IX ICSE Chemistry [2024]

Water and Atomic Structure Worksheet

Time: 50 min Marks 35

A. Name the following: [4]

i) The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

ii) The distribution of electrons in different shells of an atom
iii) The shell closest to the nucleus of an atom
iv) The imaginary path along which electrons revolve around the nucleus of an atom.
v) A deliquescent salt of trivalent metal.
vi) A subatomic particle which has negligible mass and a unit negative charge
vii) The constant temperature at which water changes to ice.
viii) A liquid hygroscopic substance

B. Complete the table and answer the questions that follow. [14]

Element Atomic No. of No. of Atomic

Number Electrons Neutrons Mass
B 9 19
C 3 3 4
D 8 8 16
E 7 7 7
F 20 20
G 17 18 35
H 18 16 32
R 13 14 27
S 14 14 14 28

1) From the table write the element which:

a) is a divalent anion b) Forms i) cation ii) anion

c) Predict the sign and charge when E becomes an ion

2) Write the electronic configuration of elements a) F b) D

3) Using criss-cross method, write the formula of the compound formed between

a) C and D b) B and F

4) Predict (a) metals (b) Oxidising agent (c) Metalloid (d) Non-metals

5) Draw the atomic orbit diagram of a neutral atom of H

6) Using actual symbols write balanced chemical equations to show that element R

is amphoteric.

C. Using symbols represent the isotopes of Hydrogen [1]

D. Give reason. [3]
i) On boiling, water loses its taste.
ii) Petrol is used to remove grease stains on clothes
iii) Isotopes of an element have same chemical properties but differ in their
physical properties.

E. Solubility of Copper (II) Sulphate is 16.2 g at 0° C. Explain. [1]

F. Write the steps to prepare a saturated solution. [2]

G. Define: i) Water of Crystallization ii) Dehydrating agent [2]

H. Differentiate between: [3]

i) Efflorescence and Deliquescence
ii) Hard water and Soft water
iii) Soap and Detergent

I. Complete and balance the following equations: [3]

J. Complete the table: [2]

Common name Chemical name Chemical formula

1 Calcium Sulphate dihydrate 2

Epsom Salt 3 4

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