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1.
In a test-tube, hydrochloric acid is poured over a few zinc granules. List two observations that suggest that a chemical reaction has occurred.
2HCl + Zn \(\rightarrow \) ZnCl2 + H2
2.
A copper plate was dipped into a solution of silver nitrate. After sometime, a black layer was observed on the surface of copper plate. State the reason for it and write chemical equation of the reaction involved.
3.
State one basic difference between a physical change and a chemical change.
4.
Name the reaction seen during rancidity of food.
5.
Why does magnesium powder react much more rapidly than magnesium ribbon with dilute sulphuric acid?
6.
Explain and name the type of reaction seen when iron reacts with hydrochloric acid.
7.
Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following reactions and also classify them.
(a) Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form lead chloride and acetic acid solution.
(b) A piece of sodium metal is added to absolute ethanol to form sodium ethoxide and hydrogen gas.
(c) Iron (III) oxide on heating with carbon monoxide gas reacts to form solid iron and liberates carbon dioxide gas.
(d) Hydrogen sulphide gas reacts with oxygen gas to form solid sulphur and liquid water.
8.
Ferrous sulphate decomposes with the evolution of a gas having a characteristic odour of burning sulphur. Write the chemical reaction involved and identify the type of reaction.
9.
Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions
(a) 4NH3 + 5O2 \(\rightarrow\) 4NO + 6H2O
(b) H2O + F2 \(\rightarrow\) HF + HOF
(c) Fe2O3 + 3CO \(\rightarrow\) 2Fe + 3CO2
(d) 2H2 + O2 \(\rightarrow\) 2H2O
10.
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case.
(a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas in the presence of a catalyst at 773 K to form ammonia gas.
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution is treated with acetic acid to form sodium acetate and water.
(c) Ethanol is warmed with ethanoic acid to form ethyl acetate in the presence of concentrated H2SO4.
(d) Ethene is burnt in the presence of oxygen to form carbon dioxide, water and releases heat and light.
11.
Why do we apply paint on iron articles?
12.
Balance the following chemical equations.
(a) HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 \(\rightarrow\) Ca(NO3)2 + H2O
(b) NaOH + H2SO4 \(\rightarrow\) Na2SO4 + H2O
(c) NaCl + AgNO3 \(\rightarrow\) AgCl + NaNO3
(d) BaCl2 + H2SO4 \(\rightarrow\) BaSO4 + HCl
13.
Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions.
(i) Solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in water react to give insoluble barium sulphate and the solution of sodium chloride.
(ii) Sodium hydroxide solution (in water) reacts with hydrochloric acid solution (in water) to produce sodium chloride solution and water.
14.
The reaction of H2 gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
redox reaction
combination reaction
exothermic reaction
all of these reactions
15.
Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of
corrosion
reduction
hydrogenation
oxidation
16.
Which of the following are combination reactions?
(i) 2KClO3 \(\overset { \Delta }{ \rightarrow } \) 2KCl + 3O2
(ii) MgO + H2O \(\rightarrow\) Mg(OH)2
(iii) 4Al + 3O2 \(\rightarrow\) 2Al2O3
(iv) Zn + FeSO4 \(\rightarrow\) ZnSO4 + Fe
(i) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
17.
Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is
1 : 1
2 : 1
4 : 1
1 : 2
18.
A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?
KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4
FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO4
The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved
KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence of FeSO4 to a colourless compound.
19.
Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) \(\rightarrow\) Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(i), (ii) and (iii)
(iii) and (iv)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
(ii) and (iv)
20.
Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) \(\rightarrow\) 2Pb(s) + CO2(g)
(a) Lead is getting reduced
(b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidized
(c) Carbon is getting oxidized
(d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) and (b)
(a) and (c)
(a), (b) and (c)
All of these
21.
What happens when a piece of
(a) Zinc metal is added to copper sulphate solution?
(b) Aluminium metal is added to dilute hydrochloric acid?
(c) Silver metal is added to copper sulphate solution? Write the balanced chemical equation if the reaction occurs.
22.
