ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 5

Chemistry
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) Ionisation potential increases over a period from left to right because the ________. [1]

a) Atomic radius increases and nuclear b) Atomic radius decreases and nuclear
charge increases charge decreases

c) Atomic radius increases and nuclear d) Atomic radius decreases and nuclear
charge decreases charge increases
(b) An element with the atomic number 19 will most likely combine chemically with the element whose [1]
atomic number is

a) 17 b) 11

c) 18 d) 20
(c) The property which is characteristic of an electrovalent compound is that [1]

a) it has a high melting point b) it is easily vaporised

c) it often exists as a liquid d) it is a weak electrolyte

(d) Dilute sulphuric acid will produce a white precipitate when added to a solution of ________. [1]

a) Sodium nitrate b) Copper nitrate

c) Zinc nitrate d) Lead nitrate

(e) The reaction, which involves the formation of salts is [1]

a) neutralisation reaction b) decomposition reaction

c) combination reaction d) redox reaction

(f) A metal hydroxide which is unsoluble in caustic but soluble in excess of NH4OH is [1]
 a) Zn(OH)2 b) O(OH)2

c) CO(OH)2 d) Cu(OH)2

(g) The empirical formula of butane is [1]

a) C2H15 b) C4H12

c) C2H5 d) C3H8

(h) The vapour density of a gas A is four times that of B. If molecular mass of B is M, then molecular [1]
mass of A is

a) 4M b) 2M

c) M d) M

(i) A simple cell is set up with magnesium and copper as the electrodes and dilute sulphuric acid as the [1]
electrolyte. Which of the following will not occur?

a) The electrons will flow from the b) A gas will be given off at the
magnesium electrode to the copper magnesium electrode
electrode

c) The bulb will light up d) A gas will be given off at the copper
electrode
(j) An ore after levigation is found to have basic impurities. Which of the following can be used as flux [1]
during smelting?

a) H2SO4 b) CaCO3

c) SiO2 d) Both CaO and SiO2

(k) When dilute sulphuric acid reacts with iron, sulphide, the gas evolved is: [1]

a) Hydrogen sulphide b) Sulphur dioxide

c) Vapour of sulphuric acid d) Sulphur trioxide

(l) Which of the following is not used to detect hydrochloric acid? [1]

a) AgNO3 b) NH3

c) H2SO4 d) MnO2

(m) Which of the following forms a homologous series? [1]

a) Butane, 2-methylbutane, 2, 3- b) Ethane, ethylene, acetylene

dimethylbutane

c) Methanol, ethanol, propanoic acid d) Ethane, propane, butanone

(n) Urea was first obtained by heating ammonium cyanate by: [1]

a) Wohler b) Haber

c) Berzelius d) Lavoisier
(o) The property of carbon to form chains and rings is called: [1]

a) Cracking b) Catenation
 c) Hydrogenation d) Polymerization
2. Question 2 [25]
(a) Reaction: [5]

a. Name the catalyst which helps in the conversion of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide in step C.
b. In the contact process for manufacture of the sulphuric acid, sulphur trioxide is not converted to
sulphuric by reacting it with water, instead two steps procedure is used. Write equation for the two
steps involved.
c. What type of substance will liberate dioxide from sodium sulphite?
d. Write the equation for the reaction, where sulphur dioxide is converted sodium sulphite in step F.
e. Name the process used in A.
f. What is the reaction involved in B?
(b) Match the salts given in Column I with their method of preparation given in Column II: [5]

Column I Column II

(a) Pb(NO3)2 from PbO (i) Simple displacement

(b) MgCl2 from Mg (ii) Titration

(c) FeCl3 from Fe (iii) Neutralisation

(d) NaNO3 from NaOH (iv) Combination

(c) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. Metals are good ________ (oxidizing agents/reducing agents) because they are electron [1]
________ (acceptors/donors).
ii. The basicity of acetic acid is ________. (3, 1, 4) [1]
iii. A formula which shows the simplest whole number ratio is ________. [1]
iv. ________ the concentration of an ion in a solution, the greater is the probability of its being [1]
discharged at its appropriate electrode.
v. Nitric acid is a strong ________ agent therefore it does not liberate hydrogen on reaction with [1]
metals.
(d) Identify the following:
O [1]
||

i. Compound containing − C − H functional group.

ii. A colourless gas that becomes reddish brown when it comes in contact with atmosphere. [1]
iii. The process of extraction of metals from its ores by electrolysis. [1]
iv. A compound which is soluble in water and the only negative ions in the solution are hydroxide [1]
ions.
v. Metals form ________ chlorides. (Covalent/ionic) [1]
 (e) i. A compound made up of two elements X and Y has an empirical formula X2Y. If the atomic [2]

weight of X is 10 and that of Y is 5 and the compound has a vapour density 25, find the
molecular formula.
ii. Draw the electron dot diagram for the compounds given below. Represent the electron by (⋅ ) [3]
and (× ) in the diagram. [Atomic No.: Ca = 20, O = 8, Cl = 17, H = 1]
i. Calcium oxide
ii. Chlorine molecule
iii. Water molecule

Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
3. Question 3 [10]
(a) Why phosphorous pentaoxide and quick lime cannot be used for drying hydrochloric acid gas? [2]
(b) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Magnesium metal is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid [1]
ii. Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium sulphite [1]
(c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:

i. Mg2+, Cu2+, Na+, H+ (In the order of preferential discharge at the cathode) [1]

ii. He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of shells) [1]

iii. F, B, N, O (In the increasing order of electron affinity) [1]
(d) Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. Ethanoic acid reacts with ethanol in presence of concentrated H2SO4, so as to form a [1]

compound and water. The chemical reaction which takes place is called ________
(dehydration/esterification/hydrogenation).
ii. ________ is a cyclic hydrocarbon. [1]
iii. Calculate the ________ of the compound from its empirical formula. [1]
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) What is the difference between the fluoride ion and neon atom even when the electronic configuration [2]
of both are same?
(b) Calculate the mass of lime stone required to produce 112 kg of quicklime by burning it. [2]
(c) Give the chemical formula of: [3]
i. Bauxite
ii. Cryolite
iii. Sodium aluminate
(d) Explain the following:
i. Copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel. [1]
ii. People suffering from acidity are advised to drink cold milk. [1]
iii. Sea water is a strong electrolyte. [1]
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) i. Solid which can be used instead of conc. sulphuric acid to prepare ethylene by the dehydration [1]
of ethanol. Identify the substance.
 ii. Gas used for ripening of fruits. Identify the gas. [1]
(b) Compare the properties of covalent and electrovalent compounds on the following points: [2]
i. Solubility
ii. Structure
(c) Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. Reaction of Ammonia with heated copper oxide [1]
ii. Concentrated hydrochloric acid and potassium permanganate solution [1]
iii. Action of dilute sulphuric acid on zinc sulphide [1]
(d) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution. [1]
ii. Ammonium hydroxide solution is added in excess to copper sulphate solution. [1]
iii. At the anode when aqueous copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using copper electrodes. [1]
6. Question 6 [10]
(a) Observe the table and fill the blanks. [2]

Li(7) Cl Ca(40)

- Br -

K(39) I Ba(137)

(b) Calculate the volume of oxygen required for the complete combustion of 8.8 g of propane (C3H8). [2]

(Atomic mass of C = 12, O = 16, H = 1, Molar volume = 22.4 dm3 at STP)

(c) i. Name the main constituent of acetic acid. [3]
ii. What is the effect of acetic acid on litmus paper?
iii. Write the name of the compound present in litmus which is responsible for its colour changes.
(d) There are three test tubes A, B and C containing copper sulphate solution, calcium nitrate solution and [3]
zinc nitrate solution, respectively. Half of each solutions is treated with excess of sodium hydroxide
and rest half of each solution is treated with excess of ammonium hydroxide. Note down the
observation, precipitate formed initially and their solubility in excess.
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) Element X is a metal with a valency 2, Y is a non-metal with a valency 3. [2]
i. Write an equation to show how Y forms on ion.
ii. If Y is a diatomic gas write an equation for the direct combination of X and Y to form a
compound.
(b) Oxygen oxidises ethyne to carbon dioxide and water as shown by the equation: [2]
2C2H2 + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O

What volume of ethyne gas at STP is required to produce 8.4 dm3 of carbon dioxide at STP? (H = 1,
C = 12, O = 16)
(c) Name the particles present in: [3]
i. Strong electrolyte
ii. Non-electrolyte
iii. Weak electrolyte.
 (d) Give the molecular formula of one homologous of each of the following: [3]
i. C6H14

ii. C3H6

iii. C4H8

8. Question 8 [10]
(a) Two non-metals combine with each other by the sharing of electrons to form a compound X. [2]
i. What type of chemical bond is present in X?
ii. State whether X will have a high melting point or low melting point.
iii. Will it be a good conductor of electricity or not?
iv. Will it dissolve in organic solvents or not?
(b) 560 ml of carbon monoxide is mixed with 500 ml of oxygen and ignited. The chemical equation for [2]
the reaction is as follows:
2CO + O2 → 2CO2
Calculate the volume of oxygen used and carbon dioxide formed in the above reaction.
(c) Solution A is a sodium hydroxide solution. Solution B is a weak acid. Solution C is dilute sulphuric [3]
acid. Which solution will:
i. liberate sulphur dioxide from sodium sulphite?
ii. give a white precipitate with zinc sulphate solution?
iii. contain solute molecules and ions?
(d) Why SO3 is not directly dissolved in water to form sulphuric acid? [3]
 Solution

