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Published on: 20/11/2019
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1.
Write the chemical equation for reactions that takes place when lead nitrate and potassium iodide solutions are mixed.
2.
State one basic difference between a physical change and a chemical change.
3.
Name the reaction which forms insoluble salts.
4.
Why does magnesium powder react much more rapidly than magnesium ribbon with dilute sulphuric acid?
5.
Balance the following chemical equation:
MnO2 + HCl \(\rightarrow\) MnCl2 + Cl2 + H2O
6.
Explain and name the type of reaction seen when iron reacts with hydrochloric acid.
7.
Why do we apply paint on iron articles?
8.
Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them.
(a) Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia
(b) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide
(c) Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate
(d) Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
9.
A solution of a substance 'X' is used for white washing.
(i) Name the substance 'X' and write its formula.
(ii) Write the reaction of the substance 'X' named in (i) above with water.
10.
Chemically rust is
only ferric oxide
hydrated ferrous oxide
hydrated ferric oxide
none of these
11.
Solid calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide accompanied by liberation of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution called lime water. Which among the following is (are) true about slaking of lime and the solution formed?
(i) It is an endothermic reaction
(ii) It is an exothermic reaction
(iii) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven
((iv) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven
(i) and (ii)
(ii) and (iii)
(i) and (iv)
(iii) and (iv)
12.
Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 mL of water was taken. A small amount of NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers A, B and C respectively. It was observed that there was an increase in the temperature of the solutions contained in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the temperature of the solution falls. Which one of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
(ii) In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occurred.
(iii) In beaker C exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occured.
(i) only
(ii) only
(i) and (iv)
(ii) and (iii)
13.
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)
14.
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
15.
On adding a drop of barium chloride solution to an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite, white precipitate is obtained.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved.
(b) What other name can be given to this precipitation reaction?
(c) On adding dilute hydrochloric acid to the reaction mixture, white precipitate disappears. Why?
16.
What happens when zinc granules are treated with dilute solution of H2SO4, HCl, HNO3, NaCl and NaOH, also write the chemical equations if reaction occurs.
17.
Give the characteristic tests for the following gases:
(a) CO2
(b) SO2
(c) O2
(d) H2
18.
Complete and balance the following chemical equations:
(i) CaCO3 + HCl
(ii) Al + HCl
(iii) MnO2 + HCI
19.
Identify the type of each of the following reactions. Also write balanced chemical equation for each.
(i) The reaction mixture becomes warm.
(ii) An insoluble substance is formed.
20.
2g ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube.
(i) List any two observations.
(ii) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(iii) Write the chemical equation of the reaction.
21.
(a) Mention the four informations given by an equation.
(b) State the law of conservation of mass as applicable in a chemical reaction.
1.
\(\underset { (Lead\quad nitrate) }{ Pb({ { NO }_{ 3 } })_{ 2 } } +\underset { )Potassium\quad iodide) }{ 2KI } \longrightarrow \quad \underset { (Pottassime\quad nitrate) }{ 2KN{ O }_{ 3 } } +\underset { (Lead\quad iodide) }{ Pb{ I }_{ 2 } } \)
2.
In a physical change, no new substance is formed. In a chemical change, new substance is formed.
3.
Precipitation reaction
4.
Magnesium powder particles provide more surface area for contact with the molecules of sulphuric acid as compared to that of magnesium ribbon.
5.
MnO2 + 4HCl \(\rightarrow\) MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
6.
Iron reacts with HCl to release hydrogen gas and iron chloride is formed. This reaction is called as displacement reaction.
7.
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.
8.
(a) 3H2(g) + N2(g) \(\rightarrow\) 2NH3(g)
(b) 2H2S(g) + 3O2(g) \(\rightarrow\) 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)
(c) 3BaCl2 (aq) + Al2(SO4)3 (aq) \(\rightarrow\) 2AICI3 (aq) + 3BaSO4 (s)\(\downarrow\)
(d) 2K (s) + 2H2O (l) \(\rightarrow\) 2KOH (aq) + H2 (g)
9.
