Kids Questions & Answers

Kids Questions & Answers

Why doesn’t distilled water conduct electricity?

Distilled water does — but very little compared to piped, well or salt water. The reason is that the way a liquid conducts electricity is by the positively or negatively charged ions that are actually moving from one of the electrodes to the other, carrying charge (electricity) with them. Salt water has salt in it, NaCl, which readily ionizes or …

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Why doesn’t our stomach get digested?

All the food we eat goes into our stomach. Here, it is broken into smaller and simpler substances and get absorbed into the blood. Then, the blood carries these food particles to the different cells of the body, where they are used to provide energy to our body. How is food broken into smaller particles? When we eat, the glands …

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Why Does Water stay Cool in ‘Matkas’?

Have you ever had a drink of cool refreshing water from a matka or earthen pot placed outside? Surprisingly enough, the pots are exposed to blazing sunlight, yet the water within stays so cool. How is that possible? This is because of a physical process known as evaporation. When a liquid changes to a gaseous (or vapour) state without boiling, …

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Why are fingerprints of identical twins not alike, whereas that of two clones are supposed to be identical?

Why are fingerprints of identical twins not alike, whereas that of two clones are supposed to be identical?

Twins are monozygotic dizygotic. Monozygotic twins are externally identical while dizygotic twins may or may not be identical. Every human has two things which are unique to him-finger prints and DNA. In any case twins cannot have identical DNA or finger prints because they are genetically different. But clones are genetically identical and hence finger prints of clones are supposed …

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Why does one need to boil milk repeatedly to preserve it without refrigeration?

If it is not refregerated, milk gets infected with pathogens (Becteria, Viruses), so it is boiled at regular intervals. When milk is boiled at 100 degree Celsius, nearly all pathogens get killed. And boiling retains the enzymes, taste, flavour and nutrients that are present in milk. In the refrigerator, the bacteria get inactivated, but they don’t die. Hence, boiling is …

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Why do bride sit to the left of their grooms?

Why do bride sit to the left of their grooms?

Brides sit to the left of their grooms following religious scriptures. In the scriptures, it says the left side of a male represents his wife, and the right side of a female represents her husband. Funny Logics So that the bride is closer to the groom’s heart. To set their husband right. Because the groom is Mr Right for the …

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What’s the difference between a folk tale and a fairy tale?

What's the difference between a folk tale and a fairy tale?

A folk tale is a narrative in prose, usually woven together by an unknown author. It travels orally through generations by way of story telling. The term is also extended to include stories by known authors, when printed stories are adapted to suit a certain time at culture-specific story telling sessions. They also include myths, fables and tales of heroes. …

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