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options:
(i) (d) Atomic radius decreases and nuclear charge increases
Explanation: {
Atomic radius decreases and nuclear charge increases
(ii) (a) 17
Explanation: {
17
(iii) (a) it has a high melting point
Explanation: {
it has a high melting point
(iv) (d) Lead nitrate
Explanation: {
Lead nitrate
(v) (a) neutralisation reaction
Explanation: {
neutralisation reaction
(vi) (d) Cu(OH)2
Explanation: {
Cu(OH)2 is insoluble in excess of NaOH but soluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide and gives deep blue or
prussian blue solution. The reaction is as follow
Cu(OH)2 + (NH4)2SO4 + 2N H OH → [Cu(NH3)4]SO4 + 4H2O
4
Excess

(vii) (c) C2H5

Explanation: {
C2H5

(viii) (a) 4M
Explanation: {
Given A = 4 times V.D of B
∵ Molar mass (M) = 2 × V.D = 2 × (4V ⋅ D)
Thus, molar mass of A = 2B
If M be the molar mass of B then,
Molar mass of A = 2 × 2B = 2 × 2M = 4M
(ix) (d) A gas will be given off at the copper electrode
Explanation: {
On using H SO (dil.) as electrolytes and Mg and Cu as electrodes.
2 4

Mg being more reactive and Cu is less reactive than hydrogen. Thus, it will not give any gas at copper electrode.
(x) (c) SiO2
Explanation: {
For removing basic impurities present in the ore acidic flux like SiO2 is used during smelting.

(xi) (a) Hydrogen sulphide

Explanation: {
Hydrogen sulphide
 (xii) (c) H2SO4
Explanation: {
H2SO4

(xiii) (a) Butane, 2-methylbutane, 2, 3-dimethylbutane

Explanation: {
A Homologous series is a group of organic compounds (compounds that contain C atoms) that differ from each other
by one methylene (CH2) group. For e.g. butane, 2-methylbutane, 2, 3-dimethyl butane.

(xiv) (a) Wohler

Explanation: {
Wohler
(xv) (b) Catenation
Explanation: {
Catenation
2. Question 2
(i) a. Platinum or vanadium pentoxide
b. SO + H SO → H S O
3 2 4 2 2 7
conc. Oleum

H2S2O7 + H2O → 2H2SO4

c. Dil. acid e.g., dil. H2SO4 or dil. HCl
d. 2NaOH + SO2 → Na 2 SO3 + H2O
Sodium sulphite

e. Contact process
Burn

f. S + O2 −−−→ SO2
(ii) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
(iii)Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. 1. reducing agents, donors
ii. 1. 1
2. one
iii. 1. Empirical formula
iv. 1. higher
v. 1. oxidising
(iv)Identify the following:
i. 1. Aldehyde
ii. 1. Nitric oxide
iii. 1. Electrometallurgy
iv. 1. Alkali
v. 1. ionic
(v) i. Empirical formula = X2Y
Atomic weight of X = 10
Atomic weight of Y = 5
Empirical formula weight = 2 × 10 + 5 = 25
Vapour density = 25
Molecular weight = 2 × VD = 2 × 25 = 50u
Molecular weight
n= =
50
=2
Empirical formula weight 25

Molecular formula = Empirical formula × 2

= 2 × X2Y = X4Y2
ii. Electronic configuration of elements:
20Ca = 2, 8, 8, 2

8O = 2, 6
 17Cl = 2, 8, 7
1H =1
i. Calcium oxide (CaO)

ii. Chlorine molecule (Cl2)

iii. Water molecule (H2O)

Section B
3. Question 3
(i) We cannot use phosphorous pentaoxide and quick lime because they both react with hydrochloric acid.
2P2O5 + 3HCl ⟶ 3HPO3 + POCl3
CaO + 2HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O
(ii) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2 ↑

Magnesium Hydrochloric Magnesium Hydrogen

acid chloride
ii. Na2SO3 + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2O + SO2↑
(iii)Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Cu2+, H+, Mg2+, Na+
ii. He < Ne < Ar
iii. B, N, O, F
(iv)Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. 1. esterification
ii. 1. Cyclobutane
iii. 1. empirical weight
4. Question 4
(i) Electronic configuration
For fluoride ion (F-), K - 2, M - 8
For neon (Ne) atom, K - 2, M - 8
Neon atom is a neutral atom but fluoride ion is negatively charged.
(ii) CaCO △

→ CaO + CO2
3

1 mole of CaCO3 = 40 + 12 + 48 = 100 kg

1 mole of CaO = 40 + 16 = 56 kg
∴ 56 kg of CaO is obtained from limestone = 100 kg