(i) Substance X is calcium oxide or quicklime. Its formula is CaO
(ii) Quicklime reacts with water as:
CaO(s) + H2O(l) \(\rightarrow\)Ca(OH)2 (aq)
X Water Slaked lime (Calcium hydroxide)
10.
(c)
hydrated ferric oxide
11.
(b)
(ii) and (iii)
12.
(c)
(i) and (iv)
13.
(c)
(i), (ii) and (iv)
14.
(a)
(a) and (b)
15.
(a) A white precipitate of barium sulphite is formed when barium chloride is added to the solution of sodium sulphite.
\(\underset{Barium\\ Chloide}{BaCl_2} +\underset{Sodium\\ sulphite}{ Na2S03} \rightarrow \underset{Baru\ sulphate\\ (white\ ppt)}{ BaS03\downarrow} +\underset{Sodium\\ chloride}{2NaCI}\)
(b) This precipitation reaction is also a double displacement reaction.
(c) Barium chloride, suphur dioxide and water are formed when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to this solution of barium sulphite. Since barium chloride is a soluble substance, thus white precipitate of barium sulphite disappears.
\(\underset { Barium\ sulphate\\ (white\ ppt) }{ BaCl_{ 2 } } +\underset { Hydrochloric\\ acid }{ 2HCl(aq) } \rightarrow \underset { Barium\\ chloride }{ BaC{ l }_{ 2 }(aq) } +\underset { Sulphur\\ dioxde }{ { SO }_{ 2 } } +\underset { Water }{ { H }_{ 2 }O } \)
16.
Hydrogen gas and zinc sulphate are formed when zinc granules are treated with sulphuric acid
\(\underset{Zinc }{Zn(s)}+\underset{Sulphuric\ acid}{H2SO4(l)} \rightarrow\underset{Zinc\ sulphate}{ZnSO_4(aq)}+\underset{Hydrogen}{H_2(g)}\)
Zinc chloride and hydrogen gas are formed, when zinc granules are treated with hydrochloric acid.
\(\underset{Zinc}{Zn(s)} + \underset{Hydrochloric\ acid}{2HCI(l)}\rightarrow \underset{Zinc}{ZnCI2(s)} +\underset{Water}{ H_2(g)}\)
Similarly, hydrogen gas and zinc nitrate are formed when zinc granules are treated with nitric acid.
\(\underset{Zinc}{Zn(s)} + \underset{Nitricic\ acid}{2HNO_3(l)}\rightarrow \underset{Zinc\ nitrate}{Zn(NO_3)_2(s)} +\underset{Hydrogen}{ H_2}\)
Since, zinc is less reactive than sodium, thus no reaction takes place when zinc granules are treated with sodium chloride.
Sodium zinc ate and hydrogen gas are formed when zinc granules are treated with sodium hydroxide and water.
\(Zn + 2H_2O + 2NaOH\rightarrow Na_2Zn(OH) _4 + H_2\)
17.
(a) Carbon dioxide turns lime water milky as it forms calcium carbonate with lime water. This is the characteristics test for carbon dioxide.
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 --> CaCO3 + H2O
(b) The smell of sulphur dioxide gas is like burning of sulphur, which is the characteristics test for sulphur dioxide. Sulphur dioxide turns moist litmus paper from blue to red.
(c) When a burnt candle or match stick is brought near the oxygen gas, it starts burning brightly. This is the characteristic test for oxygen gas.
(d) When a burnt candle or match stick is brought near the hydrogen gas, it burns with pop sound, which is the characteristic test for hydrogen gas.
18.
(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)
19.
(i) Exothermic Reaction
CaO + H2O \(\longrightarrow \)Ca(OH}2
(ii) Double displacement reaction.
BaCl2 + Na2SO4 \(\longrightarrow \) BaSO4 + 2NaCl
20.
(i) Before heating, it is pale green.
After heating, it is brown or reddish brown.
Two observations are:
(a) Change in state and colour
(b) Evolution of gas
(ii) Decomposition reaction
2FeSO4(s) \(\overset { Heat }{ \rightarrow } \) Fe2O3(s) + S02(g) + SO3(g)
21.
(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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