Q1. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time?

1 Mark
1. Carbon dioxide or oxygen.
2. Nitrogen or oxygen.
3. Carbon dioxide or helium.
4. Helium or nitrogen.

Ans: 4. Helium or nitrogen.

Explanation: Inert gases like Helium and Nitrogen can be used for storage of food items as they prevent the oxidation of food items.

Q2. In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between sodium sulphate solution and barium chloride 1 Mark
solution:
1. Exchange of atoms takes place.
2. Exchange of ions takes place.
3. A precipitate is produced.
4. An insoluble salt is produced.

The correct option is:

1. (B) and (D).
2. (A) and (C).
3. Only (B).
4. (B), (C) and (D).

Ans: 4. (B), (C), and (D)

Explanation:
When sodium sulphate reacts with barium chloride solution, barium sulphate which is an insoluble product (i.e., precipitate) and two
moles of sodium chloride are formed.
Na2​SO4​(aq) + BaCl2​(aq) → (insoluble)BaSO4​(s)​↓ + 2NaCl(aq).
Here, exchange of ions takes place.

Q3. Which is not the part of hind brain? 1 Mark

1. Medulla oblongata.
2. Cerebrum.
3. Cerebellum.
4. Pons.

Ans: 2. Cerebrum.
Explanation:
There are three main parts of the hindbrain-pons, cerebellum, and medulla oblongata. Most of the 12 cranial nerves are found in the
hindbrain.

Q4. One of the following is an exothermic reaction. This is: 1 Mark

1. Electrolysis of water.
2. Conversion of limestone into quicklime.
3. Process of respiration.
4. Process of photosynthesis.

Ans: 3. Process of respiration.

Explanation:
In the process of respiration, heat energy that maintains our body temperature is released. Therefore, this process is an exothermic
reaction.
Q5. Which among the following is (are) double displacement reaction(s)? 1 Mark
1. Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu
2. Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl
3. C + O2 → CO2
4. CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

1. 1 and 4
2. 2 only
3. 1 and 2
4. 3 and 4

Ans: 2. 2 only
Explanation: In this reaction, sodium and barium are displacing each other from their respective salts. Hence, it is a double
displacement reaction.

Q6. The following reaction is an example of a: 1 Mark

4NH3(g) + 5O2 (g) → 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
1. Displacement reaction.
2. Combination reaction.
3. Redox reaction.
4. Neutralisation reaction.

1. 1 and 4
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 3
4. 3 and 4

Ans: 3. 1 and 3
Explanation: A redox reaction is combination of oxidation (removal of hydrogen) and reduction (addition of hydrogen). Displacement
reaction involves displacement of some part of a compound with other atom like H atoms of NH3 are displaced by oxygen.

Q7. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 1 Mark
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
1. Iron metal is getting oxidised.
2. Water is getting reduced.
3. Water is acting as reducing agent.
4. Water is acting as oxidising agent.

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 3 and 4
3. 1, 2 and 4
4. 2 and 4

Ans: 3. 1, 2 and 4
Explanation: Oxygen is being added to iron, hence iron is getting oxidized. Oxygen is removed from water; hence water is getting
reduced. Water is providing oxygen; hence water is the oxidizing agent.

Q8. Which one of the following involves a chemical reaction? 1 Mark

1. Evaporation of water.
2. Storing of nitrogen gas under pressure.
3. Keeping petrol in a China dish in open.
4. Heating magnesium wire in the presence of air at high temperature.

Ans: 4. Heating magnesium wire in the presence of air at high temperature.

Q9. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true? Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration 1 Mark
turns grey due to:
1. The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
2. Sublimation of silver chloride.
 3. Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
4. Oxidation of silver chloride.

1. 1 Only
2. 1 and 3
3. 2 and 3
4. Only 4

Ans: 1. 1 Only
Explanation: In the presence of sunlight, AgCl decompose to form grayish white silver metal and releases chlorine gas.

Q10. Which of the following are exothermic processes? 1 Mark

1. Reaction of water with quick lime.
2. Dilution of an acid.
3. Evaporation of water.
4. Sublimation of camphor (crystals).

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 4
4. 3 and 4

Ans: 1. 1 and 2
Explanation: Exothermic process are chemical process which take place with the release of heat. Enormous amount of heat energy is
released when dilution of acid takes place and when water reacts with quick lime.

