CHEMISTRY

(SCIENCE PAPER – 2)
Time allowed: Two hours
Summative Assessment-2, 2022-23
(Sample Question Paper)
Answer Key
GRADE: VI Maximum Marks: 80

Foreword:

 1 mark has to be deducted for every 5 spelling errors.

 If there is an error in the key word of objective type answers deduct only ½
marks.
 Encourage full sentences.

SECTION A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1
Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: (Bold the correct [15]
answer)
(i) Dense condensed water vapour found near the surface of the Earth.
(a) Fog
(b) Mist
(c) Dew
(d) Frost
(ii) A natural process by which the circulation of water takes place from the
Earth’s surface to the atmosphere and back to the Earth’s surface.
(a) Nitrogen cycle

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 (b) Water cycle
(c) Oxygen cycle
(d) Carbon cycle
(iii) The solubility of a substance depends on________________________
(a) Temperature
(b) Pressure
(c) Size of solute particles
(d) All the above
(iv) _______________________ are the accidental leakages from oil tankers in
seas or oceans.
(a) Oil Spills
(b) Sewages
(c) Pesticides
(d) None of the above
(v) ________________ is not an example of water borne disease.
(a) Diarrhoea
(b) Gastroenteritis
(c) Heart attack
(d) Jaundice
(vi) The layer of atmosphere that is closest to the surface of the Earth.
(a) Troposphere
(b) Stratosphere
(c) Mesosphere
(d) Thermosphere
(vii) ________________ is not a property of nitrogen gas.
(a) Inert in nature
(b) Support burning
(c) Slightly soluble in water
(d) Used in manufacture of fertilizers

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 (viii) ________________ is the chemical process in all living organisms in which
oxygen react with simplest form of digested food (glucose) in living cells to
produce energy.
(a) Digestion
(b) Nitrogen fixation
(c) Respiration
(d) None of the above
(ix) ______________ is obtained from petroleum and it burns to give carbon
dioxide, water vapour and energy.
(a) Compressed natural gas only
(b) Biogas
(c) Liquefied petroleum gas only
(d) Both (a) and (c)
(x) ______________ are the causes of increase of carbon dioxide into
atmosphere.
(a) Thermal power plants
(b) Burning of fossil fuels
(c) Deforestation
(d) All the above
(xi) The inter-particle force of attraction between the particles of the same
substance is called_______________
(a) Cohesive force
(b) Adhesive force
(c) Inter-particle space
(d) Brownian motion
(xii) The process in which solid gains enough energy to completely overcome the
intermolecular force of attraction and pass into gaseous phase.
(a) Deposition
(b) Sublimation
(c) Vapourisation
(d) Condensation

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 (xiii) Which of the following is highly compressible?
(a) Water
(b) Stone
(c) Air
(d) Wooden block
(xiv) The energy that flows from one object to another as a result of the difference
in temperature.
(a) Light
(b) Heat
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Sound
(xv) _____________________ occurs at its condensation point.
(a) Liquefaction
(b) Melting
(c) Freezing
(d) Vapourisation
Question 2
(i) Define the following: [5]
(a) Matter
Anything that occupies space and has mass.
(b) Solution
A homogenous mixture formed when a substance dissolves in another
substance.
(c) Photosynthesis
The process by which green parts of the plants prepare their own food
(glucose) in the presence of air(carbon dioxide),water, chlorophyll and
sunlight.
(d) Combustion
A process in which a substance combines with oxygen and release energy
along with carbon dioxide and water.
(e) Water pollution

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 The contamination of water bodies by high concentration of harmful
substances which have a detrimental of living organisms and ecosystem.
(ii) Fill in the blanks: [5]
(a) A solid have _____________ free surface/surfaces. (Many /One)
Many
(b) ___________ is the intermixing of substances by the natural movement of
particles. (Intermolecular force/Diffusion)
Diffusion
(c) A ___________ is a medium in which a substance dissolved to form a
solution.(Solvent/Solute)
Solvent
(d) The outer most layer of the atmosphere is
called____________________(Thermosphere/Exosphere).
Exosphere
(e) ____________ is the primary source of water on Earth.(Rain water/Ocean)
Rain water
(iii) Observe the diagram below and answer the following question:

(a) What is the position of the ruler before the balloon is deflated? Why?
The position of the ruler was straight before the balloon is deflated 1
because the mass of both the balloons were same on both the sides.
(b) What do you observe when one of the balloon is deflated?
Deflated balloon goes up on the scale whereas the inflated balloon goes 1
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 (c) Why third string tied close to the centre of the ruler?
To adjust the balance of the balloons when the ruler is suspended freely. 1
(d) Why does the side with the deflated balloon move upwards?
The side with the deflated balloon move upward because the weight 1
shifted towards the inflated balloon.
(e) What does the experiment prove?
The experiment proves that air has mass. 1
(iv) Match the following: [5]

