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ICSEians Chemistry Prelim- 01
ime: 2 hours + 15 mins
T Maximum Marks: 80
Grade: 10th ICSE Subject: Chemistry
(SECTION- A)
uestion: 1
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Choose the correct option for the given questions: [15 x 1= 15] :
1. The arrangement of elements in the Modern Periodic Table is based on:
(a) increasing atomic number in the group.
(b) increasing atomic mass in the group.
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(c) increasing atomic number in the period.
(d) increasing atomic mass in the group.
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2. When fused Lead Bromide is electrolysed, we observe:
(a) Silver- grey metal is deposited at the Anode and reddish- brown gas is
liberated at the Cathode.
(b) Silver- grey metal is deposited at the Cathode and reddish- brown gas
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is liberated at the Anode.
(c) Silver- grey fumes are liberated at the Cathode and Reddish- brown
metal is deposited at the Anode.
(d) Silver- grey fumes at the anode and Reddish- brown metal deposited
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at the Cathode.
3. Assertion (A):Copper (II) oxide is a base but not an alkali.
Reason (R):Copper (II) oxide is soluble in water.
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(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
4. A 10.0g sample of a mixture of Calcium Chloride and Sodium Chloride is
treated with Sodium Carbonate to precipitate the Calcium as Calcium
Carbonate. This Calcium Carbonate is heated to convert all the Calcium
to Calcium Oxide and the final mass of CaO is 1.62g. The % by mass of
CaCl2 in the original mixture is:
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( a) 15.2% (b) 32.1% (c) 21.8% (d) 11.07%
5. A solution of Potassium hydroxide is poured into two test tubes A and B.
Phenolphthalein is added to A and Methyl orange is added to B. W, X, Y
and Z are four observations made regarding the colour changes in each
test tube. Which of the observations below correctly shows the colour
changes in both of the test tubes ?
Phenolphthalein in A Phenolphthalein in B
W Pink to colourless Pink to orange
X Remains pink Remains orange
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Y Colourless to Pink Orange to Yellow
Z Remains Colourless Yellow to orange
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(a) W (b) X (c) Y (d) Z
6. The compound formed by the complete chlorination of ethyne is:
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(a) 1,1,2,2- tetrachloroethane
(b) 1,2,1,2- tetrachloroethane
(c) 1,2,2- trichloroethane
(d) 1,1,2- trichloroethane
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7. C2 H2 + 2 Hydrogen(Ni, 200oC
)→……………….Which of the following
is true for the given reaction ?
(a) The intermediate product is unsaturated while the final product is
saturated alkene.
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(b) The intermediate product is unsaturated while the final product is
saturated alkane.
(c) The reaction stops after a one step reaction.
(d) This is an example of a substitution reaction.
8. Which of the following is true for aqueous ammonia ?
(a) its pH is > 7.
(b) its pH is < 7.
(c) it has pH = 7.
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(d) it has pH in the range 4 to 6.
9. If a laboratory experiment is conducted to replicate the purification of
bauxite to alumina using the Bayer’s process, which of the following
observations would indicate the process is proceeding correctly ?
(a) The temperature of the reaction mixture decreases steadily.
(b) A white precipitate forms when sodium hydroxide is added to
Bauxite.
(c) The reaction mixture turns pink upon addition of sodium hydroxide.
(d) Bubbles of oxygen gas are released during the reaction.
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10.In a hypothetical scenario where the scrubbing tower fails during the
Contact process, what would be the most likely consequence ?
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(a) An increase in the purity of the sulphuric acid.
(b) The emission of unreacted sulphur dioxide into the atmosphere.
(c) The formation of a higher concentration of oleum.
(d) The sulphuric acid produced would have a higher viscosity.
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11.Which of the following best describes the energy change when an ionic
bond is formed between a metal and a non- metal ?
A. Energy is absorbed when a metal atom loses an electron and a non-
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metal gains an electron.
B. Energy is released when a metal atom loses an electron and a non-
metal gains an electron.
C. Energy is neither released nor absorbed because the reaction is
isothermal.
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D. Energy is first absorbed and then released in equal amounts, making
the overall energy change zero.
(a) Only A (b) Only B (c) Only C (d) None of the above
12.A chemist combines a solution containing magnesium ions with a
solution that contains carbonate ions. A white precipitate forms upon
mixing. Which of the following reactions represents this process ?
