ICSE Solved Paper 2022 Semester-1

Chemistry
Class-X
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Select the correct option for each of the following questions. 4. The tendency of an atom to attract shared pair of
1. In the Periodic Table, elements of Period 3 are arranged electrons to itself when forming a chemical bond is
in the increasing order of ionization potential as: [1] known as: [1]
(a) B, N, Cl, Ar (b) Mg, Si, S, Ar (a) Electron affinity
(c) Ar, Si, S, Mg (d) Si, Ar, Cl, Mg (b) Electronegativity
Ans. Option (b) is correct (c) Ionization potential
Explanation : Ionization energy generally increases (d) Nuclear charge
across period 3 because of increasing nuclear charge Ans. Option (b) is correct
while shielding of the outer electrons remains
Explanation : Electronegativity is a chemical
relatively same. Thus, correct order will be Mg, Si,
property that describes the tendency of an atom
S, Ar.
to attract electrons towards itself to from chemical
2. If Relative Molecular Mass of Butane (C4H10) is 58
bonds.
then, its vapour density will be: [1]
5. Solid sodium chloride does not conduct electricity
(a) 58 (b) 29
as: [1]
(c) 32 (d) 16
(a) The strength of the bond is weak.
Ans. Option (b) is correct
(b) It contains free ions.
Explanation : Molecular mass = 2 × vapour density
(c) It does not contain any free ions.
58= 2 × vapour density (d) It contains free ions as well as molecules.
58 Ans. Option (c) is correct
\ Vapour density of C4H10 =
= 29
2 Explanation : Solid sodium chloride has closely
3. Identify one statement that holds true for packed structure due to strong electrostatic force of
electrolysis of molten lead bromide: [1] attraction and the ions are immobile, i.e., it does not
(a) Silver grey metal deposits at the anode. contain any free ions, thus conduction of electricity
(b)  Temperature is not maintained during the is not possible.
electrolysis. 6. Elements A and B have electronic configurations 8
and 13 respectively. The chemical formula formed
(c) Brown vapours of bromine are obtained at the
between A and B will be: [1]
anode.
(a) AB
(d) Electrolyte contains H+ ions along with Pb2+
ions. (b) B3A3
Ans. Option (c) is correct (c) A2B3
Explanation : On electrolysis of molten lead (d) B2A3
bromide, Ans. Option (d) is correct
At anode: Explanation : Elements A & B have electronic
configurations or number of protons 8 & 13
2Br– → Br2 + 2e–
respectively. Therefore, they will have 6 & 3 valence
(Reddish brown vapours) electrons respectively and will form A2– & B3+ ion
At cathode: respectively. Thus, molecular formula will be
Pb+2 + 2e– → Pb Symbol: A B
So, brown vapour of bromine are obtained at Charge: 2 3
anode.
⇒ A3B2 or B2A3
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7. The percentage of hydrogen present in NaOH is: 12. The table shows the electronic configuration of
(Relative Molecular Mass of NaOH = 40) four elements. [1]
(At. Wt. of H= 1) [1]
Element Electronic configuration
(a) 2.5 (b) 25
(c) 0.25 W 2, 6
(d) 0.025 X 2, 8
Ans. Option (a) is correct Y 2, 8, 1
Explanation : Molar mass of NaOH = 23 +16 + 1 = Z 2, 8, 7
40 u
Which pair of atoms will form a covalent compound?
1
% composition of Hydrogen will be = × 100 = (a) two atoms of W
2.5% 40
(b) two atoms of X
8. A salt formed by incomplete neutralisation of an (c) an atom of W and an atom of X
acid by a base: [1] (d) an atom of Y and an atom of Z
(a) Basic salt (b) Acid salt Ans. Option (a) is correct
(c) Normal salt (d) Complex salt Explanation: We know that covalent bonds are
formed by sharing electrons between the two atoms.
Ans. Option (b) is correct
Thus, element W and element Z having 2, 6 & 2, 8,
Explanation: A salt formed by incomplete
7 electronic configuration respectively. They accept
neutralization of an acid by a base is Acid Salt. An
electrons to form ionic as well as covalent bonds.
acidic salt contains one replaceable hydrogen and
While X has inert electronic configuration that form
reacts with base to neutralised. Example: NaHCO3,
neither ionic nor covalent bonds and element Y is an
NaHSO4, etc.
alkali metal that donates one electron to form ionic
9. The colour of the precipitate formed after the
compounds. hence, it does not form covalent bond.
addition of a small amount of sodium hydroxide
solution to an aqueous solution of ferric chloride is: *13. Element with an atomic number 19 will: [1]
[1] (a) accept an electron and get oxidised
(a) gelatinous white (b) accept an electron and get reduced
(b) pale blue (c) lose an electron and get oxidised
(c) reddish brown (d) lose an electron and get reduced
(d) dirty green 14. Which of the following has two sets of lone pair of
electrons in them? [1]
Ans. Option (c) is correct
(a) Ammonia
Explanation: When small amount of NaOH is
added to an aqueous ferric chloride solution, a (b) Methane
reddish brown precipitate of ferrous hydroxide is (c) Water
formed as given in chemical reaction. (d) Ammonium ion
3NaOH(s) + FeCl3(aq)→ Fe(OH)3 ↓ + 3NaCl(s) Ans. Option (c) is correct
(Reddish brown ppt.) Explanation: In water, oxygen has six valence
*10. Alkaline earth metals have the same: [1] electrons and therefore, it requires two additional
electrons from two hydrogen atoms to complete
(a) number of valence electrons
its octet. This also leaves two-pairs of lone pair of
(b) number of shells electrons.
(c) metallic property 15. If the empirical mass of the formula PQ2 is 10
(d) ionisation potential and the Relative Molecular Mass is 30, then the
11. Which of the following compounds neither disso molecular formula will be: [1]
ciate nor ionise in water?  [1] (a) PQ2 (b) P3Q2
(a) Hydrochloric acid (c) P6Q3 (d) P3Q6
(b) Sodium hydroxide Ans. Option (d) is correct
(c) Potassium Nitrate Explanation : Relative molecular mass (given) = 30
(d) Carbon tetrachloride Empirical mass = 10
Ans. Option (d) is correct Molecular mass
Explanation: Carbon tetrachloride is a non polar Since, n=
Empirical mass
covalent compound and it does not have any
positively and negatively charged ions thus, it neither 30
dissociate nor ionise in water. n= =3
10

