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TERESA Date: 17/12/2024

MOTHER
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGIATE 30Examination FullMarks: 80
Class: X
SCHOOL,
Rehearsal

Duration: Two hours CHEMISTRY

Section B.
questionsfrom
anyfour
Section Ais compulsory. Atempt
Marks)
SECTION A(40 Section.)
fromthis
(Attempt all questions [15]
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the givenoptions
charge are :
() The elements arranged in correct order of decreasing nuclear
(a) C, F, Li, Be
(b) B, N,0, Li
(c) Mg, AI,S,CI
(d) S, P, Si, Al
evolved is passedthrough lead
(ii) Iron (II) sulphide is heated with dilute sulphuric acid andthe gas
acetate paper. Paper turns
(a) white
(b) black
(c) green
(d) pink
(iii) Ammonium chloride and sodium chloride can be distinguished by using
(a) lime water
(b) AgNO; solution
(c) BaCh solution
(d) conc.NaOH
(iv) Which of the following would weigh the least ?
(Atomic masses C= 12, 0 =16, Na =23)
(a) 2 gram atoms of oxygen
(b) One mole of sodium
(c) 6.023 x 102 atoms of carbon
(d) 22.4 litres of carbondioxide at s..p
empirical formula is
(v) If the molecular formula of a substance is CHO:, is
(a) CaH0.
(b)CHO2
(c) CzH0
(d) CaH:0:
(vi) Ammonium hydroxide will produce a reddish brown precipitate when added to
(a) CuSO,
(b) Zn(NO:)h
(c) FeSO.
(d) FeCls

(vi) Number of lone pairs of electrons, single covalent bonds and coordinate bonds in NH," ion
are respectively
(a) 1,3, 1
(b) 0, 3, I
(c) 1,4, 0
() 0,3, 0
(Viii) Increasing order of basic nature of the oxides is
(a) Si O2, Alz03, Na20,MgO
(b) SiO2 , Alz03, Mg0, Na0
(c) Na0, MgO, AlbO,SiO:
(d) AlzOs, Naz0,MgO, Si O2
(ix)A compound that dissolves in dilute nitric but not in dilute sulphuric acid:
(a) Lead chloride
(b) Copper (II) chioride
(c) Zinc carbonate
(d) Zinc oxide
(x) The product obtained when bromo ethane is treated with aqueous alkali solution
(a) Ethyi acetate
(b) Ethy! alcohol
(c) Ethene
(4) Ethyne
(xi)ln the electrolysis of aq. copper (II) sulphate using platinum electrodes :
(a) Blue solution turns green
(b) Blue solution turns colourless
(c) Anode gains in mass
(d) Copper is deposited at anode
(xi) Assertion (A) : Methane is collected by the downward displacement of water
Reason (R): Methane is highly soluble in water.
(a) Both Aand Rare true and Ris the correct explanation of A
(b) BothA and Rare true but Ris not the correct explanation of A
(c) A istrue but R is false
(d) A is false but R is true (2)
1.UniqyS.C
1. TO

will
respectively. Which pair
(xiii) Elements 12,9,20and
18
show similarP.Q,Rand Thave atomic numbers
(a) P and ) chemical properties
?
(b) P and R
(c) P and T
(d) Q and R
water is
(xiv) The gas evolved when aluminium nitride with warm
(a) Ammonia reacts
(b) Nitrogen
(c) Hydrogen
(d) Oxygen
hydroxide is
(x) A white precipitate which is soluble in excess of ammonium
() PbCb
(ii) AgCl
(ii) KCI
(iv) CaC,
Question 2 [5]
() Match the following column A with Column B
ColumnB
Column A
1. Decarboxylation
(a) Roasting 2. Dehydration
(b) Calcination 3. Zinc blende
(c)Marsh gas 4. Calamine
(d) Vinegar 5. Acetic acid
(e) Ethene
diagram for the following compounds:
(ii)(a)Draw the structural
1. Butanoic acid

2. iso - propyl alcohol

3. 1,2 dichloro butane
of the following compounds :
(b)Give the IUPAC name
H
H HH--H 2. H- -Ç -
H-C- -C-H H H
H

(3)
(i1i)(a) An element is having atomicity four and one atom of it weighs 5.2 x 10 gm. [2]
Find its molecular weight. [NA =6x 10231
(b) 200 cm² of carbon monoxide is mixed with 200 cm' of oxygen at room temperature and 3]
ignited. Calculate the volume of carbon dioxide formed on cooling to room temperature.
What other gas if any may also be present?

(iv) (a) Give a good chemical test to distinguish between the following : [2]
() Dilute H;SO, and concentrated H¿SO4 (using copper)
(ii) Lead nitrate solution and silver nitrate solution (using dilute HCI)
(b) Ahydrocarbon has the molecular formula C12H2. (3)
() Which homologous series does it belong to ?
(ii) State the molecular formula of its next higher and next lower homologues.
(iii) What is the distinguishing feature of this homologous series ?

(v) ldentify the following: [(5]

(a) The process used for the manufacture of ammonia.
(b) A catalyst used in the Ostwald's process.
(C) A non polar covalent chloride.
(d) A basic gas used in the study of fountain experiment.
(e) The type of indicator which indicates the strength of the acidic or alkaline solutions.

