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Fertilization:
Pollen grains stick to the stigma of carpal. A pollen tube grows downward from each pollen grain.
The nucleus of the pollen tube is divided to form two sperms and one tube nucleus. Pollen tube
passes through style and reaches the ovule in the ovary. It releases its sperms into the ovule. One
sperm fuse with the egg to form a zygote. The second sperm combines with the nucleus of the
ovule to form a tissue that stores the food. This type of fusion is called double Fertilization. After
Fertilization, several changes take place in the flower. The sepal, petal, and stamen dry up and fall
off. The fertilized egg inside the ovary develops into an embryo. Ovules become a seed.
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Fruit:
The ovary grows large and develops into a fruit. The fruit protects the seed or seeds.
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Ovule: An unripened ovule is called a seed. The seed protects the embryo inside it. Embryo
produces new plants.
Fruit: The ripened ovary is called fruit. It protects the seed. It helps in the dispersal of seeds.
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Seed:
After Fertilization, an ovule becomes a seed. A tough seed coat covers the embryo and its food
store. The most important part of a seed is its embryo. The embryo grows into a new plant. The
embryo consists of the following parts.
Radical:
This part of the embryo develops into the first root of the new plant
Plumule:
This part of the embryo develops into the new plant’s first shoot (stem).
Cotyledons:
This part of the embryo supplies food to the growing young plants.
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The ripened ovary is called fruit. The ovary wall forms the fruit wall, which is called the pericarp.
The fruits like mangoes contain a single seed, and fruits like watermelon contain many seeds.
Pericarp:
The wall of the fruit is called a pericarp. It is composed of three layers in most fruits like peaches
and mangoes. The outer layer is skin, the middle layer is fleshy, and the inner layer is tough. Some
fruit had hard and dry pericarp, e.g., nuts.
Q. What helps the pollen grain stay on the tip of the style after they land
there?
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The stigma of the carpal is sticky. It helps the pollen grains to stay on the tip of the carpal.
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Q. The papaya plant has male and female parts on separate plants. Why is a
lonely papaya tree hard to see with fruit?
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For sexual reproduction, the male and female plants should be side by side. The alone plant can
produce only one type of gametes, male or female. So lonely plants cannot reproduce.
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Q. Define reproduction?
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Reproduction is a process in which organisms produce new organisms ( off-springs ) like
themselves.
Sepals:
Sepals have a green color like a leaf.
Sepals protect a flower from sun rain when it is in bud form.
Petals:
Bright color petals are present inside the sepals.
A petal attracts insects and animals for the pollination of pollen grains.
Q. Define stamen?
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The male part of a flower is called the stamen. A stamen has two main parts another and filament.
Anther produces pollen grains.
Q. What is a carpel?
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The female part of a flower is called a carpel. A carpel has three prominent parts stigma, style, and
ovary. Ovules are present in the ovary.
Q. Define pollination?
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Pollination is the transfer of pollen grains from the anther to the stigma.
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The male sex cell (sperms) reaches the female sex cell (eggs) by pollination. The pollen grains are
transferred from one flower to another.
Q. Define self-pollination?
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The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of the same flower or
another flower on the same plant is called self-pollination, i.e., pea, tomato, etc.
Q. Define cross-pollination?
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The transfer of pollen grains from the anther of a flower to the stigma of a flower on another plant
of the same kind is called cross-pollination, i.e., poplar, willow, apple, etc.
Q. Define pollinators.
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The agents of pollination are called pollinators, which are wind, water, birds, insects, etc.
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Biotic components
Plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms are biotic factors or biotic parts of an ecosystem.
1. Population:
The organism of the same kind living and reproducing in a particular area is called population.
2. Community:
All the populations of different organisms living together in an area make a community.
Plants: Plants are the producers of the ecosystem.
Animals: Animals are the consumers of the ecosystem.
Fungi and Microorganism: Fungi and Microorganism act as a decomposer.
Q. Define habitat?
Ans: Habitat:
The place where an animal or plant lives and reproduces is called its habitat. Habitat provides the
things an organism needs, i.e., food, water, shelter, etc., many populations of organisms live in
each habitat.
Habitat:
The place where organisms live and reproduce is called the habitat.
