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 Class 10 for MCQ Science Chapter 1 Chemical
Reactions and Equations
Question 1: Question
The reaction of ‘magnesium’ with air is
(a) Exothermic reaction
(b) Endothermic reaction
(c) Reversible reaction
(d) Substitution reaction
Answer : (a) Exothermic reaction

Question 2:
Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of
(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride
Answer: (a) basic magnesium carbonate

Question 3:
What chemicals are used in fireworks?
(a) Copper chloride
(b) Calcium chloride
(c) Barium chloride
(d) All of above
Answer:(d) All of above

Question 4:
The chemical formula of lead sulphate is
(a) Pb2SO4
(b) Pb(SO4)2
(c) PbSO4
(d) Pb2(SO4)3
Answer:(c) PbSO4

Question-5:
When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in the air, the ash formed is
(a) Black
(b) White
(c) Yellow
(d) Pink
Answer:(b) White
Question-6
Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?
(a) Physical states of reactants and products
(b) Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
(c) Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
(d) Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not
Answer:(d) Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not

Question-7:
The color of magnesium oxide is
(a) White
(b) Blue
(c) Grey
(d) Pink
Answer: (a) White

Question-8:
Chemically rust is
(a) hydrated ferrous oxide
(b) only ferric oxide
(c) hydrated ferric oxide
(d) none of these
Answer: (c) hydrated ferric oxide

Question-9:
When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
(a) Calcium hydroxide is formed
(b) A white precipitate of CaO is formed
(c) Lime water turns milky
(d) Color of lime water disappears.
Answer: (c) Lime water turns milky

Question-10:
Both CO2 and H2 gases are
(a) heavier than air
(b) colorless
(c) acidic in nature
(d) soluble in water
Answer: (b) colorless
Question-11:
When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
(a) Crystals immediately melt
(b) A brown residue is left
(c) White fumes appear in the tube
(d) A yellow residue is left
Answer: (b) A brown residue is left

Question-12:
Which of the following gases can be used for the storage of fresh samples of oil for a long
time?
(a) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b) Nitrogen or helium
(c) Helium or oxygen
(d) Nitrogen or oxygen
Answer: (b) Nitrogen or helium

Question-13:
Consider equations: Ca⁺²(aq) + 2OH‾(aq)→Ca(OH)₂ (s). The precipitate of calcium
hydroxide will be of
(a) Green color
(b) Blue color
(c) Brown color
(d) White color
Answer: (d) White color
Question-14:
In writing chemical equations, the inclusion of state symbols shall be done while
(a) Correct chemical formulae of reactants and products are written
(b) The equation is being balanced to fulfill the law of conservation of mass
(c) The equation has been balanced
(d) The chemical formulae of products and reactants have been changed to bring about
quick balancing
Answer: (c) The equation has been balanced

Question-15:
The electrolytic decomposition of water gives H 2 and O2 in the ratio of
(a) 1: 2 by volume
(b) 2: 1 by volume
(c) 8: 1 by mass
(d) 1: 2 by mass
Answer: (c) 2: 1 by volume

Question-16:
Consider the equation: Pb⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → Pb(OH)₂ (s), the precipitate of lead (II)
hydroxide will be of
(a) Green color
(b) Blue color
(c) Brown color
(d) White color
Answer: (d) White color

Question-17:
Consider the equation: Cu⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻(aq) → Cu(OH)₂ (s), the precipitate of Copper
Hydroxide (Cu(OH)₂) will be of
(a) Green color
(b) Blue color
(c) Brown color
(d) White color
Answer: (b) Blue color

Question-18:
In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide, and
oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (d) 4

Question-19:
Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O(s). Moles of sodium needed to balance equation
would be
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (d) 4
Question-20:
Consider the reaction: S(s) + O₂(g) → SO₂. The state of SO₂ in this reaction is
A) Liquid
B) Solid
C) Gaseous
D) All Three
Answer: (c) Gaseous

Question-21:
Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of
(a) oxidation
(b) corrosion
(c) reduction
(d) hydrogenation
Answer: (a) oxidation

Question-22:
Consider reaction: P(s) + O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀(s). Moles of O₂(g) needed to balance the equation
will be
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 5
(d) 7
Answer: (c) 5

Question-23:
We store silver chloride in a dark-colored bottle because it is
(a) a white solid
(b) undergoes redox reaction
(c) to avoid action by sunlight
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c) to avoid action by sunlight

Question-24:
Consider reaction: Al(s) + O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃. Moles of Al(s) needed to balance equation are
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 3
(d) 4
Answer: (d) 3

Question-25:
Which one of the given processes involves chemical reactions?
(a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
(b) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open
(c) Liquefaction of air
(d) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature
Answer: (d) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature

