TIME : 2 HR CHAPTERS : 1 TO 4 MARKS: 80
SECTION A
Question1:
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(i) The salt which has highest solubility at 100oC
a) Sodium chloride
b) Calcium chloride
c) Potassium nitrate
d) Magnesium sulphate
(ii) The oxide which does not decompose on heating but changes its colour.
a) Lead(II)Oxide
b) Zinc Oxide
c) Lead(IV)Oxide
d) Copper (II) Oxide
(iii) Assertion (A) Sodium chloride is a deliquescent substance
Reason: (R) The impurities absorbs moisture and makes the salt sticky.
a) Both A and R are true
b) Both A and R are false
c) A is true and R is false
d) A is false and R is true.
(iv) The formula of oxide of an element is XO2, the valency of ‘X’ would be
a) 2
b) 1
c) 0
d) 4
(v) The valency of aluminate radical is
a) 1-
b) 1+
c) 2+
d) 2-
(vi) CH3OH is the formula for
a) Ethanol
b) Methanol
c) Iron
d) Magnesium
(vii) The carbonate among the following which is stable to heat.
a) Calcium carbonate
b) Copper carbonate
c) Sodium carbonate
d) Magnesium carbonate
(viii) The gelatinous white precipitate is formed when a compound ‘Q’ reacts with sodium
hydroxide , the cation present in salt ‘Q’ will be :
a) Zn2+
b) Cu2+
c) Fe2+
d) Pb2+
(ix) The metallic alkali which is base but not an alkali :
a) Copper oxide
b) Sodium oxide
c) Potassium oxide
d) Calcium Oxide
(x) Direct combination of sulphur dioxide with water gives
a) H2SO4
b) H2SO3
c) H2S2O7
d) H2S and water
(xi) The substance among the following absorbs moisture and turns in to liquid state
a) Copper sulphate crystals
b) Calcium Chloride
c) Glauber’s salt
d) Washing Soda
(xii) A sample of water when heated , lathers easily with soap, the salt present in it can be :
a) Sodium Chloride
b) Calcium Chloride
c) Calcium bicarbonate
d) Magnesium Chloride
(xiii) The compound which will be formed due to transfer of electrons will be:
a) Water
b) Carbon tetra chloride
c) Ammonia
d) Calcium Oxide
(xiv) The ‘K ‘ shell of an atom contains 2 electrons and the N shell contains 2 electrons the atomic
number of the element would be :
a) 12
b) 20
c) 10
d) 4
(xv) The number of protons present in the isotope of hydrogen Protium is
a) 2
b) 3
c) No protons
d) 1
Question 2:
(i) Identify /name the following: [5]
a) The unit in which atomic weight is expressed.
b) A substance also used in softening of water.
c) a metal exhibiting valency 2+ and 3+
d) A hygroscopic liquid which acts as a drying and dehydrating agent.
e) An element which does not lose, gain or share electrons and has 2 electrons in its valence shell.
(ii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [5]
a) Gram atomic mass is also considered as gram ________ (iron / molecule / atom)
b) Isotopes of Chlorine have the same _________ number. (Atomic / Mass)
c) The catalyst used for oxidation of ammonia: _______ (Platinum / Iron)
d) The gas evolved when Sodium Nitrate is heated: ______ (NO2 / O2).
e) The solvent which is used for dissolving rubber. ______ (Benzene, acetone)
(iii) Match the columns: [5]
A B
a) Potassium sulphate 1) Blue vitriol
b) Calcium sulphate 2) Epsom salt
c) Calcium nitrate 3) Anhydrous crystal
d) Copper sulphate 4) Gypsum
e) Magnesium sulphate 5) Lime salt petre
(iv) Draw the dot diagram for the formation of bond between ‘X’ and ‘Y’ and state the type of bond: [3]
X =20 Y = 8
(v) Find the percentage of Calcium, Sulphur and Oxygen in calcium sulphate. (Ca=40, S=32, O=16) [3]
(vi) Give one example for each of the following: [4]
a) A displacement reaction involving a metal and a blue solution of copper salt.
b) A combination reaction involving a metal and a non-metal, the product formed is an insoluble salt.
c) A neutralisation reaction between acid and base to give salt and water.
d) A photochemical decomposition reaction of a silver salt.
