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OR

(b) Chlor – alkali process; 1


• When electricity is passed through NaCl (aq) it decomposes to ½
form sodium hydroxide./2NaCl + 2H2O---→2NaOH+Cl2+H2

• X – Cl2 gas – at anode ½+ ½


• Y – H2 gas – at cathode ½+½
(award marks if explained by diagram)

• Z – Bleaching powder / CaOCl2 / Calcium Oxychloride


½
• Ca(OH)2 + Cl2 ⎯⎯
→ CaOCl2 + H2O 1
(Bleaching powder)

SECTION E

37 (a) • CH3Br ½
• C2H5Br ½

½
(b) (i) Aldehyde
(ii) Ketone ½

(c) • The colour of KMnO4 disappears; ½


½
• KMnO4 acts as an oxidizing agent.
𝐴𝑙𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 +𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡 1
• CH3CH2OH → CH3COOH

OR
(c) • Ethene ½
Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent. ½

Con c. H 2SO4 + Hea t


• C2H5OH ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ CH2 = CH2 + H2O 1
44 3 K
4
38 (a) Salivary glands; Starch / Carbohydrate ½+½

(b) Stomach, Anus ½ +½

(c)
(i) The inner lining of the stomach will not be protected from the action 1
of acid.

(ii) Digested food will not be absorbed. / Absorption area will be reduced 1

X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 11


(2)
1
(b) Potential Difference across 16  resistor = A  16  = 4 V
4
1 3
33 • Scattering of light / Tyndall effect 1

• When a beam of light strikes fine particles of smoke, it is reflected 1


diffusely and the path of the light becomes visible. 1

• Very fine particles scatter mainly blue light/short wavelength colours


while the particles of larger size scatter longer wavelength colours. 1 3

SECTION D

34 (a) (i)

(1)
(Note:- Deduct half mark if directions of rays are not shown)

(ii) Here f = – 12 cm, u = – 18 cm, v = ?, h = 1·5 cm, h = ? ½


1
1 1 1
Mirror formula + = ½
v u f

1 1 1
 = –
v f u
Fig.9.13(b), Page-153, NCERT.
1 1
= –
– 12 cm – 18 cm
(2)
−1
=
36
1
 v = – 36 cm 1

ℎ′ 𝑣
𝑚= = - ½
ℎ 𝑢
Fig.9.14(b)-Page-154, NCERT.
ℎ′ (−36)
=-
(Note:- Deduct half mark if directions of rays are not shown) 1.5 (−18)

ℎ′ = – 3·0 cm ½
½
(ii) Given u = –16 cm, f = + 24 cm, h = 4 cm

X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 7 X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 9


MARKING SCHEME •
Secondary School Examination, 2024
SCIENCE (Subject Code–086)
[ Paper Code: 31/3/3]
Maximum Marks: 80
Q. EXPECTED ANSWER / VALUE POINTS Mark Total
No. s Mark
s
SECTION A
1 (B) / CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 1 1
Fig-12.11, page no.201-NCERT
2 (A) / Quick lime 1 1
Diagram: 1
3 (B) / Turmeric and litmus 1 1
Labelling: ½
4 (A) / Washing Soda 1 1
5 (D) /NO2, PbO and O2 1 1
25 • When he cannot see nearby objects distinctly but can see far object ½
6 (D) /Butyne, Ethene, Propyne 1 1 clearly.
7 (B) 1 1 • 2 causes:
8 (C) / (b) and (c) 1 1 Focal length of the eye lens is too long. ½
9 (C) / 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 1 1 Eyeball becomes too small. ½
10 (D) / Cytokinins 1 1 • Convex or Converging lens ½
11 (C) / Genetic material is contributed by two individuals of same species to 1 1 2
produce a new generation. 26 (a) Greater number of alternatives in the form of variety of organisms 1
12 (C) / Reptiles 1 1 available at each trophic level in an ecosystem.
13 (D) / 4D and 2L 1 1
14 (D) / 1  1 1 (b) The available energy keeps on decreasing at each trophic level according 1
15 (B) / (a) and (c) 1 1 to 10 percent law. So more trophic levels lead to less energy at the last
16 (A) / 2 trophic levels 1 1 trophic level which is not enough for the organisms to survive.
17 (C) / Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false 1 1 2
18 (C) / Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false 1 1 SECTION C
19 (A) / Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 1 1
correct explanation of Assertion (A) 27 (a)
20 (B) / Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is not the 1 1 • Thermit reaction ½
correct explanation of Assertion (A) • Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → 2Fe(l) + Al2O3(s) + Heat 1
SECTION B • Because Al being more reactive than Fe, it displaces Fe in Fe2O3
1
• This reaction is used to join railway tracks / cracked machine parts. ½
21 (a) Presence of Sunlight ½
Decomposition reaction / Photochemical reaction. ½
OR
𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡 (b)
(b) 2FeSO4(s) → Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g) 1 2
(i) ‘E’− Sodium (Na) / Potassium(K) ½
22 (a) 2 visible characters of garden pea plants are:

