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9 Electricity Parallel circuits Sperm cell: the male gamete of an animal
Current and voltage in parallel Egg cell: the female gamete of an animal
Gametes: specialised cells that contain only half
circuits the normal number of chromosomes (that is, one
Resistance set rather than the usual two sets) and that join
Practical circuits together during sexual reproduction to produce
a zygote
Fertilisation: the fusion of the nucleus of a male
gamete with the nucleus of a female gamete
Zygote: the new cell that is formed when a male
gamete fuses with a female gamete; it contains
one set of chromosomes from the male gamete
and one set from the female gamete
Inheritance: the passing on of genes (DNA) from
parents to offspring
Sex inheritance: the way in which the sex of a
Chapter wise Definitions child is determined by the inheritance of X and Y
chromosomes from its parents
Variation: differences between individuals
Sl. No. Chapter Definitions belonging to the same species
1 Photosynthesis Genetic differences: differences between the genes
. stomata: a microscopic hole in of different organism
the surface of a leaf (usually on the underside) Advantageous feature: a feature of an individual
through which gases diffuse into and out of the air space inside leaf. that gives it a better chance of survival than other
Fertilizer: a chemical or natural substance added to soil or land to individuals in the population
increase its fertility. Natural selection: a process in which only the best
mass extinction: the complete loss of a very large adapted individuals survive and reproduce, passing
number of species on the genes that produce their advantageous
meteoroids: objects in space that are smaller than
features to their offspring
an asteroid
Resistant: an adjective describing an organism that
meteors: a meteoroid when it moves through it is not harmed by a chemical that kills others – for
the Earth’s atmosphere example, bacteria can be resistant to antibiotics,
meteorite: part of a meteor that reaches the weeds can be resistant to herbicides
Earth’s surface Forces and Energy Hollow: an object that contains a space filled with
air on the inside
solid: in this context, an object that has no space
2 Maintaining life Transpiration: The exhalation of watervapour through the stomata. filled with air on the inside
. "plants lose more than 90 per cent of their water through transpiration" density: the mass per unit volume of a substance,
calculated as _______ mass
Wilted: Wilting is the loss of rigidity of non-woody parts of plants. volume and usually has the units
g/cm3 or kg/m3
Excretion: Excretion, in biology, is the process by which organisms regular: of a three-dimensional shape, having a
expels metabolic waste products and other toxic substances from their uniform cross section, such as a cube or a cuboid
body. irregular: of a three-dimensional shape, having a cross section
Kidney: The kidneys remove waste and extra water from the blood (as that is non-uniform conserved: in this context, conserved means
urine) and help keep chemicals (such as sodium, potassium, and the total quantity of something is kept the same
calcium) balanced in the body.
system: in this context, a system is a place where an energy change
Urea: A substance formed by the breakdown of protein in the liver.
or transfer occurs and where no energy enters or leaves that place
The kidneys filter urea out of the blood and into the urine.
created: to be made from nothing or from something different
destroyed: to cease to exist
3 Genes and inheritance Chromosomes: They are vehicles of inheritance
hotter: used to describe an object at higher temperature than another
. Genes: Genes are the fundamental unit of inheritance colder: used to describe an object at lower temperature than another
DNA: The chemical that is present in chromosome which forms the vigorously: with a lot of movement and a lot of
basis for inheritance energy
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expand: to become larger or ocean
conduction: method of thermal energy transfer where more vigorously Fossil record: the collection of remains of dead
vibrating particles cause neighbouring particles to vibrate by colliding;
conduction works best where particles are close together: in solids and
animals and plants from millions of years ago
liquids that provide evidence of what conditions were
convection: method of thermal energy transfer where more vigorously like in those times
vibrating particles cause expansion and decrease in density in a liquid Alignment: the orientation of objects or the
or gas; the less dense material then rises because it way things are lined up according to some
floats, setting up a convection current
convection current: method by which all of a liquid or gas becomes external influence
heated through convection; particles flow through the material due to Electricity connected in series: components that are attached
differences in density in a circuit end-to-end with no branches so that the
radiation: method of thermal energy transfer that uses waves and does same current flows through every component that
not depend on particles; occurs through a vacuum, through gases and is connected this way
through transparent solids
random: not predictable or not following any parallel circuit: circuit with branches where current
pattern can flow through more than one route
porous: a solid that will allow water to pass through branches: parts of a parallel circuit where the
tiny holes within the material current divides
