Chemical Reaction

and Equations
 Chemical reaction
A chemical reaction is a process in which the original substance(s) loses
its nature and identity and forms new substance(s) with different
properties.

Breaking of the chemical bonds and formation of new chemical bonds is

responsible for the occurrence of a chemical reaction.

The substances which take part in a chemical reaction are called

Reactants.

The substances which are formed in a chemical reaction are called

Products.
A chemical reaction can be identified by either of the following
observations:
 Chemical equations

A chemical equation is the symbolic representation of a chemical reaction in

the form of symbols and formulae.
It is a way to represent the chemical reaction in a concise and informative way.

For example, Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide

(Reactants) (Product)

This equation is called word equation.

The word equation can be written into chemical equation by writing symbols
and formulae of the substance in place of their name. 2Mg + O2 →
2MgO
 Writing a chemical equation

(i) The symbols of elements and the formulae of reacting substances (reactants)

are written on the left hand side of the equation, with a plus (+) sign between

them.

(ii) The symbols and formulae of the substances formed (products) are written on

the right hand side of the equation, with a plus sign (+) between them.

→
(iii) An arrow sign ( ) is put between the reactants and the products.

(iv) The physical states of the reactants and products are also mentioned in a

chemical equation.
 Skeletal chemical equation:

A chemical equation which simply represents the symbols

and formulas of reactants and products taking part in the
reaction is known as skeletal chemical equation for a
reaction. For example: Mg + O2→ MgO.
It's a skeletal equation
 Balanced Equation:

The equation in which atoms of various elements on both sides of a

chemical equation are equal in accordance with the law of conservation of
mass.
 The process of equalizing the atoms of various elements
both on either sides of an equation is called the balancing
of chemical equation. This is known as hit and trial method.
(Q-1) . Name the product formed when quick
lime (a)agent
is added toagent
(b)reducing water? Write
(c)Both (a) theofreaction
and (b) (d)None these.

involved.
 (Q-1) . Name the product formed when quick
lime(a)agent
is added to
(b)reducing water?
agent Write
(c)Both (a) and the
(b) (d)None reaction
of these.

involved.

Answer:

Quick lime reacts with water vigorously to produce

slaked lime and a large amount of heat.
CaO(s) + H2O (l) →
Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
(Q-2) Write a balanced chemical equation:
→
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
Pb (NO3)2 + KI KNO3 + PbI2
 (Q-2) Write a balanced chemical equation:
Pb(b)reducing
(a)agent (NO3)2 agent+ →
KI (a) and
(c)Both KNO3 + PbI2
(b) (d)None of these.

Answer:
Balanced chemical equation:
Pb (NO3)2 (aq) + 2 KI (aq) →
2 KNO3 (aq) + PbI2 (s)
 (Q-3) A clear solution of slaked lime is made by dissolving
Ca(OH)2 in an excess of water. This solution is left exposed to air.
The solution slowly
(a)agent goes milky
(b)reducing as a(a)
agent (c)Both faint white
and (b) precipitate
(d)None of these. forms.
Explain why a faint white precipitate forms. Support your
response with the help of a chemical equation
 (Q-3) A clear solution of slaked lime is made by dissolving
Ca(OH)2 in an excess of water. This solution is left exposed to air.
The solution slowly
(a)agent goes milky
(b)reducing as a(a)
agent (c)Both faint white
and (b) precipitate
(d)None of these. forms.
Explain why a faint white precipitate forms. Support your
response with the help of a chemical equation

Answer:
Calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide
present in the atmosphere to form calcium
carbonate which results in milkiness/white ppt. /
formation of calcium carbonate.
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 CaCO3 + H2O →
(Q-4)List the changes that are observed when dil. HCl is
added to(a)agent
a small amount
(b)reducing of copper
agent (c)Both oxide
(a) and (b) (d)None in a beaker.
of these.

Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

(Q-4)List the changes that are observed when dil. HCl is
added to(a)agent
a small amount
(b)reducing of copper
agent (c)Both oxide
(a) and (b) (d)None in a beaker.
of these.

Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction.

Answer:
When dil HCl is added to a small amount of CuO in a
beaker, a blue green colour is observed due to
formation of copper chloride.
CuO + 2HCl →
CuCl2 + H2O
(Q-5) When a copper wire was left in silver nitrate solution for
sometime, it was observed that the solution turned bluish
green.
(a)agent (a) Explain
(b)reducing the
agent (c)Both (a) observation.
and (b) (d)None of these.

