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Radon (Rn) is a radioactive gas formed from the decay of uranium and radium found in rocks and soil.

He (Helium): Helium is present in trace amounts in the atmosphere.

Ne (Neon): Neon is also present in trace amounts in the atmosphere.

Ar (Argon): Argon is the most abundant noble gas in Earth's atmosphere, making up about 0.93% of the air. 

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The concept of the covalent bond was introduced by G.N. Lewis in 1916.

Through his electron dot structure theory.

He explained that atoms share electron pairs to achieve stable electronic configurations (octet rule).

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Zinc (Zn) has an atomic number of 30.

Its standard atomic weight is 65.38 u.

This value is taken from the IUPAC periodic table.

It represents the average mass of naturally occurring isotopes of zinc.

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• An exothermic reaction releases energy into the surroundings as heat or light.
• Heat released: Energy moves outward.
• Surroundings warm: Temperature rises.
• Negative enthalpy: Delta H < 0
• Lower product energy: Reactants hold more energy.

Additional information:

• In an endothermic reaction, heat is absorbed from the surroundings.
• Examples include photosynthesis and melting of ice.

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The molar mass of Ca in CaCO₃ is 40 out of 100.

Hence, calcium makes up 40% of CaCO₃.

The molar mass of CaCO₃ is approximately 100 g/mol.

The molar mass of calcium (Ca) in CaCO₃ is about 40 g/mol.

The proportion of calcium in CaCO₃ is  40/ 100 = 0.4

Therefore, in 0.1 g of CaCO₃, the amount of calcium is  0.1×0.4=0.04 g.

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Plaster of Paris (POP) is calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O).  

It is made by heating gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) to remove water partially.

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Sericulture is the rearing of silkworms for the production of silk.

It involves cultivating mulberry trees (for food) and harvesting silk from cocoons.

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Flagella are long, whip-like structures that help bacteria in movement (locomotion).

They rotate like a propeller, enabling the bacteria to swim.

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Biotic components are the living organisms in an ecosystem, including plants, animals, fungi, and microorganisms.

They interact with each other and with abiotic components (like water, soil, air) to sustain the ecosystem.