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Warrior (10th)
Chemical Reactions & Equations
Multiple Choice Questions (1 Mark)
1. A compound (X) on heating decomposes to give
compound (Y) and a gas (Z). Compound (Y) on
slaking with water forms a substance (W) which after
dissolving in water is used for white washing. After
two to three days of white washing there is a shiny
finish on the walls because compound (X) is formed
over the walls.
Identify X, Y, Z and W from the given options.
(A) X: CaO, Y: CaCO3, Z: CO2, W: Ca(OH)2
(B) X: CaCO3, Y: CaO, Z: H2O, W: Ca(OH)2
(C) X: CaCO3, Y: CaO, Z: CO2, W: Ca(OH)2
(D) X: CaO, Y: CaCO3, Z: H2O, W: Ca(OH)2
2. Which of the following is correct for the products
formed in the electrolysis of water?
(A) Cathode: O2, Anode: CO2
(B) Cathode: CO2, Anode: H2O
(C) Cathode: H2, Anode: O2
(D) Cathode: O2, Anode: H2
3. A blue metal nitrate powder (X) on heating in a boiling
tube produces a black metal oxide (Y), a gas (Z), which
is a supporter of combustion, and a reddish-brown gas
(W). Identify (X), (Y), (Z) and (W) from the given
options.
(A) (X): Cu(NO3)2, (Y): CuO, (Z): O2, (W): CO2
(B) (X): Ca(NO3)2, (Y): CaO, (Z): O2, (W): CO2
(C) (X): Pb(NO3)2, (Y): PbO, (Z): O2, (W): NO2
(D) (X): Cu(NO3)2, (Y): CuO, (Z): O2, (W): NO2
4. Which of the following can undergo a chemical
reaction?
(A) MgSO4 + Fe (B) ZnSO4 + Fe
(C) MgSO4 + Pb (D) CuSO4 + Fe
5. The following reaction is an example of a:
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
(i) displacement reaction
(ii) combination reaction
(iii) redox reaction
(iv) neutralisation reaction
(A) (i) and (iv) (B) (ii) and (iii)
(C) (i) and (iii) (D) (iii) and (iv)
Practice Sheet
6. Which of the following statements about the given
reaction are correct?
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(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), (ii) and (iii) (B) (iii) and (iv)
(C) (i), (ii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iv)
7. Assertion (A): The blue-green colour of the solution
of copper chloride changes to colourless when lead
metal is put into the solution.
Reason (R): Lead is more reactive than copper and it
displaces it to form lead chloride.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
8. Assertion (A): Copper objects form a green protective
layer on them when exposed to the moist air.
Reason (R): Copper reacts with the oxygen, water-
vapour and carbon dioxide present in the air to form a
green protective layer on it called rust.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true
9. Assertion (A): In a balanced chemical equation, total
mass of each element on the reactant and product side
is the same.
Reason (R): Mass is always conserved in simple
chemical reactions.
(A) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct
explanation of (A)
(B) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct
explanation of (A)
(C) (A) is true but (R) is false
(D) (A) is false but (R) is true

Very Short Answer Questions (2 Marks)
10. Magnesium ribbon on strong heating in the presence of
oxygen burns with a dazzling white flame and forms a
compound (X). This compound (X) dissolves in water
to form another compound (Y).
(a) Identify (X) and (Y).
(b) Write balanced chemical equations for each case.
11. Why are silver chloride and silver bromide stored in
dark coloured bottles?
12. Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?
Explain.
Short Answer Questions (3 Marks)
13. Write a balanced chemical equation for the following
reactions and also identify their type.
(a) Lead nitrate solution reacts with potassium iodide
solution.
(b) Sodium sulphate solution reacts with barium
chloride solution.
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14. In the given reactions, identify the substances that are
oxidised, reduced and act as an oxidising and reducing
agent.
(i) 4Na(s) + O2(g) → 2Na2O(s)
(ii) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(g)
15. Answer the following questions.
(a) Which of the following reaction(s) will produce a
precipitate?
(i) Silver nitrate solution reacts with sodium
chloride solution.
(ii) Sodium hydroxide solution reacts with dilute
sulphuric acid.
(iii) Calcium hydroxide solution reacts with
carbon dioxide gas.
(b) Write balanced chemical equations for the one(s)
mentioned in (b) that will form a precipitate.