(a) Mg2+ + CO32 - → MgCO3
(b) Mg2+ + 20H- → Mg(OH)2
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( c) Mg2+ + SO42 - → Mg2S
O4
2+ 1-
(d) Mg + 2NO3 →Mg(SO3)
13.The basicity of Phosphoric acid is:
(a) 1 (b) 2 (c) 3 (d) 4
14.2.7g of Ag2C
O3on being heated strongly yields a residue weighing:
(a) 2.11g (b) 2.48g (c) 2.32g (d) 2.64g
15.A student investigated the effect of heat on Copper (II) Nitrate crystals in
a test- tube. She observed that a brown gas P was given off, and a black
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solid Q remained in the test- tube. She added solution S to dissolve the
solid Q remained in the test- tube. She added solution S to dissolve the
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solid. Which of the following correctly identifies the substances P, Q and
S ?
eddish
R Black Solid Q Solution S
Brown Gas P
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(a) nitrogen copper odium
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hydroxide
(b) Nitrogen opper (II)
C ydrochloric
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oxide Acid
(c) itrogen
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dioxide hydroxide
(d) itrogen
N opper (II)
C ydrochloric
H
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dioxide Oxide Acid
uestion: 2
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(i) Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answers
from the brackets: [5 x 1= 5]
(a) The number of hydrogen atoms present in 1 mole of sulphuric acid
and 1 mole of sulphurous acid are (X) and (Y), respectively. Relationship
between X and Y is ___________. (X=Y/ cannot compare X and Y).
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( b) Nikita wanted to gift her friend a decorative piece that is quite hard
and strong, does not get corroded and can be polished. She selected a
statue that matched her criteria as it was made of an alloy whose main
constituent was_________. (Zn/Cu)
( c) If a hydrocarbon has the formula of C50H98, then it is likely to
undergo__________ reaction (addition/ substitution), and the
hydrocarbon is a/an __________ (saturated/unsaturated) hydrocarbon.
(d) The correct order of increasing volatility of the acids is___________.
(HCl < CH3C
OOH < HNO3 / HCl < HNO3 < CH3C
OOH).
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( e) The Lanthanide series of inner transition elements are placed in the
__________ period. (sixth / seventh).
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(ii) Calculate the following: [5]
(a) A drug Marijuana owes its activity to tetrahydrocannabinol, which
contains 70% as many carbon atoms as hydrogen atoms as oxygen atoms.
The number of moles in a gram of tetrahydrocannabinol is 0.00318.
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Determine its molecular formula. [3]
( b) A dot at the end of this sentence has a mass of about 1 microgram.
Assuming that the black stuff is carbon, calculate the approximate
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number of atoms of Carbon needed to make such a dot. (Given:
Avagadro’s number = 6.023 x 1023). [2]
( iii)(a) State the position of following elements in the Modern Periodic
Table: [2]
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(1) Calcium
(2) Argon
(b) Draw an electron dot cross structure showing formation of
Ammonium ion. [3]
( iv) Study the paragraph given and answer the questions that
follow:[5]
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amkrishnan is a scrap dealer and wishes to obtain pure Copper from the
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scrap Copper rod he got from the customer. He sets up an apparatus and
is able to obtain pure copper successfully.
(a) Name the process used by Ramkrishnan to obtain pure Copper metal.
(b) State the observation at Anode over a period of time.
(c) What should Ramkrishnan place at Cathode ?
(d) What chemical Ramkrishnan must have used as an electrolyte ?
(e) Ramkrishan finds some blackish- brown insoluble particles have
settled down at the bottom of the Anode. What is that called as ?
( v) (1) Observe the reactions given below and answer the following
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questions: [4]
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( a) Identify the compound P.
(b) Give the chemical formula of Z.
(c) Write the reaction taking place between the identified compound P
and sulphuric acid.
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(d) Name the compound Y.
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(2) State the IUPAC name of the following structure: [1]
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( Section- B)- 40 Marks
(Attempt anyfourset of questions out 6.)
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uestion: 3 [10]
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(i) Ionisation energies of 4 elements A, B, C and D are 496, 403, 520 and 419
kJ/mol, respectively. If these elements belong to the same group in the Periodic
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Table, which element will occupy the top position in the group answer ? Justify
your answer. [2]
( ii) A, B and C are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according
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to the following equations:
A2O3 + 2B → B2O
3 + 2A
3CSO4 + 2B → B2( SO4) 3 + 3C
3CO + 2A → A2O + 3C
Answer the following questions:
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(a) Which element is the most reactive ?
(b) Which element is the least reactive ?
( iii) Why is pure Acetic Acid also called Glacial Acetic Acid ? [1]
Question: 4
(i) Ethyl alcohol is a colourless liquid. It is used as a major constituent in
alcoholic beverages and also in the manufacture of many chemicals. When a
Chemical Manufacturing Unit ordered ethyl alcohol, they were supplied with a
purple- coloured alcohol instead of a colourless one.
