Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a physical change?

(a) Boiling of water to give water vapour
(b) Melting of ice to give water
(c) Dissolution of salt in water
(d) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
2. The following reaction is an example of a
4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) 4NO(g) + 6H2O(g)
(i) displacement reaction
(ii) combination reaction
(iii) redox reaction
(iv) neutralisation reaction
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
3. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) 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
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
4. Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)

Chemical Reactions
and Equations
CHAPTER 1
5. Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 mL
of water were 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 occurred.
(a) (i) only (b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
6. 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?
(a) KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO4
(b) FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO4
(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved
(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes in presence
of FeSO4 to a colourless compound.
7. Which among the following is(are) double displacement
reaction(s)?
(i) Pb + CuCl2 PbCl2 + Cu
(ii) Na2SO4 + BaCl2 BaSO4 + 2NaCl
(iii) C + O2 CO2
(iv) CH4 + 2O2 CO2 + 2H2O
(a) (i) and (iv) (b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (ii) (d) (iii) and (iv)
8. Which among the following statement(s) is(are) true? Exposure of
silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii) decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride
(a) (i) only (b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii) (d) (iv) only
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9. 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
(a) (i) and (ii) (b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)
10. Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms
barium sulphate and ammonium chloride. Which of the following
correctly represents the type of the reaction involved?
(i) Displacement reaction
(ii) Precipitation reaction
(iii) Combination reaction
(iv) Double displacement reaction
(a) (i) only (b) (ii) only
(c) (iv) only (d) (ii) and (iv)
11. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of
hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is
(a) 1:1
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:2
12. Which of the following is(are) an endothermic process(es)?
(i) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(ii) Sublimation of dry ice
(iii) Condensation of water vapours
(iv) Evaporation of water
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (ii) only
(c) (iii) only (d) (ii) and (iv)
13. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium
iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide
is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not
available, which of the following can be used in place of lead
nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate
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14. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh
sample of an oil for a long time?
(a) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b) Nitrogen or oxygen
(c) Carbon dioxide or helium
(d) Helium or nitrogen
15. The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas
in the laboratory
2KClO3 (s)
Heat
Catalyst 2KCl (s) + 3O2 (g)
Which of the following statement(s) is(are) correct about the
reaction?
(a) It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature
(b) It is a combination reaction
(c) It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of
heat
(d) It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic
in nature
16. Which one of the following processes involve chemical reactions?
(a) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
(b) Liquefaction of air
(c) Keeping petrol in a china dish in the open
(d) Heating copper wire in presence of air at high temperature
17. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations
represent the correct states of the reactants and products involved
at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2(l) + O2(l) 2H2O(g)
(b) 2H2(g) + O2(l) 2H2O(l)
(c) 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(l)
(d) 2H2(g) + O2(g) 2H2O(g)
18. Which of the following are combination reactions?
(i) 2KClO3 Heat2KCl + 3O2
(ii) MgO + H2O Mg(OH)2
(iii) 4Al + 3O2 2Al2 O3
(iv) Zn + FeSO4 ZnSO4 + Fe
(a) (i) and (iii) (b) (iii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iii)
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Short Answer Questions
19. 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 773K 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.
20. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions
and identify the type of reaction in each case.
(a) Thermit reaction, iron (III) oxide reacts with aluminium and
gives molten iron and aluminium oxide.
(b) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas
to form solid magnesium nitride.
(c) Chlorine gas is passed in an aqueous potassium iodide
solution to form potassium chloride solution and solid iodine.
(d) Ethanol is burnt in air to form carbon dioxide, water and
releases heat.
21. Complete the missing components/variables given as x and y in
the following reactions
(a) Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + 2KI(aq) PbI2 (x) + 2KNO3(y)
(b) Cu(s) + 2Ag NO3(aq) Cu(NO3)2(aq) + x(s)
(c) Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) ZnSO4(x) + H2(y)
(d) CaCO3(s) xCaO(s) + CO2(g)
22. Which among the following changes are exothermic or
endothermic in nature?
(a) Decomposition of ferrous sulphate
(b) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(c) Dissolution of sodium hydroxide in water
(d) Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water
23. Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions
(a) 4NH3 + 5O2 4NO + 6H2O
(b) H2O + F2 HF + HOF
(c) Fe2O3 + 3CO 2Fe + 3CO2
(d) 2H2 + O2 2H2O
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24. Identify the oxidising agent (oxidant) in the following reactions
(a) Pb3O4 + 8HCl 3PbCl2 + Cl2 + 4H2O
(b) 2Mg + O2 2MgO
(c) CuSO4 + Zn Cu + ZnSO4
(d) V2O5 + 5Ca 2V + 5CaO
(e) 3Fe + 4H2O Fe3O4 + 4H2
(f) CuO + H2 Cu + H2O
25. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions
(a) Sodium carbonate on reaction with hydrochloric acid in equal
molar concentrations gives sodium chloride and sodium
hydrogencarbonate.
(b) Sodium hydrogencarbonate on reaction with hydrochloric acid
gives sodium chloride, water and liberates carbon dioxide.
(c) Copper sulphate on treatment with potassium iodide
precipitates cuprous iodide (Cu2 I2), liberates iodine gas and
also forms potassium sulphate.
26. A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate
solution, an insoluble white substance is formed. Write the chemical
reaction involved and also mention the type of the chemical reaction?
27. 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.
28. Why do fire flies glow at night?
29. Grapes hanging on the plant do not ferment but after being
plucked from the plant can be fermented. Under what conditions
do these grapes ferment? Is it a chemical or a physical change?
30. Which among the following are physical or chemical changes?
(a) Evaporation of petrol
(b) Burning of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
(c) Heating of an iron rod to red hot.
(d) Curdling of milk
(e) Sublimation of solid ammonium chloride
31. During the reaction of some metals with dilute hydrochloric acid,
following observations were made.
(a) Silver metal does not show any change
(b) The temperature of the reaction mixture rises when aluminium
(Al) is added.
(c) The reaction of sodium metal is found to be highly explosive
(d) Some bubbles of a gas are seen when lead (Pb) is reacted with
the acid.
Explain these observations giving suitable reasons.
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32. A substance X, which is an oxide of a group 2 element, is used
intensively in the cement industry. This element is present in bones
also. On treatment with water it forms a solution which turns red
litmus blue. Identify X and also write the chemical reactions involved.
33. Write a balanced chemical equation 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.
34. Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles?
35. Balance the following chemical equations and identify the type of
chemical reaction.
(a) Mg(s) + Cl2(g) MgCl2(s)
(b) HgO(s) HeatHg(l) + O2(g)
(c) Na(s) + S(s) FuseNa2S(s)
(d) TiCl4(l) + Mg(s) Ti(s) + MgCl2(s)
(e) CaO(s) + SiO2(s) CaSiO3(s)
(f) H2O2(l) U VH2O(l) + O2(g)
36. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound
X accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now
placed in an atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and
forms a compound Y.
(a) Write the chemical formulae of X and Y.
(b) Write a balanced chemical equation, when X is dissolved in
water.
37. Zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric
acid, whereas copper does not. Explain why?
38. A silver article generally turns black when kept in the open for a few
days. The article when rubbed with toothpaste again starts shining.
(a) Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for a
few days? Name the phenomenon involved.
(b) Name the black substance formed and give its chemical
formula.
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Long Answer Questions
39. On heating blue coloured powder of copper (II) nitrate in a boiling
tube, copper oxide (black), oxygen gas and a brown gas X is formed
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction.
(b) Identity the brown gas X evolved.
(c) Identity the type of reaction.
(d) What could be the pH range of aqueous solution of the gas X?
40. Give the characteristic tests for the following gases
(a) CO2
(b) SO2
(c) O2
(d) H2
41. 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?
Also, write the balanced chemical equation if the reaction
occurs
42. 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.
43. 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?
44. You are provided with two containers made up of copper and
aluminium. You are also provided with solutions of dilute HCl,
dilute HNO3, ZnCl2 and H2O. In which of the above containers
these solutions can be kept?

