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Q:

I go around and in the house but never touches the house. What am I?

Answer

The sun moves around and in the house, but cannot touch the house.

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0 2008
Q:

Which equation represents a neutralization reaction?

A) 2Al(OH)3(s) ---> Al2O3(s) + 3H2O(l) B) H2SO4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) ---> Na2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
C) 2H2(g) + O2(g) ---> 2H2O(l) D) H2CO3(aq) ---> CO2(g) + H2O(l)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) H2SO4(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) ---> Na2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)

Explanation:

Here in the option B) H2SO4 - Sulfuric acid is reacting with sodium hydroxide (NaOH), a base to produce a salt (Sodium Sulfate), and water (H2O). This is characteristic of of acid-base neutralization reactions.

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1 2008
Q:

Starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system.

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) FALSE

Explanation:

False. The given statement that starting or restarting a computer is called tasking the system is not correct. 


 


We know that the starting or restarting a computer is called Booting the system.

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1 2007
Q:

Which of the following is a false statement?

A) As bond order increases the strength of the bond increases B) Bond order is proportional to the bond length
C) Molecules with negative bond order are highly unstable D) Bond order is inversely proportional to the bond length
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bond order is proportional to the bond length

Explanation:

Bond order is proportional to the bond length is a False statement since Bond order is inversely proportional to the bond length.

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3 2007
Q:

What are the two types of pure substances?

Answer

An atom is the smallest particle of a substance. Chemical substances are divided into two major groups. They are


1. Pure Substances (and)


2. Mixtures.


 


There are two types of pure substances that are Elements and Compounds.


 


Elements : An element is a substance that is made up of only one kind of atoms and cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means. Metals and Non- metals come under elements.


Examples of elements are Iron, Silver, Gold, Mercury etc.


 


Compounds : A Compound is a substance that is formed when two or more elements combine chemically.


Examples of compounds are Water, Carbon dioxide, methane, vinegar etc.


 


Mixtures : A Mixture is formed when two or more substances mixed together but not chemically combined.


Example: Air.

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0 2005
Q:

Which statements about viruses are true?

A) HIV contains reverse transcriptase. B) A retrovirus contains RNA.
C) Both A & B D) All RNA-containing viruses are retroviruses.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

The statements true about viruses are :

 

1. The capsid enters the host cell if the virus is enveloped.

2. Enveloped viruses bud from the host cell. 

3. HIV contains reverse transcriptase.

4. A retrovirus contains RNA.

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1 2005
Q:

Magnetism in materials is due to

A) Displacement of electrons B) Circular motion of electrons
C) Charges of neutrons D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Circular motion of electrons

Explanation:

Magnetism in materials is due to circular motion of electrons.

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4 2004
Q:

Heat transfer by conduction occurs when molecules

A) Collide B) Combine
C) Heated D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Collide

Explanation:

Conduction is the movement of heat through a substance by the collision of molecules. It occurs when two object at different temperatures are in contact with each other. Heat flows from the warmer to the cooler object until they are both at the same temperature.

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4 2004