Grassland habitat:
The grassy, windy, partly dry area. The soil here is very fertile. They receive a medium amount of
rain. So they have good grasslands for grazing. Grazing animals like sheep, goats, cows,
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antipopes, and dear are a few examples found in a grassland. Flesh eaters like cheetahs, foxes,
wolves, and a few birds like owls, eagles, hawks, etc., are also found in this habitat. Lots of kinds
of insects are also found here.
Sunlight:
It is the primary source of energy. Plants use solar energy to make their food. This food is the
source of energy for all other living things. Light intensity affects the number of plants in a habitat.
Decreases in the number of plants may result in the decrease of animals in the same habitat.
Temperature:
Any abrupt and extraordinary change in Temperature may disturb the habitat. For example, warm
water contains less oxygen.
Water:
It is an essential factor in life. More the water in an area, more organisms will be there. Water
changes will change the habitat greatly.
Migration:
Migration also changes the size of the pollution of a habitat. When few organisms leave the habitat
or enter a habitat, that will increase or decrease the size of that area’s population.
Natural disaster:
Natural disasters such as droughts, floods, and earthquakes can bring changes in habitat.
Drought:
It is a period when there is no rainfall for a long time in the area. The water of ponds and streams
dry up in the drought. Pond plants and animals die or migrate to other ponds. Some crops do not
grow in the affected area.
Floods:
A Lots of rain in an area for a long time will result in a flood. Many plants and animals die due to
flooding. Crops vanish, and diseases are produced there.
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Lightening:
Lightning strikes a tree in a forest and causes the first in the forest. Plants and trees are burned
and destroyed. Few animals die, and few migrate to other places.
Earthquakes:
The sudden shocks to the earth’s surface due to the movement of earth plates are called
earthquakes. It changes the habitat quickly. On 8 October 2005, massive earthquakes damaged a
widespread area in Pakistan. Over 70000 people lost their lives. A large number of animals and
plants were destroyed.
Farming:
It is important for human survival. People cut the forest to clear the land for crops cultivation. They
also cut down the trees to get wood, paper, wood, or timber.
Pollution:
Pollution is another agent that brings changes in the habitat. Pollution harms the land, water, and
air. It is harmful to people, animals, and plants.
Land pollution affects the land, destroying life, the environment, and its habitat. Air pollution affects
the air in which we breathe. Air pollination-causing agents are factories, motor vehicles, and other
combusting agents. It damages health and the environment.
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Type of adaptation:
1. Change in organism’s body.
2. Change in organism’s behavior.
3. Change in their defense habits.
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Streamlined body:
The special adaptation which helps the organisms to swim is the streamlined body.
2. Webbed feed:
Some animals like seagulls, ducks, and frogs have webbed feet. These feet work like ores and
help to move in the water.
Producers:
Energy is the basic need for the living organism. The primary source of energy is sunlight. Plants
use this sunlight and make food. Thus plants are called producers. The energy flow from
producers to other animals.
Consumer:
Animals cannot make their food. The source of food for the plants. They eat plants or animals
which feed on plants. These animals are called a consumer. They have the following types:
1. Herbivores:
The animals that directly feed on plants are called herbivores. Or primary consumer.
2. Carnivores:
The animals which eat flesh are called carnivores.
3. Omnivores:
The animals which feed on both animals and plants are called omnivores.
4. Secondary consumers:
The animals which feed on herbivores are called secondary consumers.
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Decomposers:
Bacteria and fungi are decomposers. They break down the dead bodies of plants and animals into
simpler substances. These substances mix with soil and again are available to green plants to
make their food. Without decomposers, recycling nutrients is impossible.
Q. Two kinds of birds live in the same tree. Kind A eats ants that live in the
tree. Kind B eats ants and caterpillars. Which species is more likely to survive
if the ant’s population decreases? Why?
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Kinds B eats ants and caterpillars. It will eat caterpillars only and survive if ants decrease.
Q. All the plants and animals of an aquatic habitat will find difficulty in living in
other habitats? Why?
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Plant and animals have aquatic adaptation, which only assists them in living in water but not
outside the water.
Q. Even though secondary consumers do not eat plants, how are plants
important to their food supply?
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Secondary consumers eat primary consumers. Primary consumers eat plants that become the
food of secondary consumers.
Q. What will happen to all food web animals if green plants are removed?
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Green plants are the primary source of food. If the primary source is removed, then all animals die.