1. Explain the process of corrosion and rusting. (2 marks)

2. How is exothermic reaction different from an endothermic reaction? (3 marks)

3. Explain four different types of chemical reaction with suitable examples. (8 marks)
4. How do we balance a chemical equation? (4 marks)
5. Why are oil and fat containing food items flushed with nitrogen? (3 marks)
6. What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reaction? Give suitable chemical
equations for the same. (3 marks)
7. Give two uses of quick lime. (2 marks)
8. What is electrolytic decomposition? (2 marks)
9. Identify the following type of reactions:-
▪ Na2SO4 + BaCL2 = BaSO4 + 2NaCL
▪ CaCO3 = CaO + CO2
▪ Fe + CuSO4 = FeSO4 + Cu (3 marks)
1. What is a redox reaction?
2. What is corrosion? Explain its advantage and disadvantage.
3. What is rancidity? How can we reduce the problem of rancidity?
4. How is corrosion different from rusting?
5. What is meant by endothermic and exothermic reactions? Give suitable example for each.
6. Define different types of chemical reaction and give examples for each.
7. Why is photosynthesis considered as an endothermic reaction?
8. In electrolysis of water, why is the volume of gas collected over one electrode double that of the other
electrode?
9. What happens when water is added to solid calcium oxide taken in a container? Write a chemical formula
for the same.
10. Give one use of quick lime.
11. Give three types of decomposition reaction.
12. Name the compound used for testing CO2 gas.
Q1. What happens chemically when quick lime is added to water?
Q2. How will you test for the gas which is liberated when HCL reacts with an active metal?
Q3. What is an oxidation reaction? Is it exothermic or endothermic? Give one example of oxidation Reaction.
Q4. Give an example of photochemical reaction.
Q5. Give an example of a decomposition reaction. Describe any activity to illustrate such a reaction by
heating.
Q6. Why is respiration considered as exothermic process?
Q7. Balance the following chemical equation.
Fe(s) +H2O(g) = Fe3O4 + H2(g)
MnO2 + HCL = MnCl2 + Cl2 + H2O
HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 = Ca(NO3)2 + H2O
Q8. On what basis is a chemical equation balanced?
Q9. State any two observations in an activity suggesting the occurrence of a chemical reaction.
Q10. Name a reducing agent which may be used to obtain manganese from manganese dioxide.
Q11. What change in colour is observed when silver chloride is left exposed to sunlight? Also mention the
type of chemical reaction.
Q12. Define a combination reaction. Give one example of an exothermic combination reaction.
Q13. What is observed when a solution of potassium iodide is added to lead nitrate solution?
What type of reaction is this? Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
Q14. Distinguish between an exothermic and an endothermic reaction.
Q15. Distinguish between a displacement and a double displacement reaction.
Q16. Identify the type of reaction in the following:
Fe + CuSO4(aq) = FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
2H2 + O2 = 2H2O
Q. What happens when an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate reacts with an
aqueous solution of barium chloride? Write the balanced chemical equation for the
reaction. State the physical conditions of reactants in which the reaction between them
will not take place. [CBSE, 2010]
Q. What changes in the colour of iron nails and copper sulphate solution do you
observe after keeping the iron nails dipped in copper sulphate solution for about 30
minutes?