Column A Column B
a. Agricultural wastes (i) Electronegative (c)
b. Frost (ii)Reverse Osmosis (d)
c. Oxygen (iii)Pesticides (a)
d. Water purified through a semi- (iv)Eutrophication (e)
permeable membrane.
e. The prolific growth of algae due (v)Frozen dew (b)
to increased nutrients in water.
(v) Give one word for the following: [5]
(a) Substances that create pollution.
Pollutants
(b) The earth is surrounded by a thick invisible layer of air.
Atmosphere
(c) Plant breathe through the minute openings on the surface of the leaves.
Stomata
(d) A group of two or more atoms that are chemically bonded together.
Molecule
(e) The state of matter that has no definite shape, volume and can flow in all
directions.
Gas

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 SECTION B
(Attempt any four questions.)
Question 3
(i) Give reason for the following:
a) Burning of a candle is a both physical and chemical change.
b) Mountaineers carry oxygen cylinders with them when they climb.
c) Rainwater is safe for drinking after a few showers.

(ii) Answer the following question:

a) Name any two nitrogen fixing bacteria found in the root nodules of leguminous
plant?
b) What is latent heat of vaporisation?
c) Write any two properties of carbon dioxide?

(iii) Differentiate between the following based on the criteria given in the bracket:
a) Combustion and respiration (Temperature)
b) Liquefied petroleum gas and Compressed natural gas (Use)

(i)
a) Burning of a candle is a physical change because the wax of the candle melts and 1
its loses its shape whereas it is chemical change also as combustion of fuel takes
place in presence oxygen to produce carbon dioxide. (Each point 0.5 marks)

b) At higher altitudes, the oxygen content decreases which makes breathing 1

difficulty for the mountaineers.
c)Rainwater is safe for drinking after a few showers because the first showers of rain 1
dissolve dust, smoke and other impurities. Sometimes they even dissolve oxides of
gases, such as nitrogen and sulphur present in air.

(ii)
a) Clostridium, Blue green algae ,Azotobacter, etc (Any two names) 1+1
b) The heat absorbed (to break the intermolecular forces of attraction in liquids) 1
is called the latent heat of vaporisation.
c)
 Colourless and odourless 1+1

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  Chemically reactive
 Moderately soluble in water
 Does not support burning (Any two points)
(iii)
a)
Combustion Respiration
Occurs at very high temperatures Occurs at body temperature 1

b)
Liquefied petroleum gas Compressed natural gas
Used in cooking Used in automobiles
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Question 4
1) Answer the following:
a. Explain Brownian motion.
b. What is the freezing point of water?
c. List any two measures that one can take to conserve water.
d. Write any two uses of air?

2) Study the diagram and answer the following question:

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 A B

a. Identify the type of water pollutant shown in the above picture A and B.
b. Write the cause of water pollution shown in the above picture A and B.

3) Differentiate between the following :

a. Potable water and Non-potable water

1)
a. Brownian motion is the random motion of particles of the surrounding medium.
The particles of matter are in constant state of motion .They keep moving rapidly 1
in any direction and collide with each other and with the particles of the
surrounding medium.
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b. The freezing point of water is 00C.

c.
(ii) Turn off the tap while brushing your teeth or soaping your hands.
Turn it on you need to rinse.
(iii) Fix all leaky water pipes ,flushes and taps. 1+1
(iv) Run washing machines and dishwashers only when you have a full
load. Running them with half load uses the same amount of water as
a full load.( Any two points)

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d.
(i) Air aids the dispersal of pollen and seeds(pollination) , and helps in 1+1
the multiplication and survival of plants.
(ii) Wind helps windmills to rotate ,which in turn helps to draw water
from tubewells ,run floor mills and generate electricity.
(iii) Air is essential for the movement of aeroplanes, helicopters,
parachutes ,yachts and sailboats. (Any two points)

2.
A. Oil spills- An accidental leakages from oil tankers in seas or oceans. 3
B. Garbage dumping- Garbage contains paper, rubber, glass, aluminium and
plastic dumped into seas and other water bodies. (0.5 mark each for
identifying the pollutants and for causes 1 mark each)

3.
Potable Water Non-Potable Water
i. Water that is fit for drinking by i. Water is not safe drinking.
humans and other animals.
ii. It can be consumed with a low ii. It may carry disease causing 1
risk of immediate or long-term microbes and have high levels of
harm. dissolved salts and minerals ,
heavy metals and suspended
solids. Using such water for
cooking and drinking can lead to
illness and can even cause death.
Question 5
1) State whether energy is absorbed or released during the following processes:
a. Melting
b. Freezing

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 c. Vapourisation
d. Sublimation

2) Answer the following:

a. Name any two methods of purification of water?
b. Write any two uses of oxygen?