Sound and Space Loudness: the intensity of a sound; very quiet connected in parallel: components that are
sounds are difficult to hear whereas very loud attached across each other, so that both terminals
sounds can be painful and damaging to the ears of one component are connected to both terminals
Amplitude: the maximum distance moved by a of the other
particle in a wave as measured from the position voltage: a quantity that is related to either the
of the particle when there is no wave; the height energy supplied by a power supply or the energy
of a wave, or graph of a wave, from the mid-point changed by a component
to the top volts: the unit of voltage, V
Peak: the top of a wave graph where the line is Rating: the maximum current or voltage that can be
at its highest safely used without damaging a component
trough: the bottom of a wave graph where the line Voltmeter: a meter that is connected in parallel
is at its lowest with a component in order to measure the voltage
Oscilloscope: electronic equipment used to display across that component
a wave on a screen Resistance: in an electrical circuit, anything that
Pitch: the highness or lowness of a musical note tends to slow the flow of current
frequency: the number of complete vibrations of Ohms: the unit of resistance, symbol Ω
an object in 1 second filament: the high resistance wire used in some
Interference: the effect produced when two or lamps and in some radiant heaters
more waves meet Ohm’s law: the relationship expressed here as
Reinforce: in this context, where interference results resistance = voltage ÷ current
in an increase in amplitude Resistor: an electrical component designed to have
collision theory: one of the theories for the formation of the a particular resistance value that is higher than an
Moon, sometimes called the giant equivalent length of copper wire
impact hypothesis Dimmer: a control used to adjust the brightness of
Nebulae: clouds of dust and gas in space northern a lamp
hemisphere: the part of the Earth that is north of the equator volume: a control used in audio equipment for
Southern hemisphere: the part of the Earth that is south of adjusting the output sound level
the equator variable resistor: a component whose resistance
Stellar nurseries: places within some nebulae where can be controlled and changed
stars are formed. Fixed resistor: a component whose resistance
Jigsaw: a type of puzzle where a larger picture is should be constant under specified conditions
made by fitting smaller interlocking pieces of the Properties of materials Periodic Table: a table of all the elements placed in order
picture together of their atomic number
Continental coasts: the outline of the continents Atomic number: the number of protons in an atom. each
that form the boundary between land and sea type of atom has a unique atomic number
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Mass number: the number of protons and neutrons in an Carbonate: a salt that is made from carbonic acid
atom added together Citrates: a salt that is made from citric acid
Density: property of an object or material, calculated by Crystallisation: the process of turning into crystals
density =mass/volume Crystallise: to form crystals
Electron shells: the layers of electrons arranged around the Limestone: a sedimentary rock made from calcium
nucleus of an atom energy levels: the layers or shells of carbonate
electrons are referred to as being at different energy levels Erodes: wears away
electronic structure: the arrangement of electrons in the Neutralisation: to change an acid or alkaline
shells around the nucleus of an atom solution to one that has a pH of 7
Electrostatic forces: these are forces of attraction between Bases: metal oxides are known as bases
particles with opposite electrical charges Rate of Reactions Anomalous result: a measurement or reading that
Alkali metals: metals in Group 1 of the Periodic Table that does not fit in with the pattern of the other results;
such a result is not necessarily wrong, but it should
produce alkalis when they react with water be checked
Halogens: the elements found in Group 7 of the Periodic Gradient: the steepness of a slope, in this case on
Table the graph
Stable: firmly fixed Collecting a gas over water: a way of collecting a
Chemical bonds: ways in which elements are joined gas given off in a reaction
Collisions: bumping into something
together to form compounds ion: an atom with a net electric
surface area: the total area of the surface of an object
charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons
Precipitate: an insoluble solid formed when two
Ionic bond: a link formed between two or more ions to form
soluble substances react
a compound
Trial run: a test run of an investigation to check that
Ionic compounds: a compound formed when the ions of a
you can carry it out correctly
metal and a non-metal react together
Preliminary work: some practical work you do
covalent bond: a link formed when atoms share electrons
before an investigation to find out how you will
to form a molecule dot and cross diagram: a way of showing
carry it out. For example, you might find out the
atoms sharing electrons to form a covalent bond
range or interval of the independent variable
Reactivity Reactivity: how quickly or slowly a chemical reacts
Catalyst: a substance that speeds up a reaction but
compared with another
remains unchanged by the reaction
Reactivity series: a list of metals in order of how
Decompose: to break down
reactive they are; the most reactive are at the top
Enzymes: biological catalysts that speed up a
of the list and the least reactive at the bottom.
