Chemistry

CISCE
Academic Year: 2023-2024
(English Medium)
Date & Time: 11th March 2024, 11:00 am

Duration: 2h Marks: 100

1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
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3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the
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5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackects
[ ].

SECTION-A (40 Marks) (Attempt all questions from this Section.)

Q1. Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy
the questions, write the correct answers only.)

1.1. The unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo ______.

1. A substitution reaction

2. An oxidation reaction

3. An addition reaction

4. None of the above

5. Redox reaction

Solution

The unsaturated hydrocarbons undergo an addition reaction.

Explanation:
Because double and triple bonds in unsaturated hydrocarbons are broken down into
single bonds, they are subject to addition reactions.

1.2. In the 2nd period Neon has maximum Ionization Potential because ______.

1. It has unstable electronic configuration.

2. It easily accepts electrons.

3. It easily loses electrons.

4. The outer most shell is completely filled.

Solution

In the 2nd period Neon has maximum Ionization Potential because the outer most
shell is completely filled.

Explanation:

Neon's valence shell is completely filled, making it extremely stable and requiring
more energy to remove an electron, giving it the highest ionisation potential in the
second period.

1.3. Copper, zinc, and Tin are the metals alloyed to form ______.

1. Duralumin

2. Brass

3. Bronze

4. Solder

Solution

Copper, zinc, and Tin are the metals alloyed to form bronze.

Explanation:

Duralumin consists of 90% Al and 4% Cu, while bronze is an alloy with 80% Cu, 4% Zn,
and 16% Sn. Cu and Zn combine to form brass. Pb and Sn are alloyed using solder.

1.4. The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and
water is ______.

1. Calcium hydroxide
 2. Magnesium hydroxide

3. Aluminium hydroxide

4. Ferric hydroxide

Solution

The metal hydroxide which reacts with both acids and alkalis to form salt and water
is aluminium hydroxide.

Explanation:

Because Al (OH)3 is amphoteric in nature, it can generate salt and water as well as
behave as a base with a strong acid.

1.5. Reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of

concentrated H2SO4 is termed as ______.

1. Halogenation

2. Esterification

3. Hydrogenation

4. Dehydrohalogenation

Solution

Reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid in the presence of concentrated H2SO4 is

termed as esterification.

Explanation:

The process that produces an ester when an alcohol reacts with carboxylic acid in the
presence of H2SO4 is known as an esterification reaction.

1.6. Conversion of ethanol to ethene by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid is

an example of _________.

1. Dehydration
 2. Dehydrogenation

3. Dehydrohalogenation

4. Hydrolysis

Solution

Conversion of ethanol to ethene by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid is an

example of dehydration.

Explanation:

Conc. H2SO4 is a useful dehydrator since it turns alcohol into an alkene by removing
the water molecule.

1.7. The oxidizing agent in the equation S + 2H2SO4 ⟶ 3SO2 + 2H2O is ______.

1. Sulphur

2. Sulphuric acid

3. Sulphur dioxide

4. Water

Solution

The oxidizing agent in the equation S + 2H2SO4 ⟶ 3SO2 + 2H2O is sulphuric acid.

Explanation:

The reaction is as follows:

S + 2H2SO4 (conc.) ⟶ 3SO2 + 2H2O

The oxidizing agent in this process is concentrated H2SO4. While being converted
to SO2, it oxidizes sulphur (S) to produce sulphur dioxide SO2.
1.8. Electron Affinity is maximum in ______.

1. Mg

2. Ar

3. Li

4. Br

Solution

Electron Affinity is maximum in Br.

Explanation:

From left to right in the periodic table, electron affinity generally increases because
atoms become more prone or unstable to gaining an electron in order to achieve a
stable electronic configuration, such as that of noble gases. Because they need one
electron to complete their octet, halogens such as bromine (Br) have an excessively
high electron affinity. Metals like magnesium (Mg) and lithium (Li) have lesser
propensities to lose electrons than noble gases like argon (Ar), which have entire
outer shells.

1.9. The compound that is not a constituent of the electrolytic mixture used in Hall-
Heroult's process is ______.

1. Al2O3

2. NaAlO2

3. Na3AlF6

4. CaF2

Solution

The compound that is not a constituent of the electrolytic mixture used in Hall-
Heroult's process is NaAlO2.

Explanation:

Aluminum from aluminum oxide is extracted using the Hall-Heroult technique

(alumina, Al2O3). In order to lower the melting point of alumina and increase the
conductivity of the solution, an electrolytic mixture made primarily of molten
alumina, a mixture of cryolite (Na3AlF6), and additional fluxes such as calcium fluoride
(CaF2) is employed in this process.

1.10. On passing ammonia gas over heated copper oxide for some time, a reddish-
brown residue is left behind. What property of ammonia is demonstrated here?

1. Basic property

2. Oxidising property

3. Reducing property

4. Acidic property

Solution

Reducing property

Explanation:

1.11. Rotten egg smell is due to the liberation of ______.

1. HCI gas

2. H2S gas

3. Cl2 gas

4. SO2 gas

Solution

Rotten egg smell is due to the liberation of H2S gas.

Explanation:

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) release is frequently the cause of the stench of rotting eggs.
Hydrogen sulphide is a colorless gas with a foul odour reminiscent of rotten eggs. As
they break down organic waste, microorganisms naturally create it.
1.12. Ammonia gas is collected by downward displacement of air since ammonia is
______.

1. Very slightly soluble in water

2. Heavier than air

3. Lighter than air

4. Insoluble in water

Solution

Ammonia gas is collected by downward displacement of air since ammonia is lighter

than air.

Explanation:

Ammonia gas is collected in an inverted gas jar by displacing air downward due to its
lighter density. Ammonia is very soluble and cannot be collected over water.

1.13. Which of the following would occupy 22.4 litres at S.T.P.?

1. 32 g of oxygen gas

2. 2 moles of hydrogen gas

3. 6.022 × 1023 molecules of ammonia

[Atomic weights: O = 16, H = 1, N = 14]

1. 1 and 2

2. 1 and 3

3. 2 and 3

4. 1, 2 and 3

Solution

1 and 3

Explanation:

Gram molecular = 1 mole

= 6.022 × 1023 molecules

= 22.4 L

∴ Molecular Mass of O2 gas = 32 g

= 6.022 × 1023 molecules

= 22.4 L

Similary, 6.022 × 1023 molecule of NH3 = 22.4 L

Since 1 mole of any gas occupies 22.4 litres at STP, 2 moles of hydrogen gas would
occupy 2 × 22.4 = 44.8 litres, which is more than 22.4 litres.

1.14. In the molecule of water, oxygen atom has ______.

1. One shared pair of electrons

2. Three shared pairs of electrons

3. Two lone pairs of electrons

4. One lone pair of electrons

Solution

In the molecule of water, oxygen atom has two lone pairs of electrons.

Explanation:

A water molecule has 2H atoms and 10 atoms. O has an electrical configuration of 2, 6

and requires 2 electrons to complete its octet.
∴ it shares 2e− with 2H−atoms

1.15. A mineral from which the metal can be extracted economically and conveniently
is known as ______.

1. Matrix

2. Ore

3. Flux

4. Alloy
Solution

A mineral from which the metal can be extracted economically and conveniently is
known as ore.

Explanation:

An ore is a mineral that allows for profitable metal extraction.

Q2.

2.1. The following sketch represents the electroplating of an Iron cup with Nickel
metal.

Study the diagram and answer the following questions:

a. During electroplating, the iron cup is placed at the cathode. Why?

b. Name the ion that must be present in the electrolyte.

c. State one condition that is necessary to ensure that the deposit is smooth, firm
and even.

d. Write the reaction taking place at the cathode.

e. What change would you observe at the anode?

Solution

a. In electroplating, the iron cup is put at the cathode because the cathode is a
negative terminal that attracts metals that are positively charged. This leads to
the reduction and formation of metal ions.

b. The electrolyte used is a water-based solution of NiSO4, so the ions formed

are Ni2+, H+, SO42−, OH−.

c. To ensure smooth deposition, current should be passed slowly and over a

longer period of time.
 d. Cathode: Ni2+ + 2e− ⟶ Ni (Reduction)

e. The anode, a Ni plate, is etched after the Ni ions finish in the electrolyte.

2.2. Match the Column A with Column B.

Column A Column B

(a) Water 1. Lithium

(b) Alkali metal 2. Iodine

(c) Halogen 3. Covalent compound

(d) Calcium oxide 4. Acetic acid

(e) Weak acid 5. Ionic compound

6. Sulphuric acid

Solution

Column A Column B

(a) Water 3. Covalent compound

(b) Alkali metal 1. Lithium

(c) Halogen 2. Iodine

(d) Calcium oxide 5. Ionic compound

(e) Weak acid 4. Acetic acid

2.3. Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer from the
brackets:

2.3. (a) The salt prepared by the method of direct combination is _______.

1. Iron (II) chloride (FeCl2)

2. Iron (III) chloride (FeCl3)

Solution

The salt prepared by the method of direct combination is Iron (III) chloride (FeCl3).

2.3. (b) The metallic oxide which can be reduced by using common reducing agents is
______.

1. Fe2O3

2. Al2O3

Solution

The metallic oxide which can be reduced by using common reducing agents is Fe2O3.

2.3. (c) The metal nitrate which on thermal decomposition forms a black residue is
______.

1. zinc nitrate

2. copper nitrate

Solution

The metal nitrate which on thermal decomposition forms a black residue is copper
nitrate.

2.3. (d) During the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution, if ______ is used as
electrodes, the colour of the electrolyte does not fade.

1. copper

2. platinum

Solution

During the electrolysis of copper sulphate solution, if copper is used as electrodes,

the colour of the electrolyte does not fade.

2.3. (e) The process of heating the concentrated ore in a limited supply or absence of
air is ______.

1. Roasting

2. Calcination

Solution
The process of heating the concentrated ore in a limited supply or absence of air
is calcination.

2.4. (a) State the term for the following:

The group obtained by removing one hydrogen atom from the parent alkane.

Solution

Alkyl group

2.4. (b) State the term for the following:

Two metal plates or wires through which the current enters and leaves the electrolytic
cell.

Solution

Electrodes

2.4. (c) State the term for the following:

The amount of substance which contains the same number of units as the number of
atoms in carbon-12.

Solution

Mole

2.4. (d) State the term for the following:

The tendency of an atom to pull a shared pair of electrons towards itself in a

compound.

Solution

Electronegativity

2.4. (e) State the term for the following:

The formula which represents the simplest ratio between the atoms of elements
present in a compound.

Solution

Empirical formula

2.5. (a)
1. Give the IUPAC name of the organic compound represented by the structural
formula given below:

Solution

The IUPAC name of the given organic compound is 2, 3-Dichloropentane.

2. Give the IUPAC name of the organic compound represented by the structural
formula given below:

Solution

The IUPAC name of the given organic compound is propan-1-oic acid.

2.5. (b)

1. Draw the structural diagram for the following organic compound:

3-methyl pentane

Solution
2. Write the structural formula of propyne.

Draw the structural diagram for the following organic compound:

Solution

The structural formula of propyne is as follows:

3. Give the structural formula of the following organic compound:

Methanal

Solution

SECTION-B (40 Marks) (Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

Q3.

3.1. (a) Rewrite the following statement by adding the correct word, as shown in the
example:

Example:

Given Statement: Ammonia changes moist red litmus to blue.

Correct Statement: Aqueous ammonia changes moist red litmus to blue.

Sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.

Solution

Concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.

Explanation:

Conc. H2SO4 has a strong affinity for water and so reduces it from the molecule,
whereas dilute acid dissolves in water.

3.1. (b) Rewrite the following statement by adding the correct word, as shown in the
example:

Example:

Given Statement: Ammonia changes moist red litmus to blue.

Correct Statement: Aqueous ammonia changes moist red litmus to blue.

Ammonia reacts with chlorine to give ammonium chloride and nitrogen.

Solution

Excess ammonia reacts with chlorine to give ammonium chloride and nitrogen.

Explanation:

Ammonia reacts in two ways:

3.2. (a) Identify only the anion present in the following compound:

The compound, on heating, produces a colourless, odourless gas which turns lime
water milky and has no effect on acidified potassium dichromate solution.

Solution

The anion present is carbonate CO32−. Heating the appropriate component

causes CO2 to be released, turning lime water milky and not affecting acidified
potassium dichromate solutions.

3.2. (b) Identify only the anion present in the following compound:
The solution of the compound which on treating with concentrated sulphuric acid and
freshly prepared ferrous sulphate solution produces a brown ring.

Solution

3.3. (a) Mohan has three solutions P, Q and R having a pH of 13, 5 and 2 respectively.
Which of the above solutions P, Q or R will react with magnesium to liberate hydrogen
gas?

Solution

Highly acidic with pH-2, 'R' interacts with metal to create salt and release H2 gas.

Mg + R ⟶ Salt of acid + H2

3.3. (b) Mohan has three solutions P, Q and R having a pH of 13, 5 and 2 respectively.
Which of the above solutions P, Q or R will liberate ammonia gas when it reacts with
ammonium chloride?

Solution

'P' reacts with ammonium chloride to produce ammonia due to the fact that it is
highly basic at pH-13.

NH4Cl + NaOH ⟶ NH3 + NaCl + H2O

3.3. (c) Mohan has three solutions P, Q and R having a pH of 13, 5 and 2 respectively.
Which of the above solutions P, Q or R will contain molecules as well as ions?

Solution

With a pH of 5, 'Q' is a weak acid. Because it is partially dissociated, it contains both

molecules and ions, making it unionised.

3.4. The following table is related to an industrial process of an acid.

 Name of the process Reactant Catalyst Final product

(a) SO2 + O2 (b) (c)

Identify (a), (b) and (c).

Solution

Name of the process Reactant Catalyst Final product

(a) Contact process SO2 + O2 (b) Vanadium oxide (c) Sulphuric acid

The contact process is an industrial method used to produce sulphuric acid through a
sequence of reactions.

Q4.

4.1. (a) Define the term.

Molar volume

Solution

One mole of any gaseous molecules occupies 22.4 dm3 (litre) or 22400 cm3 (ml) at
standard temperature and pressure (STP). This volume is known as the molar volume.

"The molar volume of a gas can be defined as the volume occupied by one mole of a
gas at standard temperature and pressure."

4.1. (b) Define normal salt.

Solution
Normal salts are the salts formed by the complete replacement of the ionizable
hydrogen atoms of an acid by a metallic or ammonium ion. For example: Sodium
chloride (NaCl).

4.2. (a) Draw the electron dot structure of Methane molecule.

[Atomic number: N = 7, C = 6, H = 1]

Solution

Methane: CH4, C = 2, 4 H = 1

4.2. (b) Draw the electron dot structure of Nitrogen molecule.

[Atomic number: N = 7, C = 6, H = 1]

Solution

Nitrogen: N2, N = 2, 5

4.3. (a) Complete and balance the following equation:

Al2O3 + NaOH ⟶

Solution
4.3. (b) Complete and balance the following equation:

Solution

4.3. (c) Complete and balance the following equation:

Solution

4.4. Choose the organic compound from the list given below to answer the following
questions:

4.4. (a) The compound which does not have a double bond in its structure.

1. Ethene

2. Ethanoic acid

3. Ethanol

4. Methanal

Solution

Ethanol

Explanation:

The structural formula clearly represents all single bonds.

4.4. (b) The compound in its pure form turns into an ice like solid on cooling.

1. Ethene

2. Ethanoic acid

3. Ethanol

4. Methanal

Solution

Ethanoic acid

Explanation:

Melting point of ethanoic acid is 289.5 K, or 16°C. It so freezes below this temperature
and is also known as glacial acetic acid.

4.4. (c) The compound which is used for artificial ripening of fruits.

1. Ethene

2. Ethanoic acid

3. Ethanol

4. Methanal

Solution

Ethene

Explanation:

Fruits start their ripening process with gaseous ethylene emissions. So, a chemical
called ethephon (2-chloroethyl phosphonic acid) is also used to make fruits ripen
faster. This chemical gets inside the fruit and breaks down into ethylene calcium
carbide.

Q5.

5.1. (a) Name the main constituent metal in the following alloy:
Duralumin

Name the main metal used in making the alloy given below:

Duralumin
Solution

Aluminium

Explantion:

Duralurnin is actually a composition with 95% Al, 4% Copper, 0.5% Mg and 0.5% Mn.