Q11. Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe 1 Mark

The above reaction is an example of a,
1. Combination reaction.
2. Double displacement reaction.
3. Decomposition reaction.
4. Displacement reaction.

Ans: This is an example of displacement reaction because Fe in FeO3 has been displaced by Al.
Hence correct answer is (d).

Q12. The removal of oxygen from a substance is called: 1 Mark

1. Oxidation.
2. Corrosion.
3. Reduction.
4. Rancidity.

Ans: 3. Reduction.
Explanation:
Example: ZnO + C −−→ Zn + CO
In this reaction, zinc loses oxygen and hence gets reduced. On the other hand, carbon gains oxygen and gets oxidised.

Q13. The term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing foods due to 1 Mark
aerial oxidation is:
1. Acidity.
2. Radioactivity.
3. Rabidity.
4. Rancidity.

Ans: 4. Rabidity.
Explanation:
The term used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil containing foods due to aerial oxidation is
rancidity.

Q14. Following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory. Heat 1 Mark
 Heat

2KClO3 (s) −−−−−→ 2KCl(s) + 3O2 (g)

Catalyst

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct about the reaction?

1. It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
2. It is a combination reaction.
3. It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by the release of heat.
4. It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.

Ans: 1. It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.

Explanation:
it is because in decomposition reaction always endothermic reaction took place.

Q15. The chemical reaction involved in the corrosion of iron metal is that of: 1 Mark
1. Oxidation as well as displacement.
2. Reduction as well as combination.
3. Oxidation as well as combination.
4. Reduction as well as displacement.

Ans: 3. Oxidation as well as combination.

Explanation:
In the corrosion of iron metal, iron metal reacts with water and oxygen and forms hydrated oxide called rust. Addition of oxygen to
the metal is a oxidation reaction.
4Fe + 3O2 + 2xH2 O −−−−→ 2Fe2 O3 ⋅ xH2 O

Since iron metal combines with water and oxygen to corrode, it is also a combination reaction, in which iron metal, water and oxygen
combine to form a single compound.

Q16. Which one of the following processes involve chemical reactions? 1 Mark
1. Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder.
2. Liquefaction of air.
3. Keeping petrol in a china dish in the open.
4. Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature.

Ans: 4. Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature.

Explanation: Chemical changes involve formation of new compounds from one of more substances. Reaction of copper wire with
oxygen forms copper oxide.

Q17. Which among the following is getting reduced in the following reaction? 1 Mark
Fe2 O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2

1. CO
2. Fe
3. CO2
4. Fe2O3

Ans: 4. Fe2O3
Explanation:
A reducing agent refers to that compound or element which loses electrons. What it basically means that it is oxidized. In the
following reaction we see that 3CO starts to gain oxygen while it is reacting with Fe2O3 and hence become 3CO2. Since, 3CO is getting
oxidized, hence, the reducing agent is 3CO.

Q18. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during 1 Mark
electrolysis of water is:
1. 1 : 1
2. 2 : 1
3. 4 : 1
4. 1 : 2

Ans: 2. 2 : 1
Explanation: The balance chemical equation for electrolysis of water is;
Electric current

2H2 O(1) −−−−−−−−−→ 2H2 (g) + O2 (g)

Q19. The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory. 1 Mark
Heat

2KClO3 (s) −−−−−→ 2KCl(s) + 3O2 (g)

Catalyst

Which of the following statements is/are correct about the reaction?

1. It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.
2. It is a combination reaction.
3. It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat.
4. It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature.

Ans: 1. It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature.

Explanation:
In a decomposition reaction, a compound is broken down into two or more simpler substances. This reaction is a decomposition
reaction as KCIO3 is broken down into KCl and O2. It is also endothermic reaction because during decomposition of KCIO3 heat is taken
in for the formation of desired products.

Q20. Which of the following is (are) an endothermic process(es)? 1 Mark

1. Dilution of sulphuric acid.
2. Sublimation of dry ice.
3. Condensation of water vapours.
4. Evaporation of water.

1. 1 and 3
2. 2 Only
3. 3 Only
4. 2 and 4

Ans: 4. 2 and 4
Explanation: When a solid change into gas or a liquid change into gas, it happens because of absorption of heat. Hence, these are
endothermic processes.

