PRELIMS – 1 FOR X ICSE CHEMISTRY ( 2023 – 2024)

Date : 12.12.2023 Marks : 80

Prepared By : B. SURESH M.Sc., M.Ed., (che) Time : 2 hrs
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Answers to this paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
The 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.
Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in [ ]

SECTION A – 40 MARKS
Question: 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only) [15]
(i) During the electrolysis of acidified water which of the following takes place:
P. cathode : Oxygen is released.
Q. anode : Oxygen is released.
R. anode : Hydrogen is released.
S. anode : Sulphur dioxide is released.
(A) only P (B) only Q (C) only R (D) both P and Q

(ii) The colour change observed when the solution of magnesium hydroxide is tested
with the following indicators:
(A) phenolphthalein turns colourless to pink.
(B) methyl orange remains orange.
(C) phenolphthalein remains colourless.
(D) blue litmus solutions turns red.
(iii) The atomic masses of Si, N and H are approximately 28, 14 and 2 respectively.
Which of the following statements regarding the number of atoms of 28 g of
silicon, 14 g of nitrogen and 2 g of hydrogen is correct?
P. 14 g of nitrogen contains seven times the number of atoms of 2 g of
hydrogen.
Q. 14 g of nitrogen contains half the number of atoms as 28 g of silicon.
(A) only P (B) only Q (C) both P and Q (D) neither P nor Q
(iv) Neutral litmus solution is added to sodium hydrogen carbonate solution. Which of
the observation correct?
Litmus solution Observation
P Turns Red
Q Turns Blue
(A) only P (B) only Q (C) both P and Q (D) neither P nor Q

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 (v) Hydrogen chloride can be obtained by adding concentrated sulphuric acid to
(A) NaCl (B) Na2SO4 (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaNO3
(vi) Glucose reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid to give a very pure form of
carbon called sugar charcoal. The reaction taking place
(A) oxidation (B) combustion (C) dehydration (D) combination
(vii) The acidity of sodium hydroxide is:
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4
+ 2-
(viii) A -------> A ; B -----------> B
Number of electrons present in the outermost shell of atoms A and B respectively
are:
(A) 1, 2 (B) 1, 4 (C) 6, 2 (D) 1, 6
(ix) Hydrated copper sulphate on heating changes to:
(A) Blue and crystalline (B) White and crystalline
(C) Blue and amorphous (D) White and amorphous
(x) An element with atomic no. __________ will form a basic oxide.
(A) 14 (B) 17 (C) 18 (D) 19
(xi) Liquid NH3 is employed in refrigerator because:
(A) It is more basic (B) It is a stable hydride
(C) It has high dipole moment (D) It has high heat of evaporation
(xii) __________ is the functional group in 2-propanone.
(A) -CO- (B) -OH (C) -CHO (D) -COOH
(xiii) The process of separation of ions present in an ionic compound is called as:
(A) Ionisation (B) Dissociation
(C) Separation (D) Electrolysis
(xiv) The catalyst used in Haber’s process is__________
(A) Finely divided Iron (B) Graphite
(C) Vanadium Pentoxide (D) Platinum
(xv) Among the elements given below, the element with least electronegativity is:
(A) Li (B) C (C) B (D) F
Question: 2
(i) Analyse the given diagram and answer the following questions: [5]

(a) Which property of ammonia is depicted in above diagram?

(b) What is taken in combustion tube?
(c) Enlist your observations if the compound taken in combustion is (a) CuO
(b) PbO (Also give equations)

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 (ii) Match the following Column A with Column B [5]
Column A Column B
(a) Sodium chloride 1. alkali
(b) Solder 2. Sulphide ore
(c) Bayer’s process 3. Ionic bond
(d) Roasting 4. Sodium hydrogen sulphate
(e) Acid salt 5. Electrical fuse
(iii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answer from the bracket: [5]
(a) Metals form _______ chlorides. (Covalent / Ionic )
(b) The basicity of acetic acid is ___________ ( 3, 1, 4 )
(c) _______ (AgCl/ PbCl2) , a white precipitate is soluble in excess NH4OH
(d) Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution will form _____ at the
cathode. ( Hydrogen gas / sodium metal )
(e) Substitution reactions are characteristic reactions of _________.
( alkynes / alkenes / alkanes )
(iv) Identify the following: [5]
(a) The acid which produces sugar charcoal from sugar.
(b) The reddish brown liquid S is dissolved in water. When ethyne gas is
passed through it, turns colourless.
(c) When barium chloride solution is added to salt solution E a white ppt.
insoluble in dilute hydrochloric acid is obtained.
(d) An element having highest electronegativity.
(e) A salt M on treatment with concentrated sulphuric acid produces a gas
which fumes in moist air gives dense fumes with ammonia.
(v) a. Draw the structural diagram for the following compounds: [5]
1. But – 1- yne 2. 1,3-dichloro pentane 3. propan-2-one
b. Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds:
1. CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH3 2. CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CH3
SECTION B –40 MARKS
Question: 3
(i) Identify the salts P and Q form the observations given below: [2]
On performing the flame test P produces a lilac coloured flame and its solution
gives a white precipitate with silver nitrate solution, which is soluble in ammonium
hydroxide solution.
(ii) Why is sulphuric acid considered to be a dibasic acid? [2]
(iii) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets: [3]
(a) Li, F, N [ increasing order of electronegativity]
(b) Na, Al, Cl [ increasing order of ionization potential]
(c) Br, F, Cl [ decreasing order of atomic radius]

