RESILIENCE

TEST PAPER (ICSE-10) SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)

TIME : 90 Minutes Maximum Marks – 35

General instructions
(a) The question paper comprises three sections, A, B & C which are to be attempted separately.
(b) Question numbers 1 to 5 in section A are one marks.
(c) Question numbers 6 to 10 in Section A are one marks.
(d) Question numbers 11 to 15 in Section B are two marks.
(e) Question numbers 16 to 20 in section C are 3 marks.

Section A

Q1. Which of the following element has highest ionisation potential ?

(a) Calcium
(b) Fluorine
(c) Helium
(d) Neon

Q2. Which one the following is the most electropositive element ?

(a) Sodium
(b) Calcium
(c) Aluminium
(d) Silicon

Q3. The atomic radius decreases. as we move across a period because

(a) atomic mass increases.
(b) atomic number increases
(c) effective nuclear charge increases
(d) more electrons are added

Q4. Considering the element order B, Al, Mg & K, the correct order of their metallic character is -
(a) B > Al > Mg > K
(b) Al> Mg > B>K
(c) Mg>Al>K>B
(d) K> Mg > Al > B

Q5. The of group number & period number respectively of an element with atomic number 8 is.
(a) 6,2
(b) 16, 2
(c) 6,8
(d) 16,4

Assertion & Reason type questions.

Q6. Assertion (A): Elements in the same vertical column have similar properties.
Reason (R): Similar properties are due to similar outer electronic configuration.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Q7. Assertion (A): Down the group, atomic radius increases.
Reason (R): Electrons are added in new shell.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Q8. Assertion (A): Number of valence electron increases down a group.
Reason (R): As we move from left to Right Number of valence electron remains same.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Q9. Assertion (A): Group 18 elements are almost inert
Reason (R): They have incomplete outermost shell.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.
Q10. Assertion (A): Increasing order of metallic character is P<Si<Be<Mg< Na. is :
Reason (R): Metallic character increases along a period and decreases down a group.
(a) If both assertion and reason are true and reason is correct explanation of assertion.
(b) If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) If assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) If both assertion and reason are false.

Section B

Q11. List 1st List 2nd

(P) Metallic Character in a group (1) Decreases
(Q) Valency in a period (2) First increases then decreases
(R) Valence electron in a group (3) Remain Same
(S) Atomic size in a period (4) Increases
Q12. Identify the name of the elements
(a) 2,8,7
(b) 2,8,1
Q13. How do atomic sizes vary in a group & in a period ? Give reasons for the variations ?
Q14. Arrange the following ions in the order of increasing size: Be2+, Cl-, S2-, Na+, Mg2+, Br-
Q15. The three elements A, B & C with similar properties have atomic masses X, Y & Z respectively. The
value of Y is approx equal to the average of X & Z. What is such an arrangement of elements called as ?
Give one example of such a set of elements.

Section C

Q16. State the ‘Modern Periodic Law’.

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Q17. Write the number of protons, neutrons & electronic configuration of 39 23
19𝐾 , 15𝑃 & 11𝑁𝑎 Also state their
position in periodic table.
Q18. Define the ionisation energy electron affinity. Also give trends (down the group & across the period.
Q19. Give reasons why ?
(a) Li & Na are considered as active metals.
(b) Atomic size of Mg is less than that of Na.
(c) Fluorine is more reactive than chlorine.
Q20. An atom is electrically neutral but still it has a tendency to form an ion. While forming an ion it is
observed that the size of cation is smaller while the size of an anion is bigger than the atom. Explain.