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The mass of a mole of NaCl is the

A) 58.44 gm/mol B) 57.25 gm/mol
C) 56.31 gm/mol D) 59.14 gm/mol
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 58.44 gm/mol

Explanation:

To get the mass of a mole of NaCl, we need to add the molar atomic weights of the individual elements i.e, Na and Cl

Atomic weights of Na = 22.99 gm/mol  Cl = 35.45 gm/mol

 

Now, mass of a mole of NaCl = 22.99 + 35.45 = 58.44 gm/mol.

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Q:

Which of these is an example of negative feedback?

A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels. B) Once labor begins, contractions increase in frequency and intensity.
C) After you eat, glucagon stimulates an increase in blood sugar levels. D) As a blood clot begins to form, the process of its formation gets faster and faster.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) After you eat, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar levels.

Explanation:

Eating raises blood sugar levels, insulin stimulates the lowering of blood sugar level. In this example the response to the stimulus (increased blood sugar levels) opposes that stimulus (by lowering blood sugar levels).

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The Waterfall with the greatest meterage in the fall is 

A) The Jog Falls, India B) The Victoria Falls, Africa
C) The Niagara Falls, N America D) The Salto Angel Falls, S America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The Salto Angel Falls, S America

Explanation:

The greatest single drop of the waterfall, Salto Angel of Venezuela, measures 807m and the width at the base is about 150 m. From top to bottom the Angel falls measures 979 m - almost 1 km.

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Q:

Plants wilt due to excess of

A) Photosynthesis B) Absorption
C) Transpiration D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Transpiration

Explanation:

Plants wilt due to excess of Transpiration.

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Q:

All India Kisan Sabha was founded in

A) 1936 B) 1946
C) 1956 D) 1966
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1936

Explanation:

All India Kisan Sabha was founded in Lucknow in 1936. Swami Sahajanand Saraswati was elected as its first President.

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Which nutrient provides maximum energy?

A) Fats B) Carbohydrates
C) Proteins D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fats

Explanation:

The nutrient which provides the maximum energy is Fat. It provides the energy of 9 calories/gram.

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Q:

Evergreen trees lose their leaves steadily all year.

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

Explanation:

Trees that lose all of their leaves for part of the year are known as deciduous trees. Those that don't are called evergreen trees.

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Which of the following processes is endothermic?

A) Melting of ice B) Mixing of potassium chloride with water
C) Photosynthesis D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

The process which involves absorption of heat is endothermic.

Here given all the options are involving in absorption of heat. Hence, all the above are endithermic.

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