Question-26:
In which of the given chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of
the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H₂ (l) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g)
(b) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g)
(c) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l)
(d) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (g)
Answer: (c) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l)

Question-27:
The silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to the formation
of
(a) H2S
(b) AgS
(c) AgSO4
(d) Ag2S
Answer: (d) Ag2S

Question-28:
The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
called
(a) Displacement reaction
(b) Combination reaction
(c) Double displacement reaction
(d) Redox reaction
Answer: (c) Double displacement reaction

Question-29:
Which of the given gases can be used for the storage of fresh samples of oil for a long time?
(a) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b) Nitrogen or helium
(c) Helium or oxygen
(d) Nitrogen or oxygen
Answer: (b) Nitrogen or helium

Question-30:
An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new compound Y is
formed. The substance X and Y are
(a) X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3
(b) X = Ag, Y = Ag2S
(c) X = Cu, Y = CuO
(d) X = Al, Y = Al2O3
Answer: (a) (a) X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3

Question-31:
Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(a) Reaction of water with quick lime
(b) Dilution of an acid
(c) Evaporation of water
(d) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)
Answer: (a) (A) & (B)

Question-32:
On immersing an iron nail in CuSO4 solution for few minutes, you will observe
(a) no reaction takes place
(b) the color of the solution fades away
(c) the surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
(d) the color of the solution changes to green
Answer: (d) the color of the solution changes to green

Question-33:
Rancidity can be prevented by
(a) adding antioxidants
(b) storing food away from light
(c) keeping food in the refrigerator
(d) all of these
Answer: (d) all of these

Question-34:
In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?
(a) Electrolysis of water
(b) Dissolution of NH4Cl in water
(c) Burning of L.P.G.
(d) Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight
Answer: (c) Burning of L.P.G.

Question-35:
Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) +
4H₂O(g) → Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂ (g)
(a) Iron metal is getting oxidized.
(b) Water is getting reduced.
(c) Water is acting as reducing agent.
(d)Water is acting as oxidizing agent.
A) (A), (B) & (C)
B) (C) & (D)
C) (A), (B) & (D)
D) (B) & (D)
Answer: (c) (A), (B) & (D)
Question-36:
A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified
permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and finally disappears.
Which of the given equation is the correct explanation for the observation?
(a) KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄
(b) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄
(c) The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
(d) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a
colorless compound
Answer: (a) KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄

Question-37:
A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the other
containing sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium
hydroxide solution. Which one of the following can be used for identification?
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid
Answer: (b) Red litmus

Question-38:
Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of
(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride
Answer: (a) basic magnesium carbonate

Question-39:
Which of the following is not a physical change?
(a) Boiling of water to give water vapor
(b) Melting of ice to give water
(c) Dissolution of salt in water
(d) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Answer: (d) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

Question-40:
Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (zi) and (iii)
(b) (in) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Answer: (c) (i), (ii) and (iv)

Question-41:
In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct
states of the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2 (l) + O2 (l) > 2H2O(g)
(b) 2H2 (g) + O2 (l) > 2H2O (l)
(c) 2H2 (g) + O2 (g) > 2H2O (l)
(d) 2H2 (g) +O2 (g) > 2H2O (g)
Answer: (d) 2H2 (g) +O2 (g) > 2H2O (g)

Question-42:
In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead
nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead
nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate
Answer: (b) Lead acetate

Question-43:
A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradu¬ally added to the beaker containing acidified
permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and finally
disap¬pears. Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?
(a) KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO4.
(b) FeSO4 acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMNO4.
(c) The color disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.
(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO 4. to a colorless
compound.
Answer: (a) KMnO4 is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO4.

Question-44:
Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and
ammonium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of reaction
involved?
(i) Displacement reaction
(ii) Precipitation reaction
(iii) Combination reaction
(iv) Double displacement reaction
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (iv) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Answer: (d) (ii) and (iv)

Question-45:
Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu
The above reaction is an example of:
(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement
Answer: (d) displacement

Question-46:
Combustion reactions are always
(a) Exothermic
(b) Endothermic
(c) Sometimes exothermic
(d) Both (a) and (b).
Answer: (a) Exothermic

Question-47:
Which of the following is Not True with respect to the neutralization reaction?
(a) Salt is formed.
(b) Reaction occurs between an acid and a base.
(c) Reactive element displaces less reactive element.
(d) Reactants are in a gaseous state.
Answer: (d) Reactants are in the gaseous state.