(b) Write the balanced chemical equation to represent the

change taking place.
(Q-5) When a copper wire was left in silver nitrate solution for
sometime, it was observed that the solution turned bluish
green.
(a)agent (a) Explain
(b)reducing the
agent (c)Both (a) observation.
and (b) (d)None of these.

(b) Write the balanced chemical equation to represent the

change taking place.

Answer:
(a) Copper is more reactive than silver. Hence, when
copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution, it
displaces silver from AgNO3 solution forming copper
nitrate which is bluish green in colour.
(b) Cu + 2AgNO3 →
Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag
(Copper (II) nitrate (Silver)
bluish green)
(Q-6) 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling
tube. (a) List any two observations.
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(c) Write the chemical equation of the reaction.
(Q-6) 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling
tube. (a) List any two observations.
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(c) Write the chemical equation of the reaction.

Answer:
(a) Two observations are:
(i) Change in state and colour.
(ii) Evolution of gas

(b) Decomposition reaction

(c) 2FeSO4(s) ------> Fe2O3(s) + SO2(g) + SO3(g)
(Q-7) (a) Solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for testing carbon
dioxide. Write the
(a)agent equation
(b)reducing of the
agent (c)Both (a) reaction ofof ‘X’
and (b) (d)None these.with carbon
dioxide. (b) How is ‘X’ obtained? Write chemical equation.
 (Q-7) (a) Solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for testing carbon
dioxide. Write the
(a)agent equation
(b)reducing of the
agent (c)Both (a) reaction ofof ‘X’
and (b) (d)None these.with carbon

dioxide. (b) How is ‘X’ obtained? Write chemical equation.

Answer:
(a) Substance X-Calcium hydroxide.
Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g) →
CaCO3(s) + H2O(l) (White ppt.)

(b) Calcium hydroxide is obtained by reaction of calcium oxide

and water. It is an exothermic reaction.
CaO(s) + H2O(l) →
Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
 (Q-8) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following:

(a) Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide ® Calcium carbonate + water

(b) Zinc + Silver nitrate
(a)agent ® Zinc nitrate
(b)reducing + Silver
agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(c) Aluminium + copper chloride ® Aluminium chloride + copper
(d) Zinc carbonate ® Zinc oxide + Carbon dioxide
(e) Potassium + water ® Potassium hydroxide + hydrogen
 (Q-8) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following:

(a) Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide ® Calcium carbonate + water

(b) Zinc + Silver nitrate
(a)agent ® Zinc nitrate
(b)reducing + Silver
agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(c) Aluminium + copper chloride ® Aluminium chloride + copper
(d) Zinc carbonate + Zinc oxide + Carbon dioxide
(e) Potassium + water ® Potassium hydroxide + hydrogen

Answer:
(a)Ca(OH)2 + CO2 →
CaCO3 + H2O
(b) Zn + 2AgNO3 →
Zn (NO3)2 + 2Ag
(c) 2Al + 3CuCl2 →
2AlCl3 + 3Cu
(d) ZnCO3 →
ZnO + CO2
(e) 2K + 2H2O →
2KOH + H2
(Q-9) (a) Mention with reason the colour changes observed when:
(i) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) A piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution. Justify your
answer by giving reactions
(a)agent involved.
(b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(b) Name the colour of precipitate formed when lead nitrate solution is
added to potassium iodide solution?
 (Q-9) (a) Mention with reason the colour changes observed when:
(i) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) A piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution. Justify your
answer by giving reactions
(a)agent involved.
(b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(b) Name the colour of precipitate formed when lead nitrate solution is
added to potassium iodide solution?

Answer:
. (a) (i) When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, it decomposes
to give silver metal and chlorine gas. In this reaction, white colour
of silver chloride changes to greyish white due to the formation of
silver metal. This is a photochemical decomposition reaction.

→
sunlight

2AgCl(s) 2Ag(s) + Cl2(g)

(ii) Zinc being more reactive than copper, displaces copper
from its compound and forms new product. This is a
displacement reaction.
Zn(s) + CuSO4 (aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)

(b) Yellow colour of lead iodide is formed.

