= EuroSchool Dior our CHEMISTRY (Two hours) Prelim-1, 2022-23 GRADE: X Max. Marks: 80 Answers to this Paper must be written on the ‘paper provided separately. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. Attempt all questions from Section I and any four questions from Section Il The intended marks for questions or parts of questions, are given in brackets []. SECTION I (40 Marks) Attempt all questions from this Section Question 1 © Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: U5] (The aqueous solution of the compound which contains both ions and molecules is: a) Sulphuric acid b) Hydrochloric acid ©) Nitric acid 4)’ Acetic acid ii) The element with the least electronegativity is: a) Carbon ICSE This Paper consists of 7 printed pages Turn overb) - Lithium c) Fluorine d) Chlorine (iii) During the electrolysis of molten lead bromide, which of the following takes place: a) Bromine is released at the cathode b) Lead is deposited at the anode. c) Bromine ions gain electrons d) * Lead is deposited at the cathode. (iv) Select the property that is not true for metals: a) Metals are good conductors of electricity. b) Metals have 1,2 or 3 valence electrons. c) © Non polar covalent compounds are formed from metals. d) Metals are malleable and ductile. (vy) The Vapour density of a given compound ‘X’ is 30. The molecular weight of the compound will be: a) * 60 b) 80 °) 85 d) 65 (vi) Among the following the one which is composed of all three kinds of bond (ionic, covalent, coordinate bond) is: a) Sodium chloride b) «Ammonium chloride c) Ammonium ion d) Ammonia. (vii) The basicity of ethanoic acid is: a)3 byl + o)2 45 (viii The hydroxide of this metal is soluble in excess sodium hydroxide solution is a) Copper b) Magnesium ©) Silver d) Lead (ix) The gas which produces dense white fumes on reaction with ammonia gas is: a) Ethane b) Methane ) Hydrogen chloride 4) Sulphur dioxide ICSE(x) The brown ring test is used for the detection of the ion a) CO” b) NO" ©) $0,” d) OW (xi) In the manufacturing of sulphuric acid, by the contact process, the promoter used with the catalyst is: a) Vanadium pentoxide b) Potassium oxide c) Platinum d) Nickel (xii) The reason for using aluminium in the alloy duralumin is : a) Aluminium is brittle b) Aluminium gives strength c) Aluminium brings lightness * 4) Aluminium lowers melting point (xiii. Nitrogen gas can be obtained by the action of heat on the following compound a) Ammonium chloride b) Magnesium nitride ©) Ammonium sulphate d) Ammonium nitrate « (xiv When a metal atom becomes an ion: a) It loses electrons and is oxidized * b) It gains electrons and is reduced. ©) It gains electrons and is oxidized d) It loses electrons and is reduced. (xv) Which of the following organic compounds contain carbon -carbon covalent triple bond: a) GH, + b) GHe c) GHs d) CsHio Question 2 (a) Complete the following by choosing the correct alternative from the bracket. (3] (i) Ammonia gas is collected by. [downward displacement of ait upward displacement of air} (ii) Ethane is an example of. hydrocarbon [ saturated/unsaturated]. ICSE 3 ‘Turn over(iii) An inert electrode used in the electrolysis of copper sulphate is, [carbon/copper}. (iv) The general formula for alkanes is, ) [CyHani2/ CoHan)- An oxide that dissolves in water forming an acid. [ SO,/ Na,O]. (b) Identify the following (i) The amount of energy released when an atom in the gaseous state accepts an electron to form an anion. Gi) The property by which carbon bonds with itself to form long chains. Gii) A non conducting vessel containing the electrolyte in the aqueous or fused state, (iv) The number of electron pairs which an atom shares with one or more atoms of the same and different kind to achieve a stable electronic configuration. (¥) The process carried out for the manufacturing of Nitric acid on a large scale. © Match the columns A with B 1. A basic oxide a, NaOH 2. An alkali b. NaHSO, 3. An acidic oxide ©. NaCl 4, An acid salt 4. C20 5. A normal salt e. CO; @ @ Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds: @ (ii) Draw the structural formula for the following. (b) (a) 2,2-Dimethyl pentane. 5] [5] (5) “| ICSE 4(b) Propanol (c) But-2-ene @ Name the experiment illustrated above. Name the gas Y Which property of Gas Y is demonstrated by the experiment? State the colour of water that has the round bottom flask. Name the other gas that has the same property that can be demonstrated with the above experiment. [SECTION II] (Attempt any 4 questions). Question 3 (a) Identify the substance underlined. () —(@) Cation that does not form a precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but forms one with sodium hydroxide. (b) Anion that is present in Compound L which on reacting with barium chloride solution gives a white precipitate insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid or dilute nitric acid (b) Arrange the following as per the instructions given in the brackets. 