Name: _______________________

12 Chemistry Roll #:
Time: 35Min; Marks: 20
AL - HABIB SCIENCE ACADEMY & THE LITTLE ANGELS SCHOOL SYSTEM ANTOWALI
Q1) Choose the most appropriate op on. Cu ng / overwri ng is not allowed: 6 Marks
i) Aluminium oxide is:
A) Acidic oxide B) Basic oxide C) Amphoteric oxide D) None of these
ii) Tincal is a mineral of:
A) Al B) B C) Si D) C
iii) Boric acid cannot be used
A) As an sep c in medicine B) For washing eyes C) In soda bo les D) For enamels and glazes
iv) Kaolin is a mineral of:
A) Carbon B) Magnesium C) Silicon D) Aluminium
v) The chief ore of aluminium is:
A) Al O
2 3 B) Al O . H O
2 3 2 C) Al O . 2H O
2 3 2 D) N a 3 AlF6

vi) Which element among the following belongs to Group IV A of the periodic table:
A) Barium B) Iodine C) Lead D) Oxygen

Q2) Write short answers of ANY FIVE (05) of the following: 10 Marks
i) What is the Chemistry of Borax Bead Test?
ii) Why are borate glazes preferred over silicate glazes?
iii) Why is CO a gas at room temperature while SiO is a solid?
2 2

iv) How does orthoboric acid react with : (a) Sodium hydroxide (b) Ethyl alcohol
v) Write four uses of sodium silicate.
vi) Why diamond is a non-conductor but graphite is a fairly good conductor?

Give explanatory answer of ANY ONE of the following: 4 Marks

3) Write down two methods for the prepara on of borax. Also explain the ac on of heat on borax.
4) Write a note on aluminium silicate.