(Q-10)
Assertion (A): In the given equation, 'X' stands for 2.
3Fe+X H2O Fe3O4+4H2 →
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

Reason (R): To balance an equation, the number of atoms of

each element should be same on both the sides.
 (Q-10)
Assertion (A): In the given equation, 'X' stands for 2.
3Fe+X H2O Fe3O4+4H2 →
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

Reason (R): To balance an equation, the number of atoms of

each element should be same on both the sides.

Answer:
Assertion (A) is false but reason (R) is true.

Explanation: To balance the given equation the number of

atoms of each element should be same on both the sides.
Hence, the 'X' value should be 4. 3Fe+4H2O Fe3O4+4H2 →
Types of Chemical
Reactions
 Types of Chemical Reactions

I. Combination Reaction: The reaction in which two or more reactants combine to

form a single product.
e.g.,
→
(i) Burning of coal C(s) + O2(g) CO2(g)
→
(ii) Formation of water 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(l)
→
(iii) CaO(s) + H2O(l) Ca(OH)2 (aq) + Heat

Exothermic Reactions: Reaction in which heat is released along with formation of

products. e.g.,
(i) Burning of natural gas. CH4(g) + 2O2(g)→ CO2(g) + 2H2O(g) + Heat
(ii) Respiration is also an exothermic reaction.
C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) → 6CO2(aq) + 6H2O(l) + energy
(Glucose)
 II. Decomposition Reaction:
The reaction in which a compound splits into two or more simpler substances is called
decomposition reaction.
→
A B+C
Endothermic Reaction: The reactions which
require energy in the form of heat, light or
electricity to break reactants are called
endothermic reactions.
III. Displacement Reaction: The chemical reactions in which more
reactive element displaces less reactive element from its salt
solution.
IV. Double Displacement Reaction: A reaction in which new compounds are
formed by mutual exchange of ions between two compounds. e.g.,

Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(aq)

White precipitate of BaSO4 is formed, so it is also called precipitation
reaction.
V. Oxidation and Reduction:
Oxidation: Loss of electrons
Reduction: Gain of electrons
 Effects of oxidation reactions in everyday life :
1. Corrosion: Corrosion is a process in which metals are deteriorated by action of air,
moisture, chemicals, etc. It is a redox reaction where metal gets oxidised to metal oxide
and oxygen gets reduced to oxide ion.
Examples:
(a) Corrosion of iron is called rusting. Iron objects when left in moist open air for sometime
get coated with a reddish brown powder. The process is known as rusting.
(b) Green coating on copper articles and black coating on silver ornaments are other
examples of corrosion
 Prevention of Rusting:
(a) The iron articles should be painted.
(b) The machine parts should be oiled and greased.
(c) Galvanised iron pipes should be used for water supply.
(d) Iron can be coated with chromium to prevent rusting.
 Rancidity :
Rancidity is the process of slow oxidation of oil and fat, present in the
food materials resulting in the production of foul odour and taste in
them. When cooked food items are placed for a long time, they
become rancid and unsuitable for the consumption.
 Rancidity can be prevented in the following ways:

(a) Storing the food in refrigerator.

(b) Storing the food in air-tight container.
(c) Addition of anti-oxidants to food.
(d) Storing the food in flush bags with gas, such as nitrogen to
prevent the oxidation process.
(Q-1) On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing
green ferrous sulphate solution, it will be observed that
the ferrous sulphate solution:
(A) Turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on
the copper
(a)agentcoin.
(b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(B) Turns colourless and a grey substance is deposited
on the copper coin.
(C) Turns colourless and a reddish–brown substance is
deposited on the copper coin.
(D) Remains green with no change in the copper coin
(Q-1) On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing
green ferrous sulphate solution, it will be observed that
the ferrous sulphate solution:

(A) Turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on

the copper coin.
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(B) Turns colourless and a grey substance is deposited

on the copper coin.
(C) Turns colourless and a reddish–brown substance is
deposited on the copper coin.
(D) Remains green with no change in the copper coin

Answer: (d)
 (Q-2) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4
 (Q-2) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4

Answer: (c)
 (Q-3) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4
 (Q-3) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4

Answer: (c)
(Q-4) The pair(s) which will show displacement
reaction is/are
(i) NaCl solution and copper metal.
(ii) AgNO3 solution and copper metal.
(iii)Al2(SO4)3 solution and magnesium
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
metal.
(iv)ZnSO4 solution and iron metal.