5.1. (b) Name the main constituent metal in the following alloy:
Stainless steel

Name the main metal used in making of the alloy given below:

Stainless steel

Solution

Iron

Explanation:

Iron and carbon make up most of stainless steel, in minor amounts. Therefore, steel
is just stainless steel with a 10% Ni and a 15% Cr addition.

Stainless steel

• Fe (73%)

• Cr (18%)

• Ni (8%)

• C (1%)

5.2. (a) Differentiate between the following pairs based on the odourless gas which
turns lime water milky and the criteria given:

Sulphuric acid and Nitric acid (using barium chloride solution)

Solution

Sulphuric Acid Nitric Acid

When sulphuric acid reacts with barium Barium chloride does not react with
chloride, a white ppt. of barium sulphate nitric acid.
is formed.

BaCl2 + H2SO4 ⟶ BaSO4 + 2HCl

5.2. (b) Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given:

Unsaturated and Saturated hydrocarbons (type of bond present)

Solution

Unsaturated Hydrocarbon Saturated Hydrocarbon

Unsaturated hydrocarbons are those Saturated hydrocarbons are those

where carbon atoms self-catenate through where carbon atoms self catenate
double and triple bonds (σ and π bonds). through a single bond (σ bond).

E.g. E.g.

5.3. (a) Calcium carbonate react with dilute hydrochloric acid as given below:

CaCO3 + 2HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

What is the mass of 5 moles of calcium carbonate? (Relative molecular mass of

calcium carbonate is 100)

Solution

1 mole of CaCO3 = 100 g

5 moles of CaCO3 ⟶ 5 × 100 = 500 g

Hence, the mass of 5 moles of CaCO3 will be 500 g

5.3. (b) Calcium carbonate react with dilute hydrochloric acid as given below:

CaCO3 + 2HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

How many moles of HCl will react with 5 moles of calcium carbonate?

Solution

2 moles of HCl are used for 1 mole of CaCO3

i.e., CaCO3 HCl

1mole ⟶ 2 mole

5mole ⟶ 5 × 2 = 10 moles

Hence 10 moles of HCl will react with 5 moles of calcium carbonate.

5.3. (c) Calcium carbonate react with dilute hydrochloric acid as given below:

CaCO3 + 2HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O + CO2

What is the volume of carbon dioxide liberated at S.T.P. at the same time?

Solution

5.4. (a) Identify the gas evolved in the following reaction:

Methane undergoes complete combustion.

Solution

Carbon dioxide

Explanation:

Methane burns completely to produce carbon dioxide and water.

CH4 + 2O2 ⟶ CO2 + 2H2O

5.4. (b) Identify the gas evolved in the following reaction:

Copper carbonate is heated.

Solution

Carbon dioxide

Explanation:
On heating, green copper carbonate breaks down to produce black copper oxide and
releases CO2.

5.4. (c) Identify the gas evolved in the following reaction:

MnO2 reacts with concentrated HCl.

Solution

Chlorine

Explanation:

Manganese oxide reacts with cone. HCl, releasing greenish colored chlorine and
forming manganese chloride.

MnO2 + HCl2 ⟶ MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2 H2O

Q6.

6.1. (a)

From the above reaction X or Y, identify the reaction which exhibit:

electrolytic dissociation

Solution

'Y' Electrolytic dissociation of PbBr2 occurs when energy in the form of heat induces
molecules to generate ions, breaking the electrostatic interaction between ions.

6.1. (b)

From the above reaction X or Y, identify the reaction which exhibit:

Ionization
Solution

'X' HCl is a powerful acid; therefore, in solution, it completely dissociates and

generates independent ions that are not held together by any force.

6.2. (a) Give a reason for Inert gases do not form ions.

Solution

Inert gases do not produce ions because their outermost shell is completely filled,
resulting in a stable electronic state. As a result, atoms cannot absorb or lose
electrons in order to create ions.

6.2. (b) Give reason for the following:

Covalent compounds have a low melting and boiling point.

Solution

Covalent compounds are held together by modest intramolecular forces. As a result,

breaking the bonds between two or more molecules requires only a minimal amount
of energy.

Therefore, these compounds have low melting and boiling points.

6.3. (a) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the bracket:

Carbon, Fluorine, Beryllium (decreasing order of atomic size).

Solution

Beryllium > Carbon > Fluorine

Explanation:

As we proceed along a period, the size of the atom decreases due to increased
nuclear pull.

6.3. (b) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the bracket:

Sulphuric acid, Phosphoric acid, Acetic acid (increasing order of number of

replaceable H atoms per molecule).

Solution

Acetic acid < sulphuric acid < phosphoric acid.

Explanation:
Acetic acid is CH3COOH when it ionizes, it has only one H+ ion (CH3COOH − CH3COO− +
H+) While sulphuric has 2 replaceable Hydrogen atoms (H2SO4 ⟶ 2H+ + SO42−).
Phosporic acid is H3PO5 which ionises to give 3-H atoms (H3PO4 = 3H+ + PO43−).

6.3. (c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the bracket:

Potassium, Lithium, Sodium (increasing order of ionization potential).

Solution

Lithium < Sodium < Potassium.

Explanation:

Li's electrical configuration 2, 1 will result in least ionization potential. Atomic number
11 for sodium corresponds to 2, 8, 1. With an atomic number of 19, potasium exhibits
electrical configuration as 2, 8, 8, 1. This indicates that the atomic radii change from Li
to Na to Kand from shell count. As size grows, nuclear attraction reduces and the
distance from nucleus rises; so, electron can readily exit with great energy. Greater
and smaller the atom's size will be the nuclear pull.

6.4. (a) Identify the following:

An element in Period 1 which can be placed in both Group 1 and Group 17 of the
Periodic Table.

Solution

Hydrogen

Explanation:

Hydrogen has an electronic configuration of 1, which allows it to take e − and complete

its duplet as halogen (Group 17), as well as donate 1 e− as alkali metals (Group 1).

6.4. (b) Identify the following:

The element having electronic configuration 2, 8, 6.

Solution

Sulphur

Explanation:

The atomic number of S is 16. The electronic arrangements are 2, 8, 6.

6.4. (c) Identify the following:

The most electronegative element of Period 3.

Solution

Chlorine

Explanation:

Electronegativity grows from left to right during a certain duration.

Q7.

7.1. Rita was given an unknown salt for identification. She prepared a solution of the
salt and divided it into two parts.

• To the first part of the salt solution, she added a few drops of ammonium
hydroxide and obtained a reddish-brown precipitate.

• To the second part of the salt solution, she added a few drops of silver nitrate
solution and obtained a white precipitate.

Name:

a. The cation present and

b. The anion present in the salt given for identification.

Solution

7.2. Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the bracket:
7.2. (a) Carbon tetrachloride is a ______ covalent molecule.

1. Polar

2. Non-polar

Solution

Carbon tetrachloride is a non-poplar covalent molecule.

7.2. (b) During electrolysis of acidulated water, the gas liberated at the anode is
______.

1. Oxygen

2. Hydrogen

Solution

During electrolysis of acidulated water, the gas liberated at the anode is oxygen.

7.3. Ammonia burns in oxygen, as shown below.

4NH3 + 3O2 ⟶ 2N2 + 6 H2O

If 240 cc of ammonia is burnt in 300 cc of oxygen, find out the composition of the
resultant gaseous mixture at room temperature.

Solution

4NH3 + 3O2 ⟶ 2N2 + 6 H2O (vapour)

By Gay Lussac's Law

For N2:

4 vol. of NH3 results 2 vol. of N2

= 120 cc of N2

For H2O (vapour phase):

4 Vol. of NH3 results 6 vol. of H2O

= 360 cc of H2O

For O2:

4 vol. of NH3 reacts with 3 vol. of H2O

= 180 cc of O2

7.4. The following table shows the electronic configuration of the atoms A, B, C and D.

Element A B C D

Electronic configuration 2, 8, 8, 2 2, 6 2, 8, 7 2, 4

a. Write the formula of the compound formed between:

1. A and B

2. D and C

b. Which of the above elements will exhibit catenation?

Solution

(a) (1)

Electronic Configuration Valency

A : 2, 8, 8, 2 +2

B : 2, 6 -2

Formula: AB

(2)

Electronic Configuration Valency

D : 2, 4 ±4

C : 2, 8, 7 -1

Formula: DC4

(b) 'D' will exhibit catenation.

Q8.

8.1. Choose the correct answer from the list given below:

8.1. (a) The ore which can be concentrated by magnetic separation.

1. Zinc blende

2. C2H2

3. Calamine

4. CH

5. Haematite

Solution

Haematite

Explanation:

Haematite, an iron ore, is magnetically attractive.

8.1. (b) Empirical formula of Ethyne.

1. Zinc blende

2. C2H2

3. Calamine

4. CH

5. Haematite

Solution

CH

Explanation:

C2H2 is a molecular formula that represents the simple ratio in which atoms are
joined; consequently, the empirical formula is CH.

8.2. (a) Give a balanced equation for the following reaction:

Copper reacts with concentrated nitric acid.

Solution
8.2. (b) Write the equation for the reaction:

Aluminum, Nitride and Water.

Give balanced equation for the following reaction:

Aluminium nitride is treated with warm water

Solution

8.3. Match the salts underlined in Column A with the most suitable method of
preparation given in Column B.

Column A Column B

(a) from ZnCl2 from Zn 1. Precipitation

(b) from KNO3 from KOH. 2. Direct combination

(c) from CaCO3 from CaCl2. 3. Displacement reaction

4. Neutralization

Solution

Column A Column B

(a) from ZnCl2 from Zn 3. Displacement reaction

(b) from KNO3 from KOH. 4. Neutralization

(c) from CaCO3 from CaCl2. 1. Precipitation

Explanation:

a. Displacement Reaction
Zn + HCl ⟶ ZnCl2 + H2
Displace H from HCl because zinc is more reactive than hydrogen.
 b. Neutralization Reaction
KOH + HNO3 ⟶ KNO3 + H2O
Base + Acid ⟶ Salt + water; Neutralization reaction

c. Precipitation Reaction
CaCl2 + Na2CO3 ⟶ 2 NaCl + CaCO3↓
Sodium chloride and a calcium carbonate precipitate follow from the double
displacement reaction.

8.4. (a) Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory by the action of
concentrated sulphuric acid on sodium chloride.

Give a balanced chemical equation for the above reaction.

Solution

2 NaCl + H2SO4 ⟶ 2 HCl + Na2SO4

Sodium's greater reactivity than hydrogen replaces 'H' from acid to produce matching
salts and strong volatile acid (HCl).

8.4. (b) Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory by the action of
concentrated sulphuric acid on sodium chloride.

State the method of collection of the gas formed above.

Solution

Upward displacement of water.

8.4. (c) Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory by the action of
concentrated sulphuric acid on sodium chloride.

What is the property of sulphuric acid that makes it a suitable reagent for the
reaction?

Solution

Sulphuric acid's low volatility and high boiling point qualify it as a suitable reagent for
this reaction.
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SECTION A (40 Marks)
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)
(i) An element in period 3, whose electron affinity is zero:
(a) Neon
(b) Sulphur
(c) Sodium
(d) Argon
Answer: (d)
Argon belongs to period 3. It is an inert element and stable. It neither requires gain nor
loss. It has its octet complete and hence it has the zero electron affinity.

(ii) An element with the largest atomic radius among the following is:
(a) Carbon
(b) Nitrogen
 (c) Lithium
(d) Beryllium
Answer: (c)
For the elements belonging to one period, an increase in atomic number results in
decrease in atomic radius. Therefore, the effective nuclear charge increases along a
period and results in decreasing atomic radii.
So Li has the largest atomic radius.

(iii) The compound that is not an ore of aluminium:

(a) Cryolite
(b) Corundum
(c) Fluorspar
(d) Bauxite
Answer: (c)
Fluorspar is calcium fluoride having a chemical formula as CaF2.
Bauxite - Al2O3.2H2O
It is the main source of aluminium. It is composed of mainly aluminium-bearing
minerals.
Corundum - Al2O3
It is an aluminium oxide. It occurs as a crystal in many colors. Along with aluminium, it
contains traces of iron, titanium, vanadium and chromium.
Cryolite - Na3AlF6
It is a very rare aluminium halide mineral, which occurs as a colourless to white crystal.

(iv) The vapour density of CH3OH is (At. Wt. C-12, H=1, 0=16)
(a) 32
(b) 18
(c) 16
(d) 34
Answer: (c)
Molecular mass of methyl alcohol = (1×12 + 3×1 + 16×1 + 1×1) = 32
𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 32
Vapour density = 2
= 2
= 16

(v) Which of the following reactions takes place at the anode during the electroplating of
an article with silver?
(a) Ag-1e → Ag1+
(b) Ag+1e → Ag¹-
(c) Ag-1e→ Ag
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
In electroplating with silver, oxidation reaction at anode takes place:
Ag - 1e- → Ag1+

(vi) The metallic hydroxide which forms a deep inky blue solution with excess
ammonium hydroxide solution is:
(a) Fe(OH)2
(b) Cu(OH)2
(c) Ca(OH)2
(d) Fe(OH)3
Answer: (b)
Copper (II) hydroxide reacts with a solution of excess ammonia to form a deep blue
solution of tetraamine copper complex ions. In the presence of oxygen it acts as a
catalyst for oxidation of ammonia. It results in forming copper ammine nitrites.
The reaction can be given as,
Cu(OH)2 + 4NH4OH → [Cu(NH3)4](OH)2 + 4H2O → Cu(NO2)2(NH3)

(vii) An example of a cyclic organic compound is:

(a) Propene
(b) Pentene
(c) Butene
(d) Benzene
Answer: (d)
From these four options, we can infer that a cyclic unsaturated carbon compound would
have ring structure with at least one double or triple bond between the carbon atoms.
One such compound is benzene. In benzene, six carbon atoms form a ring structure
and there are three single and three double bonds between the carbon atoms. Hence,
benzene can be taken as an example of a cyclic unsaturated carbon compound.

(viii) In the laboratory preparation, HCI gas is dried by passing through:

(a) dilute nitric acid
(b) concentrated sulphuric acid
(c) dilute sulphuric acid
(d) acidified water
Answer: (b)
The hydrogen chloride gas is passed through concentrated sulphuric acid to remove the
moisture present in the gas. Due to its hygroscopic nature, concentrated sulphuric acid
absorbs moisture from the air, dilutes, and acts as a drying agent. It has a high affinity
for water, so it absorbs it quickly.
Thus, sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent.

(ix) The nitrate which on thermal decomposition leaves behind a residue which is yellow
when hot and white when cold:
(a) Lead nitrate
(b) Ammonium nitrate
(c) Copper nitrate.
(d) Zinc nitrate
Answer: (d)
Zinc nitrate is a colourless crystalline solid with the chemical formula Zn(NO3)2
When Zinc nitrate decomposes, it produces zinc oxide, a yellow-colored oxide of zinc
when hot and white when cold.
Zn(NO3)2 (s) → ZnO (s) + 2NO2 (g) + O2 (g)
(x) The salt formed when concentrated sulphuric acid reacts with KNO3 above 200°C:
(a) K2SO4
(b) K2SO3
(c) KHSO4
(d) KHSO3
Answer: (a)
When concentrated sulphuric acid reacts with KNO3 above 200°C K2SO4 is formed.
KNO3 + H2SO4 → KHSO4 + HNO3 ( Below 2000C )
KNO3 + H2SO4 → K2SO4 + HNO3 ( Above 2000C )

(xi)
The property exhibited by concentrated sulphuric acid when it is used to prepare
hydrogen chloride gas from potassium chloride:
(a) Dehydrating property
(b) Drying property
(c) Oxidizing property
(d) Non-volatile acid property
Answer: (d)
Concentrated sulphuric acid has a high boiling point (338 0C) and so, it is considered to
be a non-volatile acid. It is therefore used for preparing volatile acids like hydrochloric
acid, nitric acid and acetic acid from their salts by double decomposition.

(xii)
The hydrocarbon formed when sodium propanoate and soda lime are heated together:
(a) Methane
(b) Ethane
(c) Ethene
(d) Propane
Answer: (b)
When sodium propionate is heated with soda lime ethane is formed. This reaction is
known as Decarboxylation reaction.
CH3CH2COONa + Soda lime → CH3 - CH3 + CO2

(xiii)
The acid which does not form acid salt by a basic radical:
(a) H2CO3
(b) H3PO4
(c) H2SO4
(d) CH3COOH
Answer: (d)
Acetic acid is a weak acid which does not dissociate completely in water, so it does not
form acid salt but forms a normal salt. While in comparison with acetic acid, the other
three acids are strong.

