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Ans : [CBSE 2011] 26. Complete and balance the following equation:
Fermentation of fruit juice is a chemical change. Fe2O3 + Al $
Ans : [CBSE 2010]
17. Is burning of a candle wax a physical or a chemical
change? Fe2O3 + 2Al $ 2Fe + Al2O3
Ans : [CBSE 2011] 27. Balance the following chemical equation:
Burning of a candle wax is a chemical change. Pb(NO3)2 $ PbO + NO2 + O2
Ans : [CBSE 2009]
18. Write a balanced equation for the chemical reaction
that can be characterised as precipitation reaction. 2Pb(NO3)2 Heat 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2
Ans : [CBSE 2011] 28. Identity the type of reaction in the following example:
AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) $ AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq) Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) $ BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(ag)
It is a precipitation reaction. Ans : [CBSE 2008(C)]
19. State the main difference between endothermic Double displacement reaction.
reaction and an exothermic reaction.
29. Identify the type of reaction in the following example:
Ans : [CBSE 2011] Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) $ FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
In endothermic reaction, heat is absorbed. In Ans : [CBSE 2008(C)]
exothermic reaction, heat is evolved.
Displacement reaction.
20. What happens chemically when quick lime is added to
30. Identify the type of reaction in the following example:
water filled in a bucket?
2H2(g) + O2(g) $ 2H2O(l)
Ans : [CBSE 2010, 2008]
Ans : [CBSE 2008(C)]
Calcium hydroxide (Slaked lime) is formed with
Combination reaction.
evolution of heat and hissing sound.
CaO(s) + H2O(l) $ Ca(OH)2(aq) 31. Balance the given chemical equation:
Al(s) + CuCl2(aq) $ AlCl3(aq) + Cu(s)
21. Define oxidation and reduction.
Ans : [CBSE 2008(C)]
Ans : [CBSE 2011, 2010]
2Al(s) + 3CuCl2(aq) $ 2AlCl3(aq) + 3Cu(s)
Oxidation is a process in which oxygen is added or
loss of electrons take place. Reduction is a process in 32. Balance the given chemical equation:
which hydrogen is added or gain of electrons takes FeSO4(s)
Heat
Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g)
place.
Ans : [CBSE 2008]
22. Give an example of double displacement reaction 2FeSO4(s)
Heat
Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g)
(only with complete balanced equation).
Ans : [CBSE 2011, 2010] 33. Balance the following chemical equation:
Fe(s) + H2O(g) $ Fe3O4(s) + H2(g)
BaCl2(aq) + H2SO4(dil.) $ BaSO4(s) + 2HCl(aq)
It is a double displacement reaction. Ans :
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) $ Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
23. On what basis is a chemical reaction balanced?
Ans : [CBSE 2010, 2008] 34. On adding dilute hydrochloric acid to copper oxide
powder, the solution formed is blue green. Predict the
Chemical equation is balanced on the basis of law of
new compound formed which imparts a blue green
conservation of mass.
colour to the solution.
24. What change in colour is observed when white silver Ans : [CBSE 2008]
chloride is left exposed to sun¬light? State the type of CuO + 2HCl $ CuCl2 + 2H2O
chemical reaction in this change. Copper chloride solution imparts blue green colour to
Ans : [CBSE 2010, 2009] the solution.
Grey coloured silver metal is formed and pungent
35. Why is respiration considered as exothermic process?
smelling chlorine gas is evolved.
sunlight Ans : [CBSE 2008]
2AgCl(s) 2Ag(s) + Cl2(g)
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Respiration is an exothermic process because energy is collected by the method as shown in figure.
is given out in respiration.
(Blue) (Pale Green) (Reddish brown) (b) The reaction is an example of double displacement
40. Name the reducing agent in the following reaction: (precipitation) reaction.
3MnO2 + 4A1 $ 3Mn + Al2O3
State which is more reactive, Mn or Al and Why? 45. (a) Write a balanced chemical equation for the process
of photosynthesis.