2] B] ICSE 5 Turn over() —C1,F,Br, I (increasing order of electron affinity) (i) Mg, Cl, Na, S, Si (Increasing order of atomic size) ii) Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (Increasing order of Metallic character). Write the products and balance the chemical equation. MnO; + conc.HCl_ ——> CuO + dil HySO, _ Al,O; + KOH ——_, (d) Fillin the blanks by choosing the correct word from the bracket. (i) Hydrogen chloride and water are examples of (polar covalent compounds / non polar covalent compounds.) Gi) As we descend the electrochemical series containing cations, the tendency of the cations to get at the cathode increases. (oxidized / reduced). Question 4 Mw @) The following questions relate to the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis. () Name the other aluminium containing compound added to fused alumina and state its significance. (ii) _ Give the equation for the reaction that takes place at the cathode, (ii) Explain why it is preferrable to use a number of graphite electrodes as. anode instead of a single electrode, during the above electrolysis. (6) A gaseous hydrocarbon contains 82.76% of carbon. Given that its vapour density is 29. Find its empirical formula and molecular formula. (©) Write balanced chemical equation for the following, (i) Action of hot and concentrated nitric acid on copper. (ii) Laboratory preparation of nitric acid. @ Explain the following (i) An inverted funnel is used to dissolve Hydrogen chloride in water. (i) All apparatus made of glass is used in the preparation of nitric acid. BI] 2) BI BI 2] ICSE 6Question 5 (a) () © Identify the acid in each case: (i) The acid which is used in the preparation of a non- volatile acid. (ii) The acid which produces sugar charcoal from sugar. (iii) The acid on reacting with ammonia produces ammonium chloride. (i) Explain why ammonium nitrate is not used in the preparation of ammonia, (ii) Give the ionic equation when ammonia is dissolved in water. State relevant observations for the following reactions: (i) Sulphur dioxide gas is passed through potassium dichromate solution. (ii) Barium chloride solution is mixed with sodium sulphate solution (iii) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium carbonate crystals. (@) Name the main component of the alloy: @ Brass Gi) Duralumin Question 6 @ Define (Isomers (b) © @ (ii) _Ionisation Potential (iii) Vapour density Solve the following: Calculate the volume of oxygen required to burn completely 400m! of acetylene. Also calculate the volume of carbon dioxide formed. 2C pH; + 502) > 4CO2 + 6H0 State the conditions required for the following reactions: () Catalytic hydrogenation of ethyne (ii) Conversion of Sodium chloride to hydrogen chloride. (iii) Conversion of Nitrogen to ammonia. Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using the test given in the bracket. G) [2] B] 2) BI 2] BI 2) ICSE 7 Turn over(i) _ Dilute sulphuric acid and dilute hydrochloric acid (using barium chloride solution) Gi) Copper Sulphate and Zinc Sulphate (using NaOH) Question 7 (a) Write balanced chemical equation for the following reactions. () Burning of ethane in plentiful supply of oxygen. (i) Action of water on calcium carbide. ©) The pH values of 3 solutions A, B and C are given. Solution X: pH=12, Solution Y: pH=2, Solution Z: pH=7 () Which solution will have no effect on litmus solution? (i) Which solution will tum red litmus solution blue? (iii) Which solution will liberate CO, when reacted with sodium carbonate? © The metals of Group 2 in the Periodic table from top to bottom are- Be, Mg, Ca, Sr and Ba. () Which one of these elements will form ions most readily. Give reason. (i) State the common feature in the electronic configuration of all these elements given. @ Explain the following: () Blue colour of aqueous copper sulphate tums almost colourless on its electrolysis using Platinum electrodes. (i) In the electroplating of an article with silver, the electrolyte sodium argentocyanide solution is preferred over silver nitrate solution. (iii) Alkali metals are good reducing agents. Question 8 (a) Identify the functional group in the following compounds. () HCHO 22] Bl) 2] BI GI ICSE 8(i) CH;COOH (ii) C;H,OH (b) Draw the electron dot structures for the following 83] @ [NHJ (i) CCk (ii) CaO ©) ‘Choose the answer from the list which fits the description. 2] [conc. HzSO,, NaOH, CaO] (i) The compound used for drying ammonia gas. (ii) The compound used for drying hydrogen chloride gas. (d) Elements A, B, C and D have electronic configurations: 22] A=2,8,1 B=28,7 C=2,5. Del (i) What type of bond will be formed between A&B — and C&D (ii) What is the formula of the compound formed between B and D ICSE 9 ‘Turn over