3) Give reasons:
a. Air is a mixture and not a compound.
b. Forest should not be destroyed.
1)
a. Absorbed 2
b. Released
c. Absorbed
d. Absorbed (0.5 mark for each )

2)
a. Decantation, Filtration, Boiling, Chlorination (Any two points) 1+1

b.
Supports burning 1+1
Supports combustion of fuels to release energy
Essential for respiration and survival of living (Any two points)

3)
a.
The constituents of air retain their original properties
The components of air can be separated by simple methods. 1+1
There are no energy changes when components of air are mixed together.
There is no specific formula for air. (Any two points)

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b. Cutting of trees affects the rainfall which further affects the water table and
climate conditions of our ecosystem. Planting more trees helps to fight against the
growing scarcity of water.
Question 6

1) Study the diagram and answer the following questions:

a. What is the aim of this experiment?

b. Why egg in the mouth of bottle 3 squeezes itself and slide into the bottle?
c. Why heating or blowing air inside the bottle pushes the egg out of the bottle?

2) Answer the following:

a. What are the two conditions necessary for rusting?
b. What is the importance of the ozone layer?
c. Which is the densest layer of atmosphere?
d. Write any one importance of water in everyday life?

3) Differentiate between the following based on the criteria given in the bracket:
a. Saturated and unsaturated solution (Definition)
b. Krypton and Xenon (uses)

1)
a) The experiment shows that air exert pressure in all possible directions. 1
b) Egg in the mouth of the bottle 3 squeeze itself and slide into the bottle 1
because the air pressure inside the bottle becomes lower and the higher air
pressure outside forces the egg to squeeze into the bottle.
c) On blowing or heating air inside the bottle ,the air pressure inside it 1
increases and pushes the egg out of the bottle.
2)
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 a. The conditions necessary for rusting are: 1+1
Contact of iron with air(oxygen)
Contact of iron with moisture

b. The presence of ozone is extremely important as it prevents the harmful 1

ultraviolet radiation of the sun from reaching the Earth.
c. Troposphere 1
d.
Domestic requirements of water include drinking, cooking, washing, bathing,
cleaning, laundry and gardening. 1
Water is needed for the germination of seeds.
Water in the radiator of a car is used to keep its engine cool.
Water is used to generate electricity in power plants. (Any one points)

3)
a.
Saturated solutions Unsaturated solution 1
Solutions in which no more solute can Solutions in which still more solute can
be dissolved at a specific temperature. be dissolved at a specific temperature.

b.
Krypton Xenon 1
Used in photography. Used in the manufacture of
semiconductors.
Question 7
1) Answer the following :
a. Why well water and spring water are considered pure and safe to drink?
b. A water molecule has a properties that are completely different from the
properties of oxygen or hydrogen. Explain with examples.
c. Mention any two symptoms of typhoid?
d. What is supersaturated solution?
e. Why water is considered as universal solvent?
f. What is scum?

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 2) Study the diagram and answer the following questions:

a. What is the aim of the experiment?

b. Why the tumbler becomes foggy on the inside and the flame fades off
eventually?

1.
(a) Well water and spring water are considered pure and safe to drink because they
contain only dissolved impurities , the suspended impurities are filtered by the 1
different layers of soil.

(b) Water is a liquid at room temperature while hydrogen and oxygen are gases. 1
Oxygen supports combustion but water does not.

(c) High fever, loose motions for many days, etc 1+1

(d)Solutions that contain more solute than could be dissolved at a specific 1

temperature.
(e) Water can dissolve most of the solid, liquid and gaseous substances in itself; 1
therefore it is often termed a universal solvent.
(f) The heavy impurities collected at the bottom and the dissolved salt form a thin 1
layer on the surface called scum.
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2.
a) To show the presence of oxygen in air and that it supports burning.
1+1
b) The burning candle produces carbon dioxide and water in the form of water
vapour. The tumbler become foggy due to the presence of water vapour. The flame
goes off because of the lack of enough oxygen in the tumbler.

Question 8

1) Study the diagram and answer the following question:

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a. Which gas in the exhaled air turns lime water milky?

b. What is the percentage of this gas in the air?
c. What are the two main processes by which this gas enters the atmosphere?
d. What natural chemical process involving plants helps remove this gas from the
atmosphere?
e. How does this gas affect the temperature of the Earth?

2) Answer the following :

a. Write any two importance of water cycle in nature?
b. Mention any two way to prevent water pollution.
1)
a. Carbon dioxide 1

b.0.03% 1

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c. Respiration ,Burning of fossil fuel 1+1
d. Photosynthesis 1

g. Carbon dioxide is the Earth’s most important green house gas as it 1

absorbs heat going out of the Earth and makes the atmosphere warmer.

2)
a.
It restore the lost water from the Earth’s surface and maintains the balance of 1+1
under ground water.
Rain water is important as agricultural production depends on rain in many
parts of the world.
It controls the climatic conditions of the earth. (Any two points)

b.
Reduction of waste
Treatment of industrial waste 1+1
Treatment of sewage
Pollution control rules laid down by the government should be strictly
followed.
Water hyacinths should be encouraged as they are extremely efficient in
absorbing concentrated nutrients from the water.(Any two points)

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