Ans : [CBSE 2016, 2015]
(b) When do desert plant take up carbon dioxide and
Al is the reducing agent. Al is more reactive than Mn. perform photosynthesis.
Reason: It is because Al is displacing Mn from MnO2. Ans : [CBSE 2015]
sunlight
41. “We need to balance a skeleton chemical equation”. a. 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) chlorophyll C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g)
Give reason to justify the statement. b. Desert plant take up carbon dioxide and perform
Ans : [CBSE 2015] photosynthesis at night.
We must balance a skeletal equation so as to ensure 46. Two reactions are given below:
that the reaction follows ‘Law of conservation of mass’. a. 2KI + Cl2 $ 2KCl + I2
The total mass of reactants must be equal to the total b. 2K + Cl2 $ 2KCl
mass of products, that is why all reactions should he Identify the type of reaction, giving justification in
balanced. each case.
42. A metal is treated with dilute H2SO4. The gas evolved Ans : [CBSE 2015]
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a. Displacement reaction because Cl2 is displacing I2 answer the questions which follow:
Heat
from KI solution. (i) CuO + H2 Cu + H2O
b. Combination reaction because K reacts with Cl2 (ii) ZnO + C
Heat
Zn + CO
to form potassium chloride. a. Name the substances that are oxidised and
reduced respectively in each case,
47. On heating copper powder in air, the surface of copper
b. Identify the reducing agent in each case.
powder becomes coated with black CuO. How can this
black coating be converted into brown copper? Write Ans : [CBSE 2013]
chemical equation for the reaction that occurs during a. H2 is getting oxidised to H2O, CuO getting reduced
the colour change. to Cu.
Ans : [CBSE 2015] b. H2 is reducing agent in (i) reaction whereas C is
Heat reducing agent in second reaction.
2Cu + O2 2CuO
(Black)
54. What is a redox reaction? Identify the substances
Copper oxide on heating with H2 will change back to
oxidised and the substance reduced in the following
reddish brown copper metal.
Heat reactions:
CuO(s) + H2(g) Cu(s) + H2O(g) a. MnO2+ 4HCl $ MnCl2 + Cl2 + H2O
48. What is observed when a solution of potassium iodide b. CuO + H2 $ Cu + H2O
is added to a solution of lead nitrate? Name the type Ans : [CBSE 2012]
of reaction. Write a balanced chemical equation to Redox reaction is a reaction in which oxidation and
represent the above chemical reaction. reduction takes place simultaneously.
Ans : [CBSE 2014, 2013] c. HCl is the substance oxidised, MnO2 is the
Yellow precipitate is formed due to formation of lead substance getting reduced.
iodide. d. H2 is getting oxidised, CuO is getting reduced.
It is a precipitation as well as double displacement 55. Write balanced chemical equations for the following
reaction. reactions:
Pb (NO 3) (aq) + 2KI (ag) $ PbI 2 (s) + 2KNO 3 (aq) a. Silver bromide on exposure to sunlight decomposes
Yellow ppt
49. Write a balanced chemical equation for the process of into silver and bromine.
photosynthesis and the conditions of reaction giving b. Sodium metal reacts with water to form sodium
physical state of all substances. hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
Ans : [CBSE 2014) Ans : [CBSE 2012]
sunlight
6CO 2 (g) + 6H 2 O (l)
sunlight
C 6 H 12 O 6 (aq) + 6O 2 (g) a. 2AgBr(s) 2Ag(s)+ Br2(g)
chlorophy II
b. 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) $ 2NaOH(l) + H2(g)
50. Give one example of each:
a. Chemical reaction showing evolution of a gas. 56. Identify the type of reaction from the following
b. Change in colour of a substance during chemical equations:
reaction. a. CH4 + 2O2 $ CO2 + 2H2O
b. Pb(NO3)2 + 2KI $ PbI2 + 2KNO3
Ans : [CBSE 2013]
c. CaO + H2O $ Ca(OH)2
a. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) $ 2KOH(aq) + H2(g) d. CuSO4 + Zn $ ZnSO4 + Cu
Heat
b. FeSO4.7H2O(aq) FeSO4(s) + 7H2O(l) Ans : [CBSE 2012]
(Pale green) (Dirty white)
a. Oxidation reaction
51. Translate the following statement into chemical b. Double displacement reaction
equation and then balance it. “A metal in the form of c. Combination reaction
ribbon burns with a dazzling white flame and changes d. Displacement reaction
into white powder.”