HOTS: (High Order Thinking Skill) Questions with Answers:

1 A compound `X` is used for drinking, has pH =7.Its acidified solution

undergoes decomposition in presence of electricity to produce gases `Y` and `Z` The
volume of Y is double than Z. Y is highly combustibl whereas Z is supporter
of combustion .Identify X, Y & Z and write the chemical reactions involved.

2 An aqueous solution of metal nitrate P reacts with sodium bromide solution to form
yellow ppt of compound Q which is used in photography. Q on exposure to sunlight
undergoes decomposition reaction to form metal present in P along with reddish brown
gas. Identify P&Q . Write the chemical reaction & type of chemical reaction.

3 Bhawana took a pale green substance A in a test tube. and heated it over the flame of
a burner. A brown colored residue B was formed along with evolution of two gases with
burning smell of sulphur.Idetify A & B. Write the chemical reaction involved.

4 A student took 2-3 g of a substance X in a glass beaker & poured water over it slowly.
He observed bubbles along with hissing noise. The beaker becomes quite hot. Identify
X.What type of reaction is it?

5 A reddish brown vessel developed a green colored solid X when left open in air for a
long time. When reacted with dil H2SO4 , it forms a blue colored solution along with
brisk effervescence due to colourless & odourless gas Z. X decomposes to form black
colored oxide Y of a reddish brown metal along with gas Z, Identify X, Y, & Z.

6 A substance X used for coating iron articles is added to a blue solution of a reddish
brown metal Y,the color of the solution gets discharged Identify X and Y & also the type
of reaction.

7. A student has mixed the solutions of lead (II) nitrate and potassium iodide.

(i) What was the colour of the precipitate formed? Can you name the
compound? precipitated ?

(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.

 (iii) What type of reaction is it?

One Marks Questions

1) Define a chemical change.

2) Give four examples of a chemical change.

3) Give four characteristics of a physical change.

4) Give an example of a chemical change that is reversible.

5) Define a physical change.

6) Classify as physical or chemical change:

Tearing of paper

Production of biogas

Butter going rancid

magnetization of iron

Clotting of blood

7) Give four examples of a physical change.

8) Give four characteristics of a chemical change.

9) What do you understand by an exothermic chemical change

Solution 6)Physical change

Chemical change

Chemical change

Physical change

Chemical change
Two Marks Questions

Explain whether the following are physical or chemical changes. Give one reason for your answer.

1) Formation of curd

2) Ripening of fruit

3) Bending a glass tube by heating

4) Melting of wax

5) Formation of wine

6) Action of heat on blue vitriol is a physical as well as chemical change. Justify.

7) Is boiling of water, a chemical change? Give reason for your answer.

8) A person eats chocolate and then digests it. In doing so a physical and a chemical change takes place. Identify the changes and
give reasons for your answer.

9) When we mix iron filings with sulfur and grind it, a physical change takes place. However, if we heat the mixture, a chemical
change takes place. Explain why the former is said to be a physical change while the latter process is said to be a chemical change.

Solution 1) Chemical change as lactic acid is formed

2) chemical change

3) Physical change

4) Physical change

5) Chemical change

6) When blue vitriol is heated,it loses it moisture , turns into white power. If we add water again, it again converts into blue color. So
physical change Now when it is strongly heated, Copper Sulphate decomposes into Copper oxide and suphur dioxide.So it is a
chemical change

7) Boiling of water is a physical change as new substance is formed and steam when cooled again get converted into water

8)When the person chews the chocolate and breaks it into smaller pieces - it is a physical change. No new substances have been
formed as yet. Once acted upon by saliva and other digestive juices, the chocolate is broken down into other simpler substances,
which can be absorbed by the blood. This is a chemical change.
9) Mixing iron filings with sulfur is considered to be a physical change because the mixture can be easily separated and no new
substance is formed. Moreover, no energy changes occur while mixing iron and sulfur. When the mixture is heated, the two
substances combine to form a new substance known as ferrous sulphide. The original substance, iron and sulfur, cannot be re-
obtained by cooling the ferrous sulphide. Consequently, it is a permanent chemical change involving an energy change.