All living things need water to survive. Green plants need water to make food during
photosynthesis. Some animals and plants only live in water. Aquatic animals use oxygen which is
dissolved in water. Aquatic plants use carbon dioxide dissolved in water.
Human body:
Two third of the human body is made up of water. It helps to digest food and to remove waste
products from our bodies. It keeps our body cool in hot weather by sweating.
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Q. Explain the percentage of surface water and what are its types?
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97% of the surface water is in the, and 3% is freshwater present on the surface, air, and ground.
Ocean water:
Ocean water has dissolved gasses and salts in it.
Gasses:
Nitrogen, oxygen, and carbon dioxide are major dissolved gasses in ocean water.
Salts:
The major dissolved salts are sodium chloride, magnesium chloride, magnesium sulfate, etc.
sodium chloride is more abundant. It is not used for drinking because it has many dissolved salts
in it.
Freshwater:
The water on the land is called freshwater. Freshwater is mostly found in frozen states on-
mountain in the form of a glacier. Snow makes ice sheets on the mountain. These ice sheets are
called a glacier.
1. Wetlands: The water in streams, rivers, lakes, and ponds is also freshwater. Water stays for a part of
the year and makes the lower ground wet. Such places are called wetlands pugri, kur, and kharkr are a
few wetlands in Sindh province. The wetland’s water moves down into the soil and becomes a part of the
groundwater.
Groundwater:
The water that soaks into the ground is called groundwater.
Water table:
The top level of groundwater in an aquifer is the water table. The level of the water table changes
during the year. It rises in the rain and lowers in the drought. Peoples Dig wells to bring
groundwater to the surface.
Pollution :
The addition of harmful substances in the water is called water pollution.
Pollutants:
Harmful and unwanted substances in the water are called pollutants.
Pollutants are classified into the following:
1. Microorganism:
Bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms are disease-causing pollutants.
2. Chemicals:
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Acids, salts, etc., are water-soluble pollutants. These pollutants increase the growth of algae in the
water. The algae on the upper surface of water blocks the sunlight .aquatic plants cannot make
their food, and they die.
3. Rages:
Plastic, oils, and pesticides are harmful to plants and animals in the water.
Human wastes:
People release sewage into drains which carry it to the river. Sewage from houses contains fat,
toilet wastes, food particles, detergents, etc . these human wastes cause disease in human beings
and destroy aquatic life.
Industrial wastes:
Industries release many toxic chemicals into rivers, and canals smoke and toxic gasses from
industries also cause the rainwater to become acid rain. These chemicals can kill fish and other
aquatic animals and plants.
Fertilization:
Farmers use fertilization and pesticides in their crops. The rainwater carries these chemicals to
water resources and causes water pollution. This polluted water is not fit for aquatic plants and
animals.
Soft water:
The water which gives more lather with soap is called soft water. Soft water is used in houses.
Hard water:
The water that does not give much lather is called hard [Link] water is hard water. When
chloride, sulfate, or bicarbonates of calcium and magnesium are dissolved in water, they become
hard water.
Purification of water:
Removing germs, dirt, salts, and other impurities from the water are called the purification of water.
Filtration:
We can purify water by this method on a small scale in the laboratory. Impure water bus passed
through a filter paper.
Suspended particles and insoluble salts are left on the filter paper, whereas clear water is obtained
in the beaker.
To remove dissolved substances present in the water, special membranes can be used. These
membranes have microscopic pores to separate dissolved substances from water.
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By Boiling:
The safest way to purify the water is by boiling it. Bacteria, germs, and other microorganisms
present in the water are killed by boiling for 15 to 30 minutes.
By Chlorination:
Household bleach s used to purify the water. Bleach contains chlorine which kills the
microorganisms by producing atomic oxygen.
Distillation:
The water is heated to convert to steam, then steam is cooled down into liquid water, called distilled
water, and the process is called distillation.
Method:
Water is boiled in a closed container like a flask. The vapors of water are passed through a pipe called a
condenser. The condenser comprises a small inner tube and an outer large tube-like jacket. The vapors
pass through the inner tube, and water flows through the outer tube. This water-cooled down the steam
into liquid water called distilled water. This water is collected in a beaker or container. Solid impurities
remain in the flask.
1. In homes:
In homes, the water is used for drinking, cleaning, brushing the teeth, flushing the toilet, cooking,
and drinking. Most of the water is used in their kitchen and bathrooms.
