
Write an expression for the kinetic energy of an object.