Ans : [CBSE 2013] 57. Write balanced equation for the reaction between Mg
Burning
and hydrochloric acid. Name the product obtained,
2Mg(s) + O2(g) 2MgO(s) + Light + Heat identify the type of reaction.
52. It has been found that marble of Taj is getting corroded Ans : [CBSE 20i2]
due to development of industrial areas around it. Mg(s) + 2HCl(dil) $ MgCl2(aq) + H2(g)
Explain this fact giving a chemical equation. Magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas are formed in
Ans : [CBSE 2013] this reaction. It is a displacement reaction.
Taj is made up of CaCO3 which reacts with acid 58. a. What is colour of ferrous sulphate crystals? How
formed by pollution of SO2(g) and NO2 from Mathura does this colour change after heating?
refinery and other industries. b. Name the products formed on strongly heating
CaCO3 + 2H2SO4 $ CaSO4 + CO2 + 2H2O ferrous sulphate crystals. What type of chemical
CaCO3 + 2HNO3 $ Ca(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2 reaction occurs in this change?
53. Consider the chemical equations given below and Ans : [CBSE 2012.2009]
a. FeSO 4 $ 7H 2 O crystals are pale green in colour.
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They become dirty white on heating. 64. Translate the following statements into chemical
b. Ferric oxide, sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide equations and then balance them:
are formed: a. Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form
Heat
2FeSO4(s) Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g) ammonia.
It is a decomposition reaction. b. Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water
and sulphur dioxide.
59. Reaction of compound X with aluminium is used to c. Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate
join railway tracks or cracked machine parts. to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of
a. Identify the compound. barium sulphate. State the two types in which
b. Name the reaction. this reaction can be classified.
c. Write a balanced chemical equation for the d. Potassium reacts with water to give potassium
reaction. hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
Ans : [CBSE 2012] Ans : [CBSE 2012]
a. The compound X is Fe2O3 (Ferric oxide) or Iron a. 3H2(g) + N2(g) $ 2NH3(g)
(III) oxide. b. 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) $ 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)
b. It is called Thermite Reaction. c. 3BaCl 2 (aq) + Al 2 (SO 4) 3 (aq) $ 3BaSO 4 (s) + 2AlCl 3 (aq)
Heat
c. 2Al(s) + Fe2O3(s) Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(l) This reaction can be classified as a double
displacement reaction as the two reacting species
60. Using balanced chemical equation explain the (BaSO4, Al2SO4)3 undergoes mutual exchange
difference between a displacement reaction and a of ions. It can also be classified as precipitation
double displacement reaction. reaction, since a white ppt. of BaSO4 is obtained.
Ans : [CBSE 2012, 2011] d. 2K(s) + 2H2O(l) $ 2KOH(aq) + H2(g)
Displacement reaction: A reaction in which a more
65. When a metal X is added to salt solution of metal Y,
reactive element displaces a less reactive element from
the following chemical reaction takes place:
its salt solution e.g.,
2KBr(aq) + Cl2(g) $ 2KCl(aq) + Br2(aq) Metal X + Salt solution of Y $
Double displacement reaction: A reaction in which Salt solution of X + Metal Y
two compounds exchange their ions to form two new Mention the inference you draw regarding the
compounds e.g., reactivity of metal X and Y and also the type of
KOH + HNO3 $ KNO3 + H2O reaction. State the reason of your conclusions.