(xiv) The general formula of hydrocarbons with single covalent bonds is:
(a) CnH2n+2
(b) CnH2n
(c) CnH2n-2
(d) CnH2n-6
Answer: (a)
The general formula of hydrocarbons with single covalent bonds is CnH2n+2.

(xv) The indicator which changes to pink colour in an alkaline solution is:
(a) Blue Litmus
(b) Methyl Orange
(c) Red Litmus
(d) Phenolphthalein
Answer: (d)
Phenolphthalein produces pink colour in an alkaline solution and colourless in an acidic
solution.
Methyl orange changes its colour to yellow in an alkane solution.

Litmus paper turns from red to blue in alkaline solution.

Question 2
(i) Match the Column A with Column B:

Column A Column B

(a) Sodium Chloride 1. Has two shared pair electrons

(b) Methane 2. Has high melting and boiling point

(c) Hydrogen chloride gas 3. A greenhouse gas

(d) Oxidation reaction 4. Has low melting and boiling point

(e) Water 5. Zn - 2e-1 → Zn2+

6. S + 2e-1 → S2-

Answer:

Column A Column B

(c) Sodium Chloride 2. Has high melting and boiling point

(d) Methane 3. A greenhouse gas

(c) Hydrogen chloride gas 4. Has low melting and boiling point

(d) Oxidation reaction 5. Zn - 2e- → Zn2+

(e) Water 1. Has two shared pair electrons

(ii) The following sketch illustrates the process of conversion of Alumina to Aluminium:
Study the diagram and answer the following:

(a) Name the constituent of the electrolyte mixture which has a divalent metal in it.
(b) Name the powdered substance 'X' sprinkled on the surface of the electrolyte
mixture.
(c) What is the name of the process?
(d) Write the reactions taking place at the electrodes 'Y' (anode) and 'Z' (cathode)
respectively.
Answer:
(a) The shown figure are the Hall-Heroult’s process, the electrolyte taken in this
diagram are - mixture of molten alumina 20%, cryolite 60%, and fluorspar 20%
(b) Powdered coke is sprinkled on the surface of the electrolyte
(c) It is Hall-Heroult’s process
(d) The reaction taking place at anode and cathode are–
At cathode -
4Al3+ (melt) + 12e- → 4Al(l)
At anode-
6O2- - 12e- → 6[O]
3O + 3O → 3O2
Anode is oxidised to carbon monoxide, which further forms carbon dioxide.
2C + O2 → 2CO
2CO + O2 → 2CO2

(iii) Fill in the blanks with the choices given in the brackets:
(a) Metals are good __________ [oxidizing agents/reducing agents]
(b) Non-polar covalent compounds are _______________ [good/bad] conductors of
heat and electricity.
(c) Higher the pH value of a solution, the more is _________________ [acidic / alkaline]
it is.
(d) ________________ [Silver chloride / Lead chloride] is a white precipitate that is
soluble in excess of Ammonium hydroxide solution.
(e) Conversion of ethene to ethane is an example of____________________
hydrogenation] [hydration/
Answer:
(a) Metals are good reducing agents
metals have low ionization energies and are relatively electropositive, and so they lose
electrons easily. Therefore, metals are good reducing agents.

(b) Non-polar covalent compounds are bad conductors of heat and electricity.
Covalent compounds are generally poor conductors of electricity: During the formation
of a covalent bond, when the electrons get shared within the bonds, hence, there are no
electrons or ions available to conduct electricity.

(c) Higher the pH value of a solution, the more is alkaline it is

The more acidic is a solution, lesser will be its pH . The more alkaline is a solution, the
higher will be its pH value.

(d) Silver chloride is a white precipitate that is soluble in excess of Ammonium

hydroxide solution.
Observation when Ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) is added to Lead salts

1. When Ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) is added to Lead salts, a white precipitate

is formed which is insoluble in excess of NH4OH
2. So, the Lead salts are insoluble in excess of NH4OH

Observation when Ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) is added to Silver salts

1. When Ammonium hydroxide (NH4OH) is added to Silver salts, a white precipitate

is formed which is soluble in excess of NH4OH

AgCl(aq) 2NH4OH(l) → 2H2O(l) + [Ag(NH3)2]Cl(aq)

So, Silver salts are soluble in excess of NH4OH.

(e) Conversion of ethene to ethane is an example of hydrogenation

Conversion of Ethene (C2H4) to ethane (CH3CH3) is an example of Addition of hydrogen

or hydrogenation.

When Hydrogen is added to Ethene , in the presence of Nickel or Platinum or

Palladium as catalyst at 2000C - 3000C, Ethane is formed.

(iv) State the terms/process for the following:

(a) The energy released when an atom in the gaseous state accepts an electron to
form an anion.
(b) Tendency of an element to form chains of identical atoms.
(c) The name of the process by which Ammonia is manufactured on a large scale.
(d) A type of salt formed by partial replacement of hydroxyl radicals with an acid
radical.
(e) The ratio of the mass of a certain volume of gas to the same volume of hydrogen
measured under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
Answer:
(a) The energy released when an atom in the gaseous state accepts an electron to
form an anion called electron affinity or electron gain enthalpy.
(b) Tendency of an element to form chains of identical atoms are called catenation.
(c) The name of the process by which Ammonia is manufactured on a large scale
called Haber’s process.
(d) A type of salt formed by partial replacement of hydroxyl radicals with an acid
radical is Basic salt.
(e) The ratio of the mass of a certain volume of gas to the same volume of hydrogen
measured under the same conditions of temperature and pressure is called
Vapour Density.

(v)
(a) Give the structural formula of the following organic compounds:
1. 2-chlorobutane
2. Methanal
3. But-2-yne
Answer:
1.

2.

3.
(b) Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds:
1. 2.

Answer:
1. Ethanoic acid
2. Butan-2-ol Or 2-butanol.

SECTION - B (40 MARKS)

(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)
Question 3
(i) Identify the cation in each of the following cases:
(a) Ammonium hydroxide solution when added to Solution B gives a white
precipitate which does not dissolve in excess of ammonium hydroxide solution.
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution when added to Solution C gives a white precipitate
which is insoluble in excess of sodium hydroxide solution.
Answer:
When Lead nitrate (Solution B) reacts with ammonium hydroxide(NH4OH), a white
gelatinous precipitate is formed which is insoluble in excess of ammonium hydroxide.
Pb(NO3)2 (aq)+ 2NH4OH (aq)⇢ Pb(OH)2 ⇣ + 2NH4NO3 (aq)
The white gelatinous precipitate is Lead hydroxide which is insoluble in excess of
Ammonium hydroxide.
The cation present is Pb2+.

(b) When Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) reacts with Calcium nitrate (Solution C), then a
double displacement reaction takes place. Sodium nitrate(NaNO3) and Calcium
hydroxide(Ca(OH)2) is formed, out of which Calcium hydroxide precipitates as white
precipitate which is insoluble in excess of Sodium hydroxide solution.

2NaOH(aq) + Ca(NO3)2 (aq) ⇢ Ca(OH)2 ⇣ + 2NaNO3 (aq)

The cation present is Ca2+ ion.

(ii) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the brackets:
(a) During electrolysis, the compound _________________________ in its molten state
liberates reddish brown fumes at the anode. [NaCl/PbBr2]
(b) The ion which could be discharged most readily during electrolysis is [Fe2+ /Cu2+]
Answer:
(ii)
(a) During electrolysis, the compound PbBr2 in its molten state liberates reddish brown
fumes at the anode.
(b) The ion which could be discharged most readily during electrolysis is Cu2+.

(iii) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
(a) Al, K, Mg, Ca (decreasing order of its reactivity)
(b) N, Be, O, C (increasing order of non-metallic character)
(c) P. Si, F, Be (decreasing order of valence electrons)
Answer:
(a) K > Ca > Mg > Al
(b) Be < C < N < O
(c) F > P > Si > Be

(iv) Complete and balance the following equations:

(a) NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 →
(b) CuSO4 + NH4OH →
(c) Cu + Conc. HNO3 →
Answer:
(a) 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 → CaCl2 + 2NH3 + 2H2O
(b) CuSO4 + 2NH4OH → (NH4)2SO4 + Cu(OH)2
(c) Cu + 4HNO3 → Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O

Question 4
(i) State a relevant reason for the following:
(a) Hydrogen chloride gas cannot be dried over quick lime.
(b) Ammonia gas is not collected over water.
Answer:
(i)
(a) We know that Hydrogen chloride is acidic in nature whereas quick lime i.e. Calcium
oxide is basic in nature.
If we use Calcium oxide for drying, then both will react to form a salt.
Therefore, quick lime is not used for drying Hydrogen chloride gas.
(b) In the laboratory preparation of ammonia, ammonia is collected by downward
displacement of air. Ammonia gas can not be collected over water because this gas is
highly soluble in water and due to its high solubility. We are unable to collect it over
water.
Ammonia on reaction with water gives hydronium ions and ammonium ions.
Therefore, ammonia is collected over mercury.

(ii) Identify the alloy in each case from the given composition:
(a) aluminium, magnesium, manganese, copper
(b) iron, nickel, chromium, carbon
Answer:
(ii)
(a) Duralumin
(b) Stainless steel

(iii) Solve the following numerical problem.

Ethane burns in oxygen according to the chemical equation:
 2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

If 80 ml of ethane is burnt in 300 ml of oxygen, find the composition of the resultant

gaseous mixture when measured at room temperature.
Answer:
According to the equation, at room temperature,
● 2 moles of ethane reacts with 7 moles of oxygen to produce 4 moles of carbon
dioxide and 6 moles of water.
Therefore,
● 2 mL of ethane reacts with 7 mL of oxygen to produce 4 mL of carbon dioxide
and 6 mL of water.
Then,
● 80 mL of ethane reacts with 280 mL of oxygen to produce 160 mL of carbon
dioxide and 240 mL of water.
Here, ethane is the limiting reagent and 20 mL of oxygen will be left unreacted.
the composition of the resultant gaseous mixture when measured at room temperature
will be:
20 mL of oxygen gas; 160 mL of carbon dioxide and 240 mL of water.

(iv) The following questions are pertaining to the laboratory preparation of Ammonia gas
from Magnesium nitride:
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for its preparation.
(b) Why is this method seldom used?
(c) How do you identify the gas formed?
Answer:
(iv)
(a) Mg3N2 + 6H2O → 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3
(b) This method is not used as it is expensive.
(c) Litmus test: Ammonia gas is basic in nature.
It is soluble in water. Its aqueous solution can turn the red litmus paper to blue and no
change will be observed if a blue litmus paper is used.
Other tests:
Ammonia gas when brought near Hydrochloric acid, reacts to form dense white fumes
of Ammonium chloride.

Question 5
(i) Write one use of the following alloys:
(a) Bronze
(b) Fuse metal
Answer:
(a) Bronze is used in making statues.
(b) Fuse metal is used for Soldering purposes.

(ii) Draw the electron dot structure for the following:

(a) Ammonium ion
(b) A molecule of nitrogen
[At. No.: N=7, H=1]
Answer:

(a)

(b)

(iii) Give a balanced chemical equation for the following conversions with conditions:
(a) Ethene from ethanol
(b) Ethyne from calcium carbide
(c) Monochloromethane from methane
Answer:
(a) When concentrated sulphuric acid is added to ethyl alcohol and the mixture is
heated upto 1700C, it causes dehydration of ethyl alcohol to give ethene.

(b) Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce colourless gas (Ethyne gas, C2H2)
with sweet smelling (ether like odour). This reaction is exothermic.
CaC2 + 2H2O → Ca(OH)2 + C2H2 ↑

(c) Methane reacts with chlorine in diffused sunlight, or when heated to 600 K, to
give
monochloromethane

(iv) Study the following observations and name the anions present in each of the
reactions.
(a) When a crystalline solid 'P' is warmed with concentrated H2SO4 and copper turnings
a reddish brown gas is released.
(b) When few drops of dilute sulphuric acid is added to Salt 'R' and heated, a colourless
gas is released which turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black.
(c) When few drops of barium nitrate solution is added to the salt solution 'Q', a white
precipitate is formed which is insoluble in HCI.
Answer:
(a) Copper nitrate, when warmed with concentrated H2SO4 and copper turnings,
releases reddish brown gas.
Cu(NO3)2 + H2SO4 + Cu → 2CuSO4 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
 (b) When a few drops of dilute sulphuric acid are added to Sodium sulphide salt
(Na2S) and heated, Hydrogen sulphide (HCl), a colourless gas is released which
turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black.
Na2S + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + H2S↑
(CH3COO)2Pb + H2S → PbS (Black in Colour) + CH3COOH
(c) When few drops of barium nitrate solution are added to the Sodium sulphate
solution', a white precipitate of Barium Sulphate is formed which is insoluble in HCI.
The anion present in salt solution ‘Q’ is Sulphate ion (SO42- ion)

Question 6
(i) Define / State:
(a) Electronegativity
(b) Gay-Lussac's Law of combining volumes
Answer:
(i)
(a) The tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electrons
towards itself is known as electronegativity.
(b) The law of combining volumes states that when gases react together to form other
gases, and when all volumes are measured at the same temperature and pressure. The
ratio between the volumes of the reactant gases and the gaseous products can be
expressed in simple whole numbers.

(ii)
The Empirical formula of an organic compound is CHCl2.
If its relative molecular mass is 168, what is its molecular formula?
(At. Wt. C=12, H = 1, CI = 35.5]
Answer
(ii)
Empirical formula mass of CHCl2 = 12 + 1 + 35.5 × 2 = 84 amu
𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 168
Multiplication factor (n) = 𝐸𝑚𝑝𝑖𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑚𝑢𝑙𝑎 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠
= 84
= 2

Molecular formula = (Empirical Formula)n = (CHCl2)2 = C2H2Cl4

(iii)
Choose the substances given in the box below to answer the following questions:

(a) The metal that will not produce hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute acids.
(b) The compound that will produce sulphur dioxide gas when reacted with dilute HCI.
(c) The solution of this compound produces dirty green precipitate with NaOH.
Answer:
(iii)
(a) Copper
(b) Sodium Sulphite
(c) Ferrous Sulphate

(iv) State one relevant observation for each of the following:

(a) To the copper nitrate solution, initially few drops of sodium hydroxide solution is
added and then added in excess.
(b) Burning of ammonia in excess of oxygen.
(c) Dry ammonia gas is passed over heated PbO.
Answer:
(iv)
(a) When a few drops of sodium hydroxide solution are added to the copper nitrate
solution, Cu(OH)2 light blue colour ppt. is obtained. This is insoluble with excess NaOH
(b) Ammonia is a combustible gas used in the generation of thermal power. When
ammonia reacts with oxygen, it produces nitrogen gas and water.
4NH3 + 3O2 → 2N2 + 6H2O
(c) Nitrogen gas is produced when dry ammonia gas is passed over heated PbO.
PbO + NH3 → Pb + N2 + H2O

Question 7
(i) Name the following:
(a) Organic compounds with same molecular formula but different structural formula.
(b) Group of organic compounds where the successive members follow a regular
structural pattern, successive compounds differ by a 'CH2' group.
Answer:
(a) Organic compounds with same molecular formula but different structural formula are
called Isomers.
(b) Group of organic compounds where the successive members follow a regular
structural pattern, successive compounds differ by a 'CH2' group are known as
Homologous series.

(ii) Give reason for the following:

(a) Ionisation potential decreases down a group.
(b) Ionic compounds do not conduct electricity in solid state.
Answer:
(ii)
(a) Atomic size increases and the attraction between the valence electron/s and nucleus
decreases down the group. This decrease in the attraction between the valence
electron/s and nucleus causes the drop in ionization potential down the group.
(b) Ionic compounds cannot conduct electricity when solid, as their ions are held in fixed
positions and cannot move. Ionic compounds are conductors of electricity when molten
or in solution, and insulators when solid. But ionic compounds do not conduct electricity
in solid state.

(iii)
Calculate:
(a) The percentage of phosphorus in the fertilizer super phosphate Ca(H2PO4)2 correct
to 1 decimal point. [At. Wt. H=1, P=31, O=16, Ca=40]
(b) Write the empirical formula of C8H18.
Answer:
(a) Molecular mass of Ca(H2PO4)2 = 40 + (1×2 + 31 + 16×4)×2 = 234 amu
𝑀𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑠𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑟𝑢𝑠 𝑖𝑛 𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑒
Percentage of Phosphorus = 𝑀𝑜𝑙𝑒𝑐𝑢𝑙𝑎𝑟 𝑚𝑎𝑠𝑠 𝑜𝑓 𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑

62
= 234
×100 = 26.49% or 26.5%

(b) Empirical formula for C8H18 is C4H9.