True and False statement

1)Chemical changes are generally accompanied by an exchange of energy.

2)A physical change is usually reversible.

3) When a magnesium ribbon burns brilliantly in air a physical change takes place.

4)Ammonium chloride dissolves in water with the absorption of heat. This is an exothermic.

Solution 1) True

2) True

3) False Correct statement: When a magnesium ribbon burns brilliantly in air a chemical change takes place.

4) False Correct statement: Ammonium chloride dissolves in water with the absorption of heat. This is an endothermic reaction.

One Marks Questions

1) Identify physical or chemical changes in the following:

a) A rock rolls down a slope

b) Baking of cake

c) Plucking of fruit

d) Burning of L.P.G

e) Cutting of carrots

2) Explain whether the addition of dilute sulphuric acid to iron is a physical or chemical change.

3) Heating of iodine crystals is considered to be a physical change. Explain.

4) Burning of a candle may be considered as showing physical and chemical changes occurring simultaneously. Explain.

Solution 1)

a) Physical change

b) Chemical change

c) Physical change

d) Chemical change

e) Physical change

2) It is a chemical change as Iron react with dilute sulphuric acid to form Ferrous sulphate

3) When iodine crystals are heated, the solid changes to the vapor state i.e., it sublimes. This is identified as a physical change
since

a) The vapors formed settle on the cooler parts of the test tube as solid - so the change is temporary and reversible.

b) There is no change in mass.

c) There is no energy (heat) change involved because the heat absorbed when the solid iodine changes to vapor, is given out when
the vapor changes back to solid.

d) The chemical composition of the solid is same as that of the vapor.

4) When the candle burns, the heated wax melts. The melted wax re-solidifies and no new substance is formed, therefore this is a
physical change. However, the wax and the wick continue to burn and produce new substances like carbon dioxide and water
vapor. This burning process is a chemical change as it is a permanent change. Also, energy in the form of heat and light is evolved.

Four Marks Questions

1) Given the following equation:

Zinc+ Hydro bromic acid----Zinc bromide + Hydrogen

i)Write the equation using symbols and formula.

ii)Name a solid reactant in the reaction.

iii) Name a gaseous product formed in the reaction.

Solution Zn + 2HBr -> ZnBr2 + H2

Zinc is solid reactant

Gaseous product formed is hydrogen

2) What information is conveyed by a chemical equation?

3) What information does the following equation convey?< CaCO3 + 2HCI -> CaCI2 + H2O + CO2

Solution One molecule of calcium carbonate reacts with two molecules of hydrochloric acid to produce one molecule each of
calcium chloride, water and carbon dioxide

4) Balance the following equations after writing them as molecular equations.

a)Sodium + Nitrogen -> Sodium nitride

b) Aluminum + Chlorine -> Aluminum chloride

c)Iron (III) oxide + Hydrogen ->Iron + Water

d) Phosphorous + oxygen -> Phosphorus pentoxide

e) Trilead tetra oxide-> Lead monoxide + Oxygen.

Solution a) 2Na + 3N2 -> 2NaN

b) 2Al + 3Cl2 -> 2AlCl3

c) Fe2O3 + 3H2 -> 2Fe + 3H2

d) P4 + 5O2 -> 2P2O5

5) Define the following terms

a) Thermal decomposition

b) Electrolytic decomposition
6) What type of reaction is this? Why is it called so?

NaOH (aq) + HCI (aq)—NaCI (aq) + H2O (I)

7) Give the balanced equation for reactions that take place when the following are heated

a)Silver oxide

b) Potassium nitrate

c)Lead nitrate

d) Trilead tetraoxide

e) Copper carbonate

8) When an iron knife is dipped in a solution of copper sulphate, a reddish brown layer gets formed on the knife. Explain.

9) When hydrochloric acid is converted to chlorine, is the acid getting oxidized? Explain.

10) Ammonium nitrate when heated disappears completely. Why?

11) Chemical reactions are often accompanied by heat changes. Explain.

12) State what type of reaction the following are:

a) Splitting of water into hydrogen and oxygen

b)burning of hydrogen in air

c) Action of iron with copper sulphate solution

d) Action of heat on calcium carbonate

e) Treating silver nitrate with hydrochloric acid

13) When ice is exposed to air, it melts to form water and when hydrogen in burnt in air, it forms water. How do these changes
differ?

14) Blue Copper Nitrate crystals turns black when heated. Explain.

15) When chlorine is passed through potassium iodine solution containing chloroform, purple color is observed. Explain.