(A) (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (ii)
(Q-4) The pair(s) which will show displacement
reaction is/are

(i) NaCl solution and copper metal.

(ii) AgNO3 solution and copper metal.
(iii)Al2(SO4)3
(a)agent (b)reducingsolution
agent (c)Bothand
(a) andmagnesium
(b) (d)None of these.

metal. (iv)ZnSO4 solution and iron metal.

(A) (ii) only (B) (ii) and (iii)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (ii)

Answer: (b)
(Q-5) In which of the following, the identity of initial
substance remains unchanged ?

(A) Curdling of milk

(B) Formation
(a)agent (b)reducing agentof crystals
(c)Both byof these.
(a) and (b) (d)None

process of crystallisation
(C) Fermentation of grapes
(D) Digestion of food
(Q-5) In which of the following, the identity of initial
substance remains unchanged ?

(A) Curdling of milk

(B) Formation
(a)agent (b)reducing agentof crystals
(c)Both byof these.
(a) and (b) (d)None

process of crystallisation
(C) Fermentation of grapes
(D) Digestion of food

Answer: (b)
 (Q-6) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4
 (Q-6) A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test
tube and added barium chloride solution to it. He
observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The
colour and molecular formula of the insoluble substance
is:

(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.

(A) Grey, Ba2SO4
(B) Yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(C) White, BaSO4
(D) Pink, BaSO4

Answer: (c)
 (Q-7) When hydrogen gas is passed over heated
copper (II) oxide, copper and steam are formed.
Write the balanced
(a)agent (b)reducing chemical equation
agent (c)Both (a) with
and (b) (d)None physical
of these.

states for this reaction. State what kind of chemical

reaction is this?
(Q-7) When hydrogen gas is passed over heated copper
(II) oxide, copper and steam are formed. Write the
balanced chemical
(a)agent equation
(b)reducing agent with
(c)Both (a) physical
and (b) (d)None of states
these. for
this reaction. State what kind of chemical reaction is
this?

Answer:
heat

(i) CuO (s) + H2 (g) ------> Cu(s) + H2O (g)

(ii) Redox reaction

(Q-8) What is a combination reaction? State
one(a)agent
example giving
(b)reducing balanced
agent (c)Both chemical
(a) and (b) (d)None of these.

equation for the reaction.

 (Q-8) What is a combination reaction? State
one(a)agent
example giving
(b)reducing balanced
agent (c)Both chemical
(a) and (b) (d)None of these.

equation for the reaction.

Answer:
A reaction in which two or more simpler substances
combine to form a single product.
(Q-9) What is a redox reaction? When a
magnesium ribbon burns in the air with a
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
dazzling flame and forms a white ash, is
magnesium oxidized or reduced? Why?
 (Q-9) What is a redox reaction? When a
magnesium ribbon burns in the air with
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
a
dazzling flame and forms a white ash, is
magnesium oxidized or reduced? Why?

Answer:
The reactions in which oxidation (loss of electrons) and
reduction (gain of electrons) take place simultaneously are
called redox reactions.
2Mg(s) + O2(g) →
2MgO(s) Magnesium is getting oxidised
because it is losing electrons to form Mg2+ and oxygen is
gaining electrons to form O2-, therefore it is getting reduced.
(Q-10) Mention with reason the colour changes observed
when (a) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(b) Copper powder
(a)agent is agent
(b)reducing strongly
(c)Both heated in theofpresence
(a) and (b) (d)None these. of
oxygen.
(c) A piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution.
 (Q-10) Mention with reason the colour changes observed
when (a) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(b) Copper powder
(a)agent is agent
(b)reducing strongly
(c)Both heated in theofpresence
(a) and (b) (d)None these. of
oxygen.
(c) A piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution.

Answer:
(a) White to grey
Reason : Silver chloride decomposes to produce silver
and chloride.
(b) Brown to black
Reason : Copper oxide is produced on heating.
(c) Blue to colourless
Reason : Zinc sulphate is formed.
(Q-11) 2 g of silver chloride is taken in a china dish and the
china dish is placed in sunlight for sometime. What will be
your observation in thisagent
(a)agent (b)reducing case ? Write
(c)Both (a) and the chemical
(b) (d)None of these. reaction

involved in the form of a balanced chemical equation.

Identify the type of chemical reaction.