(iv)
Answer the following questions with reference to electrorefining of copper:
(a) What is the anode made of?
(b) What do you observe at the cathode?
(c) Write the reaction taking place at the cathode.
Answer:
(iv)
(a) The anode is made of impure copper.
(b) The cathode becomes thicker with time when electrorefining is done. This happens
due to the deposition of pure copper over the cathode.
(c) At the cathode, Copper ions are getting deposited over cathode.
Cu2+ (aq) + 2e-1 → Cu (s)

Question 8
(i) Arrange the following according to the instructions given in brackets:
(a) C2H2, C3H6, CH4, C2H4 (In the increasing order of the molecular weight)
(b) Cu2+, Na+, Zn2+, Ag+ (The order of Preferential discharge at the cathode)
Answer:
(i) (a) CH4 < C2H2 < C2H4 < C3H6
(b) Na+ < Zn2+ < Cu2+ < Ag+

(ii) Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given in the brackets:
(a) Cane sugar and hydrated copper sulphate [using concentrated H2SO4]
(b) Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid [type of salts formed]
Answer:
(ii) (a) Reaction of concentrated H2SO4 with cane sugar:
● When the concentrated sulphuric acid is poured on the cane sugar, it turns into a
spongy mass of carbon. The spongy mass of carbon is called sugar charcoal.
● The concentrated sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent which removes the
hydration from the sugar.
Reaction of concentrated H2SO4 with hydrated copper sulphate:
● When concentrated Sulphuric acid ( H2SO4) is added dropwise to the crystals of
hydrated Copper sulphate (CuSO4·5H2O), it changes the colour of hydrated
copper Sulphate from blue to white.
● H2SO4 acts as a dehydrated agent, it removes the water molecule from the
compound and forms the anhydrous Copper sulphate which has white colour.

(iii) Convert the following reactions into a balanced chemical equation:

(a) Ammonia to nitric oxide using oxygen and platinum catalyst.
(b) Sodium hydroxide to sodium sulphate using sulphuric acid.
(c) Ferrous sulphide to hydrogen sulphide using hydrochloric acid.
Answer:
(iii) (a)

(b) 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O

(c) FeS + 2HCl → FeCl2 + H2S

(iv) Choose the answer from the list which fits in the description:
[CCl4, PbO, NaCl, CuO, NH4CI]
(a) A compound which undergoes thermal dissociation.
(b) An amphoteric oxide.
(c) A compound which is a non-electrolyte.
Answer:
(iv)
(a) Ammonium chloride(NH4CI), a sublimable solid undergoes thermal dissociation on
heating and forms ammonia and hydrogen chloride.
NH4Cl + Heating → NH3 + HCl
(b) Lead (II) oxide can react with acids as well as bases, so it is an amphoteric oxide.
(c) Carbon tetrachloride is a non-electrolyte as it is a Non-polar covalent compound.
Nonelectrolytes are substances that do not conduct electricity in their molten state or
when they are dissolved in a solvent.
 ICSE Chemistry Sem-2 Answer Key 2022, Solved Board Question Paper,
Board ICSE

Class 10th (X)

Subject Chemistry

Topic Solutions of Board Question Paper

Syllabus on bifurcated syllabus (after reduction)

session 2021-22

Question Type MCQ (Sec- A) and Descriptive (Sec-B)

Exam Sem-2

Max mark 40

Section A
(Attempt all questions from this section)
Question 1:
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the question. Write the correct
answer only.)
(i) The ore of aluminium is:
(a) Calamine
(b) Haematite
(c) Magnetite
(d) Cryolite
Answer: (d) Cryolite

(ii) Hydrogen chloride gas is not collected over water, as:

(a) It is highly soluble in water.
(b) It is less soluble in water
(c) It is lighter than air.
(d) It is heavier than air.
Answer: (a) It is highly soluble in water.

(iii) An aqueous solution of ammonia is

(a) Neutral
(b) Acidic
(c) Basic
(d) Amphoteric
Answer: (c) Basic
(iv) The acid which is least volatile is:
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Nitric acid
(c) Dilute sulphuric acid
(d) Concentrated sulphuric acid
Answer: (d) Concentrated sulphuric acid

(v) The gas formed, when calcium bisulphite reacts with dilute HNO3:
(a) Sulphur trioxide
(b) Hydrogen
(c) Sulphur dioxide
(d) Hydrogen sulphide
Answer: (c) Sulphur dioxide

(vi) The IUPAC name of formic acid:

(a) Propanoic acid
(b) Methanoic acid
(c) Ethanoic acid
(d) Butanoic acid
Answer: (b) Methanoic acid

(vii) The metallic oxide which when reacts with HCI forms salt and water
(a) Carbon monoxide
(b) Nitrous oxide
(c) Ammonium hydroxide
(d) Sodium oxide
Answer: (d) Sodium oxide

(viii) Vanadium pentoxide is used as a catalyst in the preparation of:

(a) Nitrogen gas
(b) Nitrogen dioxide gas
(c) Sulphur trioxide gas
(d) Carbon dioxide gas
Answer: (c) Sulphur trioxide gas

(ix) The catalyst used for the conversion of ethene to ethane:

(a) Iron
(b) Nickel
(c) Cobalt
(d) Molybdenum
Answer: (b) Nickel
(x) Substance which helps to lower the fusion point of the mixture in the Hall Heroult Process:
(a) Coke
(b) Concentrated sodium hydroxide
(c) Fluorspar
(d) Concentrated potassium hydroxide
Answer: (c) Fluorspar

Section B
(Attempt any three questions from this section)
Question 2:
(i) Define:
(a) Isomerism
Answer:
The phenomenon in which more than one compounds have the same chemical formula but different chemical
structures is called isomerism. Chemical compounds that have identical chemical formulae but differ in properties
and the arrangement of atoms in the molecule are called isomers. Therefore, the compounds that exhibit
isomerism are known as isomers.

(b) Ores
Answer:
Ores are a mixture of minerals processed to produce an industrial mineral or chemically treated to produce one
or more metals. The steel, aluminum, chromium, zinc, mercury, manganese, tungsten, and some copper ores are
typically processed for just one element.

(ii) Name the following :

(a) The property by which carbon links with itself to form a long chain.
Answer: Catenation
(b) The saturated hydrocarbon having general formula CnH2n-2.
Answer: Alkyne

(iii) Draw the structural diagram of:

(a) Pentanal
Answer:

(b) Propanol
Answer:
(c) 2- butene
Answer:

(iv) Complete and balance the following chemical equations:

(a) 𝐻2 𝐶 = 𝐶𝐻2 + 𝐶𝑙2 − (𝐶𝐶𝑙4 /𝐼𝑛𝑒𝑟𝑡 𝑠𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑛𝑡) →
(b) 𝐶4 𝐻6 + 𝑂2 [𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠] →
(c) 𝐶𝐻4 + 𝑂2 [𝑒𝑥𝑐𝑒𝑠𝑠] →
Answer:
(a) 𝐻2 𝐶 = 𝐶𝐻2 + 𝐶𝑙2 → 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝑙 − 𝐶𝐻2 𝐶𝑙
(b) 2𝐶4 𝐻6 + 7𝑂2 → 4𝐶𝑂2 + 6𝐻2 𝑂
(c) 𝐶𝐻4 + 2𝑂2 → 𝐶𝑂2 + 2𝐻2 𝑂

Question 3 :
(i) State the following :
(a) A compound formed when excess ammonia gas reacts with chlorine.
Answer:
Ammonia and chlorine gas react to give ammonium chloride and nitrogen gas

(b) A substance added to water, to manufacture sulphuric acid in the Contact process.
Answer:
Vanadium pentoxide

(ii) Identity the gas P and Q in the reactions given below:

(a) A compound reacts with an acid to form gas P which has no effect on acidified 𝑲𝟐 𝑪𝒓𝟐 𝑶𝟕 solution but
tums lime water milky.
Answer:
P is 𝐶𝑂2
(b) A metallic nitrate reacts on heating gives oxygen gas along with a coloured gas Q.
Answer:
Q is 𝑁𝑂2
(iii) State the observation for the following :
(a) Dry ammonia gas reacts with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst.
Answer:
Reddish brown vapours of nitrogen dioxide are seen in the flask due to the oxidation of nitric oxide.
(b) Excess chlorine gas reacts with ammonia gas.
Answer:
A yellow coloured highly explosive liquid.

(c) Carbon reacts with hot concentrated nitric acid.

Answer:
Form carbon dioxide, nitrogen dioxide and water.

(iv) Write balanced equation for the following conversions:

(a) Carbon from cane sugar and concentrated sulphuric acid.
Answer:
C12H22O11 (sugar) + H2SO4 (sulfuric acid) → 12 C (carbon) + 11 H2O (water) + mixture of water and acid

(b) Ferric nitrate from ferric hydroxide and nitric acid.

Answer:
Fe(OH)3 + 3HNO3 → Fe(NO3)3 + 3H2O.

(c) Ammonium sulphate from ammonium hydroxide and sulphuric acid.

Answer:
2NH4OH + H2SO4 → (NH4) 2SO2+ 2H2O.

Question 4 :
(i) State the relevant reason for the following:
(a) Concentrated alkali is used for the concentration of bauxite ore.
Answer:
Because it causes soluble sodium meta aluminate and impurities remain insoluble.

(b) Fused alumina is reduced to aluminum by electrolysis.

Answer:
Since Alumina is highly stable.

(ii) State one use of the given alloys:

(a) Magnalium
Answer: Aircraft parts
(b) Duralumin
Answer: Truck wheels, screw machine products,

(iii) Complete the table given below which refers to the laboratory preparation of ammonia gas:
Answer:
(a) Reactants: Ammonium chloride (NH4Cl) and calcium hydroxide [Ca(OH)2] , (b) fresh quicklime or soda lime,
(c) in an inverted dry gas jar by the downward displacement of air.

(iv) identify the terms for the following:

(a) The process used to purify Alumina by electrolytic reduction.
Answer: Heroult process
(b)The experiment used to demonstrate the high solubility of HCI gas.
Answer: Fountain experiment
(c) The chemical property of sulphuric acid forms two types of salts with an alkali.
Answer: Dibasic.

Question 5:
(i) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following:
(a) Action of heat on manganese dioxide and concentrated hydrochloric acid.
Answer:
𝑀𝑛𝑂2 + 4𝐻𝐶𝑙 → 𝑀𝑛𝐶𝑙2 + 2𝐻2 𝑂 + 𝐶𝑙2
(b) Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride.
Answer:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2↑
(ii) Select the right answer from the brackets and complete the statements:
In electrolysis of fused alumina, the anode is made of (a)..graphite …….. [gas carbon/graphite] and the product
formed at cathode is (b) ..oxygen … [oxygen / aluminum]/

(iii) Give the IUPAC name for the following :

Answer: a) ethene , b) propanol, c) 3-methyl pentane

(iv) Study the diagram, which shows the brown Ring Test and answer the questions given below:

(a) Which ion is determined by Brown Ring Test?

Answer: Nitrate ion
(b) Why is freshly prepared iron[II] sulphate used in the test?
Answer:
Because on exposure to the atmosphere, it is oxidized to ferric sulphate which will not give the brown ring.

(c) Name the substance Z.

Answer:
Sulphuric acid + nitric acid

Question 6:
(i) Distinguish between the following as directed:
(a) Sodium sulphite solution and sodium sulphate solution.
[using dilute 𝑯𝟐 𝑺𝑶𝟒 ]
Answer:
Sodium sulphate is dissolved in water and barium chloride solution is added, an insoluble white precipitate of
barium sulphate is obtained. Sodium sulphite is warmed with dilute sulphuric acid, a colourless gas with a pungent
and suffocating smell is evolved.

(b) Lead salt solution and zinc salt solution.

Answer:
Lead salt gives chalky with precipitates of lead hydroxide with ammonium hydroxide. These precipitates are
insoluble in excess. Zinc salt gives gelatinous with precipitates of zinc hydroxide with ammonium hydroxide.
These precipitates are soluble in excess
[using 𝑁𝐻4 𝑂𝐻 solution in excess]

(ii) Give one word for the following statements:

(a) The compounds of various metals found in nature with earthly impurities
Answer:
Minerals
(b) A homogeneous mixture of two or more metals or a metal and a non-metal in specific ratios.
Answer:
An alloy

(iii) Identify the acid in each case:

(a) The acid formed when sulphur reacts with concentrated nitric acid.
Answer:
Sulphuric acid(𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 )
(b) An acid, which on adding to lead nitrate solution produces a white precipitate which is soluble on
heating
Answer:
Sulphonic acid (if in soluble on heating ) otherwise question may be wrong

(c) The acid formed when potassium nitrate reacts with a least volatile acid.
Answer:
Form nitric acid

(iv) Match column A with column B:

Name (A) Functional group (B)

1. Aldehyde a) -OH

2 Carboxylic acids b)-CHO

3. Alcohol c)-COOH
Answer :

Name (A) Functional group (B)

1. Aldehyde a) -CHO

2 Carboxylic acids c)-COOH

3. Alcohol a) -OH

— End of ICSE Chemistry Sem-2 Answer Key 2022, Solved Board Question Paper :-
 ICSE-2020
Grade 10 Chemistry
Time: 2 hours Total Marks: 80
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided
separately you will not be allowed to write during first
15 minutes. This time is to be spans in reading the question
paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for
writing the answers.
Section I is compulsory, attempt any four question from
Section II the intended marks for question or parts of question
are given in brackets []
SECTION I
Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1
(a) Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
[5]
(i) The element with highest ionization potential, is:
A. Hydrogen
B. Caesium
C. Radon
D. Helium
(ii) The inert electrode used in the electrolysis of
acidified water, is:
 A. Nickel
B. Platinum
C. Copper
D. Silver
(iii) A compound with low boiling point, is:
A. Sodium chloride
B. Calcium chloride
C. Potassium chloride
D. Carbon tetrachloride
(iv) The acid which can produce carbon from cane
sugar, is:
A. Concentrated Hydrochloric acid
B. Concentrated Nitric acid
C. Concentrated Sulphuric acid
D. Concentrated Acetic acid
(v) The organic compound having a triple carbon-
carbon covalent bond, is:
A. C3H4
B. C3H6
C. C3Hs
D. C4H10
(b) State one relevant observation for each of the following
reactions: [5]
(i) Action of concentrated nitric acid on copper.
(ii) Addition of excess ammonium hydroxide
into copper sulphate solution.,
(iii) A piece of sodium metal is put into ethanol
at room temperature.
 (iv) Zinc carbonate is heated strongly.
(v) Sulphide ore is added to a tank containing
oil and water, and then stirred or agitated
with air.
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the
following: [5]
(i) Reaction of carbon powder and
concentrated nitric acid.
(ii) Reaction of excess ammonia with chlorine.
(iii) Reaction of lead nitrate solution with
ammonium hydroxide.
(iv) Producing ethne from bromo ethane using
Zn/Cn couple in alcohol.
(vi) Completed combustion of ethane

(d) (i) Draw the structural formula for each of the

following: [5]
1. 2.2 dimethyl pentane
2. methanol
3. Iso propane
(ii) Write the IUPAC name for the following
compounds:
1. Acetaldehyde
2. Acetylene
(e) State one relevant reason for each of the following: [5]
(i) Graphite anode is preferred to platinum in the
electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
 (ii) Soda lime is preferred to sodium hydroxide in
the laboratory preparation of methane
(iii) Hydrated copper sulphate crystals turn white on
heating.
(iv) Concentrated nitric acid appears yellow, when it
is left for a while in a glass bottle.
(v) Hydrogen chloride gas fumes in moist air.
(f) Calculate: [5]
(i) The amount of each reactant required to produce
750 ml of carbon dioxide, when two volumes of
carbon monoxide combine with one volume of
oxygen to produce two volumes of carbon
dioxide.
2CO+O22CO2
(ii) The volume occupied by RO g of carbon
dioxide at STP.
(iii) Calculate the number of molecules in 4.4 gm of
CO2 [Atomic mass of C- 12, 0=16)
(iv) State the law associated in question no. (f)(i)
above.
(g) Give one word or a passage following statement: [5]
(i) The chemical bond formed by a shared pair of
electrons. Each boning atom contributing one
electron to the pair
(ii) Electrode used a cathode in electrorefining of
impure copper.
 (iii) The substance prepared by adding other metals
to a base metal appropriate proportions to obtain
certain desirable properties.
(iv) The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to
itself when combined in a compound.
(v) the reaction in which carboxylic acid reacts
with alcohol in the presence of conc H2SO4 to
from a substance having a fruity smell.
(h) Fill in the blanks from the choices given in brackets: [5]
(i) The polar covalent compound in gaseous state
that does not conduct electricity is__________
(carbon tetra chloride, ammonia, methane)
(ii) A salt prepared by displacement reaction
is____________ (ferric chloride, ferrous
chloride, silver chloride)
(iii) The number of moles in 11gm of nitrogen gas
is _____________ (0.39, 0.49. 0.29) [atomic
mass of N=14]
(iv) An alkali which completely dissociates into
ions is_____________ (ammonium hydroxide,
calcium hydroxide, lithium hydroxide)
(v) An alloy used to make statues is ____________
(bronze, brass. _fuse metal)
 SECTION II
Attempt any four questions from this Section
Question 2
(a) The following table represent the elements and the
atomic number. With reference to this, answer the
following using only the alphabets given in the table. [3]

Atomic
Element
number
P 13
Q 7
R 10

(i) Which element combines with hydrogen to

form a basic gas?
(ii) Which element has an electron affinity zero?
(iii) Name the clement, which forms an ionic
compound with chlorine.

