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S.S.M.LAKSHMIAMMAL MAT.HR.SEC.

SCHOOL,
KOMARAPALAYAM.

SUBJECT: SCIENCE –I DATE: 31.7.2021


UNIT -10 CHANGES AROUND US

V. Answer briefly:
4. What happens when an iron nail is placed in copper sulphate solution?
Ans: When iron nail is dipped in the solution of Copper sulphate,
copper is displaced by iron and forms Ferrous sulphate. Thus, the
blue colour of Copper sulphate changes into green because of
formation of Ferrous sulphate.

VII.Higher order thinking questions:


1. Explain the role of yeast in making cakes and bun in a bakery?
Ans: Yeast is a key ingredient in the production of baked goods.
Yeast is a bio- organic catalyst, carbondioxide is generated by the
yeast as a result of the breakdown of fermentable sugars in the dough
and makes cakes to rise.

2. Burning of fossil fuels is responsible for global warming. Justify the


statement.
Ans: The combustion of fossil fuels also releases a large amount
of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a
greenhouse gas which is responsible for global warming. Humans
burns fossil fuels, releasing huge amounts of carbon and trapping
more and more heat in the atmosphere.
3. Discuss how acid rain occurs due to emission of smoke from
vehicles and industries?
Ans: 1. Rain becomes acidic in nature due to the presence of certain
pollutants in the air released by cars and industrial processes.
2. Acid rain is caused by the emissions of sulphur dioxide and
nitrogen oxide which react with the water molecules in the
atmosphere.

4. Is rusting good for iron materials? Explain.


Ans: No, rusting is not good for iron materials. Rust is a form of iron
oxide. It occurs when iron combines with the oxygen in the air causing
it to corrode. Rust can affect iron and its alloys. It makes them weaker,
by replacing the strong iron with flaky powder.

5. Do all the fruits and vegetables undergo browning? Explain.


Ans: No, not all the fruits and vegetables. Enzymic browning can be
observed in fruits such as apricots, pears, bananas, grapes and avocados
and vegetables such as aubergines, potatoes, lettuces. The enzyme
polyphenol oxidase or tyrosinase that when in contact with oxygen
catalyses a biochemical reaction of plants, phenolic compounds to
brown pigments known as melanin, which results in the fruit or
vegetable turning brown.
VIII. Value Based Questions

1. Kumar is going to build a house. To purchase the iron rods required


for construction, he visited an iron& steel shop nearby. The seller
showed him some iron rods which are fresh and good. He also showed
him little older iron rods which are brownish in appearance. The price
of fresh rods are costlier than the older ones, the seller also gave some
offer to older ones. Kumar’s friend Ramesh advised him not to buy the
cheaper rods.
a) Is Ramesh right in his suggestion?
Ans: Yes, Ramesh is right in his suggestion because old iron rods were
rusted.
b) Could you explain the reason for his suggestion?
Ans: The older rods are brownish and they are rusted. Rusting
destroys the quality of the iron rods and harmful for construction.
c) What are the values shown by Ramesh?
Ans: Responsible behavior, correct decision, caring and awareness.

2. Palanikumar is a Lawyer. He lives in a luxurious flat. Due to high


rent, he wants to shift his residence to a place where he has a
chemical industry nearby. There the rent is very cheap and the area is
less populated also. His son Rajasekar, studying VIII does not like
this and likes to go to some other place.
a) Is Rajasekar right in his attitude?
Ans: Yes, Rajasekar is more concerned over his family health
than saving money.
b) Why did he refuse to go there?
Ans: Rajasekar know that the air pollution from nearby chemical
industry would be harmful and affect his family health.
c) What are the values shown by Rajasekar?
Ans: Environmentally sensitive, awareness, caring and correct decision.

Dear Students, Write this questions in your classwork note.

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