16) When silver nitrate is added to seawater, a white precipitate is formed. Explain.

Five Marks Questions

1) Write chemical reaction for these a) Treating dilute sulphuric acid with sodium hydroxide solution

b) Heating ammonium chloride

c) Changing ammonium chloride into sodium and chlorine

d) Heating a mixture of iron and sulfur

e) Passing chlorine through a solution of potassium bromide

2) Define a double decomposition reaction

3) What type of change takes place in the following, physical or chemical? Briefly explain.

a) Heating of zinc oxides

b) Action of sodium with water

c) Rain cycle

d) Heating calcium carbonate

e) Action of dilute acids on magnesium

4) Name the following and give equations for these reactions:

a) A white solid, which when heated, leaves behind a yellow solid and gives CO2.

b) A bluish green powder, on heating, leaves behind a black solid and gives CO2.

Fill in the blanks:-

1.Addition of hydrogen in a substance in a reaction is known as___________ reaction.

2.In a ________ reaction two or more substances combine to form a new single substance.

3.Unbalanced reactions are also known as _________

4.Reactions in which heat is given out along with the products are called _________- reactions.

5.Reactions in which energy is absorbed are known as _________ reactions.

6.When as element displaces another element from its compound, a ________ reaction occurs.

7.Those reactions, in which two compounds react by an exchange of ions to form two new compounds, are called ________
reactions

8.Precipitation reactions produce __________ salts.

9.Reduction is the _________ of oxygen or gain of hydrogen.

10.The digestion of food in the body is an example of ____________ reaction.

11.The addition of oxygen to a substance is called __________.

12.When calcium carbonate is heated, it decomposes to give___________ and _________.

Solution 1.reduction

2.Combination

3.skeletal

4.Exothermic

5.Endothermic

6.Displacement

7.Double displacement

8.Insoluble

9.Loss

10.Decomposition reaction
11.Oxidation

12.CaO(s) and CO2 (g)

True/ False:-

1.The number of atoms of each element is conserved in any chemical reaction.

2.Oxidation is the loss of electrons from a substance.

3.Reduction is the gain of electrons by a substance.

4.A complete chemical equation represents the reactants, products and their physical states symbolically.

5.A magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling flame in air (oxygen) and changes into a white substance, magnesium oxide.

6.Rusting is a double decomposition reaction.

7.The reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen to give ammonia is an example of a combination reaction.

8.Action of heat on ferrous sulphate is an example of decomposition reaction.

9.The formation of Na+ and CI- ions from sodium and chlorine is an example of a redox reaction.

Solution 1. TRUE

2. TRUE

3. TRUE

4. TRUE

5. TRUE

6. FALSE

7. TRUE

8. TRUE

9. TRUE
Very Short Answer Questions:-

Question 1. Write a chemical equation when magnesium metal reacts with aqueous hydrochloric acid to produce a solution of
magnesium chloride and hydrogen gas.

Question 2. Can a combination reaction be redox reaction.

Question 3. Why do we apply paint on iron articles?

Question 4. What are the different types of reactions?

Question 5. What is a decomposition rection ? Give example.

Question 6. Define displacement reaction.

Question 7. What happens when sodium reacts with water?

Question 8. Write the chemical equation and name the reaction when a solution of sodium chloride is mixed with a solution of silver
nitrate and a white precipitate of silver chloride is formed.

Question 9. Why does the color of copper sulphate solution change, when an iron nail is dipped in it?

Question 10. Why is photosynthesis considered as an endothermic reaction?

Question 11. Potassium chlorate (KCIO3) on heating forms potassium chloride and oxygen. Write a balanced equation for this
reaction.

Question 12. Give an example of a chemical reaction characterized the change in temperature.

Question 13. What type of chemical reactions take place when:

a)Limestone is heating?

b)A magnesium wire is burnt in air?

c)Electricity is passed through water?

d)Ammonia and hydrogen chloride are mixed?

e)Silver bromide is exposed to sunlight?

Question 14. To balance a chemical equation, can we change the formula of either reactants or products?

Question 15. Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?

Question 16. If an of the following reactions occurs spontaneously, write the balanced net ionic equation. If not, write no reaction&

a)Pb + Zn2+_____ Pb2+ + Zn

b)Fe + H+ _____Fe2+ + H2

c)Cu + Ag+ _____ Cu2+ + Ag

d)Cr + Zn2+ _____Cr3+ + Zn

Question 17. Nickel (II) nitrate is prepared by heating nickel metal with liquid dinitrogen tetroxide. In addition to the nitrate, gaseous
nitrogen monoxide is formed. Write the balanced equation.

Question 18. Why is the amount of gas collected in one of the test tubes in electrolysis of water double of the amount collected in
the other? Name this gas.

Question 19. Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions:-

ii.Solution 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.

Question 1. what is the ratio of number of moles of reactants to the number of moles of products in the equation.