(b) Draw the electron dot diagram for the compounds

given below. Represent the electrons by (.) and (x) in the
diagram. [Atomic No.: Ca = 20, O= 8, Cl= 17, H=1] [3]

(i) Calcium oxide

(ii) Chlorine molecule
(iii) Water molecule
 (c) Choose the correct word which refers to the process of
electrolysis from A to E. to match the description (i) to
(iv)A: Oxidation B: Cathode C: Anode D: An
electrolyte E: Reduction [4]
(i) Conducts electricity in aqueous or in molten
state.
(ii) Loss of electron takes place at anode.
(iii) A reducing electrode.
(iv) Electrode connected to the positive end or
terminal of the battery.
Question 3
(a) Baeyer's process is used to concentrate bauxite ore to
alumina. Give balanced chemical equations for the reaction
taking place for its conversion from bauxite to alumina. [3]
(b) Complete the following by selecting the correct option
from the choices given: [3]
(i) pH of acetic acid is greater than dilute Sulphuric
acid. So acetic acid contains ___________
concentration of H+ ions. (greater, same, low)
(ii) The indicator which does not change colour on
passage of I-ICI .gas is __________ . (methyl
orange, moist blue litmus, phenolphthalein)
(iii) The acid which cannot act as an oxidizing agent
is (conc. H2SO4, conc. HM03, conc. HCl
(c) Match the gases given in column I to the identification
of the gases mentioned in column IL [4]
 Column I Column II
(i) Hydrogen sulphide A. Turns acidified potassium
dichromate solution green.

(ii) Nitric oxide B Turns lime water milky

(iii) Carbon dioxide C Turns reddish brown when it

reacts with oxygen.

(iv) Sulphur dioxide D Turns moist lead acetate

paper silvery black.

Question 4
(a) Differentiate between the following pairs based on the
information given in the brackets. [3]
(i) Conductor and electrolyte (conducting particles)
(ii) Cations and anions (formation from an atom)
(iii) Acid and Alkali (formation of type of ions)

(b) Draw the structures of isomers of pentane. [3]

(c) Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory
using concentrated sulphuric acid and sodium chloride.
Answer the questions that follow based on this reaction:
[4]
(i) Give the balanced chemical equation for the
reaction with suitable condition (s) if any.
(ii) Why is concentrated sulphuric acid used instead
of concentrated nitric acid?
 (iii) How is the gas collected?
(iv) Name the drying agent not used for drying the
gas.
Question 5
(a) Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds
using a reagent as a chemical test: [3]
(i) Calcium nitrate and Zinc nitrate solution.
(ii) Ammonium sulphate crystals and Sodium
sulphate crystals.
(iii) Magnesium chloride and Magnesium nitrate
solution.
(b) Calculate the percentage of: [3]
(i) Fluorine
(ii) Sodium and
(iii) Aluminium
in sodium aluminium fluoride [Na3A1F6], to the
nearest whole number. [Atomic Mass: Na = 23,
A1= 27, F= 19]
(c) (i) State the volume occupied by 40 gm of methane at
STP, if its vapour density (V.D.) is 8. [4]
(ii) Calculate the number of moles present in 160 gm
of NaOH. [Atomic Mass: Na = 23, H= 1, 0= 16]
Question 6
(a) Identify the salts P, Q, R from the following
observations: [3]
(i) Salt P has light bluish green colour. On heating,
it produces a black coloured residue. Salt P
produces brisk effervescence with dil. HCl and
the gas evolved turns lime water milky, but no
action with acidified potassium dichromate
solution.
(ii) Salt Q is white in colour. On strong heating, it
produces buff yellow residue and liberates
reddish brown gas. Solution of salt Q produces
chalky white insoluble precipitate with excess of
ammonium hydroxide.
(iii) Salt R is black in colour. On reacting with
concentrated HCl, it liberates a pungent
greenish yellow gas which turns moist starch
iodide paper blue black.
(b) Identify the substance underlined in each of the
following: [3]
(i) The electrode that increases in mass during the
electro-refining of silver.
(ii) The acid that is a dehydrating as well as a
drying agent.
(iii)The catalyst used to oxidize ammonia into
nitric oxide.
(c) Copy and complete the following paragraph
using the options given in brackets: [4]
 Alkenes are a homologous series of (i) ___________
(saturated / unsaturated) hydrocarbons characterized
by the general formula (ii) ( CnH2n+2 / CnH2n). Alkenes
undergo (iii) __________ (addition substitution)
reactions and also undergo (iv) ____________
(hydrogenation / dehydrogenation) to form alkanes.

Question 7
(a) Write balanced chemical equations, for the
preparation of the given salts (i) to (iii) by using the
methods A to C respectively: [3]
A: Neutralization B: Precipitation C: Titration
(i) Copper sulphate
(i) .(ii) Zinc carbonate
(ii) Ammonium sulphate
(b) Name the following elements: [3]
(i) An alkaline earth metal present in group 2
and period 3.
(ii) A trivalent metal used to make light tools.
(iii) A monovalent non-metal present in fluorspar.
(c) An aqueous solution of nickel (II) sulphate was
electrolyzed using nickel electrodes. Observe the
diagram and answer the questions that follow: [4]
(i) What do you observe at the cathode and anode respectively?
(ii) Name the cation that remains as a spectator ion in the
solution.
(iii) Which equation for the reaction at the anode is correct?
1. Ni  Ni2+ + 2e-
2. Ni + 2e-  Ni2+
3. Ni2+ + 2e-  2e-
4. Ni2+ + 2e-  Ni
 ICSE Board
Class X Chemistry
Board Paper - 2019
Time: 2 hrs. Max. Marks: 80

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This 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 I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section II.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION I (40 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this Section

Question 1
(a) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [5]
(i) An electrolyte which completely dissociates into ions is
A. Alcohol
B. Carbonic acid
C. Sucrose
D. Sodium hydroxide
(ii) The most electronegative element from the following elements is
A. Magnesium
B. Chlorine
C. Aluminium
D. Sulphur
(iii) The reason for using aluminium in the alloy duralumin is
A. Aluminium is brittle.
B. Aluminium gives strength.
C. Aluminium brings lightness.
D. Aluminium lowers melting point.
(iv) The drying agent used to dry HCI gas is
A. Conc. H2SO4
B. ZnO
C. Al2O3
D. CaO
(v) A hydrocarbon which is a greenhouse gas is
A. Acetylene
B. Ethylene
C. Ethane
D. Methane

(b) Fill in the blanks with the choices given in brackets: [5]
1
 (i) Conversion of ethanol to ethene by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid is an
example of ____________. (Dehydration/dehydrogenation/dehydrohalogenation)
(ii) When sodium chloride is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid below 200 C, one of
the products formed is __________. (Sodium hydrogen sulphate/sodium sulphate/chlorine)
(iii) Ammonia reacts with excess chlorine to form _________.
(Nitrogen/nitrogen trichloride/ammonium chloride)
(iv) Substitution reactions are characteristic reactions of __________.
(Alkynes/alkenes/alkanes)
(v) In Period 3, the most metallic element is __________.
(Sodium/magnesium/aluminium)

(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions: [5]
(i) Reduction of copper (II) oxide by hydrogen.
(ii) Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium hydroxide.
(iii) Action of dilute sulphuric acid on zinc sulphide.
(iv) Ammonium hydroxide is added to ferrous sulphate solution.
(v) Chlorine gas is reacted with ethane.

(d) State one observation for each of the following: [5]

(i) Concentrated nitric acid is reacted with sulphur.
(ii) Ammonia gas is passed over heated copper (II) oxide.
(iii) Copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using copper electrodes.
(iv) A small piece of zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.
(v) Lead nitrate is heated strongly in a test tube.

(e) (i) Calculate: [5]

1. The number of moles in 12g of oxygen gas. [O = 16]
2. The weight of 1022 atoms of carbon. [C = 12, Avogadro’s No. = 6 x 1023]
(ii) Molecular formula of a compound is C6H18O3. Find its empirical formula.

(f) (i) Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds: [5]
1.

2.

(ii) What is the special feature of the structure of ethyne?

(iii) Name the saturated hydrocarbon containing two carbon atoms.
(iv) Give the structural formula of acetic acid.
2
(g) Give the appropriate term defined by the statements given below: [5]
(i) The formula that represents the simplest ratio of the various elements present in one molecule
of the compound.
(ii) The substance that releases hydronium ion as the only positive ion when dissolved in water.
(iii) The process by which certain ores, specially carbonates, are converted to oxides in the
absence of air.
(iv) The covalent bond in which the electrons are shared equally between the combining atoms.

(h) Arrange the following according to the instructions given in brackets: [5]
(i) K, Pb, Ca, Zn (In the increasing order of reactivity)
(ii) Mg2+, Cu2+, Na1+, H1+ (In the order of preferential discharge at the cathode)
(iii) Li, K, Na, H (In the decreasing order of their ionisation potential)
(iv) F, B, N, O (In the increasing order of electron affinity)
(v) Ethane, methane, ethane, ethyne (In the increasing order of molecular weight)
[H = 1, C = 12]

Solution 1:

(a) (i) (D) Sodium hydroxide

(ii) (B) Chlorine

(iii) (C) Aluminium brings lightness.

(iv) (A) Conc. H2SO4

(v) (D) Methane

(b) (i) Conversion of ethanol to ethene by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid is an example
of dehydration.

(ii) When sodium chloride is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid below 200 C, one of the
products formed is sodium sulphate.

(iii) Ammonia reacts with excess chlorine to form nitrogen trichloride.

(iv) Substitution reactions are characteristic reactions of alkanes.

(v) In Period 3, the most metallic element is sodium.

(c) (i) The reduction of copper (II) oxide by hydrogen is

CuO(s)  H 2 (g)  CU(s)  H 2O(g)

(ii) Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium hydroxide is:

H 2SO4 (aq)  2NaOH(aq)  Na 2SO 4 (aq)  H 2O(l)

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(iii) Action of dilute sulphuric acid on zinc sulphide is:
ZnS  4H 2SO4  ZnSO4  4SO2  4H 2O

(iv) Ammonium hydroxide is added to ferrous sulphate solution:

FeSO4  2NH4OH  (NH4 )SO4  Fe  OH 2

(v) Chlorine gas is reacted with ethane.

C2 H 6  Cl2  C2 H5Cl  HCl

(d) (i) When concentrated nitric acid is added to sulphur, it gives a deep red-orange or brown-
coloured gas which has an irritating (pungent) odour.
6HNO3 (conc.)  S(s)  H2SO4 (g)  6NO2  (g)  2H2O(l)

(ii) When ammonia gas is passed over heated copper (II) oxide, reddish brown copper metal is
obtained and black copper oxide is used up.
2NH3  3CuO  Heat
3Cu  3H2O  N2

(iii) The blue colour of the copper sulphate solution remains unchanged during its electrolysis
due to the copper electrodes and the cathode increase in size due to deposition of copper metal,
whereas the copper anode gets thin due to loss of copper metal into the solution as Cu2+ ions.
The electrolytic solution contains following ions:
CuSO2 (s)  H2O  Cu 2 (aq)  SO42 (aq)  H (aq)  OH (aq)
At cathode:
Cu 2 (aq)  2e  Cu(s)
At anode made up of copper:
Cu(s)  Cu 2 (aq)  2e 

(iv) When a small piece of zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, white coloured zinc chloride
is formed, and colourless and odourless hydrogen gas is evolved.
Zn(s)  2HCl(aq)  ZnCl2  H2 (g) 

(v) When lead nitrate is heated strongly in a test tube, the yellow compound formed and gives off
a deep red-orange or brown coloured gas which having an irritating (pungent) odour.

2Pb(NO3 )2 (s)  Heat

 2PbO  4NO2  O2 (g)
(e) (i) 1. It is given that
Atomic mass of oxygen is 16g,
Thus, the molar mass of O2  16  2  32g
That is 32g oxygen gas has one molecule of O2 molecules.
Therefore, 12g of oxygen gas would contain
 1 
   12  0.375 moles .
 32 
2. It is given that atomic weight of carbon is 12, and Avogadro’s No. = 6 x 1023.
Now, weight of one mole of Carbon is12g.
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Thus, weight of 6 x 1023 carbon atoms is 12g.
Hence, weight of 1022 carbon atoms is,
 12 
 23 
 1022  0.199  0.2g
 6  10 

(ii) Empirical formula can be obtained by dividing the number of atoms in molecule by the
smallest number in the molecular formula-
It is given that Molecular formula of a compound is C6H18O3.
Thus, the smallest number in formula is 3.
Now, dividing all the atoms by 3, we get,
The ratio of elements C:H:O is 2:6:1.
Therefore, the empirical formula of the compound is C2H6O.

(f) (i) 1. The IUPAC name of the compound is Propylene.

2. The IUPAC name of the compound is Ethanal.

(ii) In ethyne, each carbon atom is attached to one hydrogen atom by a single covalent bond and
to another carbon by a triple covalent bond. The shape of the ethyne molecule is linear due to sp
hybridization in carbon atoms.

(iii) The saturated hydrocarbon containing two carbon atoms is Ethane (C2H6).

(iv) The structural formula of acetic acid is

(g) (i) Empirical formula

(ii) Acids

(iii) Electronegativity

(iv) Calcination

(v) Non-polar covalent bond

(h) (i) Pb < Zn < Ca < K

(ii) Cu2+> H1+> Mg2+>Na1+

(iii) H>Li>Na>K

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(iv) B < N < O < F

(v) Methane < Ethyne < Ethene < Ethane

SECTION II (40 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section

Question 2
(a) Draw the electron dot structure of [3]
(i) Nitrogen molecule [N = 7]
(ii) Sodium chloride [Na = 11, Cl = 17]
(iii) Ammonium ion [N = 7, H = 1]

(b) The pH values of three solutions A, B and C are given in the table. Answer the following
questions:
[3]
Solution pH value

A 12

B 2

C 7

(i) Which solution will have no effect on litmus solution?

(ii) Which solution will liberate CO2 when reacted with sodium carbonate?
(iii) Which solution will turn red litmus solution blue?

(c) Study the extract of the periodic table given below and answer the questions that follow.
Give the letter corresponding to the element in question.
DO NOT repeat an element. [4]

C D E
B G F

(i) Which element forms an electrovalent compound with G?

(ii) The ion of which element will migrate towards the cathode during electrolysis?
(iii) Which non-metallic element has the valency of 2?
(iv) Which is an inert gas?
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Solution 2:
(i) Electron dot diagram of nitrogen molecule is -

(ii) Electron dot diagram of Sodium Chloride is –

(iii) Electron dot structure of Ammonium ion is-

(b)
Solution pH value

A 12

B 2

C 7

(i) Solution C will have no effect on litmus solution as its pH is 7 and hence it is neutral.

(ii) Solution B will liberate CO2 when reacted with sodium carbonate as it is acidic
solution.

(iii) Solution A will turn red litmus solution blue as it is basic in nature.

(c)
(i) Element B forms an electrovalent compound with G.
(ii) The ion of element B (B2+) will migrate towards the cathode during electrolysis.
(iii) The non-metallic element which has the valency of 2 is E.
(iv) F is an inert gas.