• Tallness (dominant), Dwarfness (recessive) ½+½


(ii)
• Yellow seeds (dominant), Green seeds (recessive) ½+½
( Any other pair ) • In water − 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l)→ 2NaOH(aq) +H2 (g) + heat energy 1

X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 3 X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 5


Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
Secondary School Examination, 2024
SUBJECT NAME SCIENCE (086) (Q.P. CODE 31/3/3)
(c) • The colour of KMnO4 disappears; ½
• KMnO4 acts as an oxidizing agent. ½
𝐴𝑙𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 +𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡 General Instructions: -
• CH3CH2OH → CH3COOH 1
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious problems
OR which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching profession.
(c) • Ethene To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must read and
½
Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent. understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
½
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
Conc. H 2SO4 + Hea t examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to public
• C2H5OH ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ CH2 = CH2 + H2O in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the life and
44 3 K 1
future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone, publishing in
4
any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc may invite action under various
38 (a) Salivary glands; Starch / Carbohydrate ½+½ rules of the Board and IPC.”
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should
(b) Stomach, Anus ½ +½ not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking
Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while
(c) evaluating, answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are
(i) The inner lining of the stomach will not be protected from the action 1 innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be
of acid. awarded to them. In class-X, while evaluating two competency-based questions, please
try to understand given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but correct
(ii) Digested food will not be absorbed / Absorption area will be reduced. 1 competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded.
4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers
OR
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer.
(c)
The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due marks
• Emulsification of fats. 1
should be awarded accordingly.
• Acidic medium has to be made alkaline for the pancreatic enzymes to act. 1
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
4
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
39
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
(a)
zero after delibration and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
(i) Bulb A glows ½
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of
individual evaluators.
(ii) Bulbs B, C, D and E glow ½
6 Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X” be
marked. Evaluators will not put right (✓)while evaluating which gives an impression that
(b) P = V×I ½ answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
11 = 55 ×I evaluators are committing.
1 ½ 7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
I = 5 = 0.2 amp
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
(c) 8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin and
𝑉 55 𝑉 encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
(i) Resistance of bulb B, R = = = 275  1
𝐼 0.2 𝐴 9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more marks
should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
𝑽𝟐
(alternative formula for calculation R = )
𝑷

X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 12 X SCIENCE 31/3/3 PAGE 1


35 (a)
• When the rate of general body growth begins to slow down and reproductive 1
(2) tissue begins to mature.

• In boys − New thick hair growth on face, voice begins to crack, penis begins to ½+½
1 enlarge and become erect.
(Any two)

(b) Testis − Formation of sperms, ½


Secretion of hormone testosterone ½
Fig.9.14(b)-Page-154, NCERT.
Role of :
(Note:- Deduct half mark if directions of rays are not shown) (i) Vas deferens − Delivery of sperms from testes to urethra.
(ii) Seminal vesicle − Provides nutrition to sperms /makes the ½× 4
(ii) Given u = –16 cm, f = + 24 cm, h = 4 cm ½ transport(movement) of sperms easier.
1 1 1 (iii) Urethra − Common passage for sperms and urine.
Formula used – = ½
v u f (iv) Scrotum − Providing required temperature for sperm formation
1 1 1
 – =
v (–16) + 24 OR
5
1 –1
=
v 48
(a) (i) Ovary −
v = – 48 cm 1
• Production of Estrogen hormone
Image is formed on the same side as the object ½
• Production of female gamete /egg
½ ½
(ii) Oviduct −
ℎ′ −48 5
=
4 −16 • Transfer of female gamete from the ovary to uterus
h' = 12 cm ½ ½
OR • Site of fertilisation
(b) (i) ½
(1) (iii) Uterus −