Q21. A white precipitate will be formed if we add common salt solution to: 1 Mark
1. Ba(NO3)2 solution.
2. KNO3 solution.
3. AgNO3 solution.
4. Mg(NO3)2 solution.

Ans: 3. AgNO3 solution.

Explanation:
On mixing aqueous solutions of silver nitrate and sodium chloride, a white curdy precipitate of silver chloride is formed. The chemical
reaction is given below:
AgNO + NaCl −−−→ AgCl + NaNO3
3

Q22. Four test tubes containing solution (I), (II), (III) and (IV) are shown below with their colours. ZnSO4 is contained in: 1 Mark

1. I only
2. II only
3. III only
4. IV only

Ans: 4. IV only
Explanation:
Zinc sulphate is white in colour in the powder form. But in solution it is colorless as it is an element with completely filled d-orbitals.

Q23. 1 Mark
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?
1. Lead sulphate (insoluble).
2. Lead acetate.
3. Ammonium nitrate.
4. Potassium sulphate.

Ans: 1. Lead sulphate (insoluble).

Explanation:
Because lead sulphate being insoluble will not form aqueous solution. Other salt Ammonium nitrate and Pottasium sulphate do not
posses the lead ion therefore lead iodide can not be formed using them.

Q24. Which among the following statement (s) is/ are true? Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration 1 Mark
turns grey due to:
1. The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
2. Sublimation of silver chloride.
3. Evolution of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
4. Oxidation of silver chloride.

1. (i) only.
2. (i) and (iii)
3. (ii) and (iii)
4. (iv) only

Ans: 1. (i) only.

Explanation:
Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey this is because chlorine gas from silver chloride gas liberated and
leaves the silver as grey in colour.
2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl2

Q25. Which of the following does not involve a chemical reaction? 1 Mark
1. Digestion of food in our body.
2. Process of respiration.
3. Burning of candle wax when heated.
4. Melting of candle wax on heating.

Ans: 4. Melting of candle wax on heating.

Explanation:
On heating, wax changes only its physical state (solid to liquid), not its properties. Hence, only physical change takes place.

Q26. Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied by liberation of heat. 1 Mark
This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution called lime water.
Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of lime and the solution formed?
1. It is an endothermic reaction.
2. It is an exothermic reaction.
3. The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
4. The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.

1. 1 and 2
2. 2 and 3
3. 1 and 4
4. 3 and 4

Ans: 2. 2 and 3
Explanation: Slaking of lime is an exothermic reaction which is evident from liberation of heat. Oxides and hydroxides of metals are
alkaline. Hence, pH of the resulting solution will be more than 7.

Q27. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of the involved 1 Mark
reactants and products at reaction temperature?
 1. 2H 2 (l) + O2 (l) → 2H2 O(g)

2. 2H 2 (g) + O2 (l) → 2H2 O(l)

3. 2H 2 (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2 O(l)

4. 2H 2 (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2 O(g)

Ans: 3. 2H (g) + O (g) → 2H O(l)

2 2 2

Explanation:
Because hydrogen and hydrogen exist in the gaseous form and water in liqid for in room temperature. But according to me answer
should be D because in chemical reaction water is released in form of water vapour that is a gas.

Q28. In the context of redox reactions, the removal of hydrogen from a substance is known as: 1 Mark
1. Oxidation.
2. Dehydration.
3. Reduction.
4. Dehydrogenation.

Ans: 1. Oxidation.
Explanation:
Removal of hydrogen from the substance is known as oxidation.

Q29. A reddish brown coloured metal used in electric wires, when powdered and heated strongly in an open China 1 Mark
dish, its colour rums black. When hydrogen gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour.
Based on this information, the metal and black coloured substances are:
1. Copper and copper nitrate.
2. Silver and silver oxide.
3. Copper and copper oxide.
4. Aluminium and aluminium oxide.

Ans: 3. Copper and copper oxide.

Explanation:
the reddish brown coloured metal is copper metal (Cu). When copper metal is heated in air, it forms black coloured compound. This
black coloured compound is copper oxide.
2CuO + O2 → 2CuO

CuO + H2 → Cu + H2 O

Q30. In the preparation of soap, a small amount of sodium chloride (common salt) is added to the mixture of fat and 1 Mark
sodium hydroxide. The role of common salt is to
1. Favour the precipitation of soap.
2. Enhance the cleansing capacity of soap.
3. Increase the weight of the soap to earn money.
4. Decrease the acidity of the soap.

