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*प्रश्न (हिंदी में):*
एक गाय के शरीर में, उसका दूध उसके खून में उपस्थित पोषक तत्वों से बनता है। तो क्या आप बता सकते हैं कि एक लीटर गाय का दूध बनाने के लिए कितने लीटर खून की आवश्यकता होगी?

*प्रश्न (अंग्रेजी में):*
In a cow's body, milk is produced from the nutrients present in its blood. So, can you tell how many liters of blood would be required to produce one liter of cow's milk?



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प्रश्न (हिंदी में):
रोमन नंबर में, I का मतलब होता है एक, V का मतलब होता है पाँच, X का मतलब होता है दस, तो L का मतलब क्या होगा?

प्रश्न (अंग्रेजी में):
In Roman numerals, I means one, V means five, X means ten, so what does L mean?

*उत्तर:*
L का मतलब होता है 50/L means 50.

*व्याख्या:*
रोमन नंबर प्रणाली में विभिन्न अक्षरों के विभिन्न संख्यात्मक मान होते हैं। इनमें से कुछ प्रमुख अक्षर और उनके मान इस प्रकार हैं:

- I = 1
- V = 5
- X = 10
- L = 50
- C = 100
- D = 500
- M = 1000

इन अक्षरों को जोड़कर और घटाकर विभिन्न संख्याएँ बनाई जा सकती हैं। इस प्रणाली में, L का मान 50 होता है।

उदाहरण के लिए, LX = 60 (L = 50, X = 10), XC = 90 (XC = 100 - 10) आदि।

इस प्रकार, रोमन नंबर प्रणाली में L का मान 50 होता है।

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प्रश्न (हिंदी में):
रोमन नंबर में, I का मतलब होता है एक, V का मतलब होता है पाँच, X का मतलब होता है दस, तो L का मतलब क्या होगा?

प्रश्न (अंग्रेजी में):
In Roman numerals, I means one, V means five, X means ten, so what does L mean?



पिछले क्वेश्चन का आंसर
Hindi:
आपने LION शब्द लिखा। सामने वाला व्यक्ति उसे सीधे आपके सामने देख रहा है। बताइए, उसे यह शब्द क्या दिखाई देगा?

English:
You wrote the word LION. The person sitting in front of you sees it from your perspective. What will the word look like to them?

Options / विकल्प

(A) NOIL
(B) NO17
(C) XVII
(D) 71ON

✅ Correct Answer / सही उत्तर:

(B) NO17

✍️ Explanation / विवरण

English:
This is a mirror perspective trick. When you write LION and someone looks at it directly in front of you, the letters appear flipped:

L → N

I → 1

O → 0

N → 7

So, LION visually becomes NO17 to the person in front.

Hindi:
यह एक mirror perspective trick है।
जब आपने LION लिखा और सामने वाला व्यक्ति उसे देखता है, तो अक्षर उल्टे दिखाई देते हैं:

L → N

I → 1

O → 0

N → 7

इसलिए सामने वाले को LION की जगह NO17 दिखाई देगा।

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4. आपने LION शब्द लिखा। सामने वाला व्यक्ति उसे सीधे आपके सामने देख रहा है। बताइए, उसे यह शब्द क्या दिखाई देगा?

You wrote the word LION. The person sitting in front of you sees it from your perspective. What will the word look like to them?



Answer of Q3. The blood that is pumped out of the heart takes approximately 23 seconds to return to the heart through the circulatory system, specifically through the venous system, to complete one full circuit of circulation and be ready to be pumped out again. This time frame can vary depending on factors such as physical activity, overall health, and cardiovascular fitness. During this time, the blood travels through the body, delivering oxygen and nutrients to tissues and picking up carbon dioxide and other waste products, before returning to the heart to be re-oxygenated and re-circulated. The efficient return of blood to the heart is crucial for maintaining proper circulation and overall cardiovascular health

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3.
जो रक्त हृदय से निकलता है उसे पुनः हृदय में पहुँचने में कितना समय लगता है?

How long does it take for the blood to return to the heart after it has been pumped out?

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Q. What is the minimum number of people required so that there is a more than 50% chance that two people share the same birthday?
किसी समूह में कम से कम कितने लोगों पर यह संभावना (50% से अधिक) होगी कि दो व्यक्तियों का जन्मदिन एक ही दिन पड़ेगा?

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Q. What is the minimum number of people required in a group so that at least two of them are guaranteed to have the same birthday?
किसी समूह में कम-से-कम कितने लोगों के होने पर यह निश्चित (गारंटी) है कि कम से कम दो व्यक्तियों का जन्मदिन एक ही दिन पड़ेगा?

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How MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) won the 2025 Nobel Prize — and can pull water from desert air!

1. Introduction

In October 2025, the Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (Australia), and Omar M. Yaghi (USA) for their work on Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs).

Their breakthrough: creating molecular architectures that have huge internal “rooms” or pores, through which gases or chemicals can travel, be stored, or be captured.