2. In Agriculture:
The plant needs water to grow. 80% of our freshwater is used in fields to grow crops and
vegetables.
3. In Industries:
There are different ways to use water in industries. Water is used as raw material in the beverage
and food industries. Factories use water to clean and wash the metal surface.
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Only use a washing machine with a full load.
Check regularly the leaks in water pipes, and get them repaired immediately.
Q. You are hiking, and you are thirsty. Would you drink water from a stream?
Ans:
The water of the streams comes from glaciers. On the way, it may get many impurities in its
dissolves form. So we cannot drink it.
Q. How does the water table level change during the year?
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The level of the water table changes during the year. It rises in the 5rains and lowers in the
drought. People dig wells to bring groundwater to the surface.
Q. Define atom.
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The smallest particle of matter cannot exist independently. Everything in the universe is made up
of atoms.
Proton:
Proton has a positive charge. The number of protons in an atom is always equal to the number of
electrons. Its mass is 1837 times greater than that of the electron.
Neutron:
Neutrons has no charge on it. It is also present in the nucleus. The mass of neutrons is almost
equal to the mass of a proton.
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Electron:
Electrons revolve around the nucleus on the circular path called an orbit. Electrons have a
negative charge on them. Its mass is extremely small.
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Atomic number:
The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom is called the atomic number. It is
represented by z. hydrogen has one proton in the nucleus, so its atomic number is one. Carbon
has six protons, so the atomic number is six. Oxygen has eight protons, so its atomic number is
eight. We can identify the elements by knowing their atomic number.
Calculation of neutron:
The atomic number is equal to the number of protons, and the mass number is equal to the sum of
neutrons and protons.
Mass number (A)= number of protons(z)+number of neutrons
So number o neutrons = A-Z
For example: for oxygen
Mass number =16 ,atomic number=18
Proton=8, electron=8,neutron=16-5=8
Shells:
The paths of the movement of electrons around the nucleus are called shells. Shells are also
called energy levels. The shells are labeled as K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, etc. K is the first shell, L shell
has the second shell, and so on
We can calculate the number of electrons in a shell by 2n2: “n” is the number of shells.
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Example:
Two hydrogen atoms combine to form a hydrogen molecule (H2) BY Sharing electrons.
H + H = H2
Valency:
The capacity of an atom to combine eighth other atoms is called valiancy.
For example, sodium “Na” loses one electron, its valiancy is +1, fluorine (F) gains one electron, its
valiancy is -1, hydrogen (h) shares one electron, so its valiancy is 1, copper, magnesium lose two
electrons and oxygen gains two electrons, so their valiancy is 2, valiancy of aluminum and nitrogen
is 3, and the valiancy of carbon is 4.
Ion:
An atom with a positive or negative charge is called an ion, e.g., sodium ion Na+, chlorine ion Cl-,
oxide O₂-, copper ion Cu₂+, etc.
1. Cations:
When an atom releases one or more electrons from its outermost shell, the number of protons
becomes greater than the number of electrons. It becomes a positive ion or cation.
2. Anions:
When an atom absorbs one r more than one electron, the number of electrons increases. It
became a negative ion or anion.
Isotopes:
The atom of the same elements having the same atomic number but different mass numbers are
called isotopes. Isotopes are a different number of neutrons. Hydrogen (H) has three isotopes. An
atom of hydrogen may have zero, one, or two neutrons in its nucleus. Protium (H), Deuterium(H),
and tritium(h) are three types of hydrogen.
Hydrogen has three naturally occurring isotopes.
Molecule:
The smallest particle of an element or a compound that can exist independently and shows all the
properties of that element or compound is called a molecule.
Monoatomic molecule:
The molecule is formed by one atom, e.g., helium (He), Neon(Ne), Argon(Ar), etc.
Polyatomic molecule:
The molecule formed by three or more atoms is called a polyatomic molecule.
e.g., H₂O water, CO₂ carbon dioxide, C₆H₁₂O₆ glucose.
Chemical formula:
Representation of an element or compound with the help of symbols according to their valences is
called chemical formula.
Examples:
1. H₂ represents a molecule f hydrogen gas. Hydrogen molecule (H₂)
2. CO₂ represents carbon dioxide, Carbon dioxide molecule (CO₂)
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Step 1: write cation on the left and anion on the right side. Mg₂+Cl₂
Step 2: Put each ion’s valiancy number with its charge on its top side.