Ans: 1. Favour the precipitation of soap.

​Explanation:
NaCl (common salt) is added to precipitate out all the soap from the aqueous solution. It decreases the solubility of the soap present
in it due to which all the soap separates out from the solution in the form of solid.

Q31. Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? 1 Mark
2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
1. Lead is getting reduced.
2. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
3. Carbon is getting oxidised.
4. Lead oxide is getting reduced.

1. ​(a) and (b)

2. (a) and (c)
3. (a), (b) and (c)
4. all
Ans: 1. (a) and (b)

Q32. Consider the following equation of the chemical reaction of a metal M. 1 Mark
4M + 3O2 −−−→ 2M2 O3

This equation represents:

1. Combination reaction as well as reduction reaction.
2. Decomposition reaction as well as oxidation reaction.
3. Oxidation reaction as well as displacement reaction.
4. Combination reaction as well as oxidation reaction.

Ans: 4. Combination reaction as well as oxidation reaction.

Explanation:
In the above reaction, metal combines with the oxygen to form a single compound, so it is a combination reaction. Moreover,
addition of oxygen takes place, so it is also a oxidation reaction.

Q33. One of the following does not happen during a chemical reaction. This is: 1 Mark
1. Breaking of old chemical bonds and formation of new chemical bonds.
2. Formation of new substances with entirely different properties.
3. Atoms of one element change into those of another element to form new products.
4. A rearrangement of atoms takes place to form new products.

Ans: 3. Atoms of one element change into those of another element to form new products.
Explanation:
It is not atoms but the bonds between these atoms break and form during chemical reactions. Atoms of elements can rearrange but
cannot change into other element.

Q34. Consider the reaction, 1 Mark

KBr(aq) + AgNO (aq) −−−−→ KNO3 (aq) + AgBr(s)
3

This is an example of:

1. Decomposition reaction.
2. Combination reaction.
3. Double displacement reaction.
4. Displacement reaction.

Ans: 3. Double displacement reaction.

Explanation:
In the given reaction, exchange of the ions takes place between both the reactants, so it is a double displacement reaction.

Q35. The process of respiration is: 1 Mark

1. An oxidation reaction which is endothermic.
2. A reduction reaction which is exothermic.
3. A combination reaction which is endothermic.
4. An oxidation reaction which is exothermic.

Ans: 4. An oxidation reaction which is exothermic.

Explanation:
Respirations is a oxidation reaction in which oxygen is used and heat is produced.

Q36. You are given the following chemical equation: 1 Mark

Mg(s) + CuO(s) −−−→ MgO(s) + Cu(s)

This equation represents:

1. Decomposition reaction as well as displacement reaction.
2. Combination reaction as well as double displacement reaction.
3. Redox reaction as well as displacement reaction.
4. Double displacement reaction as well as redox reaction.

Ans: 3. Redox reaction as well as displacement reaction.

Explanation:
 In the given reaction, magnesium takes oxygen and gets oxidised, whereas copper loses oxygen and gets reduced, so it is a redox
reaction. Also magnesium, being more reactive metal, displaces copper from the copper solution and hence it is a displacement
reaction.

Q37. A powdered salt (X) in a dry test tube was heated that evolves brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide and a yellow 1 Mark
residue of lead oxide is also formed. The salt (X) is:
1. MgCO3
2. Pb(NO3)2
3. (NH4)2SO4
4. CaCO3

Ans: 2. Pb(NO3)2
Explanation:
2Pb(NO )2 → 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2
3

Q38. Which of the following is not an endothermic reaction? 1 Mark

1. CaCO −−−→ CaO + CO
3 2

2. 2H O −−−→ 2H + O
2 2 2

3. 6CO 2 + 6H2 O −−−→ C6 H12 O6 + 6O2

4. C 6 H12 O6 + 6O2 −−−→ 6CO2 + 6H2 O

Ans: 4. C 6 H12 O6 + 6O2 −−−→ 6CO2 + 6H2 O

Explanation:
This is the reaction of respiration process in which glucose burns in oxygen to produce heat energy needed by our body. So, this
reaction is an exothermic reaction.

Q39. Which of the following can be decomposed by the action of light? 1 Mark
1. NaCl.
2. KCl.
3. AgCl.
4. CuCl.