In simple words: they invented “designer sponges at the atomic scale,” tailor-made for tasks like cleaning pollution, capturing CO₂, or harvesting water from air.

2. What exactly are MOFs? (Metal-Organic Frameworks)

ComponentRoleDescriptionMetal ions / clustersNodes / jointsThese are the “cornerstones” (e.g. Zn, Cu, etc.) that connect to organic linkers. Organic linkersBridges / strutsCarbon-based molecules (often with functional groups) that connect metal centers to build a network. Pores / cavitiesEmpty spacesLarge internal voids through which small molecules (gas, water vapor) can move.

Characteristics:

Tremendous internal surface area — a small amount of MOF can have huge internal surface.

Tailorable: by choosing which metal & which organic linker, you can design a MOF for a specific task (e.g. capture CO₂, absorb water, catalysis).

Flexibility and stability: earlier MOFs were fragile; these scientists made them more stable and even flexible (able to “breathe”) so that molecules could enter and leave repeatedly.

A metaphor often used: “Hermione’s handbag” from Harry Potter — small on the outside, huge space on the inside.

3. The journey: How did this discovery evolve?

Richard Robson (1989)

He first combined copper ions with a 4-armed organic molecule to form a framework with internal voids (spaces).

But the early structures were unstable — they tended to collapse or degrade.

Susumu Kitagawa’s contributions

He improved stability and showed that gases can move in and out of these frameworks.

He also proposed flexibility (“breathing MOFs”) — that under certain conditions, the framework can expand or contract to let molecules in/out.

Omar M. Yaghi’s role

He pioneered the rational design of MOFs: choosing building blocks so the MOFs have desired properties, making them more robust and usable.

He showed how to optimize the pore size, framework connectivity, and functionalization.

As a result, chemists have now made tens of thousands of MOF variants for various applications.

So the Nobel Prize is not just for a single molecule but the conceptual framework (pun intended!) of designing MOFs as a new class of materials.

4. Why is this discovery special? What problems can MOFs help solve?

Here are a few major applications and their significance:

Problem / ChallengeHow MOFs helpImplication / ImportanceWater scarcity, especially in arid regions / desertsSome MOFs can harvest water from humid air. At night they adsorb moisture; in daytime heat, they release the water. Could supply small-scale water in dry regions or help in decentralized water sourcesCarbon dioxide capture / climate change mitigationMOFs can selectively capture CO₂ from air or industrial emissions. Reducing greenhouse gas concentration, aiding carbon sequestrationPollution removal / “forever chemicals” (PFAS, toxic compounds)MOFs can be engineered to trap or degrade harmful molecules from water or air. Improving water purification, making industrial effluents saferGas storage (hydrogen, methane, etc.)Because of huge internal surface area, MOFs can store gases efficiently. For fuel cell technology, clean energy, transportation etc.Catalysis / speeding chemical reactionsMOFs can act as catalysts or support catalytic sites, using their porous structure to bring reactants in contact with active sites. More efficient chemical processes, lower energy consumptionDrug delivery / controlled releaseSome MOFs can encapsulate drug molecules and release them in controlled manner. Medical applications in targeted therapy, minimizing side effects

These capabilities make MOFs a kind of “Swiss Army knife” of materials science.

5. What should students (and your audience) know / key takeaways?

The power of design in chemistry: It’s not just discovering a material; you design at the molecular level, choosing building blocks to bring desired functions.

Stability, flexibility, and tunability are as important as novel design. A fancy structure that collapses is useless.

Interdisciplinary nature: MOF research sits at the intersection of chemistry, materials science, environmental engineering, even civil engineering (for applications).

Real-world impact: This is not just “lab curiosity” — solutions to global challenges (water, pollution, climate) depend on such foundational advances.

The timeline: The path from initial idea (Robson) to functional, stable MOFs (Kitagawa, Yaghi) took decades — scientific patience and iterative improvements are key.

Encouragement: Students should see how persistence, incremental improvement, and thinking outside traditional frameworks can lead to revolutionary outcomes.

6. Suggested Structure for Your Video / Post

Hook (first 30 seconds) — “Imagine a tiny material that can pull water out of desert air, or trap carbon dioxide like a sponge…”

Background — Who won Nobel, and what is the big idea (MOFs)

Basic Science — What is a MOF, how it's built, what makes it special

Historical journey — Robson’s first frameworks, Kitagawa’s improvements, Yaghi’s rational design

Applications & Impact — water harvesting, pollution cleanup, CO₂ capture, gases, catalysis

Challenges & current research — scaling up, cost, longevity, real field deployment

Key message for students — how this shows that deep scientific ideas plus engineering lead to societal benefits

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🎖️ NOBEL PRIZE 2025 – CHEMISTRY 🧪

🏆 Laureates:

Susumu Kitagawa (Japan)

Richard Robson (Australia)

Omar M. Yaghi (USA)

🏅 Awarded For:
Their pioneering work in the creation and development of Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs) — a new class of crystalline porous materials with extraordinary tunability and surface area.