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State the reason and the purpose of this colour change. [1]
( ii) Calcite (CaCO3), a sedimentary rock, is found most abundantly in many
geological environments. It has a perfect cleavage in 3 directions, which makes
it the most difficult rock to cut, and moreover, the labour of cutting calcite is
also very high. What term related to metallurgy will suitably describe Calcite in
the context of extracting calcium from calcite ? [1]
( iii) Draw the structure of the following organic compound:2- methyl
butane.[2]
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( iv) LSD is a complex compound whose mass is made up of 74.27% carbon,
7.79% hydrogen, 12.99% nitrogen and 4.95% oxygen. What percent of the
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atoms in LSD are Carbon atoms ? [2]
(v) Give balanced equations for the following: [3]
(a)The reaction of aluminium with boiling concentrated sodium hydroxide
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solution.
(b)Dissociation of lead acetate solution.
(c)Heating of ethanol at 170oC
in the presence of concentrated sulphuric
acid.
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(vi) Hydrogen Chloride fumes in the air. Justify. [1]
Question: 5
(i) In the Haber’s process, the optimum yield of ammonia is obtained when a
temperature of 450oC
-500oC, a pressure of 200 atmospheres, an iron catalyst
and promoter molybdenum are used.
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ow and why would the yield of ammonia be affected if the temperature was
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raised to 600oC
? [2]
( ii) A student was asked to draw the flowchart for the extraction of zinc from
zinc blende based on the principles of Metallurgy. What he drew is given below.
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2 steps out of the 5 were incorrect. Identify and correct them. [2]
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(iii) Name the alkyl component of acetic acid. [1]
(iv) 6.00gm of H2 reacts with 29.00gm of O2 to yield water. [3]
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(a)Write the balanced equation for the above reaction.
(b)Calculate the maximum amount of H2O that can be formed.
(c)Calculate the amount of reactants which remains unreacted.
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(v) Brown ring test is used for the identification of nitrate ions. [2]
(a) Why is freshly prepared Ferrous sulphate solution used in the above test?
(b) What is the chemical name of the brown ring?
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(i) Identify the following: [5]
(a)A homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or a metal and a non-
metal in a definite proportion in their molten state.
(b)A reaction in which the hydrogen of an alkane is replaced by a halogen.
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(c)The amount of substance which contains the same number of units as the
number of atoms in carbon- 12.
(d)28g of nitrogen and 44g of carbon dioxide at the same conditions of
temperature and pressure occupy the same amount of space. What term
describes such space occupied by any gas ?
(e)Name a positive non-metallic ion which is basic in nature.
( ii) Match the reactants in Column A to their methods of preparation in Column
B. [5](answers can repeat).
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Column A Column B
(a) Zinc Oxide + Sulphuric Acid (i) Synthesis Reaction
(b) Iron + Chlorine (ii) Precipitation Reaction
(c) B
arium Chloride + Sodium (iii) Neutralisation Reaction
Sulphate
(d) M
agnesium + Hydrochloric (iv) Neutralisation by Titration
Acid
(e) P
otassium Hydroxide + Nitric (v) Displacement
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uestion: 7
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(i) Calculate the following: [5]
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(a)In an experiment, it is found that 2.0769g of pure X produces
3.6769g of pure X2O 5 . The number of moles of X is ? [2]
(b)An element ‘X’ reacts with hydrogen leading to the formation of a
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class of compounds that is analogous to hydrocarbons. 5.00g of ‘X’
forms 5.625g of a mixture of two compounds of ‘X’- (XH4 & X2H 6)
in the molar ratio 2:1. Determine the molar mass of X. [2]
(c)The number of moles ofFullerene(C60) in 1.44kgFullereneare ? [1]
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(ii) Complete the following table: [5]
Oxidising Agent Effective Change ecrease in Oxidation
D
Number
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KMnO4 in acid solution. MnO- → Mn2+ (i)
MnO4in neutral
K 3
solution. (ii)
IO3 in concentrated
K 4
acid. (iii)
(iv) Cl2→ Cl-. 1
K2 Cr2O7 in acid
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2- 3+
solution. Cr2O
7 → Cr (v)
uestion: 8
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(i) A compound with molecular formula, C3H
8 O
reacts with sodium metal
to evolve hydrogen gas. What are the possible structures of the compound?
[2]
( ii) Name a molecule which contains both a single and a double bond
between carbon and oxygen atom. [2]
(iii) What is the valency of Carbon in CH3—— CH3, CH2 ＝CH2, and
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CH ≡ CH ? [1]
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( iv) Given below in column A is a schematic diagram of the electrolytic
reduction of alumina. Identify the parts labelled as A, B and C with the
correct options from the Column B. [3]
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( v) What weight of AgCl will be precipitated when a solution containing
4.77g of NaCl is added to a solution of 5.77g of AgNO3 ? [2]
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