Ans: 3. AgCl.
Explanation:
The chemical reaction is given as follows:
2AgCl(s) −−−
− → 2Ag(s) + Cl2 (g)

Q40. Identify the type of reaction: 1 Mark

Fe(s) + CuSO4 (aq) −−−
− → FeSO4 (aq) + Cu(s)

1. Displacement reaction.
2. Redox reaction.
3. Combination reaction.
4. Double displacement reaction.

1. (i) and (ii)

2. (ii) and (iii)
3. (i) and (iv)
4. (iii) and (iv)

Ans: 1. (i) and (ii)

Explanation:
The following reaction is Displacement reaction. Because Iron displace copper from copper sulphate solution.

Q41. In order to prevent the spoilage of potato chips, they are packed in plastic bags in an atmosphere of: 1 Mark
1. Cl2
2. H2
3. N2
4. O2
Ans: 3. N2
Explanation:
Nitrogen is an unreactive gas that prevents the spoilage of potato chips by preventing the oxidation of fat and oil present in the
potato chips.

Q42. The colour of an aqueous solution of zinc sulphate as observed in the laboratory is: 1 Mark
1. Green.
2. Yellow.
3. Blue.
4. Colourless.

Ans: 4. Colourless.

Q43. Which of the following is not a physical change? 1 Mark

1. Boiling of water to give water vapour.
2. Melting of ice to give water.
3. Dissolution of salt in water.
4. Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Ans: 4. Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG).

Explanation: Combustion of any substance is a chemical change because new substance is formed after combustion.

Q44. Dry raisins were soaked in water for 2 hours, to determine the percentage of water absorbed by raisins.Before 1 Mark
final weighing of swollen raisins, the extra water left on the surface of soaked raisins was removed by:
1. Gently rubbing with cotton cloth.
2. Hot air blower.
3. Dry cotton wool.
4. Filter paper.

Ans: 4. Filter paper.

Q45. While performing the experiment with raisins to determine the percentage of water absorbed by them, a student 1 Mark
made following measurements:
1. Mass of water in the beaker = 40 g.
2. Mass of raisins before soaking = 5 g.
3. Mass of raisins after soaking for 2 hours = 8 g.
4. Mass of water left in the beaker after the experiment = 35 g.

The percentage of water absorbed by raisins is:

40 g - 35 g
1. 35 g
× 100

40 g - 35 g
2. 40 g
× 100

8 g - 5 g
3. 8 g
× 100

8 g - 5 g
4. 5 g
× 100

Ans: 4.
8 g - 5 g
× 100
5 g

Q46. Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25mL of water were taken. A small amount of NaOH, 1 Mark
anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers A, B and C respectively. It was observed that there was an
increase in the temperature of the solutions contained in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the
temperature of the solution falls. Which one of the following statement (s) is (are) correct?
1. In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
2. In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occurred.
3. In beaker C, exothermic process has occurred.
4. In beaker C, endothermic process has occurred.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. 1 and 4
4. 2 and 3
Ans: 3. 1 and 4
Explanation: For an exothermic reaction, heat releases during reaction so temperature increases whereas endothermic reactions
proceed with absorption of heat which decrease the temperature of reaction.

Q47. The chemical reaction between two substances is characterised by a change in colour from orange to green. 1 Mark
These two substances are most likely to be:
1. Potassium dichromate solution and sulphur dioxide.
2. Potassium permanganate solution and sulphur dioxide.
3. Potassium permanganate solution and lemon juice.
4. Potassium dichromate solution and carbon dioxide.

Ans: 1. Potassium dichromate solution and sulphur dioxide.

Explanation:
Reaction between these two are characterised by change in colour. The orange colour of acidified potassium dichromate changes to
green on passing sulphur dioxide.

Q48. What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer. 1 Mark
1. Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.
2. Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced.
3. No reaction takes place.
4. Iron salt and water are produced.

Ans: 1. Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced.

Q49. 3MnO2 + 4Al −−−→ 2Al2 O3 + 3Mn 1 Mark

The reducing agent is:
1. MnO2
2. Al
3. Al2O3
4. Mn

Ans: 2. Al
Explanation:
On the contrary, the oxidation number of Al is zero and it changes to +3 in Al2O3 . Hence the ‘oxidation number increases’ so it is an
oxidation reaction and Al is a reducing agent.