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Now, molecular formula of PQ2 will be Ans. Option (b) is correct

= (Empirical formula)n Explanation : given,Empirical formula= CH
= (PQ2)3 = P3Q6 Vapour density = 13
16. Which of the following is a tribasic acid? [1] Molecular weight = 2 × vapour density
(a) H2SO4         = 2 × 13 = 26
(b) Al(OH)3 Molecular formula mass 26
Now, n= = =2
(c) H3PO4 Empirical formula mass 13
(d) Ca(OH)2 Thus molecular formula of given compound
Ans. Option (c) is correct will be:
Explanation :H3PO4 is a tribasic acid because it can (Empirical formula)n
donate all the three protons attached to it. = (CH)2 = C2H2 or CH ≡ CH
O 20. Aqueous solution of cupric chloride forms a deep
blue solution on addition of:  [1]
P (a) dropwise sodium hydroxide
HO OH (b) excess sodium hydroxide
OH (c) dropwise ammonium hydroxide
17. If a solution of an electrolyte mixture has calcium (d) excess ammonium hydroxide
ions, cupric ions, zinc ions and magnesium ions, Ans. Option (d) is correct
which of these ions would you see preferentially Explanation: On adding excess of ammonium
discharged at the cathode? [1] hydroxide to a cupric chloride solution, a deep blue
(a) Calcium ions 2+
solution of [Cu(NH3)4] ion is formed.
(b) Zinc ions CuCl2 + 4NH4OH→ [Cu(NH3)4]Cl2 + 2H2O + 2HCl
(c) Cupric ions *21. Which statement about conduction of electricity is
(d) Magnesium ions correct?[1]
(a) Electricity is conducted in aqueous solution by
Ans. Option (c) is correct
electrons.
Explanation :As we know that at cathode, reduction
(b) Electricity is conducted in a metal wire by ions
takes place. Thus, cupric ions preferentially
(c) Electricity is conducted in a molten electrolyte
discharged at cathode as reduction potential of cupric
by electrons.
ion is highest.
(d) Electricity is conducted in an acid solution by
At cathode: Cu2+ + 2e–→ Cu ions.
18. Which of the following ions will readily discharge 22. If an element has low ionization potential, then it is
at the anode during the electrolysis of acidified likely to be a: [1]
water?[1]
– (a) metal
(a) OH (b) metalloid
SO2-4
(c) non metal
(b) (d) inert gas
–
(c) Cl Ans. Option (a) is correct
(d) H+ Explanation: Metals have low ionization potential
Ans. Option (a) is correct because they can easily lose electrons and become
Explanation : cationic.
23. Which electron arrangement for the outer shell
During electrolysis of acidified water, the SO2-
4 ions electrons in a covalent compound is correct? [1]