61. Give an example each for thermal decomposition Ans : [CBSE 2012]
and photochemical decomposition reactions. Write X is more reactive than Y because , X displaces Y from
balanced chemical equation also. its salt solution. Hence, this reaction is an example of
Ans : [CBSE 2012] displacement reaction.
Thermal decomposition: 66. Identify the type of each of the following reactions:
Heat
ZnCO3(s) ZnO(s) + CO2(g) a. A reaction in which a single product is formed
Photochemical decomposition: from two or more reactants.
sunlight
2AgI(s) 2Ag(s) + I2(g) b. The reaction mixture becomes warm.
c. An insoluble substance is formed.
62. Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite d. External surface of the container in which reaction
of combination reactions? Give chemical equations for takes place becomes cold.
these reactions. Ans : [CBSE 2012]
Ans : [CBSE 2012]
a. Combination reaction
In decomposition reactions, a compound is broken b. Exothermic reaction
down into one or more elements or compounds e.g., c. Precipitation reaction (Double displacement
Heat
CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g) reaction)
In combination reactions, two or more elements d. Endothermic reaction
or compounds combine to form a new compound.
Therefore, decomposition reactions are opposite to 67. A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with
combination reactions e.g., silver nitrate solution, an insoluble white substance is
3Mg(s) + N2(g)
Burns
Mg3N2(s) formed. Write the chemical reaction involved and also
mention the type of reaction.
63. Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution Ans : [CBSE 2012, 2011, 2010]
changes when an iron pin is dipped in it?
AgNO3(aq) + KCl(aq) $ AgCl(s)+KNO3(aq)
Ans : [CBSE 2012] (White ppt.)
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above information answer the following questions: Oxidation reaction: The reaction in which O2 is added
a. What type of chemical reaction takes place in or H2 is removed or loss of electrons takes place is
each of the two given steps? called oxidation reaction. E.g.,
b. Name the metal initially taken in powdered form. 2Cu(s) + O2(g) $ 2CuO(s)
Write balanced equations for both the reactions. It is an exothermic reaction.
Ans : [CBSE 2010]
a. Oxidation reaction, Redox reaction THREE MARKS QUESTIONS
b. Copper metal was present initially
Heat
2Cu (s) + O 2 (g) CuO (s)
(Black) 85. Decomposition reactions require energy either in the
Heat
CuO (s) + H 2 (g) Cu (s) + H 2 O (l) form of heat, light or electricity for breaking down the
(Reddish brown)
reactants. Write an equation each for decomposition
80. Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat,
bottle? Explain in brief. light and electricity.
Ans : [CBSE 2010] Ans : [CBSE 2018, 2014]
It is done so as to cut off the exposure to sunlight. a. CaCO3(s)
Heat
CaO(s) + CO2(g)
AgCl is photosensitive, it will decompose to Ag and sunlight
b. 2AgBr(s) 2Ag(s) + Br2(g)
Cl2 in the presence of sunlight. Electricity
sunlight c. 2H2O(l) 2H2(g) + O2(g)
2AgCl(s) 2Ag(s) + Cl2( g)
86. In the electrolysis of water:
81. “Oxidation and reduction processes occur
a. Name the gas collected at the cathode and anode
simultaneously”. Justify this statement with the help
respectively.
of example.
b. Why is volume of gas collected at one electrode
Ans : [CBSE 2010] double than that at the other? Name this gas.
Oxidation involves loss of electrons or addition of c. How will you test this gas?
oxygen. Whereas reduction involves gam of electrons Ans : [CBSE 2012, CBSE Sample Paper 2018]
or addition of hydrogen e.g.,
a. Hydrogen is collected at the cathode, oxygen is
collected at the anode.
b. It is because H2O contains hydrogen and oxygen
in the ratio 2 : 1.
c. Bring a burning matchstick near the gas, if the
H2 is getting oxidised to H2O, CuO is getting reduced gas burns with ‘pop’ sound, the gas is H2.
to Cu.