Q50. You are given the solution of lead nitrate. In order to obtain a yellow precipitate you should mix with it a solution 1 Mark
of:
1. Potassium chloride.
2. Potassium nitride.
3. Potassium sulphide.
4. Potassium iodide.

Ans: 4. Potassium iodide.

Explanation:
Potassium iodide on reacting with lead nitrate gives yellow precipitate of lead iodide.

Q51. When dilute sulphuric acid is added to pieces of iron sulphide, hydrogen sulphide gas is produced and soluble 1 Mark
ferrous sulphate is formed. The type of chemical reaction involved is:
1. Decomposition reaction.
2. Combination reaction.
3. Displacement reaction.
4. Double displacement reaction.

Ans: 4. Double displacement reaction.

Q52. 1 Mark
A student weighed some raisins and recorded the weight as ‘x’. She then soaked the raisins in distilled water. After
about 2 hours she removed the raisins, wiped them dry and weighed again and recorded that as ‘y’. The
percentage of water absorbed by raisins may be determined using the relationship:
y - x
1. × 100
y

2.
y - x
× 100
x
y - x
3. x
×
1

100

4. (y - x) × 100

Ans: 2.
y - x
× 100
x

Q53. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. 1 Mark
The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the following is the correct
explanation for the observation?
1. KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4
2. FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO4
3. The colour disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
4. KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO4 to a colourless compound.

Ans: 1. KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4

Explanation: Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) acts as good oxidizing agent in acidic medium and reduces itself to manganese
captions, Mn2+. It oxidizes FeSO4 to Fe2(SO4)3

Q54. Ethane (C2H6) on complete combustion gave CO2 and water. It shows that the results are in accordance with the 1 Mark
law of conservation of mass. Then, the coefficient of oxygen is equal to:
1. 3
2. 5

3. 2
4.
7

Ans: 4.
7

Explanation:
Law of conservation of mass states that mass can neither be created nor be destroyed but it can only be transformed from one form
to another. Total mass on the reactant side is always equal to the total mass on the product side.
Combustion reaction is defined as the reaction in which a hydrocarbon burns in air to produce carbon dioxide and water molecule.
Chemical equation for the combustion of ethane follows:
2C2 H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2 O
7
C2 H6 + O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2 O
2

Q55. One of the following is an endothermic reaction. This is: 1 Mark

1. Combination of carbon and oxygen to form carbon monoxide.
2. Combination of nitrogen and oxygen to form nitrogen monoxide.
3. Combination of glucose and oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water.
4. Combination of zinc and hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen.

Ans: 2. Combination of nitrogen and oxygen to form nitrogen monoxide.

Explanation:
When nitrogen and oxygen are heated at very high temperature (3,000°C approx), they form nitrogen monoxide. Hence, it is an
endothermic reaction.

Q56. A metal 'M' reacts with an acid according to the equation. 1 Mark
+ 3+
M + H → M + H2

Which of the following is correct for metal M?

1. Calcium.
2. Aluminium.
3. Barium.
4. Potassium.

Ans: 2. Aluminium.
Q57. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified potassium
permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the 1 Mark
following is the correct explanation for the observation?
1. KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4.
2. FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO4.
3. The colour disappears due to dilution: no reaction is involved.
4. KMnO, is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO, to a colourless compound.

Ans: 1. KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4.

Explanation:
Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) in presence of dil. H2SO4, i.e., in acidic medium acts as strong oxidising agent. In acidic medium,
KMnO4 oxidises ferrous sulphate to ferric sulphate.
2KMnO4 + 8H2 SO1 + 10FeSO4 −−−−→ K2 SO4 + 5Fe2 (SO4 )3 + 2MnSO4 + 8H2 O

Potassium Sulphuric Ferrous Potassium Ferric Manganese Water

Permanganate acid sulphate sulphate sulphate sulphate

Q58. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of the reactants and 1 Mark
products involved at reaction temperature?
1. 2H2(l) + O2(l) → 2H2O(g)
2. 2H2(g) + O2(l) → 2H2O(l)
3. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)
4. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(g)

Ans: 3. 2H2(g) + O2(g) → 2H2O(l)

Explanation: At room temperature, hydrogen and oxygen are available as gas, while water Is available as liquid.