H2S (g) + SO2 (g) -> S (s) + H2O (liq)

Solution 2H2S (g) + SO2 (g) -> 3S (s) + 2H2O (liq)

Ratio of number of moles of reactants to the number of moles of products= 3/5

Question 2. In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write
down the reaction involves.

Solution When copper is mixed in silver nitrate solution, it displaces the silver because copper is more reactive than silver.

2AgNO3 + Cu �> Cu(NO3)2 + 2Ag

Question 3.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 sulfur dioxide.

c)Barium chloride reacts with aluminum sulphate to give aluminum chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate.

d)Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.

Solution 3H2 + N2 -> 2NH3

H2S + O2 -> H2O + SO2

Al2(SO4)3 + 3BaCl2 -> 2AlCl3 + 3BaSO4

2K + H2O -> 2KOH + H2

Question 4.Balance the following chemical equitations:-

a)HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 -> Ca (NO3)2 + H2O

b)NaOH + H2SO4 -> Na2SO4 + H2O

c)NaCI + AgNO3 -> AgCI + NaNO3

d)BaCI2 + H2SO4 -> BaSO4 + HCI

Solution a)2HNO3 + Ca (OH)2 -> Ca (NO3)2 + 2H2O

b)2NaOH + H2SO4 -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O

c)NaCI + AgNO3 -> AgCI + NaNO3

d)BaCI2 + H2SO4-> BaSO4 + 2HCI

Question 5.Why is respiration considered as an exothermic reaction? Explain.

Question 6.What is rancidity?

Question 7.Write the balanced chemical equation of the following and identify the type of reaction in each case:

i.Potassium bromide (aq) + Barium iodide (s)

ii.Zinc carbonate (s) -> Zinc oxide (s) + Carbon dioxide (g)

iii.Magnesium (s) + hydrochloric acid (aq)->Magnesium chloride (aq) + Hydrogen (g)

Solution i) Double Displacement

2KBr+BaI2 -> 2KI + BaBr2

ii) Decomposition

ZnCO3 -> ZnO + CO2

iii)Displacement

g + 2HCl -> MgCl2 + H2

Question 8.Balance the following chemical reaction:

a)NH4NO3-> N2O + H2O

b)P4O10 + H2O -> H3PO4

c)HIO3 -> I2O5 + H2O

d)As + CI -> AsCI5

Solution a) NH4NO3-> N2O + 2H2O

b)P4O10 + 6H2O -> 4H3PO4

c)2HIO3 -> I2O5 + H2O

d)As + 5Cl -> AsCl5

Question 9.Balance the chemical equations for the following important industrial processes:

a)Molecular nitrogen and hydrogen combine to give ammonia.

b)Molecular hydrogen and carbon monoxide react to form methanol (CH3OH).

c)CaO + C ->CO + CaC2

d)C2H4 + O2+ HCl -> C2H4Cl2 + H2O

Solution a) N2 + 3H2 -> NH3 b) 4H2 + 2CO -> 2CH3OH c) CaO + 3C ->CO + CaC2

d) 2C2H4 + O2 + 4HCl -> 2C2H4Cl2 + 2H2O

Question 10.Here are some reactions involving water. Balance the equations :

a)Ca(OH)2 + H3PO4 -> H2O + Ca3(PO4)2

b)Na2O2 + H2O -> NaOH + O2

c)BF3 + H2O -> HF + H3BO3

d)NH3 + CuO -> Cu + N2 + H2O

Solution a)3Ca(OH)2 + 2H3PO4 -> 6H2O + Ca3(PO4)2

b)2Na2O2 + 2H2O -> 4NaOH + O2

c)2BF3 + 6H2O -> 6HF + 2H3BO3

d)2NH3 + 3CuO -> 3Cu + N2 + 3H2O

Question 11. Balance the following equations:

a)Cr + O2 -> Cr2O3

b)Co2S3 + H2 -> Co + H2S

c)C3H8 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O

Solution a)4Cr + 3O2 -> 2Cr2O3

b)Co2S3 + 3H2 = 2 Co + 3 H2S

c)C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O

Question 12.Represent each of the following word equations with a balanced chemical equation.

a)Disilane gas (Si2H6) undergoes combustion to form solid silicon dioxide and water.

b)Solid aluminum hydride is formed by a combination reaction of its two elements.

c)When solid calcium bi sulfate is heated, it decomposes to solid calcium oxide, sulfur dioxide gas, and water.

Question 13.A large piece of zinc metal is placed in a copper (II) sulfate, CuSO4, solution. The blue solution become colorless as
copper metals falls to the bottom of the container. The resulting solution contains zinc sulfate, ZnSO4. Write balanced formula unit,
total ionic, and net ionic equations for the reaction

Question 14.A solution of AgNO3 is mixed with a solution of K2S. write the molecular, total ionic and net ionic equations illustrating
the reaction.

Question 15.Write decomposition reactions for the following compounds

a)Ca(HCO3)2

b)Ag2O

c)N2O3

Question 16.Write one equation each for decompositions reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.