Complete and balance the following chemical equations:
(i) CaCO3 + HCl
(ii) Al + HCl
(iii) MnO2 + HCI
23.
What happens when:
(i) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to solid sodium carbonate.
(ii) Quicklime is treated with water.
(iii) Sodium chloride solution is added to lead nitrate solution.
Also write the chemical equation in each case.
24.
(i) Solution of a substance 'X' is used for testing carbon dioxide. Write the equation of the reaction of 'X' with carbon dioxide.
(ii) How is 'X' obtained? Write chemical equation.
25.
When a copper wire was left in silver nitrate solution for sometime, it was observed that the solution turned bluish green.
(i) Explain the observation.
(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation to represent the change taking place.
26.
(a) Mention the four informations given by an equation.
(b) State the law of conservation of mass as applicable in a chemical reaction.
1.
(i)A colourless gas is evolved.
(ii) Test-tube becomes hot.
2.
Black layer was deposited due to coating of silver, because copper being more reactive than silver, displaced silver from silver nitrate solution.
2AgNO3(aq) + Cu \(\rightarrow \) Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2Ag(s)
3.
In a physical change, no new substance is formed. In a chemical change, new substance is formed.
4.
Oxidation the reaction seen during rancidity of food.
5.
Magnesium powder particles provide more surface area for contact with the molecules of sulphuric acid as compared to that of magnesium ribbon.
6.
Iron reacts with HCl to release hydrogen gas and iron chloride is formed. This reaction is called as displacement reaction.
7.
(a) \(\underset{Lead\ acetate}{Pb(CH_3COO)_2}+\underset{Hydrochloric\ acid}{2HCl}\rightarrow\underset{Lead\ chloride}{PbCl_2}+\underset{Aceti}{2CH_3COOH}\)
It is a double displacement reaction .
(b) \(\underset{sodium}{2Na}+\underset{Ethanol}{2C_2H_5ONa}+\underset{Hydrogen}{H_2}\)
It is a displacement reaction.
(c) \(\underset{Ferric\ oxiside}{Fe_2O_3(s)}+\underset{Carbon\ monoxide}{3CO(s)}\rightarrow\underset{Iron}{2Fe(s)}+\underset{Carbon\ dioside}{3CO_2(g)}\)
It is a redox reaction.
(d) \(\underset{Hydrogen\ sulphate}{2H_2S(g)}+\underset{Oxygen}{O_2(g)}\rightarrow\underset{sulphur}{2S(s)}+\underset{Water}{2H_2O(l)}\)
It is a redox reaction.
8.
\(\underset{Ferrous\ sulphate}{2FeSO_4(s)}\xrightarrow{Heat/Decompostion}\underset{Ferric\ oxide}{Fe_2O_3}+\underset{sulphur\ dioxide}{SO_2(g)}+\underset{sulphur\ trioxide}{SO_3}\)
Sulphur dioxide evolves in this smells like burning of sulphur. This reaction is a thermal decomposition reaction.
9.
(a) NH3
(b) F2
(c) CO
(d) H2
10.
(a)\(\underset{Nitrogen}{N_2}+\underset{Hydrogen}{3H_2} \xrightarrow{}Catalyst /773K\underset{Ammonia}{2NH_3}\)
It is a combination reaction
(b)\(\underset{Sodium Hydroxide}{NaOH}+\underset{Acetic\ acid}{CH_3COOH}\rightarrow\underset{Sodium\ acetate}{CH_3COONa}+ \underset{Water}{H_2O}\)
Since, number of various atoms present in both side is equal, thus it is balanced equation. It is a double displacement reaction.
(c)\(\underset{Ethanol}{C_2H_5OH}+\underset{Ethanoic\ acid}{CH_3COOH}\xrightarrow{Warmed/Conc.H_2SO_4}\underset{Ethyl\ Acetate}{CH_3COOC_2H_5}+\underset{Water}{H_2O}\)
Since, the number of various atoms present in both side is equal, thus it is a balanced equation. It is a combination reaction
(d)\(\underset{Ethene}{C_2H_4}+\underset{Oxygen}{3O_2}\rightarrow\underset{Carbon\ dioxide}{2CO_2}+\underset{Water}{2H_2O}+Heat+Light\)
It is redox reaction.