complete with the OH– ions to release their electrons ×× ••
(a)
••
ו

H Cl
••
to the anode. The SO2-4 ions have higher discharge ×× ••
(b)
••

potential while OH– ions are much better

××

ו

H Cl
reducing ×× ••
••
agents and are preferentially released as oxygen gas (c)
•×
ו

H ×N• H
and water. H
4OH– + 4e–→ 2H2O + O2 (d)
•×
ו

H ×N• H
19. If the empirical formula of a compound is CH and
H
its vapour density is 13, then its molecular formula
will be: (At. Wt. C = 12, H = 1) [1] Ans. Option (c) is correct
(a) CH Explanation: In nitrogen, there are 5 valence electrons
in it’s outermost shell in which three electrons are
(b) C2H2
shared with three hydrogen atoms and two lone pair
(c) C4H4 of electrons at top of nitrogen.
(d) C3H3
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24. The products formed when an acid reacts with a 29. The aqueous solution that contains both ions and
base is: [1] molecules:[1]
(a) salt and hydrogen (a) sulphuric acid
(b) salt and oxygen (b) nitric acid
(c) salt and water (c) acetic acid
(d) hydrochloric acid
(d) salt and carbon dioxide
Ans. Option (c) is correct
Ans. Option (c) is correct Explanation : Aqueous solution of acetic acid
Explanation:The reaction of an acid with a base is contains both ions and molecules as it is weak
called a neutralization reaction and the products of electrolyte so it dissociates very less and forms few
this reaction are salt and water. ions while all others are strong electrolytes so they