Step 3: inter charge the valiancy number of both ions and write them on the lower right side of
each ion.
Statement:
“The law states that the composition of compound is always the same, regard – less of how the
compound was made or obtained.”
1. Water obtains from the river, well, sea, etc., but its composition is always the same. There
are two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen present in molecules of water H₂O.
2. Carbon dioxide CO₂ is produced in several ways, but one molecule always consists of a
carbon atom and two oxygen atoms.
Q. Atomic number of sodium (Na) is 17, and its mass number is 35. Calculate
the number of protons and neutrons in a sodium atom.
Ans:
Proton=17 , neutron = 35-17=18.
Q. What is a nucleus?
Ans:
The nucleus is a central part of an atom. It consists of protons and neutrons.
1. It is a positive ion.
2. It is formed when an atom releases O.N.E. or more than one electron from its outermost shell, e.g., H+
1 . It is a negative ion.
2. It is formed when an atom absorbs one or more than one electron from another atom’s, E.g., F-1
Physical changes:
A physical change is when only the physical properties change, and its chemical composition
remains in size. Size, shape, color, etc., are the substance’s physical properties.
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Chemical changes:
A chemical change Is one in which the physical and chemical properties of a substance change.
Monomers:
Monomers are small units of plastic that are obtained from crude oil.
Polymers:
Plastics are large molecules formed from many monomers called polymers.
Examples:
Polyethylene polyvinyl chloride (P.V.C.) etc.
Properties of plastics:
Plastics can be molded into several shapes. We can make toys, cups, bottles, utensils, and many
other things from plastics.
Disadvantages:
Plastics do not decay, and they cause pollution. Plastic can be recycled. So it is the only and best
way to manage the plastics.
Hydrocarbons:
A hydrocarbon is a compound consisting of only hydrogen and carbon atoms there. The
hydrocarbons are mostly obtained from crude oil. When hydrocarbons burn in the presence of
oxygen, their chemical composition changes. As a result of burning, a lot of heat is produced. It is
used in factories etc.
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Ans:
A substance that adds minerals to the soil is called fertilizer. It may be a natural fertilizer or a
chemical fertilizer.
Chemical fertilizer:
Chemical fertilizers are prepared in factories. Many chemical changes take place during their
preparation. , fertilizers supply nitrogen(n), phosphorous(K). element to the soil.
Liquid fertilizer:
Liquid fertilizer is a clear solution. It contains the nutrients essential for plants. Liquid fertilizers are
ductless, and they reach every plant easily.
Q. What is manure?
Ans:
Waste material from plants and animals is called manure. Manure is rich in nutrients needed by
the soil. A chemical change in nature increases the production of crops.
Q. What is margarine?
Ans:
Margarine is a result of chemical changes. It is a mixture of hydrogenated vegetable oil and
skimmed milk. In hydrogenating, hydrogen is passed through the vegetable oil. Some people use
margarine in place of butter.
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Q. Explain the presence of a puddle of water on the sidewalk one day and its
absence the next day.
Ans:
A puddle of water evaporated the next day. It is a physical phenomenon.
Q. When we chew food, what type of change are we causing to the food, a
physical change or a chemical change?
Ans:
The changing process cut down the food into smaller pieces. This is a physical change.
Q. What clue did you observe that a chemical change occurs inside the bottle
after mixing baking soda with the vinegar?
Ans:
The gas evolved, which expanded.
Q. Why do you think chopping wood is a physical change, but burning wood
is a chemical change?
Ans:
Chopping the wood changes it to smaller prices, but its chemical properties remain the same. The
burning of food change wood into carbon dioxide and water. So burning of wood is a chemical
change.
Q. What sugar is heated for a long time forms a solid black substance. Identify
it as a reversible or irreversible change?
Ans:
After heating sugar for a long time, it changes into carbon black, and water will be evaporated from
it. It is a chemical change.
Thermal energy:
The energy due to the motion of particles in matter is called thermal energy.
Heat:
The thermal energy flow from one body to another. Heat always flows from an object at high
energy to the object at lower energy.
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Method of conduction:
The solid particle is held very close to each other. The particle vibrates. When we heat one side of
the solid, the particle begins to vibrate faster, collide with particles on the side, and transfer their
energy. That particle began to vibrate faster and transfer energy to the next, and so on. In this way,
one particle is caused to vibrate another particle and transfer heat from the hotter part to the colder
part.
