CGPSC MAINS 2015 Paper-4

Define uremia.

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Points to Remember: Subscribe on YouTube Definition of uremia Causes of uremia Symptoms of uremia Treatment of uremia Prognosis of uremia Introduction: Uremia, also known as azotemia, is a build-up of waste products in the blood, primarily urea and creatinine, due to impaired kidney function. These waste products are normally filtered and excreted by the … Read more

Explain the effect of temperature, pressure, and concentration on the manufacture of ammonia.

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Points to Remember: The Haber-Bosch process is the primary method for ammonia production. Temperature, pressure, and concentration directly impact the equilibrium and rate of the ammonia synthesis reaction. Optimizing these factors is crucial for efficient and economical ammonia production. Introduction: Ammonia (NH₃) is a crucial industrial chemical, primarily used in fertilizers. Its large-scale production relies … Read more

Write the structure and uses of Teflon polymer.

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Points to Remember: Teflon’s chemical composition (polytetrafluoroethylene or PTFE) Teflon’s unique properties (non-stick, chemical resistance, high temperature resistance) Teflon’s diverse applications (cookware, industrial applications, medical applications) Potential environmental and health concerns related to Teflon Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube Teflon, officially known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), is a synthetic fluoropolymer of tetrafluoroethylene that has revolutionized numerous industries … Read more

Define alloy and give two examples.

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Points to Remember: Definition of an alloy. Examples of alloys and their constituent elements. Properties that make alloys useful. Introduction: An alloy is a metallic material composed of two or more chemical elements, where at least one element is a metal. The primary element is usually a metal, and the other elements, which may be … Read more

Define exothermic and endothermic reactions with suitable examples.

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Points to Remember: Exothermic reactions release heat. Endothermic reactions absorb heat. The enthalpy change (ΔH) is a key indicator: negative for exothermic, positive for endothermic. Many everyday processes involve these reactions. Introduction: Chemical reactions involve the breaking and forming of chemical bonds. This process often involves a change in energy. Reactions can be classified based … Read more

Explain Oersted’s experiment.

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Points to Remember: Oersted’s experiment demonstrated the connection between electricity and magnetism. A current-carrying wire creates a magnetic field. The direction of the magnetic field depends on the direction of the current. This discovery was a fundamental breakthrough in physics. Introduction: Subscribe on YouTube Hans Christian Ørsted, a Danish physicist and chemist, conducted a pivotal … Read more

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