SECTION B
[Solve any four questions from this section]
Question 3:
i) Balance the following chemical equations: [5]
a) Cu + HNO3 Cu(NO3)2 + H2O +NO2
b) ZnO + NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2O
c) AlN + H2O Al(OH)3 + NH3
d) S + HNO3 H2SO4 + H2O + NO2
e) K + H2O KOH + H2
ii) Do as directed: [3]
a) An element X is trivalent. Write the balanced equation for the combustion of ‘X’ in Oxygen.
b) The formula of a nitride of an element is XN. State the formula of its Hydroxide.
c) An element has 12 electrons and 13 neutrons. Find the mass number of the element.
iii) 2 samples of water A and B are to be tested. They did not lather with soap. So both the samples were
boiled. After boiling sample B lathered easily with soap, but Sample A did not. Sample A lathered
easily when it was treated with washing soda. [2]
a) What is the nature of both the samples?
b) Which sample cannot be used in industries?
Question 4:
i) Select the correct answer: [4]
a) The bond formed due to sharing of electrons (Ionic / Covalent)
b) An ________ (atom / ion) is capable of independent existence in a solution.
c) Efflorescence occurs when the vapour pressure of the hydrated crystal is _______ than the
vapour pressure of the atmospheric humidity.
d) The colour of the precipitate obtained when iron (II) chloride reacts with sodium hydroxide.
(dirty green / reddish brown)
ii) Name the solid residual product formed in each reaction and state its colour during thermal
decomposition. [4]
a) Copper nitrate
b) Ammonium dichromate
c) Zinc carbonate
d) Lead nitrate
iii) Give scientific reasons [2]
1) Boiled water tastes flat.
2) Silver salts are generally kept in dark bottles.
Question 5:
i) Write balanced chemical equations for the following: [3]
a) Decomposition of potassium nitrate
b) Preparation of iron (II) chloride from iron
c) Preparation of ammonia from nitrogen and hydrogen.
ii) Explain the following terms: [4]
a) Hygroscopy b) Water of crystallization c) Variable valency d) Saturated solution
iii) Differentiate between the following on the basis of criteria given in the bracket [3]
a) Exothermic and endothermic reaction (Change in the surrounding)
b) Deliquescency and Hygroscopy (change in state of substance)
c) Protons and electrons (location)
Question 6:
(i) Write correct observation for the following: [3]
a) When Conc. Sulphuric acid reacts with sugar.
b) when copper sulphate crystals are heated.
c) When calcium chloride is exposed to atmosphere
(ii) Write the formula for the following compounds. [3]
a) Calcium nitrate b) Chromium Sulphate c) Copper (I) sulphide
(iii) Explain: a) Duplet rule b) Octet rule [2]
(iv) Draw atomic orbital diagram for the formation of nitrogen molecule and state the type of bond present in it .
[N= 4] [2]
Question 7:
(i) Observe the table and answer the following questions: [5]
Atoms Mass number Atomic number
V 40 20
W 19 9
X 7 3
a) Which of the above element contains 10 neutrons?
b) Name the type of bond formed between V and W.
c) Which element will form a covalent molecule?
d) Which type of ions ‘X’ will form.
e) State whether ‘W’ will be a good oxidising or reducing agent
(ii) Differentiate between lone pair and shared pair of electrons [2]
iii) Write the balanced chemical equation for conversion of temporary hard water to soft water
by boiling. [1]
iv) Explain: washing soda become coated with white powder when left exposed to the atmosphere. [2]
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