reaction in a living system
Displacement reaction: a reaction in which a more
biological catalysts: another term for enzymes
reactive metal ‘pushes out’ a less reactive one form
Catalase: an enzyme found in living cells that
a compound
speeds up the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide
Molten: in a liquid state
Thermite reaction: a reaction where aluminium
replaces iron form iron oxide; the reaction can be
used to weld railway rails
Ores: rocks or minerals that contain a metal
compound
Blast furnace: a structure used for the large-scale
production of iron from iron ore
Salt: a compound formed when a metal reacts with
an acid, for example, magnesium chloride
formulae / formula: uses chemical symbols to
show how many different elements are present in
a particle of an element or compound; formula is
singular and formulae is the plural
Chloride: a salt that is made from hydrochloric acid
Sulfate: a salt that is made from sulfuric acid
Nitrate: a salt that is made from nitric acid
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esis https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwymX2LxnQs
7 Properties https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmw1DsHylHc
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life
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Inheritance nimation
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Reactions
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Sample questions and worksheets
UNIT I Photosynthesis
Properties of materials
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Heat and Density
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Maintaining life
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Reactivity
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Sound and Space
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Genes and Inheritance
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Rate of Reactions
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Electricity
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Biology Questions Q2 (a) Human reproduction involves a male gamete (sperm) and a female gamete (ovum).
1Q The diagram shows a flowering plant. (i)Make a large drawing of the ovum and the sperm cell and label
(ii)State three visible differences between the ovum and the sperm cell
Plants need to absorb water and transport it to all of their living parts.
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(a) (i) Name the process that plants use to absorb water through the roots. [1]
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(ii) Name the tissue that transports water to different parts of the plant. [1]
(b)Human beings have 23pairs of chromosomes
What is the number of chromosomes in the egg cell a sperm cell?
Egg………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(iii) Name the part of the plant that loses water by transpiration. [1]
Sperm …………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
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(c) Complete the diagram Fig 6.1
(b) Several factors affect the amount of water lost by transpiration.
Chen uses this equipment to measure the rate of transpiration.
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(d)What is the probability of the offspring being born as a girl child? Explain.
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Q4 Carbon is a versatile element present in all living beings, this element is also present in atmosphere.
Illustrate the Movement of carbon from form to another form with the help of carbon cycle diagram [4]
(a) (i) The nucleus of the egg cell and the nucleus of the sperm cell both contain chromosomes.
What are chromosomes made of ? [1]
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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… (iii) Which of these cells, the egg or the sperm, determines the sex of the offspring?
Explain your answer. Use ideas about chromosomes.
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(c) Scientists use evidence of climate change to predict damaging effects on ecosystems.
(i) State one piece of evidence for climate change.[1] Explanation………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) The drawing shows a group of cats.
5Q Identify the cells that are involved in reproduction from the diagrams given below Although they all look different they all belong to the same species.
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Urea is converted to urine and then excreted.
Which organ system in our body excretes urine?
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(i) What term describes the differences that occur within the same species?[1]
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(b) Look at the table about what happens in different parts of the excretory (renal) system.
Complete the table.
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The first row has been done for you.
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Q5 An experiment is set up with four test tubes as shown in the diagram below.
All four test tubes are left in sunlight for 6 hours.
Which test tube would contain the least amount of dissolved carbon di oxide after 6 hours? Explain.
Q7 Carbon di oxide, Sweat and urea are the waste products excreted by our body.
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Chemistry
Q1Look at the diagrams.
They show the electronic structures of a sodium atom and of a sodium ion.
Q8 Priya finds some information about the effect of smoking on fetal development.
Look at the graph.
It shows the birth mass of:
• 16 babies born to non-smokers
• 16 babies born to smokers.
The graph also shows the gestation period.
This is the time period between fertilisation of an egg and the birth of a baby.
(i) Write down the name of the type of bonding in sodium chloride. [1]
(a) (i) Look at the birth masses for a gestation period of 36 weeks.
One of the birth masses is anomalous. ………………………………………………………………………………………
Circle the anomalous birth mass on the graph. [1]
(ii) The bonding between sodium ions and chloride ions is strong.
Explain why.
(ii) Suggest one possible conclusion from the data.[1]
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(b) Describe one way the evidence collected could be made more reliable. (iii) Sodium chloride has a giant structure.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Circle the melting point of sodium chloride.
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−50 °C 0 °C 52 °C 801 °C
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Q2.Look at the information about Group 1 elements.
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Q4 i) Magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid react to produce magnesium chloride solution
(a) Lithium is above sodium in the Periodic Table. and hydrogen.