It shows oxidation and reduction occur simultaneously. 87. Define the term decomposition reaction. Give
one example each of thermal decomposition and
82. When magnesium ribbon bums in air or oxygen, a electrolytic decomposition reactions.
product is formed. State the type of chemical reaction Ans : [CBSE 2016]
and name the product formed in the reaction. Write
Decomposition reaction: The reaction in which a
balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
compound is broken down into simpler elements or
Ans : [CBSE 2009(C)] compounds:
Heat
It is a combination reaction. The product formed is a. CaCO3(s) CaO(s) + CO2(g)
magnesium oxide: b. 2H2O(l)
Electricity
2H2(g) + O2(g)
2Mg(s) + O2(g) $ 2MgO(s)
88. Name two salts that are used in black and white
83. Distinguish between a displacement reaction photography. Give equations for the reactions when
and a double displacement reaction. Identify the these are exposed to sunlight.
displacement and the double displacement reaction Ans : [CBSE 2016]
from the following reactions:
a. HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) $ NaCl(aq) + H2O(l) AgBr (Silver bromide) and AgI (Silver iodide) are
b. Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) $ FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s) used in black and white photography.
sunlight
Ans : [CBSE 2009] 2AgBr(s) 2Ag(s) + Br2(g)
sunlight
2AgI(s) 2Ag(s) + I2(g)
Displacement Reaction: When a more reactive metal
displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution. 89. State one example each characterised by following
Double displacement reaction: When two compounds along with suitable chemical equation.
exchange their ions to form two new compounds. a. Change in state,
a. Double displacement reaction. b. Evolution of gas,
b. Displacement reaction. c. Change in temperature.
84. What is an oxidation reaction? Give an example of Ans : [CBSE 2016]
oxidation reaction. Is oxidation an exothermic or an a. Change in state:
endothermic reaction? AgNO3(aq) + HCl(aq) $ AgCl(s) + HNO3(aq)
Ans : [CBSE 2009] b. Evolution of gas:
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CaCO3 ^ s h + 2HCl ^dilh $ CaCl 2 ^aqh + H 2 O ^ l h + CO2 ^g h 95. In a schematic diagram for the preparation of hydrogen
c. Change in temperature: gas as shown in the figure. What would happen if the
d. CH4(g) + 2O2(g) $ CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) + Heat following changes are made
d. Displacement reaction: The reaction in which a surface of copper powder turns black.
more reactive element can displace a less reactive c. On heating green coloured ferrous sulphate
element. crystals, raddish brown solid is left and smell
e. Neutralisation reaction: The reaction in which of a gas having odour of burning sulphur is
acid reacts with base to form salt and water. experienced.
d. Iron nails when left dipped in blue copper sulphate
107. Define chemical reaction. State four observations solution become reddish brown in colour and the
which helps to determine whether a chemical reaction blue colour of copper sulphate fades away.
has taken place or not. Write one example of each e. Quick lime reacts vigorously with water releasing
observation with a balanced chemical equation. a large amount of heat.
Ans : [CBSE 2015] Ans : [CBSE Sample Paper 2009]
Chemical reaction is a reaction which represents a a. Double displacement reaction,
chemical change. b. Oxidation,
a. Change in colour: c. Decomposition reaction,
Cu (s) + 2AgNO 3 (aq) $ Cu (NO 3) (aq) + 2Ag (s) d. Displacement reaction,
(Colourless) (Blue)
b. Evolution of gas: e. Combination reaction.
Heat
CaCO 3 (s) CaO (s) + CO 2 (g) WWW.CBSE.ONLINE
(Carbon dioxide gas)
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Ans : [CBSE 2015]
a. Balanced chemical equation is a equation in which
number of atoms of various elements are equal on
both sides of the equation.
The equation should be balanced due to law of
conservation of mass.
b. (i) 2P(s) + 5Cl2(g) $ 2PCl5(S)
(ii) CH4(g) + O2(g) $ CO2(g) + 2H2O(l)
(iii) C6H12O6(s) + 6O2(g) $ 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l)
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