SECTION B(40 Marks )

(Attempt any four questions)
Question 3
(a) Give equations for the following conversions A toE [S]

A B
CH;CH,Br CzHsOH + CH;COOH

CH)= CH: CzH;0Na

(b) (i)The following questions refer to Contact Process. [3]

(A) What is the purpose of the process?
(B) Name the catalyst used and reason for its use.
(C) Explain why direct absorption of SO in water is avoided.
(4)
 -ainal Examinatin
L.s.c.Y
1. TO BF
Unigue ID

dilute HCI
(i) Give a H2SO and
chemical to distinguish between concentratedsulphuric acid.?
test dilute
(iii) What is the
Question 4 correct procedure for dilution ofthe [3|
composition bymass:
(a) An acid of empirical
phosphorus has the following percentage - 59.26%. Determinethemass is 162.
Phosphorusof =38.27%, Hydrogen= 2.47% and given
formula this acid and its molecular
Oxygern
that its relative
molecular

[H=1,0 = 16, P=311 formula,

STP. Calculate the relative [3]
(b) A0.25 g of asample of 100 cm² at
hydrocarbon has aa volume of hydrocarbon contains four atoms
molecular mass of the hydrocarbon. If the molecule ofthe |2]
of carbon, then determine the of the hydrocarbon. [H= 1,C=
molecular formula
used , calculate [4]
(c) For the equation:CaCO3 + 2 HCI ’ CaCl2 +H0 + CO2. If10g of CaCO; is
() the mass of CaCl2 obtained
eametime LC= 12.O = l6, Cl=35.5, Ca = 40]
() ne volume of carbon dioxide evolved ot the

Question5
(2) A group of elements in the periodic table are given - Boron, Aluminium, Gallium
Indium , Thallium. (Boron is the first member of the group and Thallium is the last.J
Answer the following questions in relation to the above group of elements.
(i) Which element has the most metallic character?
(ii) Which element would be expected to have the highest electroegativity?
(iii) How many electrons are there in the valence shell of Thallium?
(iv) Write the chemical formula of the compound formed when boron reacts with chlorine.
(v) Will the elements in the group to the right of this Boron be more metallic or
less metallic in character? Justify your answer.

(b) You are provided with the following chemicals: [5]

Ammonium hydroxide, chlorine , copper oxide , iron , calcium nitrate and
dilute sulphuric acid. Using only the chemicals given in the list above, write balanced
chemical equations for the following salt preparations:
(i) Asoluble salt by neutralization of an alkali.
(ii) Asalt by double decomposition (precipitation).
(iii)A soluble salt from a metal.
(iv) Asoluble salt from an insoluble base.
(v) A salt by direct combination.

(5)
Question 6 (Bauxite) by Baeyer's process followed by Hall Heroult's [4]
from itsore
(a) Alunminium is extracted
process. related to this extraction:
Answer the following questions
conversionof sodium aluminate aluminium hydroxide.
to
(i) Write the equation for the usedin Baeyer's process ?
(i) What is the function of caustic alkali
Write isthetheproducts
(iv) What
(iii) formed ?at the electrodes usedin Hall Heroult's process.
role of cryolite

(b) () What property ofhydrogenchloride is demonstrated when it is collected by upward

displacement of air ?
not collected over water?
(0) Why is hydrogen chloride
(ii) What is the property of nitric acid whicn allowS It to react with copper?
copper Oxide.
(c) Soham passed anmmonia gas over heated
() What will he observe ?
(ii) Write balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.
(iiüi) What property of ammonia is demonstrated by the above reaction 2

Question 7
(a) The action of heat on blue crystalline solid L gives a reddish brown gas M, a gas which relights [3]
a glowing splint and leaves a black residue R. When a gas N, which has a roten egg smell, is
passed through asolution of L,ablack precipitate is formed.
() ldentify L, M,N and R.
(ü) Write the equation for the action of heat on L.
(b) Elements A, B,C and Dhave electronic configuration: [2]
A =2, 8, 1 B=2,8,7 C=2,5 D=1
(i)) What type of bond is formed between (a) A and B (b) Cand D
(ii) What is the formula of the compound formed between (a) Band D (b)A and B

(c) Draw the electron dot structure of the following : [2)

(i) Hydronium ion (i) Magnesium chloride

(d) Roshni took three electrolytic cells X.Yand Zconnected in different circuits. Cell Xcontains (31
NaCl solution and the bulb in the circuit glows brightly when the circuit is completed. CellY
contains acetic acid and the bulb olows dimy. CellZ contains sugar solution and the bulb
does not glow. Give reasons for each observation.

(6)
 [3J
foollowing:-
the
each of
in
reactions Leadnitrate
Question 8
(a) Write the observations or write no visible solution
Barium chloride
solution

Zincchloride solution
Zinc nitrate solution
[5]
pungent
Zinc sulphate solution preparationofa
laboratory
upforthe
(b)The diagram shows an experiment set
nature.
Smelling gas. The gas is alkaline in
the gas jar. preparation.
()) Name the gas collected in above
equation for the
(ii) Write a balanced chemical
(ii)How is the gas being
collected ?
with hydrogen Chiondei
(iv) What is the purpose of
using Y ?
smelling gas comesin contact
when the pungent
iat do you see

Gas
Mixture X

using nickel electrodes. [21

solution of nickel (II) sulphate is electrolysed
(c) An aqueous the solution.
cation that remainsas a spectator ion in
(1) Name the anode ?
at the