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Why is the amount of gas collected in one of the test tubes in Activity 1.7 double the amount collected in the other? Name this gas.

Because water is hydrolyzed to release H2 and O2 gas in activity 1.7, the amount of gas collected in one test tube is double that of the other. Here, two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen are released as a result of electrolysis; as a result, there will be twice as much hydrogen …

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Define the term evolution. “Evolution cannot be equated with progress”. Justify this statement. (2020)

Evolution is the sequence of gradual changes which take place in primitive organisms over millions of years in which new species are produced.Since there is no actual progress in the concept of evolution, the two concepts should not be linked. Simply put, evolution is the process of producing a variety of life forms and modifying …

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Define evolution. How does it occur?
Describe how fossils provide us evidence in support of evolution. (AI 2016)

The gradual change from simple to complex life forms, or from ancient organisms that lived millions of years ago to contemporary species, is known as evolution. Simple life forms undergo changes, improvements, and modifications during evolution. The remains or impressions of species that existed in the distant past are known as fossils. The existence of …

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Describe how fossils provide us evidence in support of evolution. (AI 2016)
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How are fossils formed? Describe, in brief, two methods of determining the age of fossils. (AI 2012)

When animals or plants die, their remains are decomposed by microorganisms in the presence of oxygen, moisture, etc. The absence of oxygen, moisture, and other environmental factors can sometimes prevent the body of an organism from completely decaying. When we dig the earth, we find an organism’s body (or a part of its body) preserved …

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