11.
By applying paint on iron articles, they can be prevented from corrosion (rusting). Paint does not allow oxygen (from air) and water (moisture) to come in contact with the surface of iron.
12.
(a) 2HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 \(\rightarrow\) Ca(NO3)2 + 2H2O
Nitric acid Calcium hydroxide Calcium nitrate Water
(b) 2NaOH + H2SO4 \(\rightarrow\) Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Sodium hydroxide Sulphuric acid Sodium sulphate Water
(c) NaCl + AgNO3 \(\rightarrow\) AgCl + NaNO3
Sodium chloride Silver nitrate Silver chloride Sodium nitrate
(d) BaCl2 + H2SO4 \(\rightarrow\) BaSO4 + 2HCl
Barium chloride Sulphuric acid Barium sulphate Hydrochloric acid
13.
(i) BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4 (aq) \(\rightarrow\) BaSO4(s)\(\downarrow\) + 2NaCl(aq)
(ii) NaOH (aq) + HCl (aq) \(\rightarrow\) NaCl (aq) + H2O(l)
14.
(b)
combination reaction
15.
(d)
oxidation
16.
(d)
(ii) and (iii)
17.
(b)
2 : 1
18.
(a)
KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4
19.
(c)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
20.
(a)
(a) and (b)
21.
(a) Zinc sulphate and copper is formed when zinc reacts with copper sulphate,
\(\underset{Zinc}{Zn( s)} + \underset{Copper\ sulphate}{CuSO_4} (aq) \rightarrow \underset{Zinc\ sulphate}{ZnSO_4(aq)} + \underset{Copper}{Cu}\)
(b) Hydrochloric acid forms aluminium chloride and hydrogen gas when reacts with aluminium metal.
\(2AI + 6HCI\rightarrow 2AlCl_3 + 3H_2\)
(c) When silver metal is added to copper sulphate solution, no reaction takes place because silver is less reactive than copper
22.
(i) CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) \(\longrightarrow \) CaCl2(s)+ H2O(I) + CO2(g)
(ii) 2Al(s) + 6HCl(aq)\(\longrightarrow \) 2AlCI3(aq) + 3H2(g)
(iii) MnO2 + 4HCl(aq) \(\longrightarrow \) MnCl2 + 2H20(I) +Cl2(g)
23.
(i) Na2CO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) \(\longrightarrow \) 2NaCI(aq) + H2O(I) + CO2(g)
(ii) CaO(s) + H2O(I) \(\longrightarrow \)Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
(iii) Pb(NO3)2(aq) + NaCl(aq) \(\longrightarrow \) PbCI2(s) + 2NaNO3(aq)
24.
(i) Substance X-Calcium Hydroxide.
Ca(OH)2(aq) + CO2(g)\(\longrightarrow \) CaCO3(s) + H2Cl
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(ii) Calcium hydroxide is obtained by reaction of calcium oxide and water.
CaO(s) + H2O(l) \(\longrightarrow \)Ca(OH)2(aq) + Heat
25.
(i) Copper is more reactive than silver. Hence, when copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution, it displaces silver from AgNO3 solution forming copper nitrate which is bluish green in colour.
\((ii)\quad Cu+2AgN{ O }_{ 3 }\longrightarrow \underset { Copperr\quad (II)\quad nitrate\\ bluish\quad green }{ Cu{ (N{ O }_{ 3 }) }_{ 2 } } +\underset { Silver }{ 2Ag } \)
26.
(a) (i) Physical state of reactants and products.
(ii) Conditions such as temperature, pressure, heat etc.
(iii) Catalyst involved.
(iv) Change in state.
(b) Total mass of the elements present in the products in a chemical reaction has to be equal to the total mass of elements present in the reactants or Mass can neither be created nor. destroyed in a chemical reaction.
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