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Question
Complete the statement given below by filling in the blank with the correct word from the words given:
The product formed which is common to both combustion and respiration is ______.
Options
oxygen
carbon dioxide
nitrogen dioxide
Solution
The product formed which is common to both combustion and respiration is nitrogen dioxide
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| List 1 | List 2 | ||
| 1 | An impurity in air | A | Water vapour |
| 2 | The component of air which supports combustion | B | Respiration |
| 3 | The inert component in the air slightly soluble in water | C | Rare gases |
| 4 | The component of air which minimizes the rate of evaporation | D | Sulphur dioxide |
| 5 | The process which involves oxidation of food substance in living organisms | E | Helium |
| 6 | The component of air which finds application in observation balloons | F | Carbon dioxide |
| 7 | The process which involves oxidation of substances, liberating heat and light energy | G | Combustion |
| 8 | The component of air which is heavier than air and fairly soluble in water | H | Nitrogen |
| 9 | The process by which atmospheric carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants resulting in the formation of carbohydrates | I | Photosynthesis |
| 10 | The component of air which is lighter than air and less than 1% in air | J | Oxygen |
Name the following:
The main, rare (inert) gas present in air.
State whether the following statement is ‘true’ or ‘false’. If false write the correct statement.
The percentage of carbon dioxide in the air is between 0.2 to 0.4%.
Of the total volume of air – 4/5th is nitrogen. State the utility or consequence of this ratio.
State four different properties of a compound and a mixture.
List out the uses of carbon dioxide.
______ is the percentage of nitrogen in air.
