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The law of conservation of energy states that

A) energy can neither be created nor destroyed B) energy can either be created nor destroyed
C) energy can neither be created or destroyed D) energy can either be created or destroyed
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) energy can neither be created nor destroyed

Explanation:

The law of conservation of energy is a law of science which states that energy can neither be created nor destroyed - only converted from one form of energy to another.

In 1842, Julius Robert Mayer discovered the Law of Conservation of Energy.

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Which of these is a starting point for primary succession?

A) a neglected yard B) a surface exposed by a retreating glacier
C) an abandoned city D) abandoned farmland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a surface exposed by a retreating glacier

Explanation:
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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case noimprovement is needed, select "no improvement".

A neem tree grew as a bonus on the side, raising its head high as if it wants (will peep) into my bedroom

A) peep B) peeped
C) to peep D) no improvement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) to peep

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Each degree of latitude is equals to

A) 112 kms B) 111 kms
C) 110 kms D) 101 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 111 kms

Explanation:

The each degree of latitude is equals to 111 kms approx (69 miles). As Earth is lightly ellipsoid in shape it changes at equator and poles from 110.5 kms to 111.7 kms respectively.

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The concept of net domestic investment refers to

A) the difference between the market value and book value of outstanding capital stock. B) total investment less the amount of investment goods used up in producing the year's output.
C) the amount of machinery and equipment used up in producing the GDP in a specific year. D) gross domestic investment less net exports.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) total investment less the amount of investment goods used up in producing the year's output.

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Which of the following reactions are redox reactions?

A) Ba(s)+Cl2(g)--->BaCl2(s) B) Mg(s)+Br2(l)--->MgBr2(s)
C) Al(s)+3Ag^+(aq)--->Al^3+(aq)+3Ag(s) D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

A redox reaction is a type of reaction which involves transfer of electrons among two species. This reaction is also called oxidation-reduction reaction.

In oxidation process, there is an increase in oxidation state of an atom, ion or molecule by losing the electrons.

In reduction process, there is a decrease in oxidation state of an atom, ion or molecule by accepting the electrons.

1)

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In this reaction, Ba undergoes oxidation and Cl undergoes reduction.
This reaction is redox reaction.
In this reaction, oxidation number of Ba increases from 0 to +2 . So, Ba undergoes oxidation. The oxidation number of Cl decreases from 0 to -1. So, Cl undergoes reduction.

 

2) 

 

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From this above reaction, it is clear that Aluminum undergoes oxidation and silver undergoes reduction.
Due to this, this reaction is redox reaction.

In this reaction, oxidation number of Aluminum increases from 0 to +1. So, aluminum undergoes oxidation. The oxidation number of silver decreases from +1 to 0. So, silver undergoes reduction.

 

3)


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In this reaction, Mg undergoes oxidation and Br undergoes reduction.
This reaction is redox reaction.
The reactions 1, 3 and 4 are redox reactions.
In this reaction, oxidation number of Mg increases from 0 to +2 . So, Mg undergoes oxidation. The oxidation number of Br decreases from 0 to -1 . So, Br undergoes reduction.

 

Hence all the above reactions are redox reactions.

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Which is the best definition of activation energy?

A) the energy required to break the bonds of reactant molecules B) the energy required to end a chemical reaction
C) the energy required to bind a substrate to an active site D) the energy required to re-form bonds in product molecules
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the energy required to break the bonds of reactant molecules

Explanation:

Activation energy is a minimum amount of energy that required for the chemical reaction to happen or to take place.

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Two metallic wires made from copper have same length but the radius of wire 1 is half of that of wire 2. The resistance of wire 1 is R. If both the wires are joined together in series, the total resistance becomes

 

A) 2R B) R/2
C) 5R/4 D) 3R/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5R/4

Explanation:

So, resistance of Wire 2 is R/4 as radius is half of wire 1, so area would be 4 times of wire 1.

Now for resistance in series. R= R1 + R2.

Therefore, Final R= R + R/4 = 5R/4

 

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