Solution When Calcium Carbonate is heated, it decomposes to give calcium oxide and carbon dioxide :-

CaCO3 (s) -----Heat----> CaO (s) + CO2

When electric current is passed through H2O, it decomposes to give H2 and O2:-

2H2O (l) ----Electricity----> 2H2 (g) + O2 (g)

When silver chloride is exposed to light, it decomposes to form silver metal and chlorine gas:-

2AgCl (s) ----Light----> 2Ag (s) + Cl2 (g)

Long Answer Questions

Question 1.What do you understand by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Explain with one example each? Write a balanced
chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis and the condition of the reaction giving physical state of all the substances?

Question 2.Why decomposition reactions are called the opposite of combination reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
Discuss the importance of decomposition reaction in metal industries with three points?

Question 3.What do you mean by precipitation reactions? Explain by giving examples.

Question 4.Illustrate an activity to show a double displacement reaction. Give the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place.
Write the physical state of the product obtained?

Question 5.Balance the following equations

(i)KClO3 -> KCl + O2

(ii)H2SO4 + NaOH -> Na2SO4 + H2O

(iii)H2O2 -> H2O + O2

(iv)Na2CO3 + HCl -> NaCl + NaHCO3

(v)Mg + N2 -> Mg3N2

(vi)Fe + H2O -> Fe3O4 +H2

(vii)MnO2 + Al -> Mn + Al2O3

(viii)Si2H6 + H2O -> Si(OH)4 + H2

(ix)NH3 + O2 -> NO + H2O

(x)B4H10 + O2 -> B2O3 + H2O

(xi)Al + CuCl2 -> AlCl3 + Cu

Solution (i)2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2

(ii)H2SO4 + 2NaOH -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O

(iii)2H2O2 -> 2H2O + O2

(iv)Na2CO3 + HCl -> NaCl + NaHCO3

(v)3Mg + N2 -> Mg3N2

(vi)Fe + 4H2O -> 3Fe3O4 +4H2

(vii)3MnO2 + 3Al -> 3Mn + Al2O3

(viii)Si2H6+ 8H2O -> 2Si(OH)4 + 7H2

(ix)4NH3 + 3O2 = 4NO + 2H2O

(x)2 B4H10 + 6O2 = 4B2O3 + H20

(xi)2Al + 3CuCl2 -> 2AlCl3 + 3Cu

Question 6.The oxidation of iron to rust is a problem, but the oxidation of aluminum to aluminum oxide is not why?

Question 7.Write balanced equations by predicting the products of the following reactions. Include the physical state of each
element or compound.

a)Phosphorus burn in chlorine to form phosphorus pentachloride.

b)A single- displacement reaction of calcium metal with a nitric acid solution

c)Burning of natural gas.

d)The process of respiration.

e)When a green iron salt is heated strongly, its color finally changes to black and odor of burning sulfur is given out.

Question 1. Which of the following reactions involves the combination of two elements :-

a)CaO + CO2 -> CaCO3

b)4Na + O2 -> 2Na2O

c)SO2 +(1/2)O2 -> SO3

d)NH3 + HCI -> NH4CI

Question 2.When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate of copper
sulphate is obtained and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The reaction is an example of :-

a)A combination reaction

b)A displacement reaction

c)A decomposition reaction

d)A double decomposition reaction

Question 3.What happens when copper rod is dipped in iron sulphate solution :-

a)Copper displaces iron

b)Blue color of copper sulphate solution is obtained

c)No reaction takes place

d)Reaction is exothermic

Question 4.A student added dilute HCI to a test tube containing zinc granules and made following observations :-

a)The zinc surface became dull and black

b)A gas evolved which burnt with a pop sound

c)The solution remained colorless

d)The solution becomes green in color.

Question 5.A dilute solution of sodium carbonate was added to two test tubes one containing dilute HCI (a) and the other containing
dilute NaOH (b). the correct observation was :-

a)A brown colored gas liberated in test tube A

b)A brown colored gas liberated in test tube B

c)A colorless gas liberated in test tube A

d)A colorless gas liberated in test tube B

Question 6.A balanced chemical equation is in accordance with

a)Avogadro’s law

b)Law of multiple proportion

c)Law of conservation of mass

d)Law of gaseous volumes

Question 7.The equation

Cu + xHNO3 -> Cu(NO3)2 + yNO2 + 2H2O

The values of x and y are

a)3 and 5

b)8 and 6

c)4 and 2

d)7 and 1

Question 8.Zn + H2SO4(dil) ->ZnSO4 + H2

Above reaction is

a)Decomposition reaction
b)Single displacement reaction

c)Combination reaction

d)Synthesis reaction

Question 9.The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new compounds is

a)A displacement reaction

b)A decomposition reaction

c)An isomerization reaction

d)A double displacement reaction

Question 10.When the gases sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide mix in the presence of water, the reaction is

