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Q:

Which one of the following elements is a transition element?

A) H B) As
C) Fe D) Sr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fe

Explanation:

In chemistry, the term transition metal has three possible meanings: The IUPAC definition defines a transition metal as "an element whose atom has a partially filled d sub-shell, or which can give rise to cations with an incomplete d sub-shell".

Any of the set of metallic elements occupying a central block (Groups IVB–VIII, IB, and IIB, or 4–12) in the periodic table, e.g. iron, manganese, chromium, and copper. Chemically they show variable valency and a strong tendency to form coordination compounds, and many of their compounds are coloured.

 

Here in the given options, only iron (Fe) is a transition metal since Strontium is an alkaline earth, arsenic is a metalloid, hydrogen is (normally) a diatomic gas.

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Q:

Which is evidence that supports the dynamo theory?

A) Earth's outer core contains liquid that conducts electricity B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron
C) Granite and basalt conduct electricity D) Convection occurs in Earth's inner core
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Earth's core contains a large amount of iron

Explanation:

In physics, the dynamo theory proposes a mechanism by which a celestial body such as Earth or a star generates a magnetic field.

Earth's crust core contains a large amount of iron and nickel is the evidence of the dynamo theory.

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Q:

What is the name for the compound P4O10?

A) Phospholipid B) Phosphoric acid
C) Phosphorus pentoxide D) Phosphorus decoxide
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Phosphorus pentoxide

Explanation:

The compound with the molecular formula P4O10 is called Phosphorus pentoxide or tetraphosphorous decoxide. It is an anhydride of the Phosphoric acid.

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Q:

What is the term used in tennis when the score is 40-40?

A) Ace B) Led
C) Deuce D) Tie
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Deuce

Explanation:

When both sides have won the same number of points then: when each side has won one, or two, points, the score is described as "15-all" and "30-all" (or "15-up" and "30-up"), respectively.

However, if each player has won three points, the score is called as "deuce", not "40–all". From that point on in the game, whenever the score is tied, it is described as "deuce", regardless of how many points have been played.

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Q:

When data in a spreadsheet program is changed what occurs?

A) All calculations are recalculated B) Once entered, the data cannot be changed
C) Nothing D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) All calculations are recalculated

Explanation:

In a spreadsheet program, when a data is changed all calculations are recalculated.

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What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interestfor 4 years and 6 years ?

A) 1:2 B) 2:1
C) 2:3 D) 3:2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2:3

Explanation:

Let p be the principle amount

And R% be the rate of interest

Then, required ratio =P×4×R100P×6×R100 

 

4PR6PR= 2:3

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Q:

Current search engines function by recognizing keywords.

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

Explanation:

A search engines are a software systems used for searching about any information in the world on the web.


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Search engines like Google, Bing, Internet explorer, Yahoo, etc... functions by providing relevant search results for the keywords user searches. 


 


Hence, the given statement is TRUE.

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Q:

Where are genes located in the cell?

Answer

Genes are located on DNA present in the chromosome. Chromosomes are present in the nucleus of the cell.

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