Q59. CH4 + 2O2 −−−

− → CO2 + 2H2 O 1 Mark
The above reaction is
1. Oxidation.
2. Decomposition reaction.
3. Endothermic reaction.
4. Double displacement reaction.

Ans: 1. Oxidation.
Explanation:
Oxygen is reduced to water and Hydry in methane to H+ ion in water. Because the OXIDATION-NUMBER of O2 in Molecule is = 0. But
in water it's OXIDATION-NUMBER is = -2. So reduction. In methane the OXIDATION-NUMBER of H- = -1 and in water it's OXIDATION-
NUMBER of Hydrogen is = +1. So Oxidation.

Q60. An acid which can decolourise purple coloured potassium permanganate solution is: 1 Mark
1. Sulphuric acid.
2. Citric acid.
3. Carbonic acid.
4. Hydrochloric acid.

Ans: 2. Citric acid.

Explanation:
Reaction of purple-coloured potassium permanganate with citric acid is characterised by change in colour from purple to colourless.

Q61. Iron nails were dipped in an aqueous solution of copper sulphate. After about 30 minutes, it was observed that 1 Mark
the colour of the solution changed from:
1. Colour less to light green.
2. Blue to light green.
3. Bluetocolourless.
4. Greenbelts.

Ans: 2. Blue to light green.

Q62. The chemical reaction between quicklime and water is characterised by: 1 Mark
 1. Evolution of hydrogen gas.
2. Formation of slaked lime precipitate.
3. Change in temperature of mixture.
4. Change in colour of the product.

Ans: 3. Change in temperature of mixture.

Explanation:
Reaction of quicklime and water is highly exothermic, i.e., it evolves heat energy and changes the temperature of mixture.

Q63. Which of the following is not a combination reaction? 1 Mark

1. Reaction of hydrogen with nitrogen.
2. Reaction of quicklime with water.
3. Combustion of magnesium in air.
4. Heating of limestone.

Ans: 4. Heating of limestone.

Explanation:
If limestone is heated strongly, it breaks down to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Calcium oxide is also called quicklime. It is
yellow when hot, but white when cold.

Q64. A white precipitate can be obtained by adding dilute sulphuric acid to: 1 Mark
1. CuSO4 solution.
2. Nacl solution.
3. BaCl2 solution.
4. Na2SO4 solution.

Ans: 3. BaCl2 solution.

Explanation:
BaCl2 + H2 SO4 −−−→ BaSO4 + 2HCl

White ppt.

Q65. Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate and ammonium chloride. Which of 1 Mark
the following correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?
1. Displacement reaction.
2. Precipitation reaction.
3. Combination reaction.
4. Double displacement reaction.

1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Only 4
4. 2 and 4

Ans: 4. 2 and 4
Explanation: Double displacement reaction involves displacement of caption and anions of two different compounds. In given
reaction, precipitate of barium sulphate is formed.

Q66. In the experiment for determining the percentage of water absorbed by raisins, we do the final weighing of the 1 Mark
raisins after keeping them dipped in water for about one hour. For the accuracy of the result, the extra water
from the surface of the soaked raisins is removed by:
1. Rubbing with cotton cloth.
2. Hot air blower.
3. Dry cotton wool.
4. Filter paper.

Ans: 4. Filter paper.

Q67. The chemical equations are balanced to satisfy one of the following laws in chemical reactions. This law is know 1 Mark
as:
1. Law of conservation of momentum.
 2. Law of conservation of mass.
3. Law of conservation of motion.
4. Law of conservation of magnetism.

Ans: 2. Law of conservation of mass.

Explanation:
Equations are balanced when the mass of atoms of different elements in reactants side equals the atoms in products side. If it is not
so, it means that matter is either created or destroyed in reactions, which is impossible.

Q68. Which of the following are combination reactions? 1 Mark

Heat

1. 2KCIO −−→ 2KCI + 3O

3 2

2. MgO + H O → Mg(OH)
2 2

3. 4AI + 3O → 2AI O
2 2 3

4. Zn + FeSO → ZnSO + Fe
4 4

1. Both 1 and 3
2. Both 3 and 4
3. Both 2 and 4
4. Both 2 and 3

Ans: 4. Both 2 and 3

Explanation: Combination reactions form a new product with the combination of more than one reactant molecules.