Question 3

(a) Name the particles present in [3]

(i) Strong electrolyte
(ii) Non-electrolyte
(iii) Weak electrolyte

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(b) Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using the reagent given in the
brackets. [3]
(i) Manganese dioxide and copper (II) oxide (using concentrated HCl)
(ii) Ferrous sulphate solution and ferric sulphate solution (using sodium hydroxide
solution)
(iii) Dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulphuric acid (using lead nitrate solution)

(c) Choose the method of preparation of the following salts from the methods given in the list:
[4]
[List: A. Neutralisation B. Precipitation
C. Direct combination D. Substitution]
(i) Lead chloride
(ii) Iron (II) sulphate
(iii) Sodium nitrate
(iv) Iron (III) chloride

Solution 3:

(a) (i) The particles present in strong electrolyte are molecules which easily and completely
dissociate into ions.
(ii) The particles present in non-electrolytes are molecules which do not dissociate into ions.
(iii) The particles present in weak electrolytes are molecules which dissociate into ions to a very
less extent.

(b) (i) Manganese dioxide on heating with concentrated HCl gives greenish yellow chlorine gas
whereas copper(II) oxide reacts with concentrated hydrochloric acid to give CuCl2, but no chlorine
gas is evolved.
MnO2  4HCl  MnCl2  Cl2  2H2O
And,
Copper (II) oxide does not react with concentrated HCl.

(ii) Ferric sulphate solution on reacting with NaOH gives a reddish brown precipitate of ferric
hydroxide Fe(OH)3 whereas no such precipitate is obtained when ferrous sulphate is mixed with
sodium hydroxide.
Fe2 (SO4 )3 (aq)  6NaOH(aq)  2Fe(OH)3 (s)  3Na 2SO 4 (aq)
(iii) Lead nitrate solution reacts with hydrochloric acid to give white ppt. of lead chloride. This
insoluble lead chloride reacts with excess Cl- ions (of HCl) to form a soluble complex, the
tetrachloroplumbate(II) ion,
Pb  NO3 2 +HCl  PbCl2  +2HNO3
Sulphuric acid on reacting with lead nitrate solution forms an insoluble precipitate of lead
sulphate, which does not dissolve further in sulphuric acid solution.

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 Pb  NO3 2 +H2SO4  PbSO4  2HNO3

(c)
(i) Lead chloride: Precipitation

(ii) Iron (II) sulphate: Substitution

(iii) Sodium nitrate: Neutralisation

(iv) Iron (III) chloride: Direct combination

Question 4
(a) Complete the following equations: [3]
(i) S + conc. HNO3
(ii) C + conc. H2SO4
(iii) Cu + dil. HNO3
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of [3]
(i) Ethene from bromoethane
(ii) Ethyne using calcium carbide
(iii) Methane from sodium acetate

(c) Name the following organic compounds: [4]

(i) The compound with 3 carbon atoms whose functional group is carboxyl.
(ii) The first homologue whose general formula is CnH2n.
(iii) The compound that reacts with acetic acid to form ethyl ethanoate.
(iv) The compound formed by complete chlorination of ethyne.

Solution 4:

(i) S8 (s)  48HNO3 (conc.)  8H 2SO4  48NO2  16H 2O

(ii) C  4HNO3 (conc.)  CO2  2H 2O  4NO 2

(iii) 3Cu  8HNO3 (aq, dil.)  3Cu(NO3 ) 2 (aq)  4H 2 0(l)  2NO(g)

(b) (i) Ethene from bromoethane

H 2CBr  CH3  KOH  H 2C  CH 2  KBr  H 2O

Bromoethane Ethene

(ii) Ethyne using calcium carbide

CaC 2  H 2 O  HC  CH  Ca  OH 2
calcium carbide Ethyne

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(iii) Methane from Sodium acetate

CH 3COONa  NaOH 

CaO
 CH 4  Na 2 CO3
Sodium acetate Sodium Hydroxide Methane Sodium Carbonate

(c) (i) Propanoic acid

(ii) Ethene
(iii) Ethanol
(iv) Acetylene tetrachloride

Question 5

(a) Give the chemical formula of [3]

(i) Bauxite
(ii) Cryolite
(iii) Sodium aluminate

(b) Answer the following question based on the extraction of aluminium from alumina by Hall-
Heroult’s process: [3]
(i) What is the function of cryolite used along with alumina as the electrolyte?
(ii) Why is powdered coke sprinkled on top of the electrolyte?
(iii) Name the electrode from which aluminium is collected.

(c) Match the alloys given in column I to the uses given in column II. [4]

COLUMN I COLUMN II

(i) Duralumin A. Electrical fuse

(ii) Solder B. Surgical instruments

(iii) Brass C. Aircraft body

(iv) Stainless steel D. Decorative articles

Solution 5:

(a) Chemical formula of

(i) Bauxite: Al2O3.2H2O

(ii) Cryolite: Na3AlF6

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 (iii) Sodium aluminate: NaAlO2

(b)
(i) Cryolite is mixed with alumina to bring downlowers the fusion temperature from
2050°C to 950°C and enhances conductivity.

(ii) Powdered coke is sprinkled on top of the electrolyte. It reduces heat loss the melting
point of electrolyte mixture and to increase its electrical conductivity.

(iii) Aluminium is collected at the cathode which is carbon lining covering the inside
portion of vessel.

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 COLUMN I COLUMN II

(i) Duralumin Aircraft body

(ii) Solder Electrical fuse

(iii) Brass Decorative articles

(iv) Stainless steel Surgical instruments

Question 6

(a) Identify the substances underlined: [3]

(i) The catalyst used to oxidise ammonia.
(ii) The organic compound which when solidified forms an ice-like mass.
(iii) The dilute acid which is an oxidising agent.

(b) Copper sulphate solution reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to form a precipitate of
copper hydroxide according to the equation: [3]
2NaOH  CuSO4  Na 2SO4  Cu(OH)2 
(i) What mass of copper hydroxide is precipitated by using 200 gm of sodium hydroxide?
[H = 1, O = 16, Na = 23, S = 32, Cu = 64]
(ii) What is the colour of the precipitate formed?

(c) Find the empirical formula and the molecular formula of an organic compound from the
data given below: [4]
C = 75.92%, H = 6.32% and N = 17.76%
The vapour density of the compound is 39.5.
[C = 12, H = 1, N = 14]

Solution 6:

(a) (i) Platinum is used as a catalyst to oxidise ammonia.

(ii) Acetic acid (CH3COOH)
(iii) Nitric acid (HNO3)

(b) The given equation is

2NaOH  CuSO4  Na 2SO4  Cu(OH)2 
(i) Molecular weight of NaOH, Sodium hydroxide = 23+16+1=40

Molecular weight of Cu(OH)2,

Copper hydroxide= 64+16+1+16+1=98
Now, 40g of NaOH is used to precipitate 98g of Cu(OH)2.

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Hence, 200g of NaOH will be used to precipitate (98/40)200 g of Cu(OH)2 =490g of Cu(OH)2.
So, 490g of copper hydroxide would be prepared using 200g of sodium hydroxide.

(ii) A light blue precipitate of Cu(OH)2 will be formed.

(c)

Element % composition Atomic mass Atomic ratio Simplest ratio

C 75.92 12 75.92 6.32
 6.32 5
12 1.26
H 6.32 1 6.32 6.32
 6.32 5
1 1.26
N 17.76 14 17.76 1.26
 1.26 1
14 1.26

So, the compound has the empirical formula of the compound is C5H5N.
Now,
Molecular weight = 2 × vapour density
= 2 × 39.5
= 79
So, molecular mass of the given compound is 79.
Thus, empirical formula mass is 79.
Since, Empirical formula mass = molecular mass
Therefore, the molecular formula is C5H5N.

Question 7

(a) Name the gas evolved in each of the following cases. [3]
(i) Alumina undergoes electrolytic reduction.
(ii) Ethene undergoes hydrogenation reaction.
(iii) Ammonia reacts with heated copper oxide.

(b) Study the flow chart given and give balanced equations to represent the reactions A, B and
C:
[3]

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(c) Copy and complete the following table which refers to the industrial method for the
preparation of ammonia and sulphuric acid: [4]

Catalytic equation (with

Name of the compound Name of the process the catalyst)

Ammonia (i) ___________ (ii) ____________

Sulphuric acid (iii) __________ (iv) ___________

Solution 7:

(a) (i) Carbon dioxide gas

(ii) Ethane gas
(iii) Nitrogen gas

(b) The flow chart can be completed as follows:

Mg3 N2 
H2O(A) 
HCl(B)
NH3   NH4Cl
 Ca(OH)2 (C)

The full reaction is follows:

Mg3 N 2  6H 2O  3Mg(OH) 2  2NH3
A

NH3  HCl  NH 4 Cl
(B)

NH 4 Cl Ca(OH) 2  2NH 3  2H 2O  CaCl 2

(C)

(c) Details of industrial processes-

Name of the Name of the Catalytic equation (with the catalyst)

compound process

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 (i) Haber’s 
Iron oxide
(ii) N 2 (g)  H 2 (g)   2NH 3 (g)
Ammonia K O  Al2O

Process 2 3 Ammonia

(iv)
(iii) Contact
Sulphuric acid
Process 2SO 2  O 2 (g) 
V2 O5
 2SO3 (g) 
H 2SO4
 H 2S2O7
Oleum

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 X - ICSE BOARD - 2018
Date: 19.03.2018 Chemistry - Question Paper Solutions

SECTION - I (40 Marks)

Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1
(a) Choose the correct answer from the options given below :
(i) The salt solution which does not react with ammonium hydroxide is :
(A) Calcium Nitrate (B) Zinc Nitrate
(C) Lead Nitrate (D) Copper Nitrate
Ans. (A) Calcium Nitrate

(ii) The organic compound which undergoes substitution reaction is :

(A) C2H2 (B) C2H4 (C) C10H18 (D) C2H6
Ans. (D)
C2H6 - ethane is saturated hydrocarbon which undergoes substitution reaction.

(iii) The electrolysis of acidified water is an example of :

(A) Reduction (B) Oxidation (C) Redox reaction (D) Synthesis
Ans. (C)
Redox reaction, as water undergoes oxidation and reduction at anode and cathode respectively.

(iv) The IUPAC name of dimethyl ether is :

(A) Ethoxy methane (B) Methoxy methane
(C) Methoxy ethane (D) Ethoxy ethane
Ans. (B)
CH3 – O – CH3 (Methoxy methane)
 (v) The catalyst used in the contact process is :
(A) Copper (B) Iron
(C) Vanadium pentoxide (D) Manganese dioxide
Ans. (C)
V2O5 is used in contact process.

(b) Give one word or a phase for the following statements :

(i) The energy released when an electron is added to a neutral gaseous isolated atom to form a negatively
charged iron.
Ans. Electron affinity or electron gain enthalpy.

(ii) Process of formation of ions from molecules which are not in ionic state.
Ans. Ionization

(iii) The tendency of an element to form chains of identical atoms.

Ans. Catenation - It’s a self linking.
Property of atoms like carbon to give long chains of carbon.

(iv) The property by which certain hydrated salts, when left exposed to atmosphere, lose their water of
crystallization and crumble into powder.
Ans. Dehydration

(v) The process by which sulphide ore is concentrated.

Ans. Froth floatation

(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following :

(i) Action of concentrated sulphuric acid on carbon.

Ans. C  s   H 2 SO4 
 CO2  2 SO2  2 H 2 O
conc.
 (ii) Reaction of sodium hydroxide solution with iron (III) chloride solution.

Ans.  Fe  OH 3 s   3NaClaq 

FeCl3 aq   3 NaOH  aq  

(iii) Action of heat on aluminium hydroxide.

Ans. 2 Al  OH 3 
 Al2O3  3H 2O
Aluminium
Oxide

(iv) Reaction of zinc with potassium hydroxide solution.

Ans.  K 2  Zn  OH 4   H 2
Zn  2 KOH  2 H 2O 

(v) Action of dilute hydrochloric acid on magnesium sulphite.

Ans. MgSO3  2 HCl 

 MgCl2  H 2O  SO2

(d) (i) Give the IUPAC name for each of the following :
1. H – C = O

H H H

2. H – C – C – C – OH

H H H

H H

3. H3C – C = C – CH3

(ii) Write the structural formula of the two isomers of butane.

Ans. (i) IUPAC Names :
1. Methanal 2. Propanol 3. But-2-ene

(ii) CH 3  CH 2  CH 2  CH 3 (n-butane)

CH3
CH – CH3 (iso-butane)
CH3
(e) State one relevant observation for each of the following :
(i) Lead nitrate solution is treated with sodium hydroxide solution drop wise till it is excess.
Ans. ppt. of lead hydroxide is observed

(ii) At the anode, when molten lead bromide is electrolyzed using graphite electrodes.
Ans. Brown fumes of bromine gas are observed at anode.

(iii) Lead nitrate solution is mixed with dilute hydrochloric acid and heated.
Ans. White ppt. of PbCl2 is formed.

(iv) Anhydrous calcium chloride is exposed to air for some time.

Ans. Anhydrous CaCl2 on exposure to atmosphere form solution.

(v) Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution.

Ans. White ppt. of barium sulphate is formed solution turns turbid.

(f) Give a reason for each of the following :

(i) Ionic compounds have a high melting point.
Ans. Ionic compounds have alternatively arranged cations and anions to give closely packed structure and balanced
forces. A lot of energy is needed to break strong ionic bonds therefore ionic compounds have high melting point.

(ii) Inert gases do not form ions.

Ans. Inert gases have stable completely filled orbitals hence they do not loose or gain electron to form ions.

(iii) Ionisation potential increases across a period, from left to right.

Ans. From left to right in periodic table, atomic size decreases smaller the size more the effective nuclear
charge.
Therefore more energy is required to remove an electron from atom therefore ionization potential increases.
 (iv) Alkali metals are good reducing agents.
Ans. Alkali metals have large size and single electron in valence shell. This e– can be easily lost therefore alkali
metals are good reducing agents (e– donors)

(v) Conductivity of dilute hydrochloric acid is greater than that of acetic acid.
Ans. Acetic acid is weak electrolyte which dissociated partially where as HCl is strong electrolyte which dissociate
completely therefore HCl is better conductor compared to CH3COOH.

(g) Name the gas that is produced in each of the following cases :
(i) Sulphur is oxidized by concentrated nitric acid.
(ii) Action of dilute hydrochloride acid on sodium sulphide.
(iii) Action of cold and dilute nitric acid on copper.
(iv) At the anode during the electrolysis of acidified water.
(v) Reaction of ethanol and sodium.
Ans. (i) SO2
(ii) H2S
(iii) NO2

(iv) O2

(v) H2

(h) Fill up the blanks with the correct choice given in brackets.
(i) Ionic or electrovalent compounds do not conduct electricity in their _______ state. (fused/solid)
Ans. Solid

(ii) Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution will form ________ at the cathode.
(Hydrogen gas / Sodium metal)
Ans. Hydrogen gas
 (iii) Dry hydrogen chloride gas can be collected by ________ displacement of air. (downward / upward)
Ans. Downward

(iv) The most common ore of iron is ________. (Calcium / Haematite)

Ans. Haematite

(v) The salt prepared by the method of direct combination is _______.

(iron (II) chloride / iron (III) chloride)
Ans. Iron (III) chloride

SECTION - II (40 Marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section
Question 2
(a) (i) What do you understand by a lone pair of electrons?
(ii) Draw the electron dot diagram of Hydionium ion (H = 1; O = 8)
Ans. (i) Lone pair of electrons are those valence electrons which do not take part in bonding and remain
nonbonded.

(ii) Hydronium ion  H 3O  

H
+
H O H

(b) In Period 3 of the Periodic Table, element B is placed to the left of element A.
On the basis of this information, choose the correct word from the brackets to complete the following
statements:
(i) The element B would have (lower / higher) metallic character than A.
(ii) The element A would probably have (lesser / higher) electron affinity than B.
(iii) The element A would have (greater / smaller) atomic size than B.
Ans. Periodic table
(i) Higher - Metallic character decreases from left to right.
(ii) Higher - Electron affinity increases from left to right.
(iii) Smaller - Atomic size decreases from left to right.

(c) Copy and complete the following table which refers to the conversion of ions to neutral particles.

Conversion Ionic equation Oxidation / Reduction

Chloride ion to chlorine molecule (i) ________ (ii) ________
Lead (II) ion to lead (iii) ________ (iv) ________

Ans.

Conversion Ionic equation Oxidation / Reduction

– 
Chloride ion to chlorine molecule (i) 2Cl  Cl2  2e (ii) Oxidation
Lead (II) ion to lead (iii) Pb2  2e  Pb (iv) Reduction

Question 3
(a) (i) Write the balanced chemical equation to prepare ammonia gas in the laboratory by using an alkali.
(ii) State why concentrated sulphuric acid is not used for drying ammonia gas.
(iii) Why is ammonia gas not collected over water ?