112 kg of CaO is obtained from limestone

= 100×112

56
= 200 kg.
(iii) i. Al2O3⋅ 2H2O
ii. Na3AlF6
iii. NaAlO2

(iv)Explain the following:

i. This is because copper is a good conductor of heat, whereas steel, an alloy of iron, is not a good conductor of heat.
ii. This is because the gastric juice in the stomach contains hydrochloric acid (HCl) while cold milk is alkaline in
nature. Hence, cold milk neutralises excess of hydrochloric acid in the stomach.
 iii. Sea water is not a pure water, it contains NaCl which dissociates completely into free mobile ions and behave as
strong electrolyte.
+ −
NaCl ⇌ Na + Cl

5. Question 5
(i) i. Aluminium oxide
ii. Ethylene
(ii) Electrovalent Compounds Covalent Compounds

(i) These are solvent in polar solvents like water but insoluble in These are insoluble in water but dissolve
Solubility organic solvents. in organic solvents.

(ii) It is formed by the number of electrons lost or gained by an It is formed by sharing of electrons to
Structure atom to form electrovalent bond form covalent bond.
(iii)Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. 3CuO + 2NH3 → 3Cu + 3H2O + N2
ii. 2KMnO4 + 16HCl → 2KCl + 2MnCl2 + 8H2O + 5Cl2 ↑
conc.

iii. ZnS + H2SO4 → ZnSO4 + H2S ↑

(iv)State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. When barium chloride solution white precipitate of is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution, then white
precipitate of barium sulphate is formed.
BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
ii. Deep blue solution is formed.
iii. The copper of the anode dissolves and therefore it becomes thin or consumed gradually.
6. Question 6
(i) According to Dobereiners triads, when elements are arranged in the increasing order of atomic masses, the atomic mass
of middle element was roughly the average of atomic masses of other two elements.
So, atomic mass of middle element
7+39
=
2
= 23
23 is the atomic mass of sodium (Na).
Similarly, atomic mass of other element
40+137
=
2
= 88.5 ≈ 88
88 is the atomic mass of strontium (Sr).
(ii) Balanced chemical equation
C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O
Mass of Propane = C3H8
(12 × 3) + (1 × 8) = 36 + 8 = 44 g
44 g of propane require 5 × 22.4 L of oxygen at STP
5×22.4×8.8
8.8 g of propane requires = 44

= 22.4 litres.
(iii) i. Vinegar is the main constituent of acetic acid.
ii. Being acidic in nature, it turns blue litmus to red.
iii. 7-hydroxyphenoxazone is present in litmus which is responsible for its colour changes.
(iv) i. Reaction with sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
Salts Small amount In excess

Test tube A Copper sulphate Pale blue ppt. Insoluble

Test tube B Calcium nitrate White ppt. Sparingly soluble

Test tube C Zinc nitrate White ppt. Soluble

ii. Reaction with ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH)

Salts Small amount In excess

 Test tube A Copper sulphate Pale blue Soluble

Test tube B Calcium nitrate No ppt. No ppt.

Test tube C Zinc sulphate White gelatinous Soluble

7. Question 7
(i) i. Y + 3e- → Y3-
ii. 3X + Y2 → X3Y2
(ii) 2C2H2 + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 2H2O

4 × 22.4 dm3 of CO2 is formed from 2 × 22.4 dm3 of ethyne. So, 8.4 dm3 of CO2 is formed from (2 × 22.4 × 8.4)/(4
× 22.4).
volume of ethyne = 4.2 dm3
(iii) i. Only ions
ii. Only molecules
iii. Both molecules and ions
(iv) i. C5H12 - It is of alkane group.
ii. C2H4 - It is of alkene group.
iii. C3H6 - It is of alkene group

8. Question 8
(i) i. Covalent bond
ii. Low melting point
iii. No, it will not be a good conductor of electricity.
iv. Yes, because it is a non-polar compound so it will dissolve in non-polar solvents.
(ii) 2CO O2 2CO2
+ →
2 vol. 1 vol. 2 vol .

2 volumes of CO consume 1 volume of O2

560 ml volumes of CO consume = 1×560

2
= 280 ml of O2.
2 volumes of CO gives 2 volumes of CO2
2×560
560 ml volumes of CO give = 2

= 560 ml of CO2.
(iii) i. C - Dilute sulphuric acid
ii. A - Sodium hydroxide
iii. B - Weak acid contains molecules and ions.
(iv)SO3 is not directly absorbed in water as:
i. Reaction is highly exothermic.
ii. SO3 does not form a homogeneous mixture with water.
iii. A dense fog of sulphuric acid particles is formed and it may cause disease, "phossy jaw".