• Implantation of zygote ½
• Nourishment of the developing embryo ½
(b) Structure of Placenta −
1
• Disc like structure embedded in the uterine wall connected to the embryo.
½× 2
• It has villi on the embryo’s side and blood spaces on the mother’s side.

X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 8 X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 10


23 (a) (ii) Change in appearance – Reddish brown to green colour. ½+½
Reason- Basic Copper Carbonate is formed.

(iii) Change in appearance- Grey to brown colour. ½ +½


Reason- Rust (iron oxide) is formed.
3
28 Na = 2, 8, 1; O = 2,6 ½+½

Fig.12.6(a) on page 199-NCERT


Diagram: 1 1
Directions of current and magnetic field: ½+½ 2
• Cation − Sodium ½
Anion − Oxide ½
OR 3
29 (a) Constituents:- Brain and Spinal cord. ½+½
(b)
• Permanent magnet / Current carrying solenoid/ Electromagnet ½ Protection:- Brain – Bony box/in skull/Cranium/fluid filled balloon ½
• Spinal Cord – Vertebral column. ½

(b) Limitations :

(i) They will reach only those cells that are connected by nervous tissue, not each and ½
every cell in the animal body.
(ii) Once an electrical impulse is generated in a cell and transmitted, the cell will take ½
some time to reset its mechanisms before it can generate and transmit a new impulse.
(Any other) 3
Fig-12.11, page no.201-NCERT 30 • Difference :
Diagram: 1
Labelling: ½ Aerobic Respiration Anaerobic Respiration
24 • Synthesized at shoot tip/root tip ½ Utilises Oxygen Takes place in the absence of ½ +½
• When light falls on one side of the plant, auxin diffuses towards the shady side of Oxygen
shoot. The concentration of auxin stimulates the cells to grow longer on the side of
shoot which is away from light. Thus, plant appears bent towards light/phototropism. 1½ 2 Common pathway for aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Glucose → Pyruvate ½
25 (a) 2 visible characters of garden pea plants are : P r esen ce of → Carbon dioxide+Water + Energy
Glucose→Pyruvate ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯
O2 1
• Tallness (dominant), Dwarfness (recessive) ½+½ Site − in mitochondria
½ 3
• Yellow seeds (dominant), Green seeds (recessive) ½+½
31 • It prevents damage to the appliances and the electrical circuit from overloading and 1
(Any other pair) short circuiting.

X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 4 X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 6