Ans. (i) Ca  OH 2  2 NH 4Cl 

 CaCl2  2 H 2O  3 NH 3 

(ii) As ammonia gas is basic in nature it forms ammonium sulphate salt.

(iii)Ammonia gas is highly soluble in water. Therefore it is not collected over water.
(b) (i) Name the acid used for the preparation of hydrogen chloride gas in the laboratory. Why is this

particular acid preferred to other acids?

(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride
gas.
Ans. (i) H2SO4 (Sulphuric acid is used for preparation of HCl gas in laboratory). H2SO4 has dehydrating properties
so act as dehydrating agent.

(ii) H 2 SO4 aq   NaCl s  

 NaHSO4(aq) HCl g 
(c) For the preparation of hydrochloric acid in the laboratory:
(i) Why is direct absorption of hydrogen chloride gas in water not feasible?
(ii) What arrangement is done to dissolve hydrogen chloride gas in water?
Ans. (i) The reaction is highly exothermic.
(ii) As the reaction is exothermic, the installation is called HCl over or burner. The HCl gas is absorbed in
deionized water resulting in chemically pure HCl.

(d) For the electro-refining of copper :

(i) What is the cathode made up of ?
(ii) Write the reaction that takes place at the anode.
Ans. (i) Pure copper metal
(ii) Reaction at anode -

Oxidation reaction : Cu 
 Cu 2  2e 

Question 4
(a) The percentage composition of a gas is:
Nitrogen 82.35%, Hydrogen 17.64%.
Find the empirical formula of the gas. [N = 14, H = 1]

82.35
Ans. No. of mole of nitrogen   5.88
14

17.64
No. of mole of Hydrogen   17.64
1
The ratio of their mole is 5.88:17.64

1: 3

So the empirical formula is NH 3

(b) Aluminum carbide reacts with water according to the following equation :

Al4C3  12 H 2O  4 Al  OH 3  3CH 4

(i) What mass of aluminum hydroxide is formed from 12g of aluminum carbide ?
(ii) What volume of methane at s.t.p. is obtained from 12g of aluminum carbide?
[Relatively molecular weight of Al4Cl3 = 144 ; Al(OH)3 = 78]
Ans. (i) Al4C3  12 H 2 O 
 4 Al (OH )3  3CH 4
144 gm 312 gm 3 22400 cc
12 gm ? ?

So, the amount of Al (OH )3 formed will be 26 gm

(ii) From 12 gm Al4C3 5600 cc methane will be formed.

(c) (i) If 150 cc of gas A contains X molecules, how many molecules of gas B will be present in 75 cc of B?
The gases A and B are under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
(ii) Name the law on which the above problem is based.
Ans. (i) According to Avogadros law equal volume of gases contain equal no. of molecule of same temperature
and pressure.
So, 150 cc B will also contain X molecule, and 75 cc will contain X/2 molecule.
(ii) Avogadro’s law

(d) Name the main component of the following alloys:

(i) Brass
(ii) Duralumin
Ans. Brass → Copper and Zinc
Duralumin → Copper, Manganese and Magnesium

Question 5
(a) Complete the following table which relates to the homologous series of hydrocarbons.

General IUPAC name of the Characteristic bond IUPAC name of the first
Formula homologous series type member of theseries
Cn H 2 n 2 (A) _________ (B) _________ (C) _________
Cn H 2 n  2 (D) _________ (E) _________ (F) _________

Ans. (A) Alkyne (B)  C  C  (C) Ethyne

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(D) Alkane (E)  C C  (F) Methane
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(b) (i) Name the most common ore of the metal aluminum from which the metal is extracted. Write the chemical
formula of the ore.
(ii) Name the process by which impure ore of aluminum gets purified by using concentrated solution of an
alkali.
(iii) Write the equation for the formation of aluminum at the cathode during the electrolysis of alumina.

Ans. (i) The most common ore of Al is boxite. Chemical formula is Al2O3 .
(ii) The process is called Bayer process.

 2 Al 3  3O 2 
(iii) Al2 O3 

Reaction of cathode: 2Al +3 +6e →2 Al

Question 6
(a) A compound X (having vinegar like smell) when treated with ethanol in the presence of the acid Z, gives a
compound Y which has a fruity smell.
The reaction is:
Z
C2 H 5OH  X   Y  H 2O

(i) Identify Y and Z.

(ii) Write the structural formula of X.
(iii) Name the above reaction.

Ans. (i) Y is ester CH 3COOC2 H 5 (Ethyl ethanoate)

Z is concentrated H 2 SO4

(ii) X is CH 3COOH

(iii) Esterification reaction

(b) Ethane burns in oxygen to form CO2 and H 2O according to the equation:

2C2 H 6  7O2 
 4CO2  6 H 2O
If 1250 cc of oxygen is burnt with 300 cc of ethane.
Calculate:
(i) the volume of CO2 formed.
(ii) the volume of unused O2
 2C2 H 6  7O2 
 4CO2  6 H 2O
Ans. 2  22400 7  22400
300 1050

So, ethane is limiting reagent.

(i) 2  22400 cc ethane gives  4  22400 ccCO2

4  22400  300
 300 cc ethane gives  cc CO2
2  22400

 600 ccCO2

(ii) For 300 cc Ethane 1050 cc of O2 will be required.

So, unused O2 is (1250 – 1050) = 200 cc

(c) Three solutions P, Q and R have pH value of 3.5, 5.2 and 12.2 respectively. Which one of these is a:
(i) Weak acid?
(ii) Strong alkali?
Ans. (i) Q having pH 5.2 is weak acid
(ii) R having pH 12.2 is strong alkali.

Question 7
(a) Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals:
(i) Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution
(ii) Sodium chloride solution and Sodium nitrate solution

Ans. (i) Lead nitrate and Zinc nitrate solution can be distinguished by passing H 2 S in solution.

Pb( NO3 ) 2 will give black precipitate of PbS whereas Zn( NO3 ) 2 will not.

Pb 2  H 2 S 
 PbS   2 H 

(ii) NaCl and NaNO3 solution can be distinguished simply by addition of AgNO3 solution into it NaCl
solution will give while precipitate of AgCl whereas NaNO3 will not.

NaCl  AgNO3 
 AgCl   NaNO3
(b) Write a balanced equation for the preparation of each of the following salts:
(i) Copper sulphate from Copper carbonate.
(ii) Zinc carbonate from Zinc sulphate.

Ans. (i) CuCO3  H 2 SO4 

 CuSO4  CO2  H 2O

(ii) ZnSO4  Na2 CO3 

 Na2 SO4  ZnCO3

(c) (i) What is the type of salt formed when the reactants are heated at a suitable temperature for the preparation
of Nitric acid?
(ii) State why for the preparation of Nitric acid, the complete apparatus is made up of glass.

Ans. (i) Sodium or potassium nitrate on reaction with H 2 SO4 can produce nitric acid in that case sulphate salt
will be prepared.

2 NaNO3  H 2 SO4 
 2 HNO3  Na2 SO4

(ii) Because nitric acid will not react with glass.

(d) Which property of sulphuric acid is shown by the reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with:
(i) Ethanol?
(ii) Carbon?
Ans. (i) Sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent while reaction with ethanol.
(ii) With carbon it will act as oxidizing reagent.
 ICSE Paper 2016
CHEMISTRY
(Two Hours)
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This 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 I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section II.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION-I (40 Marks)

(Attempt all questions from this Section)

Question 1:

(a) Fill in the blanks with the choices given in brackets. [5]

1. Metals are good ………. (oxidizing agents/reducing agents) because they are electron ………..
(acceptors/donors).
2. Electrovalent compounds have ………… (high/low) melting points.
3. Higher the pH value of a solution, the more ……….. (acidic/alkaline) it is.
4. ………. (AgCl/PbCl2) white precipitate is soluble in excess NH4OH.
5. Conversion of ethene to ethane is an example of ……….. (hydration/hydrogenation).

(b) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [5]

1. An element with the atomic number 19 will most likely combine chemically with the element whose
atomic number is:
(A) 17 (B) 11 (C) 18 (D) 20
2. The ratio between the number of molecules in 2g of hydrogen and 32g of oxygen is:
(A) 1 : 2 (B) 1 : 0.01 (C) 1 : 1 (D) 0.01 : 1
[Given that H = 1, O = 16]
3. The two main metals in Bronze are:
(A) Copper and zinc (B) Copper and lead
(C) Copper and nickel (D) Copper and tin
4. The particles present in strong electrolytes are:
(A) Only molecules (B) Mainly ions
(C) Ions and molecules (D) Only atoms
5. The aim of the Fountain Experiment is to prove that:
(A) HCl turns blue litmus red
(B) HCl is denser than air
(C) HCl is highly soluble in water
(D) HCl fumes in moist air.

(c) Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following: [5]

1. Action of warm water on AIN.

2. Action of hot and concentrated Nitric acid on copper.
3. Action of Hydrochloric acid on sodium bicarbonate.
 4. Action of dilute Sulphuric acid on Sodium Sulphite.
5. Preparation of ethanol from Ethyl Chloride.

(d) State your observations when: [5]

1. Dilute Hydrochloric acid is added to Lead nitrate solution and the mixture is heated.
2. Barium chloride solution is mixed with Sodium Sulphate Solution.
3. Concentrated Sulphuric acid is added to Sugar Crystals.
4. Dilute Hydrochloric acid is added to Copper carbonate.
5. Dilute Hydrochloric acid is added to Sodium thiosulphate.

(e) Identify the term/substance in each of the following: [5]

1. The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself when combined in a compound.

2. The method used to separate ore from gangue by preferential wetting.
3. The catalyst used in the conversion ofethyne to ethane.
4. The type of reactions alkenes undergo.
5. The electrons present in the outermost shell of an atom.

(f) (i) A gas of mass 32gms has volume of 20 litres at S.T.P. Calculate the gram molecular weight of
the gas.
(ii) How much Calcium oxide is formed when 82g of calcium nitrate is heated? Also find the volume of
nitrogendioxide evolved:
2Ca(NO3)2 → 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2
(Ca = 40, N = 14, O = 16) [5]

(g) Match the salts given in Column I with their method of preparation given in Column II: [5]

(h) (i) Write the IUPAC names of each of the following: [5]

(ii) Rewrite the following sentences by using the correct symbol > (greater than) or < (less than)
in the blanks given:

1. The ionization potential of Potassium is ………. that of Sodium.

2. The electronegativity of Iodine is ………… that of Chlorine.

Answer:

(a)
 1. Reducing agents, donors
2. High
3. Alkaline
4. AgCl
5. Hydrogenation

(b)

1. (A) 17
2. (C) 1 : 1
3. (D) Copper and tin
4. (B) Mainly ions
5. (C) HCl is highly soluble in water.

(c)

(d)

1. A white precipitate of lead chloride appears which dissolves on heating.

2. A white insoluble precipitate of Barium sulphate is obtained.
3. White crystals of sugar turn to a black spongy mass called sugar charcoal.
4. A brisk effervescence with the release of colourless, odourless, acidic gas that extinguish glowing
splint i.e., carbon dioxide gas is evolved.
5. A colourless gas with smell of burning sulphur i.e., Sulphur dioxide is released. A yellow crystal
settles at the bottom i.e., sulphur.

(e)

1. Electron affinity
2. Froth Floatation Method (concentration of ore)
3. Nickel
4. Addition reaction
5. Valence electron
(f)

(g)

(h) (i)

1. Prop-1-ene
2. Butr-2-yne
3. Ethan-1-al

(ii)

1. < (less than)

2. < (less than)
 SECTION-II (40 Marks)
(Attempt any four questions from this section)

Question 2:

(a) Use the letters only written in the Periodic Table given below to answer the questions that follow:
[4]

1. State the number of valence electrons in atom J.

2. Which element shown forms ions with a single negative charge?
3. Which metallic element is more reactive than R?
4. Which element has its electrons arranged in four shells?

(b) Fill in the blanks by selecting the correct word from the brackets: [2]

1. If an element has a low ionization energy then it is likely to be …………. (metallic/non metallic).
2. If an element has seven electrons in its outermost shell then it is likely to have the ………..
(largest/smallest) atomic size among all the elements in the same period.

(c) The following table shows the electronic configuration of the elements W, X, Y, Z:

Element W X Y Z

Electronic configuration 2, 8, 1 2, 8, 7 2, 5 1

Answer the following questions based on the table above:

1. What type of Bond is formed between: [2]

1. W and X 2. Y and Z
2. What is the formula of the compound formed between: [2]
1. X and Z 2. W and X

Answer:

(a)

1. No. of Valence electrons in atom J = 5

2. Element M
3. Element T is more reactive than R.
4. Element T has its electrons arranged in four shells

(b)

1. Metallic
2. Smallest
(c) (i)

1. Ionic bond.
2. Covalent bond.

(ii)

Question 3:

(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for each the following: [3]

1. Burning of ethane in plentiful supply of air.

2. Action of water on Calcium carbide.
3. Heating of Ethanol at 170°C in the presence of conc. Sulphuric acid.

(b) Give the structural formulae of each of the following: [3]

1. 2-methyl propane
2. Ethanoic acid
3. Butan-2-ol

(c) Equation for the reaction when compound A is bubbled through bromine dissolved in carbon
tetrachloride is as follows: [2]

1. Draw the structure of A.

2. State your observation during this reaction.

(d) Fill in the blanks using the appropriate words given below: [2]
(Sulphur dioxide, Nitrogen dioxide, Nitric oxide, Sulphuric acid)

1. Cold, dilute nitric acid reacts with copper to give ………..

2. Hot, concentrated nitric acid reacts with sulphur to form ……….

Answer:

(a)

(b)
(c)

(d)

1. Nitric oxide.
2. Sulphuric acid

Question 4:

(a) Identify the gas evolved and give the chemical test in each of the following case: [2]

1. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium sulphite.

2. Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with iron (II) sulphide.

(b) State your observations when ammonium hydroxide solution is added drop by drop and then in
excess to each of the following solutions: [2]

1. copper sulphate solution.

2. zinc sulphate solution.

(c) Write equations for the reactions taking place at the two electrodes (mentioning clearly the
name of the electrode) during the electrolysis of: [4]

1. Acidified copper sulphate solution with copper electrodes.

2. Molten lead bromide with inert electrodes.

(d)
 1. Name the product formed at the anode during the electrolysis of acidified water using platinum
electrodes.
2. Name the metallic ions that should he present in the electrolyte when an article made of copper
is to be electroplated with silver. [2]

Answer:

(a)

1. Sulphur-di-oxide gas is evolved.

Colourless, gas with smell of burning sulphur. It turns acidified potassium dichromate orange to
green.
2. Hydrogen sulphide gas is evolved.
Colourless gas with smell of rotten eggs. It turns lead acetate paper black.

(b)

1. Bluish white precipitate appears which dissolves in excess of NH4OH and give an inky blue solution
of tetra amino copper sulphate.
2. A gelatinous white precipitate appears which dissolves in excess of NH4OH and give a clear
transparent colourless solution of tetra amine zinc sulphate.

(c)

(d)

1. Oxygen gas.
2. Silver ions/Ag+.

Question 5:

(a) A gas cylinder contains 12 × 1024 molecules of oxygen gas.

If Avogadro’s number is 6 × 1023; Calculate:
(i) the mass of oxygen present in the cylinder.
(ii) the volume of oxygen at S.T.P. present in the cylinder. [O = 16] [2]
(b) A gaseous hydrocarbon contains 82.76% of carbon. Given that its vapour density is 29, find its
molecular formula. [C = 12, H = 1] [3]
(c) The equation 4NH3 + 5O2 → 4NO + 6H2O, represents the catalytic oxidation of ammonia. If 100
cm3 of ammonia is used calculate the volume of oxygen required to oxidise the ammonia completely.
[3]
(d) By drawing an electron dot diagram show the formation of Ammonium Ion [AtomicNo. :N =7 and
H = 1] [2]

Answer:
(a)

(b)

(c)
(d)

Question 6:

(a) Name the gas evolved when the following mixtures are heated: [2]

1. Calcium hydroxide and Ammonium Chloride.

2. Sodium Nitrite and Ammonium Chloride.

(b) Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following: [2]
(i) When excess of ammonia is treated with chlorine.
(ii) An equation to illustrate the reducing nature of ammonia.
(c) A, B, C and D summarize the properties of sulphuric acid depending on whether it is dilute or
concentrated. [3]
A = Typical acid property
B = Non volatile acid
C = Oxidizing agent
D = Dehydrating agent
Choose the property (A, B, C or D) depending on which is relevant to each of the following:

1. Preparation of Hydrogen chloride gas.

2. Preparation of Copper sulphate from copper oxide.
3. Action of cone. Sulphuric acid on Sulphur.

(d) Give reasons why: [3]

1. Sodium Chloride will conduct electricity only in fused or aqueous solution state.
2. In the electroplating of an article with silver, the electrolyte sodium argento-cyanide solution is
preferred over silver nitrate solution.
3. Although copper is a good conductor of electricity, it is a non-electrolyte.

