Grade 9 Science MCQ Practice Set
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Powered by AILignin deposition in the secondary cell wall of plant tissues, such as sclerenchyma, results in increased rigidity and structural support, making them non-living at maturity. This changes the tissue from being flexible to more rigid, aiding in the mechanical support and protection of the plant .
Removal of electrons from the outermost shell of an atom generally increases its reactivity, particularly in atoms looking to achieve a stable noble gas configuration. Atoms become positively charged ions and may readily interact with other atoms to achieve a stable electronic state through ionic bonding .
If the distance between two objects is doubled, the gravitational force between them becomes one-fourth of its original value. This relationship is described by the inverse square law, which states that the force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects .
The directional transport of water in xylem is explained by the cohesive and adhesive properties of water molecules, along with transpiration pull. Water is transported from roots to leaves primarily due to these forces, facilitating the upward movement against gravity through capillary action and evaporative forces in leaves .
If the Earth's radius decreases while its mass remains constant, the value of gravitational acceleration 'g' increases. This is because 'g' is directly proportional to the mass of the Earth and inversely proportional to the square of its radius .
Dalton's atomic theory includes the postulate that atoms are indivisible and cannot be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction. Therefore, the statement 'Atoms can be created in a chemical reaction' contradicts this fundamental concept of Dalton's theory, which maintains the conservation of atoms during chemical processes .
Isotopes have the same atomic number but different mass numbers due to varying numbers of neutrons. The presence of isotopes affects the atomic mass of an element by making it a weighted average of all the isotopes' masses, relative to their natural abundance, rather than a whole number .
Companion cells are essential in the phloem because they assist sieve tube elements in the transport of food. They maintain the metabolic functions needed for the active transport of nutrients and regulate the loading and unloading of sugars into the sieve tubes, providing the energy necessary for the process .
The weight of an object is the force due to gravity acting on it. Since the Moon's gravitational pull is weaker—about one-sixth of the Earth's—an object weighs less on the Moon than on Earth. This difference arises from the lower mass and gravitational acceleration on the Moon compared to Earth .
Rutherford's gold foil experiment was significant because it provided evidence for the existence of the atomic nucleus. By observing the deflection of alpha particles, Rutherford concluded that a small, dense, positively charged center (the nucleus) existed, which led to the abandonment of the plum pudding model and the development of the nuclear model of the atom .