As the bulbs B, D and E are connected in series with fused bulb C, so no 10 No marks to be deducted for the cumulative effect of an error. It should be penalized
current flows through them and thus they will not glow. The bulb A only once.
remains unaffected as it is connected in parallel combination. 1 11 A full scale of marks ___0-80_______(example 0 to 80/70/60/50/40/30 marks as given
4 in Question Paper) has to be used. Please do not hesitate to award full marks if the
**** answer deserves it.
12 Every examiner has to necessarily do evaluation work for full working hours i.e., 8
hours every day and evaluate 20 answer books per day in main subjects and 25 answer
books per day in other subjects (Details are given in Spot Guidelines).This is in view of
the reduced syllabus and number of questions in question paper.
13 Ensure that you do not make the following common types of errors committed by the
Examiner in the past:-
Leaving answer or part thereof unassessed in an answer book.
Giving more marks for an answer than assigned to it.
Wrong totaling of marks awarded on an answer.
Wrong transfer of marks from the inside pages of the answer book to the title page.
Wrong question wise totaling on the title page.
Wrong totaling of marks of the two columns on the title page.
Wrong grand total.
Marks in words and figures not tallying/not same.
Wrong transfer of marks from the answer book to online award list.
Answers marked as correct, but marks not awarded. (Ensure that the right tick mark is
correctly and clearly indicated. It should merely be a line. Same is with the X for
incorrect answer.)
Half or a part of answer marked correct and the rest as wrong, but no marks awarded.
14 While evaluating the answer books if the answer is found to be totally incorrect, it
should be marked as cross (X) and awarded zero (0)Marks.
15 Any unassessed portion, non-carrying over of marks to the title page, or totaling error
detected by the candidate shall damage the prestige of all the personnel engaged in the
evaluation work as also of the Board. Hence, in order to uphold the prestige of all
concerned, it is again reiterated that the instructions be followed meticulously and
judiciously.
16 The Examiners should acquaint themselves with the guidelines given in the “Guidelines
for Spot Evaluation” before starting the actual evaluation.
17 Every Examiner shall also ensure that all the answers are evaluated, marks carried over
to the title page, correctly totaled and written in figures and words.
18 The candidates are entitled to obtain photocopy of the Answer Book on request on
payment of the prescribed processing fee. All Examiners/Additional Head
Examiners/Head Examiners are once again reminded that they must ensure that
evaluation is carried out strictly as per value points for each answer as given in the
Marking Scheme.

X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 13 X SCIENCE 31/3/2 PAGE 2


(ii) Post fertilisation changes: - (ii) Here f = – 12 cm, u = – 18 cm, v = ?, h = 1·5 cm, h = ? ½

• Zygote divides many times to form an embryo within ovule. 1 1 1 ½


Mirror formula + =
• Ovule is converted into seed v u f
• Ovary ripens into fruit. 1 1 1
• Petals, Sepals, Stamens, Style and Stigma may shrivel/dry ½x4 5  = – 5
v f u
and may fall off.
1 1
= –
36 (a) (i) – 12 cm – 18 cm

(1) −1
=
36

 v = – 36 cm 1
1
ℎ′ 𝑣
𝑚= =− ½
ℎ 𝑢

ℎ′ (−36)
=-
1.5 (−18)
Fig.9.13(b)-Page-153, NCERT.
ℎ′ = – 3·0 cm ½
SECTION E

(2) 37 (a) • CH3Br ½


1 • C2H5Br ½

(b) (i) Aldehyde ½


½
(ii) Ketone

(c) • The colour of KMnO4 disappears; ½


Fig.9.14(b)-Page-154, NCERT. ½
• KMnO4 acts as an oxidizing agent.
(Note:- Deduct half mark if directions of rays are not shown)
𝐴𝑙𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝐾𝑀𝑛𝑂4 +𝐻𝑒𝑎𝑡
• CH3CH2OH → CH3COOH 1
(ii) Given u = –16 cm, f = + 24 cm, h = 4 cm ½
1 1 1 ½ 4
Formula used – = OR
v u f (c) • Ethene ½
1 1 1 Conc. H2SO4 acts as a dehydrating agent. ½
 – =
v (–16) + 24
Con c. H 2SO4 + Hea t
1 –1 • C2H5OH ⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯→ CH2 = CH2 + H2O 1
= 44 3 K
v 48
38 (a) Salivary glands; Starch / Carbohydrate ½+½

X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 9 X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 11


