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evaluated and EXTRA written with second attempt.
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answers may be found and used for valuation purpose.

Marking Scheme
Science(Theory)
First Term(SA-1)
Class - X



SECTION-A
1. Rusting of iron. 1
2. They get tarnished by reacting with atmospheric air to form silver sulphide. 1
3. High cost of installation / high risk of environmental contamination / limited availability of uranium.
+
4. Its length, its cross sectional area, nature of its material and temperature of the
conductor. (Any two) 1
5. (i) Ionic Compounds have strong ionic bonds. Much amount of energy is required to 1
break these bonds.
(ii) Ionic compounds are very hard solids due to strong force of attraction between ve and ve
ions. 1
6.
Chemical formula of backing soda is NaHCO
3

It is prepared by using sodium chloride as one of raw materials. 1
2 2 3 4 3
NaCl H O CO NH NH Cl NaHCO



2 3 2 2
Heat
2 NaHCO Na CO H O CO
3

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7.
(a) brown coating developed over iron and the blue solution becomes pale green. 1
(b) Fe (s) + CuSO
4
(aq) FeSO
4
(aq) + Cu (s) 1
8.
Correct examples
Heat
3 2
CaCO CaO CO (Thermal decomposition)
(Lime stone)

1
Correct equations
Sunlight
(s) 2
2 AgC 2 Ag(s) C (g) l l

1
(Photo chemical decomposition)
9. Carbohydrate glucose
Proteins - amino acid
Fats - glycerol Fatty acid +
10. Glass sheet - prevents the escape of heat radiation from the box while plastic sheet does not
possess this property. 1
Black surfaces absorb heat radiation. 1
11.
E Powertime 1
1200 W2060s
1200W1200s1.44 x 10
6
J. 1
12. Because of interaction between the field due to current carrying conductor and the magnetic field
in which the conductor is placed.
Statement of Flemings left hand rule (diagram is not essential) 1+1


13.
The wires of the connecting cord of electric heater are made of Cu - negligible heat is produced in it -
due to its extremely low resistance. 1
The heating element of an electric heater - made of nichrome wire. It glows because large amount of
heat is produced - due to its high resistance. 1
14. (a) To prevent rancidity 1
(b) To prevent rusting } Explanation 1
15. Acids of a particular concentration that give rise more H
+
ions are said to be strong acids and
acids of a particular concentration give less H
+
ions are said to be weak acids. 1+1
eg. strong acid : Hydrochloric acid or nitric acid
eg:- weak acid :- Acetic acid +
16. (a) Sodium hydrogen carbonate NaHCO
3
1
NaClH
2
OCO
2
NH
3
NaHCO
3
NH
4
Cl 1
Ammonium chloride
2 Na HCO
3

Na
2
CO
3
+ H
2
O + CO
2
1

17. Diagram 7.1 (a) at Page No.115 in NCERT Book 1
Labelling (any two) 1
Functions : (i) To carry information from receptors to brain and spinal cord. 2x=1
(ii) To transfer respose from brain and spinal cord to effectors.
18 Which does not have a duct and secretes its product directly into blood stream. 1
Name of any two such glands x2=1
Name of two hormone secreted by them x2=1
19.
(a) When underground water comes in contact with the hot spot, steam is generated.
The steam trapped in rocks is routed through a pipe to
a turbine and used to generate electricity. 1

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(b) (1) Environment friendly
(2) Efficient source of renewable energy
(3) Does not require recurring expenses for the production of electricity. 3x=1
20. (a) They have low resistance, so very small amount of energy is wasted in transmission. 1
They are ductile so can be easily drawn into wires. 1
(b) R =
l
a
a =
l
R
; a
Resistivity of manganin is very large, so it is thicker than copper.
21.
r =
d
2
= 1.5 10
-4
m
R =
l
a

Ra
l

2
R r
l

= 26
22
7


2
4
1.5 10
1

m 1
= 1.75 10
- 6
m






22.
(i) Too many high power rating electrical appliances (electric iron, geyser, A.C.) should not
be switched on at the same time. +
Do not operate too many electrical appliances on a single socket.
(ii) P 2 kW 2000 W
V 220 V ; P VI.
I =
P
V
=
2000
220
9A. 1
Current drawn is very high but the fuse is only of 5A - the fuse will blow off due to overloading -
cutting off the power supply in this circuit. 1
23. (a) Elements with 4 - 8 valence e

. 1
(b) Zn(s)FeSO
4
(aq) ZnSO
4
(aq)Fe(s) 1
green white
Zn displaces Fe from its salt solution, the colour of solution changes.
(c) Aluminium is reactive while silver is unreactive or a noble metal. 1
(d) Sodium is highly reactive and can cause explosion or accident when it reacts with water in sink,
and atmospheric air. 1
(e) Zinc oxide and aluminium oxide ( or any other) 1
OR
(a) (i) Gas is SO
2
, no reaction with dry litmus paper. 1
(ii) Bleaches moist litmus paper or turn blue litmus paper red.
(iii) S (s)O
2
(g) SO
2
(g) 1
(a) Reaction between ferric oxide and aluminium produce iron and release high amount of heat. This
reaction is called thermit reaction. 1
Fe
2
O
3
(s)2Al(s) 2Fe(l)Al
2
O
3
(s)heat. 1
Application : To join broken railway tracks.

24. (a) Salivary amylase 1
Breaks down starch to give sugar 1

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(b) break down of large fat globules to smaller globules emulsification 1
(c) Glucose 1
(d) To increase the surface area for exchange of gases 1
OR

(a)
(i) kidney (ii) urethra (Diag. With labeling) 1+1+1
(b) Fat : fatty acid + glycerol 1
Protein : amino acids 1


25. Brief explanation of activity 2
Sketch for field pattern with directions field 2
Region A has stronger magnetic field
Reason : The strength of the field is proportional to the relative closeness of field lines
OR
Brief explanation of activity 2
Sketch for field pattern with directions (both current and field) 2
(i) When current is decreased, field gets decreased
(ii) When the current is reversed, field also gets reversed in direction

SECTION B
26. (a) 1
27.
(b) 1
28.
(b) 1
29. (c) 1
30. (d) 1
31.
(b) 1
32.
(b) 1
33.
(d) 1
34. (d) 1

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35. (c) 1
36. (d) 1
37. (d) 1
38. (b) 1
39. (d) 1
40. (d) 1
41. (a) 1