e.g,. NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O dissociates completely and forms ions.
(Base) (Acid) (Salt) (Water) 30. The basic oxide which is an alkali: [1]
25. In the circuit below, the lamp lights up. [1] (a) Copper oxide
(b) Sodium oxide
(c) Ferric oxide
(d) Zinc oxide
Ans. Option (b) is correct
Explanation : Sodium oxide in an alkali basic oxide
which react with water to form hydroxide.
Na2O + H2O → NaOH
31. If the pH of a solution is ‘2’, then the solution is
What could X be? a:[1]
(a) strong acid (b) strong alkali
(a) a solution of alcohol in water
(c) weak acid (d) weak alkali
(b) a solution of sodium chloride in water Ans. Option (a) is correct
(c) sugar solution Explanation : If the pH of a solution is 2, then the
(d) solid potassium chloride solution is a strong acid because lower the value in
Ans. Option (b) is correct pH scale represent. the more strength, of acidity.
Explanation : In the circuit, the Substance X can 32. The acidity of aluminium hydroxide is: [1]
be a solution of sodium chloride in water because (a) 3 (b) 1
NaCl dissociate in Na+ and Cl– ions and these two (c) 4 (d) 2
ions move towards their respective electrodes and Ans. Option (a) is correct
on closing the circuit, the lamp lights up. Explanation :Aluminium hydroxide [Al(OH)3]
*26. Which one of the following is a non-metallic when reacts with any acid then it required three
cation? [1] acidic H+ ions to neutralize therefore, its acidity is
NH +4 3.
(a) K+ (b)
Al(OH)3 + 3HCl → AlCl3 + 3H2O
(c) Cu2+ (d) Na+
27. Type of bonding present in hydrogen chloride: [1] Thus, acidity of aluminium hydroxide is 3.
(a) metallic (b) ionic *33. Hydracids are those acids which contain: [1]
(c) covalent (d) coordinate (a) Hydrogen with any metal
Ans. Option (c) is correct (b) Hydrogen, a non-metal and oxygen
Explanation : In hydrogen chloride, hydrogen atom (c) Hydrogen and a non-metal other than oxygen
shares an electron with chlorine atom and covalent (d) Hydrogen and oxygen only
bond is formed because covalent bond is the bond 34. The oxidation reaction among the following is: [1]
associated with two non-metals. (a) Fe3+ + 3e– → Fe (b) Fe2+ – 1e– → Fe3+
28. The non-metallic properties of elements from left to –
(c) Cl2 + 2e → 2Cl –
(d) Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu
right in a Periodic Table: [1]
Ans. Option (b) is correct
(a) increases
Explanation : The oxidation reaction is a reaction,
(b) decreases where oxidation number increased. Thus in option
(c) remains same 2+ –
(b), oxidation number increase as Fe – e →
3+
(d) first increases and then decreases Fe . While in all other options, oxidation, number
Ans. Option (a) is correct decreased thus all other options are reduction
Explanation : On moving from left to right in a reactions.In Other worlds, In Option (b), it losses
periodic table, non-metallic characters increase due an electron while all in all other options, it gains an
to increase in ionization enthalpy. electron.

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35. A student added excess of sodium hydroxide (b)

solution to each of the salt solutions listed below.
An insoluble precipitate formed was observed
in:[1]
(a) Calcium nitrate (b) Zinc nitrate
(c) Lead nitrate (d) Sodium nitrate
Ans. Option (a) is correct
Explanation : When excess of NaOH solution added
to each of salt solutions given in the options, then (c)
with calcium nitrate, an insoluble precipitate was
formed and with others, soluble precipitate was
observed.
36. Which apparatus could be used to electroplate an
iron nail with copper? [1]
(a)

(d)

Ans. Option (a) is correct

Explanation : In option (a), on closing of circuit,
copper will be deposited at iron nail as migration of
metal ions via a solution from a positive electrode to
a negative one.
37. The table below shows the electronic arrangements of six atoms, A to F.
Atom A B C D E F
Electronic configuration 2, 5 2 2, 6 2, 8, 6 2, 8, 8 2, 8, 3

With respect to the table select the following:

(i) 
Two atoms from the same group of the indicate the same group of periodic
periodic table:  [1] table.
(a) D and E (b) C and D (ii) (c)
B and E atoms represent noble gas
(c) E and F (d) C and E configuration as their outermost shell
(ii) Two noble gases: [1] having complete their duplet (in case of
(a) A and B (b) E and F Helium) and octet.
(c) B and E (d) D and E (iii) (c)
Electronegativity means ability of an
(iii) The atom which is the most electronegative: atom to attract shared electrons to itself.
[1] Thus, option (c) is most electronegative
because in a period an moving from
(a) A (b) B
left to right, electronegativity increases
(c) C (d) F and on moving down in a group,
(iv) The atom which has the highest ionization electronegativity decreases.
potential:[1]
(iv) (d)
Atom B is an inert gas element, has
(a) A (b) B
highest ionization potential because
(c) E (d) F it has small size and having complete
Ans. (i) (b) Because in atom C and D, the no. of duplet thus, it’s very hard to remove an
valence electrons are same i.e., 6, which electron from outermost shell.
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