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 (iv) (a) What is the essential difference in the nature of compounds when two [3]
combining atoms?
1. Differ much in their electronegativites?
2. Don’t differ much in their electronegativites?
(b) A gas cylinder contains 12 X 10 24 molecules of oxygen gas. If Avogadro’s
number is 6 X 1023 molecules. Calculate the mass of oxygen present in
the cylinder.

Question: 4
(i) For the electro – refining of copper:
(a) What is cathode made up of? [2]
(b) Write the reaction that takes place at the anode.
(ii) A gas cylinder can hold 1 kg of hydrogen at room temperature and pressure. [2]
(a) Find the number of moles of hydrogen present.
(b) What weight of CO2 can the cylinder hold under similar conditions of
temperature and pressure? ( H =1, C = 12, O = 16)
(iii) Give balanced equations for each of the following: [3]
(a) Aluminium hydroxide to alumina
(b) Oxidation of hydrochloric acid with lead oxide
(c) Dehydrogenation of ethyl chloride by alc. KOH
(iv) With respect to contact process answer the following: [3]
(a) Temperature of the reaction
(b) Catalyst used
(c) Balanced equation for the reaction occurring

Question: 5
(i) (a) Identify the gas evolved and give the chemical test in each of the following [1]
cases:
Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium sulphate
(b) State the observation: [1]
Concentrate sulphuric acid is added to carbon
(ii) Name the alloy which is made up of: [2]
(a) Aluminium, Magnesium, Copper and Manganese
(b) Copper, Tin and Zinc
(iii) Study the figure given below and answer the questions that follow: [3]

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 (a) Identify the gas Y.
(b) What property of gas does this experiment demonstrate?
(c) Name another gas which has the same property and can be demonstrated
through this experiment.
(iv) Give reasons: [3]
(a) Hydrocarbons are excellent fuels.
(b) Methane does not undergo addition reactions, but ethane does.
(c) HCl gas have fume in moist air?

Question: 6
(i) Name the following: [2]
(a) The ore of aluminium containing its fluorine.
(b) The most commonly used oxide ore of Iron
(ii) State one observation in the following cases: [2]
(a) Action of concentrated nitric acid on copper.
(b) Addition of excess ammonium hydroxide into copper sulphate solution.
(iii) Aqueous solution of nickel sulphate contains Ni2+ and SO42- [3]
(a) Which ion moves towards the cathode?
(b) What is the product at the anode?
(iv) X [2, 8, 4] and Y [ 2, 8, 1] are two elements. Using this information complete the [3]
following:
(a) ______ is the metallic element.
(b) Metal atoms tend to have a maximum of ______ electrons in the
outermost shell.
(c) ______ is the reducing agent.

Question: 7
(i) A compound made up of two elements X and Y has an empirical formula X 2Y. If [3]
the atomic weight of X is 10 and that of Y is 5 and the compound has a vapour
density 25, find the molecular formula.
(ii) (a) Suresh prepared an acidic solution X, that has a pH 6. How will the pH of [3]
the solution X change on addition of the following?
1. Hydrochloric acid
2. A solution of a base
(b) The atomic number of an element is 12. To which group will this element
belong to?
(iii) The vapour density of a gas is 8. What would be the volume occupied by 24 g of [4]
the gas at STP?

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Question: 8
(i) Give reasons why: [2]
(a) Cast iron is used to make castings.
(b) Aluminium cannot be obtained from aluminium oxide by the blast furnace
process.
(ii) Draw the electron dot diagram of Ammonia. [2]
(iii) Give balanced equations for the following: [3]
(a) Ammonia is oxidised by a metal oxide.
(b) Preparation of carbon tetra chloride from methane.
(c) Action of heat on aluminium hydroxide
(iv) (a) An acid which is present in vinegar. [3]
(b) NaOH solution when added to the solution (A) gives a reddish brown
precipitate.
(C) Strongest electrolyte – acetic acid or sulphuric acid

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