SO2 + 2H2S -> 2H2O + 3S. here hydrogen sulphide is acting as

a)An oxidizing agent

b)A reducing agent

c)A dehydrating agent

d)A catalyst

Question 11.CuO + H2 ->H2O + Cu, reaction is an example of

a)Redox reaction

b)Synthesis reaction

c)Neutralization

d)Analysis reaction

Question 12.A substance which oxidizes itself and reduces other is known as

a)Oxidizing agent

b)Reducing agent
c)Both of these

d)None of these

Question 13.A redox reaction is one in which

a)Both the substance are reduced

b)Both the substance are oxidized

c)An acid is neutralized by the base

d)One substance is oxidized while the other is reduced

Question 14.In the following equation:

Na2CO3 + xHCI -> 2NaCI +CO2 + H2O, the value of x is

a)1

b)2

c)3

d)4

Question 15.In the equation, NaOH + HNO3 -> NaNO3 + H2O nitric acid is acting as

a)An oxidizing agent

b)An acid

c)A nitrating agent

d)A dehydrating agent

Question 16.Fe2O3+ 2AI2O3 + 2Fe

The above reaction is an example of a

a)Combination reaction

b)Double displacement reaction

c)Decomposition reaction

d)Displacement reaction

Question 17.White silver chloride in sunlight turns to

a)Grey

b)Yellow

c)Remain white

d)Red

Question 18.Black and white photography uses

a)Decomposition of silver chloride

b)Decomposition of silver bromide

c)Both

d)None of these

Question 19.When copper powder is heated it gets coated with

a)Black copper oxide

b)Yellow copper oxide

c)Red copper oxide

d)None of these
Question 20.Combination of phosphorus and oxygen is an example of

a)Oxidation

b)Reduction

c)Rancidity

d)None of these

Question 21.Rusting of an iron is an example of

a)Reduction

b)Ionization

c)Oxidation

d)Dissociation

Question 22.Which of the following does not corrode when exposed to the atmosphere-

a)Iron

b)Copper

c)Gold

d)Silver

Question 23.Take about 1.0g CaCO3 in a test tube. Heat it over a flame, when a colorless gas comes out. The reaction is called a

a)Decomposition reaction

b)Displacement reaction

c)Double decomposition reaction

d)Double displacement reaction

Question 24.Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a strong reducing agent. Which of the following reactions shows its reducing action

a)Cd(NO3)2 + H2S -> CdS + 2HNO3

b)CuSO4 + H2S -> CuS + H2SO4

c)2FeCl3 + H2S -> 2FeCl2 + 2HCI + S

d)Pb(NO3)2 +H2S -> PbS + 2CH3COOH

Question 25.When P reacts with caustic soda, the products are PH3 and NaH2PO2. This reaction is an example of

a)Oxidation

b)Reduction

c)Oxidation and reduction (redox)

d)Neutralization

Question 26.2CuI-> Cu + CuI2, the reaction is

a)Redox

b)Neutralization

c)Oxidation

d)Reduction

Question 27.When copper turning are added to silver nitrate solution, a blue coloured solution is formed after some time. It is
because, copper

a)Displaces silver from the solution

b)Forms a blue colored complex with AgNO3

c)Is oxidized to Cu2+

d)Is reduced to Cu2+

Question 28.Zn2+ (aq) +2e -> Zn(s). this is

a)Oxidation

b)Reduction

c)Redox reaction
d)None of these

1. b) Except (b) all other reactions involve compounds.

2. (d) CuSO4 +H2S -> CuS + H2SO4
It is a Double decomposition
3.(c) Iron is more reactive than copper, hence Cu will not displace iron from iron sulphate, hence no
reaction will take place.
4.(b) Zn + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + H2
5.(c) Na2CO3+ 2HCI -> 2NaCI + H2O + CO2
6.(c)
7.(c) Cu +4HNO3 -> Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
8.(b)
9.(d)
10.(b) Here H2S is oxidizing in to H2O, hence behave as a reducing agent.
11.(a)
12.(b)
13.(d)
14. (b) Na2CO3 + 2HCI ->2NaCI + CO2 + H2O
15.(b) The reaction represents a neutralization reaction in which base (NaOH) reacts with an acid
(HNO3) to form salt (NaNO3) and water (H2O).
16.(d)
17.(a) Write silver chloride in sunlight turns to grey.
18.(b)
19.(a) 2Cu + O2 -> 2CuO
Black
20.(a) 4P + 3O2 ->2P2O3
(Oxidation)
Or 4P + 5O2 ___ 2P2O5
(Oxidation)
21.(c) During rusting iron get oxidized to form rust (Fe2O3 x H2O)
22.(c) Gold is very least reactive hence does not corrode at all.
23.(a)
24.(c)
N the given reaction H2 is undergoing oxidation, hence behave as reducing agent.
25.(c)
It shows oxidation and reduction (redox) properties.
26.(a) Oxidation and reduction both occur so the reaction is redox.
27.(c) Cu is above of Ag in electrochemical series and thus
Cu + 2Ag+-> Cu2+ + 2Ag reaction occurs.
28.(b) reduction.

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