Answer:
(a)

1. Ammonia gas.
2. Nitrogen gas.

(b)

This reaction show the reducing nature of ammonia. NH3 reduces CuO into Cu.
(c)

1. B—Non volatile acid.

2. A—Typical acid property.
3. C—Oxidizing agent.
(d)

1. In solid state, sodium chloride does not contain free ions so it will not conduct electricity but in
fused or aqueous state it contains free mobile ions that conducts electricity.
2. Silver nitrate solution undergoes rapid dissociation that can cause non-uniform coating therefore it
is not preferred. Whereas sodium argentocyanide to cyanide solution is a complex salt and
undergoes slow decomposition and ensure smooth and uniform coating.
3. Copper is a metals so it conducts electricity by flow of electrons but it does not form ions so it is a
non electrolyte.

Question 7:

(a) (i) Name the solution used to react with Bauxite as a first step in obtaining pure aluminium oxide,
in the Baeyer’s process.
(ii) Write the equation for the reaction where the aluminium oxide for the electrolytic extraction of
aluminium is obtained by heating aluminium hydroxide.
(iii) Name the compound added to pure alumina to lower the fusion temperature during the
electrolytic reduction of alumina.
(iv) Write the equation for the reaction that occurs at the cathode during the extraction of aluminium
by electrolysis.
(v) Explain why it is preferable to use a number of graphite electrodes as anode instead of a single
electrode, during the above electrolysis. [5]
(b) State what would you observe when:

1. Washing Soda Crystals are exposed to the atmosphere.

2. The salt ferric chloride is exposed to the atmosphere. [2]

(c) Identify the cations in each of the following case:

1. NaOH solution when added to the Solution (A) gives a reddish brown precipitate.
2. NH4OH Solution when added to the Solution (B) gives white ppt which does not dissolve in excess.
3. NaOH Solution when added to Solution (C) gives white ppt which is insoluble in excess. [3]

Answer:

(a)

(v) The gas released at the anode is oxygen which will react with the heated graphite rod and form
carbon dioxide and gradually get exhausted. Taking a number of graphite rods will compensate the loss
and allow the process to go on for a longer time.

(b)

1. Washing soda crystals are efflorescent substance. When they are exposed to atmosphere, they
lose their water of crystallisation and become an amorphous powder.
2. Ferric chloride is a deliquescent substance. When they are exposed to atmosphere, it will absorb
water vapour and dissolve in it.

(c)

1. Ferric ion/Fe3+.
2. Lead ion/Pb2+.
3. Calcium ions/Ca2+.
 ICSE Paper 2017
Chemistry

General Instruction:

• Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

• You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
• This 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 I is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section II.
• The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section-I [40 Marks]

(Attempt all questions from this Section)

Question 1.
(a) Fill in the blanks from the choices given in brackets: [5]

(i) The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral isolated gaseous atom and
convert it into a positively charged gaseous ion is called ………. (electron affinity,
ionisation potential, electronegativity)
(ii) The compound that does not have a lone pair of electrons is (water, ammonia,
carbon tetrachloride)
(iii) When a metallic oxide is dissolved in water, the solution formed has a high
concentration of ions. (H+, H3O+, OH–)
(iv) Potassium sulphite on reacting with hydrochloric acid releases ………….. gas. (Cl2, SO2,
H2S)
(v) The compound formed when ethene reacts with Hydrogen is ………………………… (CH4,
C2H6, C3H8)

Answer:
(a) (i) ionisation potential
(ii) carbon tetrachloride
(iii) OH–
(iv) SO2
(v) C2H6
(b) Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [5]

(i) A chloride which forms a precipitate that is soluble in excess of ammonium

hydroxide, is:
1. Calcium chloride
2. Ferrous chloride
3. Ferric chloride
4. Copper chloride

Answer:
4. Copper chloride

(ii) If the molecular formula of an organic compound is CioH18 it is:

1. alkene
2. alkane
3. alkyne
4. Not a hydrocarbon

Answer:
3. alkyne

(iii) Which of the following is a common characteristic of a covalent compound?

1. high melting point
2. consists of molecules
3. always soluble in water
4. conducts electricity when it is in the molten state

Answer:
2. consists of molecules

(iv) To increase the pH value of a neutral solution, we should add:

1. an acid
2. an acid salt
3. an alkali
4. a salt

Answer:
3. an alkali

(v) Anhydrous iron(III) chloride is prepared by:

1. direct combination
2. simple displacement
3. decomposition
4. neutralization

Answer:
1. direct combination

(c) Identify the substance underlined, in each of the following cases: [5]

(i) Cation that does not form a precipitate with ammonium hydroxide but forms one with
sodium hydroxide.
(ii) The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver.
(iii) The particles present in a liquid such as kerosene, that is a non electrolyte.
(iv) An organic compound containing – COOH functional group.
(v) A solid formed by reaction of two gases, one of which is acidic and the other basic in
nature.

Answer:
(i) Copper
(ii) Sodium argento cyanide
(iii) molecules
(iv) Carboxylic acid
(v) Ammonium chloride

(d) Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following: [5]

(i) Action of cold and dilute Nitric acid on Copper.

(ii) Reaction of Ammonia with heated copper oxide.
(iii) Preparation of methane from iodomethane.
(iv) Action of concentrated sulphuric acid on Sulphur.
(v) Laboratory preparation of ammonia from ammonium chloride.

Answer:
(i) 3Cu + 8HNO3 → 3CU(NO3 )2 + 4H2O + 2NO↑
(ii) 2NH3 + 3CuO → 3Cu + 3H2O + N2↑
(iii) CH3I + 2[H] → CH4 + HI
(iv) S + 2H2SO4 → 3SO2+ 2H2O
(v) 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 → CaCl2 + 2H2O + 2NH3

(e) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions: [5]

(i) Addition of ethyl alcohol to acetic acid in the presence of concentrated Sulphuric
acid.
(ii) Action of dilute Hydrochloric acid on iron (II) sulphide.
(iii) Action of Sodium hydroxide solution on ferrous sulphate solution.
(iv) Burning of ammonia in air.
(v) Action of concentrated Sulphuric acid on hydrated copper sulphate.

Answer:
(i) Fruity smell due to formation of ester is there.
(ii) Rotten egg smell due to formation of hydrogen sulphide.
(iii) Dirty green precipitates of ferrous hydroxide are formed.
(iv) Yellowish green flame is produced when ammonia bums in air.
(v) Hydrated copper sulphate which is blue in colour change to anhydrous copper
sulphate which is white in

(f) (i) Draw the structural formula for each of the following: [5]

1. 2, 3 – dimethyl butane
2. diethyl ether
3. propanoic acid

(ii) From the list of terms given, choose the most appropriate term to match the given
de-scription.

(calcination, roasting, pulverisation, smelting)

1. Crushing of the ore into a fine powder.

2. Heating of the ore in the absence of air to a high temperature.

Answer:

1. (i) 2, 3 – dimethyl butane

2. (diethyl ether) C2H5 – O – C2H5

3. propanoic acid CH3 – CH2 – COOH

(ii) 1. Pulverisation
2. Calcination

(g) (i) Calculate the number of gram atoms in 4.6 grams of sodium (Na = 23). [5]

(ii) Calculate the percentage of water of crystallization CuSO4.5H2O (H = 1,O = 16, S = 32,
Cu = 64)
(iii) A compound of X and Y has the empirical formula XY2. Its vapour density is equal to
its empirical formula weight. Determine its molecular formula.

Answer:
(i) 23 g of sodium → 1 gram atom
1 g of sodium → gram atom
4.6 g of sodium → = =0.02gatoms

(ii) Molecular mass of CUSO4.5H2O

= [64 + 32+4 x 16] + 5[18] – [64 + 32+64] + [90]
= 160+90
= 250
% of water of crystallisation =
= 36%

(iii) E.F. = XY2

E.F.W. = V.D.
M.W. = 2 × V.D.
M.W. = 2 × [E.F.W.]
So molecular formula = (XY2)2 = X2Y4
(h) Match the atomic number 2,4, 8,15, and 19 with each of the following: [5]

(i) A solid non-metal belonging to the third period.

(ii) A metal of valency 1.
(iii) A gaseous element with valency 2.
(iv) An element belonging to Group 2.
(v) A rare gas.

Answer:
(i) → 15
(ii) → 19
(iii) → 8
(iv) → 4
(v) → 2

Section – II [40 Marks]

Attempt my four questions from this Section

Question 2.
(a) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
(i) He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of electron shells)
(ii) Na, Li, K (Increasing Ionisation Energy)
(iii) F, Cl, Br (Increasing electronegativity)
(iv) Na, K, Li (Increasing atomic size)

Answer:

(a)
(b) State the type of Bonding in the following molecules: [2]
(i) Water
(ii) Calcium oxide

Answer:
(i) Covalent bonding
(ii) Ionic bonding

(c) Answer the following questions: [2]

(i) How will you distinguish between Ammonium hydroxide and Sodium hydroxide using
copper sulphate solution?

(ii) How will you distinguish between dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulphuric acid
using lead nitrate solution ?
Answer:

(d) Identify the salts P and Q from the observations given below: [2]

(i) On performing the flame test salt 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) When dilute HCl is added to a salt Q, a brisk effervescence is produced and the gas
turns lime water milky.
When NH4OH solution is added to the above mixture (after adding dilute HC1), it
produces a white precipitate which is soluble in excess NH4OH solution.

Answer:
(i) KCl
(ii) ZnCO3

Question 3.
(a) Draw an electron dot diagram to show the formation of each of the following
compounds: [4]

(i) Methane
(ii) Magnesium Chloride [H = 1, C = 6, Mg = 12, Cl = 17]

Answer:
(b) State the observations at the anode and at the cathode during the electrolysis of:
[4]

(i) fused lead bromide using graphite electrodes.

(ii) copper sulphate solution using copper electrodes.

Answer:
(i) At anode :
Dark reddish brown fumes of bromine evolve at the anode.

At cathode:
Greyish white metal lead is formed on the cathode.
(ii) At anode:
Anode decreases in size due to the formation of copper ions.
At cathode:
Reddish brown copper is deposited

(c) Select the ion in each case, that would get selectively discharged from the aqueous
mixture of the ions listed below:
(i) SO42-, NO3–and OH–
(ii) Pb2+, Ag+ and Cu2+

Answer:
(i) OH–
(ii) Ag–

Question 4.
(a) Certain blank spaces are left in the following table and these are labelled as A, B, C,
D and E.

Identify each of them. [5]

Answer:
(a) A → Below 200°C(NaHSO4)
Above 200°C(Na2S04)
B → Upward displacement of air
C → Magnesium nitride (Mg3N2) and water
D → Calcium oxide
E → Downward displacement of air

(b) Write balanced chemical equations to show: [3]

(i) The oxidizing action of cone. Sulphuric acid on Carbon.
(ii) The behaviour of H2SO4 as an acid when it reacts with Magnesium.
(iii) The dehydrating property of cone. Sulphuric acid with sugar.

Answer:
(i) C + 2H2SO4 → 2H2O+CO2+2SO2
(ii) Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2↑
(iii) C12H22O11+H2SO4 → 12C + 11H2O
(c) Write balanced chemical equations to show how SO3 is converted to Sulphuric acid
in the contact process. [2]

Answer: (c)

Question 5.
(a) (i) Propane bums in air according to the following equation: [4]

C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O.

What volume of propane is consumed on using 1000 cm3 of air, considering only 20% of
air contains oxygen?

(ii) The mass of 11..2 litres of a certain gas at s.t.p. is 24g. Find the gram molecular
mass of the gas.

Answer: (i)

If air is 100, then oxygen is 20%

If air is 100cm3, then oxygen is = 200 cm3
If 5 vol. of oxygen is used, then propane is 1 vol.
1 vol. of oxygen is used, then propane is vol.
If 200 cm3 of oxygen is used, then propane is

(ii) 11.2 litres of a certain gas at s.t.p. is 24

1 litre of a certain gas at s.t.p. is
22.4 litres of a certain gas at s.t.p. is

(b) A gas cylinder can hold 1 kg of hydrogen at room temperature and pressure: [4]

(i) Find the number of moles of hydrogen present.

(ii) What weight of CO2 can the cylinder hold under similar conditions of temperature
and pressure? (H= 1, C = 12,O -16)
(iii) If the number of molecules of hydrogen in the cylinder is X, calculate the number of
CO2 molecules in the cylinder under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
(iv) State the law that helped you to arrive at the above result.

Answer:

(i) Weight of hydrogen = 2 × 1 g = 2 g

2 g of hydrogen corresponds to 1 mole of hydrogen
1 g of hydrogen corresponds to mole of hydrogen
1000 g of hydrogen corresponds to × 1000 g mole of H2 = 500 moles

(ii) 1 mole of H2 occupy 22.4 L

500 mole of H2 occupy = 22.4 x 500
By Avogadro’s law the volume occupied by CO2 will be same
Weight of CO2 = 12 + 2 x 16 = 44 g
22.4 L will weigh 44

1L will weigh
22.4 x 500L will weigh

(iii) X (Because of Avogadro’s law)

(iv) Avogadro’s law

(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the preparation of each of the following
salts: [2]

(i) Copper carbonate

(ii) Ammonium sulphate crystals

Answer:
(i) CU(NO3)2 + Na2CO3 → CuCO3 + 2NaNO3
(ii) 2NH4Cl + H2SO4 → (NH4)2 SO4 + 2HCl

Question 6.
(a) Give a balanced chemical equation for each of the following: [4]

(i) Action of cone. Nitric acid on Sulphur.

(ii) Catalytic oxidation of Ammonia.
(iii) Laboratory preparation of Nitric acid.
(iv) Reaction of Ammonia with Nitric acid.

Answer:

(i) S + 6HNO3 → H2SO4 + 6NO2 + 2H2O

(ii)

(iii)

(iv) NH3 + HNO3 → NH4NO3

(b) Identify the term or substance based on the descriptions given below : [4]

(i) Ice like crystals formed on cooling an organic acid sufficiently.

(ii) Hydrocarbon containing a triple bond used for welding purposes.
(iii) The property by virtue of which the compound has the same molecular formula but
different structural formulae.
(iv) The compound formed where two alkyl groups are linked by imageee group.

Answer:
(i) Acetic acid
(ii) Acetylene
(iii) Isomers
(iv) Ketone

(c) Give a balanced chemical equation for each of the following: [2]

(i) Preparation of ethane from Sodium propionate .

(ii) Action of alcoholic KOH on bromoethane.

Answer: (i)

(ii)

Question 7.
(a) Name the following: [4]
(i) The process of coating of iron with zinc.
(ii) An alloy of lead and tin that is used in electrical circuits.
(iii) An ore of zinc containing its sulphide.
(iv) A metal oxide that can be reduced by hydrogen.

Answer:
(i) Galvanisation
(ii) Solder
(iii) Zinc blende
(iv) Copper oxide

(b) Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic process in the
extraction of aluminum: [2]

(i) Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role
played by each.
(ii) Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.

Answer:
(i) Alumina (Al2O3): It is the main compound yielding aluminium.

Cryolite (Na3AlF6): It acts as a solvent and lower the fusion temperature from 2050°C to
950°C.

Fluorspar (CaF2) : It acts as a solvent and increases the conductivity of electrolytic

mixture.

(ii) Layer of powdered coke is sprinkled over the surface of the electrolytic mixture to
prevent the heat loss by radiation and prevents carbon anode from burning in air.

(c) Complete the following by selecting the correct option from the choices given : [3]

(i) The metal which does not react with water or dilute H2SO4 but reacts with
concentrated H2SO4 is (Al/Cu/Zn/Fe)

(ii) The metal whose oxide, which is amphoteric, is reduced to metal by carbon
reduction (Fe/Mg/Pb/Al)

(iii) The divalent metal whose oxide is reduced to metal by electrolysis of its fused salt
is (Al/Na/Mg/K)

Answer:
(i) Cu
(ii) Pb
(iii) Mg