🔬 What Are Metal–Organic Frameworks (MOFs)?

MOFs are hybrid materials made by linking metal ions or clusters with organic ligands (molecules containing carbon).
Think of them as 3D networks built from metal nodes and organic connectors — like a molecular scaffold.

Each MOF structure looks like a sponge at the nanoscale — full of tiny, uniform pores that can trap and release specific molecules.

⚛️ Basic Structure:

Metal centers: act as coordination nodes (e.g., Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Al³⁺, etc.)

Organic linkers: act as bridges (e.g., terephthalic acid, imidazolate, etc.)

Together they form a porous lattice that can be precisely engineered for size, shape, and functionality.

🌬️ Key Scientific Properties:

Ultra-high surface area:
Some MOFs have over 7000 m²/g, greater than any other known material!
(For comparison: one gram of MOF can cover a football field.)

Tunable porosity:
The pore size and chemistry can be tailored — enabling selective adsorption of gases or molecules.

Reversible adsorption/desorption:
MOFs can “breathe” — taking in or releasing gases without structural collapse.

Thermal and chemical stability:
Many modern MOFs remain stable under high temperature and humidity, making them industrially viable.

⚙️ Major Applications:

Carbon Capture & Storage (CCS):
MOFs selectively trap CO₂ from industrial emissions — vital for combating climate change.

Hydrogen & Methane Storage:
They can store hydrogen fuel at low pressures, enabling clean energy systems.

Catalysis:
MOFs act as nano-reactors where chemical reactions can be precisely controlled.

Drug Delivery:
Their tunable pore size allows controlled release of pharmaceutical molecules.

Water Harvesting & Purification:
Certain MOFs can extract moisture directly from desert air — converting humidity into clean water.

🧩 Historical Milestones:

1990s:
Richard Robson and Susumu Kitagawa independently demonstrated metal–organic coordination polymers.

1995:
Omar Yaghi coined the term “Metal–Organic Framework” and designed MOF-5 — the prototype that revolutionized the field.

2000s–present:
Thousands of MOF structures synthesized with tunable geometry and function — an entirely new branch of materials chemistry.

🌍 Scientific Impact:

MOFs have bridged coordination chemistry, solid-state physics, and nanotechnology, becoming essential for sustainable energy, environmental engineering, and molecular storage systems.

Their discovery represents one of the most versatile and powerful tools in modern materials science.

🧠 Summary:

AspectDescriptionMaterial TypePorous crystalline coordination networkComponentsMetal nodes + organic linkersInventorsKitagawa, Robson, YaghiUnique PropertyHighest surface area per gramApplicationsGas storage, catalysis, drug delivery, water harvestingScientific ValueMolecular-level control over porosity and chemistry

💬 Final Note:
The 2025 Nobel Prize recognizes not just a discovery — but the creation of a new material universe where atoms are arranged by design, not chance.
Metal–Organic Frameworks are the architecture of the molecular future. 🧱✨

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A metal ‘M’ reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form a salt and a gas which burns with a pop sound.
The same metal reacts with oxygen to form a white powdered oxide, which turns red litmus blue.

(i) Identify the metal ‘M’.
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for its reaction with dilute HCl.
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation for its reaction with oxygen.
(iv) Name the type of oxide formed in the second reaction.
(v) Classify the reaction in (ii) as combination, decomposition, displacement or double displacement.


✅ Answer Summary:

Part Answer
(i) Magnesium (Mg)
(ii) Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ ↑
(iii) 2Mg + O₂ → 2MgO
(iv) Basic oxide
(v) Displacement reaction



Possible Metals (M) and Their Reactions

Calcium (Ca) – Ca + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂ ; Oxide: CaO ; Colour: White ; Nature: Basic ; ✅ Matches all clues
Magnesium (Mg) – Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ ; Oxide: MgO ; Colour: White ; Nature: Basic ; ✅ Matches all clues
Zinc (Zn) – Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂ ; Oxide: ZnO ; Colour: White (yellow when hot) ; Nature: Amphoteric (weakly basic) ; ⚠️ Almost fits, oxide not purely basic
Aluminium (Al) – 2Al + 6HCl → 2AlCl₃ + 3H₂ ; Oxide: Al₂O₃ ; Colour: White ; Nature: Amphoteric ; ❌ Not purely basic
Sodium (Na) – 2Na + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂ ; Oxide: Na₂O ; Colour: White ; Nature: Strongly basic ; ⚠️ Too reactive, reacts violently with water
Potassium (K) – 2K + 2HCl → 2KCl + H₂ ; Oxide: K₂O ; Colour: White ; Nature: Strongly basic ; ⚠️ Too reactive, not safe with acid
Barium (Ba) – Ba + 2HCl → BaCl₂ + H₂ ; Oxide: BaO ; Colour: White ; Nature: Basic ; ✅ Matches all clues (less common)

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