Predict the melting point of lithium.
Mg(s) + 2 HCl(aq)-----
……………………………………………………………….°C [1] MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
(b) Caesium is below rubidium in the Periodic Table. (ii) State two observations that could be made during the reaction.
Predict the boiling point of caesium. ………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Which of the three elements in the table is the most reactive? ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Q3. Some metal railings have started to rust. Q5. Below are some metals in decreasing order of reactivity
Magnesium
Zinc
Iron
Copper
Titanium reacts with acid and cannot be extracted from its ore by heating with carbon
Which metal were the railings made of? Where should be Titanium place in this list?
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Q6 Chen investigates the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric
(b)Which two substances must be present for the railings to rust? acid.
Look at the word equation for the reaction.
Circle the two correct answers.
calciumcarbonate + hydrochloricacid--calciumchloride +carbondioxide + water
i)carbon dioxide ii) hydrogen iii) nitrogen iv) oxygen
v) water Look at the equipment Chen uses.
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(a) Predict what happens to the mass reading on the balance during the reaction.
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Use the table to answer these questions.
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(a)Write down the name of the element that melts at 1538°C. [1]
(c) Describe one safety precaution Chen must take during his investigation. …………………………………………………………………………………………………
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(b) Which element is a liquid at room temperature (20°C)? [1]
Explain why he takes this safety precaution. [2] ………………………………………………………………………………………
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Q7 Complete the table by deciding if the information indicates that the element is a metal or a
non-metal.
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1. Fill in the blanks
(a) This gas is used by plants in photosynthesis:____________________. 3. Write the parts for internal structure of leaf.
(e) These tiny holes in a leaf allow gases to diffuse in and out:_____________.
[2.5]
2. (a) The boxes shows you some internal parts of a leaf and their functions.
[3]
5. Which of the following pairs of elements does not belong to same group ?
[0.5]
A) Cl, Br B) N, P C) Mg, Ca D) Al, Si
[2.5]
6. Which of the following is smallest in size ?
[0.5]
A. Na⁺ B) Ne C) Mg+2 D) all have small size
(b) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis. 7. Newland’s could classify elements only upto –
[1] [0.5]
A. Copper B) chlorine C) calcium D) chromium
8.Tthe electronic configurtion of Chlorine
[0.5]
A. 2,2,2 B) 2,8,7 C) 2,7,8 D) 2,5,17
9. In the long form of periodic table, lanthanides are placed in the –
[0.5]
(c ) Name the raw materials for photosynthesis
A.2nd period B) 5th period C) 6th period D) 7th period
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10. All the members in a group of long form of periodic table have the same –
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j) An atom gains an electron/electrons to form . .-----------------------
A) Valency B) Number of valence electrons [0.5]
11. Element M has an atomic number 12 and atomic mass 24. Its ion will be [0.5] 15. Label the following Key box as it should appear on your periodic table
represented by –
A. M+ B) M- C) M2+ D) M2-
12. Which of the following has the maximum non-metallic character ? [0.5]
[2]
A) F B) Cl C) Br D) I
13. On moving from top to bottom in a group , in the periodic table, valency –
[0.5]
A) Increases B) Decreases C) Remains same D) First increases, then
decreases
14. Give one word/words for the statements given below :
b. Calculate the number of neutrons in the above atom show calculation
a) Arrangement of electrons around the nucleus of an atom.--------------------
c) An electrostatic bond between a metallic and a non-metallic ion. .--------- Answer the following questions:
16. Formula for density is
d) A bond formed between two non-metallic elements by mutual sharing of [0.5]
a) Mass * volume b)Mass / Volume c)Volume *mass d) Mass= volume
electrons. .----------------------- 17.From the figure given below, there are some objects given, Tell them weather they
e) A compound in which shared pair of electrons are unequally distributed float or they sink in water and fill the blank weather it has more or less density.
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e) Leaves-________Density
f) Nail-______ Density
20. The mass of liquid propane is 4,300 g and its volume is 10,000 ml. What is its
18. Calculate the volume of the object by seeing the below figure
density?
[0.5]
a) 0.43 g/ml
b) b) 0.58 g/ml
[0.5]
c) c) 0.43 kg/m
d) d) None of these
[0.5]
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a) Less density a) energy is universal
b) More density b) energy can neither be created nor be destroyed
c) No density [0.5] c) energy has electrical mass
d) None of the above
d) None of the above [0.5]
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a) J b) C c) N d) m3
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