Good conductor:
The material which allows heat to flow through them is called good conductors. E.g. . , silver,
copper, aluminum, iron, mercury.
Bad conductors:
The material which does not allow the heat to pass through them easily is called bad conductors of
heat or heat insulators. e.g., air or any gas, cork, glass, plastic.
Close packing:
Particles of the metals are packed more closely than non-metals. Atoms of metals collide with
neighbor atoms more easily to transfer their vibrations than non-metals.
Free electrons:
Metals also have free electrons, which speed up the transformation of heat in metals.
Example:
Take a metal spoon and a plastic spoon. Heat them separately on flame. In a metal spoon, the
heat increases the vibration of atoms and the kinetic energy of electrons. This will conduct the heat
from one end of the spoon to the other end very less, too, me. The spoon will heat up early. But on
the other hand, nothing will happen with the plastic spoon. It will melt down instead of conducting
heat. It is non-metal. So metals are good conductor of heat than non-metals.
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Cooking:
Cooking utensils, electric kettles, irons, etc., are made up of metals to conduct heat quickly. Their
handles are made of plastic or wood, which are bad conductors.
Feathers of birds:
Birds have feathers that keep their bodies warm because feathers are a bad conductor of heat.
Woolen clothes:
Woolen clothes and blankets slow down the transfer of heat. It happens so because the wool traps
air in it. The air is a bad conductor of heat.
Jute:
Ice is covered with jute rags to reduce its melting speed. Jute is a bad conductor of heat.
Insulating material:
An insulating material (e.g., Styrofoam) is filled between the double walls. It reduces the transfer of
heat across the walls of the refrigerator.
Thermos bottles:
Thermos bottles use air or a vacuum to slow heat transfer by conduction.
Experiment:
Stake a beaker and put small pieces of paper in it. Fill half of the beaker with water. Heat the
beaker with a spirit lamp. We shall see that pieces of paper rise to the top of the water, move
sideways, and sink to the bottom. The water in the beaker also gets warm. The water molecules
absorb heat energy from the bottom of the beaker and rise to the top. Other molecules of water
come to the bottom to absorb heat energy. The movement of papers pieces confirms this
phenomenon.
Q. Explain what happens to the liquid during convection or how the ocean
currents are produced.
Ans:
When water is heated, it expands. The expanded water has less density than the surrounding
colder water. Colder water moves downward as it has more density.
Convection current:
A convection current is the movement of warmer water upward and colder water downward.
The convection current will be continuously produced in the water till all the water gets heated.
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Ocean currents are set up due to the convection of heat. The water of hot regions gets hot and
expands. This expanded gets lighter. The water in colder regions remains cold and heavy. Hot
water moves along the surface of the ocean towards the colder regions. The cold water flows
below the surface towards the hot regions. In this way, ocean currents are set up.
Q. How do the gliding flights of birds and convection currents take place?
Ans:
The heat of the sun warms the air on the surface. This warm air expands and becomes lighter.
This air rises. The colder air from nearby comes to occupy the space. In this way, convection
currents are produced in the atmosphere.
Gliding flights:
Birds like eagles, hawks, vultures, and gulls take advantage of this phenomenon. They enjoy
gliding. Flight birds do not move their wigs during gliding but glide in air currents. The top of energy
is sand during gliding.
1. Household ventilation can make our houses cool. The air we breathe out is warmer and lighter. It
moves up in the room to go out of the ventilators near the top sides of the wall. Fresh be hot. And cool air
enters the room through windows and doors.
2. In a domestic water heater, water is heated in the boiler by a gas burner or heating coil. The hot water
expands and becomes lighter in weight. This water rises and flows into the upper part of the water heater.
To take the place of hot water, cold water from the storage tank to the lower part of the heater water to be
hot. We take the hot water from the tap attached to the water heater. Convection currents help attach to
the water heater, and convection currents help in the continuous supply of hot water.
3. An air conditioner also uses convection currents to cool a room. Air conditioners are installed near the
ceiling. The rotator fan of an air-conditioned releases cool, dry air. The cool air is heavier in weight, so it
sinks. The warm air of the room rises because it is lighter in weight. The air conditioner draws this warm
air to make it cool. In this way, the air circulates again, and the desired temperature is gained.
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