Sample paper 1
MM:20
1) Which chemical is injected into the skin of a person during an ant’s sting? qd)
2) Name the substance oxidized and reduced in the following equation: qd)
HS +L —» 2HI + $
3) Give the IUPAC names of the following and identify the functional group: (2)
i) HCOOH
ii) CH>=CH-CH3-CH3
4) What happens when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride solution?
a) Write the equation for the reaction, which takes place.
b) Name the type of reaction involved. Q)
5) What is meant by hydrogenation? Which catalyst is used for this process? How is it
useful in industry? Give the equation to support your answer, @)
6) What name is given to compounds having same molecular formula but different
structural formulae? What is this property called’? Give the different structures possible
for compound having molecular formula, CsH12. GB)
7) Define a covalent bond. Draw the electron dot structure of ammonia molecule. How
many covalent bonds does this molecule of ammonia have? Will it have a high or low
boiling point? Why? GB)
8) a) A compound X is an ingredient in antacids and is also sometimes used for faster
cooking. Identify X and also give its chemical name and formula.
b) How is the above compound produced?
c) What are the products obtained when X is heated? Write an equation to support your
answer.
d) Give its two uses, other than mentioned above. (5)
OR
Give reasons:
i) Water must not be added to concentrated acids.
ii) Bleaching powder is used in swimming pools.
iii) Rain water conducts electricity,
iv) Life is not possible on Venus planet.
v) Orange juice is not kept in a brass glass. (5)
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