Answer:
(Q-11) 2 g of silver chloride is taken in a china dish and the
china dish is placed in sunlight for sometime. What will be
your observation in thisagent
(a)agent (b)reducing case ? Write
(c)Both the
(a) and (b) chemical
(d)None of these. reaction

involved in the form of a balanced chemical equation.

Identify the type of chemical reaction.

Answer:
 (Q-12)
(a) Define corrosion.
(b) What is corrosion of iron called ?
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(c) How will you recognise the corrosion of silver ?
(d) Why corrosion of iron is a serious problem ?
(e) How can we prevent corrosion of iron ?
 (Q-12)
(a) Define corrosion.
(b) What(a)agent
is corrosion of iron called ?
(b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
(c) How will you recognise the corrosion of silver ?
(d) Why corrosion of iron is a serious problem ?
(e) How can we prevent corrosion of iron ?

Answer:
(a) Corrosion is a process in which metals are
deteriorated by action of air, moisture, chemicals, etc.
(b) Rusting.
(c) Silver - black, copper green.
(d) It causes destruction of car bodies, bridges,
railing, etc. (Any two)
(e) By Painting, alloying, greasing, etc
(Q-13) (a) Write one example for each of decomposition reaction
carried out with help of (i) Electricity (ii) Heat (iii) Light
(b) Which of the
(a)agent following
(b)reducing statements
agent (c)Both is correct
(a) and (b) (d)None and why?
of these.

I. Copper can displace silver from silver nitrate.

II. Silver can displace copper from copper sulphate

Answer:
(Q-13) (a) Write one example for each of decomposition reaction
carried out with help of (i) Electricity (ii) Heat (iii) Light
(b) Which of the
(a)agent following
(b)reducing statements
agent (c)Both is correct
(a) and (b) (d)None and why?
of these.

I. Copper can displace silver from silver nitrate.

II. Silver can displace copper from copper sulphate

Answer:
(Q-14) Assertion (A): Silver bromide decomposition is used in
black and white photography.
Reason (R): Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction.
(Q-14) Assertion (A): Silver bromide decomposition is used in
black and white photography.
Reason (R): Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction.

Answer:
Assertion (A) is true but reason (R) is false.

Explanation: Silver bromide is used in black and white

photography as it undergoes decomposition reaction
when exposed to light to give silver and bromine. This
reaction is also known as photolysis reaction. It is not an
exothermic reaction.
 (Q-15) Read the following and answer the questions

Chemistry in Automobiles: For an internal combustion engine to

move a vehicle down the road, it must convert the energy stored in the
fuel into mechanical energy to drive the wheels. In your car,the
distributor and battery provide this starting energy by creating an
electrical "spark",which helps in combustion of fuels like gasoline.
Below is the reaction depicting complete combustion of gasoline in full
(a)agent (b)reducing agent (c)Both (a) and (b) (d)None of these.
supply of air:
2C8H18(l) + 25O2(g) --------> 16 X + Y
Answer:
D
Q. 2. On the basis of evolution/absorption of energy,
which of the following processes are similar to
combustion of fuel?
(i) Photosynthesis in plants
(ii) Respiration in the human body
(iii)Decomposition of vegetable matter
(iv)Decomposition of ferrous sulphate.

(A) (ii) and (iii) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (i)
Q. 2. On the basis of evolution/absorption of energy,
which of the following processes are similar to
combustion of fuel?
(i) Photosynthesis in plants
(ii) Respiration in the human body
(iii)Decomposition of vegetable matter
(iv)Decomposition of ferrous sulphate.

(A) (ii) and (iii) (B) (i) and (ii)

(C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (i)

Answer:
A
Q. 3. ‘Although nitrogen is the most abundant gas
in the atmosphere, it does not take part in
combustion’. Identify the correct reason for this
statement.
(A) Nitrogen is a reactive gas.
(B) Nitrogen is an inert gas.
(C) Nitrogen is an explosive gas.
(D) Only hydrocarbons can take part in
combustion
Q. 3. ‘Although nitrogen is the most abundant gas
in the atmosphere, it does not take part in
combustion’. Identify the correct reason for this
statement.
(A) Nitrogen is a reactive gas.
(B) Nitrogen is an inert gas.
(C) Nitrogen is an explosive gas.
(D) Only hydrocarbons can take part in
combustion

Answer:
B