How do we detect the smell of an agarbat | Class 10 Science Chapter Control and Coordination, Control and Coordination NCERT Solutions

When a 12 V battery is connected across an unknown resistor, there is a current of 2.5 mA in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resistor.

Outline a project which aims to find the dominant coat colour in dogs.

Draw the structure for the following compounds.                

       (i)    Ethanoic acid             (ii)   Bromopentane*
       (iii)  Butanone                   (iv)   Hexanal.

*Are structural isomers possible for bromopentane?

A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils A and B, each of 24 Ω resistance, which may be used separately, in series, or in parallel. What are the currents in the three cases?

How is the sex of the child determined in human beings?

(a)  What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as boron have in common?
(b)  What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as fluorine have in common?

Calculate the number of electrons constituting one coulomb of charge.

A man with blood group A marries a woman with blood group O and their daughter has blood group O. Is this information enough to tell you which of the traits – blood group A or O – is dominant? Why or why not?

What is an homologous series? Explain with an example.

Why is variation beneficial to the species but not necessarily for the individual?

Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?

2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO₂(g)

(a) Lead is getting reduced.
(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
(c) Carbon is getting oxidised.
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.

       (i) (a) and (b)
       (ii) (a) and (c)
       (iii) (a), (b) and c
       (iv) all

Suggest a few measures for controlling carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere.

Which is the process used to harness nuclear energy these days? Explain it briefly.

One-half of a convex lens is covered with a black paper. Will this lens produce a complete image of the object? Verify your answer experimentally. Explain your observations.

Describe the structure and functioning of nephrons.

Find out about the traditional systems of water harvesting/management in your region.

Why cannot fertilisation take place in flowers if pollination does not occur?

Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice?

How is the sex of a newborn determined in humans?

Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions: C₂H₆, C₃H₈, C₃H₆, C₂H₂ and CH₄.