Question-48:
Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute hydrochloric acid
(a) Fe (III) chloride and water
(b) Fe (II) chloride and water
(c) Fe (II) chloride and hydrogen gas
(d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas
Answer: (d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas
Question-49:
The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory:
Which of the following statement about the reaction is correct?
(a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
(b) It is a combination reaction.
(c) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by the release of heat.
(d) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.

Answer: (a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.

Question-50:
The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant
smell and taste is called:
(a) antioxidation
(b) reduction
(c) rancidity
(d) corrosion
Answer: (c) rancidity

Question-50:
A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:
(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant
Answer: (d) Antioxidant

Question-51:
Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:
H2S + I2 > 2HI + S
(a) I2
(b) H2S
(C) HI
(d) S
Answer: (a) I2

Question-52:
What type of chemical reactions takes place when electricity is passed through water?
(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement
Answer: (c) Decomposition
Question-53:
In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead
nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead
nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate
Answer: (b) Lead acetate

Question-54:
When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of
(a) AgNO3
(b) Ag2S
(c) Ag2O
(d) Ag2CO3
Answer: (b) Ag2S

Question-55:
A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating limestone in the
absence of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3
Answer: (a) CaOCl2

Question-56:
The process of reduction involves
(a) addition of oxygen
(b) addition of hydrogen
(c) removal of oxygen
(d) removal of hydrogen
Answer: (b) addition of hydrogen

Question-57:
Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Answer: (a) (i) and (ii)

Question-58:
Before burning in air, the magnesium ribbon is cleaned by rubbing with sandpaper to:
(a) Make the ribbon surface shinier
(b) Remove the layer of magnesium oxide from the ribbon surface
(c) Remove the layer of magnesium carbonate from the ribbon surface
(d) Remove the moisture from the ribbon surface
Answer: (c) Remove the layer of magnesium carbonate from the ribbon surface

Question-59:
In a chemical reaction between sulphuric acid and barium chloride solution the white
precipitates formed are of:
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Barium sulphate
(c) Chlorine
(d) Sulphur
Answer: (b) Barium sulphate

Question-60:
The respiration process during which glucose undergoes slow combustion by combining
with oxygen in the cells of our body to produce energy is a kind of:
(a) Exothermic process
(b) Endothermic process
(c) Reversible process
(d) Physical process
Answer: (a) Exothermic process

Question-61:
A chemical reaction does not involve:
(a) Formation of new substances having entirely different properties than that of
the reactants
(b) Breaking of old chemical bonds and formation of new chemical bonds
(c) Rearrangement of the atoms of reactants to form new products
(d) Changing of the atoms of one element into those of another element to form
new products
Answer: (d) Changing of the atoms of one element into those of another element to
form new products

Question-62:
One of the following processes does not involve a chemical reaction. That is:
(a) Melting of candle wax when heated
(b) Burning of candle wax when heated
(c) Digestion of food in our stomach
(d) Ripening of banana
Answer: (a) Melting of candle wax when heated

Question-63:
It is necessary to balance a chemical equation in order to satisfy the law of:
(a) Conservation of motion
(b) Conservation of momentum
(c) Conservation of energy
(d) Conservation of mass
Answer: (d) Conservation of mass

Question-64:
All the methods mentioned below can be used to prevent the food from getting rancid
except:
i. Storing the food in the air-tight containers
ii. Storing the food in the refrigerator
iii. Keeping the food in clean and covered containers
iv. Always touching the food with clean hands
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (i), (iii) and (iv)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
Answer: (d) (iii) and (iv)
Question-66:
Rusting of iron involves a chemical reaction which is a combination of:
(a) Reduction as well as combination reactions
(b) Oxidation as well as combination reactions
(c) Reduction as well as displacement reactions
(d) Oxidation as well as displacement reactions
Answer: (b) Oxidation as well as combination reactions

Question-67:
When ferrous sulphate is heated strongly it undergoes decomposition to form ferric oxide
as a main product accompanied by a change in color from:
(a) Blue to green.
(b) Green to blue.
(c) Green to brown.
(d) Green to yellow.
Answer: (c) Green to brown.
Question-68:
Which of the following gases is used in the storage of fat and oil-containing foods for a long
time?
(a) Carbon dioxide gas
(b) Nitrogen gas
(c) Oxygen gas
(d) Neon gas
Answer: (b) Nitrogen gas

Question-69:
The displacement reaction between iron (III) oxide and a metal X is used for welding the
rail tracks. Here X is:
(a) Copper granules
(b)Magnesium ribbon
(c) Sodium pellets
(d) Aluminium dust
Answer: (d) Aluminium dust

Question-70:
The neutralization reaction between an acid and a base is a type of:
(a) Double displacement reaction
(b) Displacement reaction
(c)Addition reaction
(d) Decomposition reaction