Cambridge International Sr. Sec.
School
Khurampur, Haily Mandi Road, Farrukhnagar Gurgaon
DPP
Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 40 minutes Maximum Marks: 18
1. The molecules involving ionic bond(s) are: [1]
A. H2O
B. NaCl
C. Na2O
D. MgO
a) All of these b) A and C
c) B, C and D d) A and B
2. Which of the following is the correct representation of the electron dot structure of nitrogen? [1]
⋅ ⋅
a) : N : :N : b) :N⋮⋮N:
⋅⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅⋅ ⋅
c) : N : N : d) :N ⋮ N :
3. Which of the following represent the formula C 6 H14 ? [1]
a) A and B b) All of these
c) A, B and D d) A and C
4. The first member of alkyne homologous series is [1]
a) ethene b) propyne
c) ethyne d) methane
5. Identify a group of the unsaturated hydrocarbons from the following: [1]
a) Butyne, Ethene, Propyne b) Propane, Ethene, Butyne
c) Cyclohexane, Methane, Ethane d) Ethene, Propane, Hexane
6. Which one of the following hydrocarbons is different from the others? [1]
a) C2H6 b) C7H14
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c) C4H10 d) C5H12
7. Structural formula of ethyne is [1]
a) b) H3 - C ≡ C - H
c) d) H - C ≡ C - H
8. The name and formula of third member of homologous series of alkyne is: [1]
a) Butyne C 4 H8 b) Propyne C 3 H6
c) Butyne C 4 H6 d) Propyne C 3 H4
9. The total number of electrons shared in the formation of an ethyne molecule is: [1]
a) 10 b) 6
c) 3 d) 4
10. Write the name and general formula of a chain of hydrocarbons in which an addition reaction with hydrogen can [2]
take place. Stating the essential conditions required for an addition reaction to occur, write the chemical equation
giving the name of reactant and the product of such a reaction.
11. a. State any three physical property of carbon compounds. [2]
b. Carbon is a versatile element. Justify this statement.
12. a. Write the molecular formula of the following carbon compounds: [2]
I. Methane
II. Propane
b. Carbon compounds have low melting and boiling points. Why?
13. i. Give various types of chemical bonds that can be formed between two atoms. Give at least two examples of [3]
each.
ii. Give three characteristic properties of covalent compounds.
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