Marking Scheme
Strictly Confidential
(For Internal and Restricted use only)
Secondary School Examination, 2024 MARKING SCHEME
SUBJECT NAME SCIENCE (086) (Q.P. CODE 31/3/1) Secondary School Examination, 2024
General Instructions: - SCIENCE (Subject Code–086)
[ Paper Code: 31/3/1]
1 You are aware that evaluation is the most important process in the actual and correct Maximum Marks: 80
assessment of the candidates. A small mistake in evaluation may lead to serious
problems which may affect the future of the candidates, education system and teaching Q. EXPECTED ANSWER / VALUE POINTS Marks Total
No.
profession. To avoid mistakes, it is requested that before starting evaluation, you must Marks
read and understand the spot evaluation guidelines carefully.
SECTION A
2 “Evaluation policy is a confidential policy as it is related to the confidentiality of the
examinations conducted, Evaluation done and several other aspects. Its’ leakage to
public in any manner could lead to derailment of the examination system and affect the 1 (A) / Quick lime 1 1
life and future of millions of candidates. Sharing this policy/document to anyone, 2 (B) / Turmeric and litmus 1 1
publishing in any magazine and printing in News Paper/Website etc may invite action 3 (A) / Washing Soda 1 1
under various rules of the Board and IPC.” 4 (B) 1 1
3 Evaluation is to be done as per instructions provided in the Marking Scheme. It should 5 (A) / 1, 6, 2 and 3 1 1
not be done according to one’s own interpretation or any other consideration. Marking 6 (B) / C7 H14 1 1
Scheme should be strictly adhered to and religiously followed. However, while 7 (B) / CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 1 1
evaluating, answers which are based on latest information or knowledge and/or are 8 (D) / Cytokinins 1 1
innovative, they may be assessed for their correctness otherwise and due marks be 9 (C) / Petals only 1 1
awarded to them. In class-X, while evaluating two competency-based questions, please 10 (C) / 9 : 3 : 3 : 1 1 1
try to understand given answer and even if reply is not from marking scheme but 11 (C) / (b) and (c) 1 1
correct competency is enumerated by the candidate, due marks should be awarded. 12 (A) / Tt and Tt 1 1
4 The Marking scheme carries only suggested value points for the answers 13 (D) / Dispersion, refraction and internal reflection 1 1
These are in the nature of Guidelines only and do not constitute the complete answer. 14 (D) / 4D and 2L 1 1
The students can have their own expression and if the expression is correct, the due
15 (A) / 2 trophic levels 1 1
marks should be awarded accordingly.
16 (B) / (a) and (c) 1 1
5 The Head-Examiner must go through the first five answer books evaluated by each
17 (C) / Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false 1 1
evaluator on the first day, to ensure that evaluation has been carried out as per the
18 (A) / Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, and Reason (R) is the 1 1
instructions given in the Marking Scheme. If there is any variation, the same should be
correct explanation of Assertion (A)
zero after delibration and discussion. The remaining answer books meant for evaluation
shall be given only after ensuring that there is no significant variation in the marking of 19 (C) / Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is false 1 1
individual evaluators. 20 (B) / Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not 1 1
the correct explanation of Assertion (A).
6 Evaluators will mark( √ ) wherever answer is correct. For wrong answer CROSS ‘X”
SECTION B
be marked. Evaluators will not put right (✓)while evaluating which gives an impression
21 • 2 Mg + O2 → 2 MgO ½
that answer is correct and no marks are awarded. This is most common mistake which
• Magnesium oxide ½
evaluators are committing.
• Type – Combination reaction ½
7 If a question has parts, please award marks on the right-hand side for each part. Marks
awarded for different parts of the question should then be totaled up and written in the • Reason : Two or more substances combine to form a single product .
½
left-hand margin and encircled. This may be followed strictly.
2
8 If a question does not have any parts, marks must be awarded in the left-hand margin
22 • Synthesized at shoot tip/root tip ½
and encircled. This may also be followed strictly.
• When light falls on one side of the plant, auxin diffuses towards the
9 If a student has attempted an extra question, answer of the question deserving more 1½
shady side of shoot. The concentration of auxin stimulates the cells to
marks should be retained and the other answer scored out with a note “Extra Question”.
grow longer on the side of shoot which is away from light. Thus plant
appears bent towards light/phototropism. 2

X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 1 X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 3


OR •
Here P = 3 kW = 3000 W, V = 220 V, I = ?
(b)
• Permanent magnet / Current carrying solenoid/ Electromagnet ½ P=VI ½

P 3000 𝑊 1
I= = = 13·63 A
V 220 𝑉

13·63 A > Rating of fuse 5 A, therefore fuse wire will melt and break the ½
circuit. 3

33 (a) Ohm’s Law − The potential difference, V, across the ends of a given 1
metallic wire in an electric circuit is directly proportional to the current
flowing through it, provided its temperature remains the same.
Fig-12.11, page no.201-NCERT
Diagram: 1 2 1 1 1 1
Labelling: ½ Formula :- = + + 1
Rp R1 R 2 R 3
26 • Decomposers are the microorganisms that break-down the complex 1
organic substances into simple inorganic substances.
𝑅 3𝑅
(b) R+ =
Consequences : 2 2 1 3

(i) No replenishment of soil SECTION D


(ii) Foul smell
(iii) Breeding of flies 34 (a) (i)
(iv) Accumulation of dead plants and animals in the ½+½
environment. (1) Solution B
(v) No recycling of nutrients (2) Solution C
2 (3) Solution A
(Any two or any other )
(4) Solution D ½x5
SECTION C (5) Solution E

27 (a) Amphoteric oxide (zinc oxide) reacts with acids as well as bases to 1 Increasing Order of H+ ion concentration :– C < E < D < A < B ½
produce salt and water.
(ii) (1) Acidic salt : Ammonium chloride; NH4Cl ½
(b) If kept in open, sodium metal reacts vigorously with air and catches 1
Parent Acid-Hydrochloric acid /HCl ½
fire / kerosene oil does not allow sodium to come in contact with air and
Parent Base- Ammonium hydroxide/(NH4OH)
catch fire.
(2) Basic salt : Sodium Carbonate; Na2CO3 ½
(c) Nitric acid is a strong oxidising agent. It oxidises the hydrogen
produced in the reaction to water. 1 3 Parent Acid-Carbonic acid / H2CO3
Parent Base- Sodium hydroxide/ NaOH ½
( Or Any other)
28 (a)
(i) Reduction Process- Roasting ½

X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 5 X SCIENCE 31/3/1 PAGE 7

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Recycling nutrients in ecosystems poses challenges such as the accumulation of organic waste and potential nutrient depletion. Decomposers, which include bacteria and fungi, play a critical role in addressing these challenges by breaking down complex organic substances into simpler inorganic substances, thus replenishing soil nutrients and enabling nutrient cycling. Without decomposers, ecosystems would face nutrient shortages and waste accumulation, adversely impacting ecosystem health and function .

Cytokinins are a class of plant hormones that promote cell division and shoot formation, delay senescence, and coordinate nutrient allocation within the plant. They play a crucial role in regulating plant development and growth. In agriculture, cytokinins can be applied to improve crop yields, delay leaf aging, and increase the attractiveness of ornamental plants by enhancing their growth and vitality .

Incorrect evaluation in educational assessments can lead to a misjudgment of a student's ability and potential, potentially affecting their future opportunities and self-esteem. To ensure reliability, measures such as adhering strictly to marking schemes, having head-examiners verify the first batch of evaluations, and using a consistent criteria across evaluators are imperative. Additionally, innovative and updated answers should be considered if they are correct, to appreciate and reward student creativity and current knowledge .

In an ecosystem, the available energy decreases with each ascending trophic level, according to the 10% energy transfer law. This means only about 10% of the energy from one trophic level is transferred to the next. As a result, organisms at higher trophic levels receive significantly less energy, which limits the number of trophic levels in an ecosystem. This dynamic implies that energy efficiency is crucial for the sustainability of ecosystems and highlights the importance of conservation efforts to maintain energy flow .

The chemical reaction when calcium oxide (CaO) reacts with water is: CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2. This reaction is exothermic, releasing a significant amount of heat as calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is formed. This reaction is significant in practical applications such as soil stabilization, where the heat generated can help to improve the engineering properties of soils. Calcium hydroxide is also used in producing plasters and mortars .

Electrochemical reactions involve the transfer of electrons between species and occur in processes like electrolysis and galvanic cells. These reactions are significant in modern technology for applications such as batteries, electroplating, and corrosion prevention. The ability to convert chemical energy into electrical energy and vice versa has revolutionized energy storage and power supply in numerous tech applications, underpinning much of modern electronic infrastructure .

Auxins are synthesized at the shoot and root tips of plants. When light falls on one side of a plant, auxins diffuse towards the shady side, which stimulates the cells there to grow longer. As a result, the plant appears to bend towards the light, a process known as phototropism. This adaptive response is essential for maximizing light absorption for photosynthesis, thereby enhancing growth and survival in competitive environments .

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