Vaels Billabong High International School Injambakkam, Chennai-115 Grade X (2011-2012) Chemistry Practice Sheet Chapter 7 C Study Of Compounds-

- Nitric Acid
REMEMBER : COLD DILUTE NITRIC ACID + METAL (EXCEPT Mg AMD Mn) METALLIC NITRATE+ WATER + NITRIC OXIDE GAS [NO] HOT CONC NITRIC ACID + METAL METALLIC NITRATE + WTARE + NITROGEN DIOXIDE GAS [NO2] HOT CONC NITRIC ACID + NON METAL OXIDISED PRODUCT + WATER + NITROGEN DIOXIDE GAS [NO2]

1. Write the balanced equation a. Lead nitrate is heated in a dry test tube 2Pb(NO3)2 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2 b. For the preparation of nitric acid from potassium nitrate. KNO3 + conc. H2SO4 KHSO4 + HNO3 c. Nitrogen & Oxygen when lightning strikes N2 + O2 2NO d. Nitrogen monoxide and oxygen 2NO + O2 2NO2

2. Describe what you see [observe] when concentrated nitric acid is added to copper. Dense reddish brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide are evolved

3. Name[formula is not acceptable]the gas produced in the following reaction : Action of concentrated nitric acid on copper Nitrogen dioxide gas

4. Sodium nitrate reacts with _________ [concentrated/dilute] sulphuric acid to produce nitric acid. Write equation for the same

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Vaels Billabong High International School Injambakkam, Chennai-115 Grade X (2011-2012) Chemistry Practice Sheet Chapter 7 C Study Of Compounds- Nitric Acid
NaNO3 + conc. H2SO4 NaHSO4 + HNO3

5. From the formulae listed below, choose one, corresponding to the salt having the given description :AgCl, CuCO3,CuSO4,5 H2O,KNO3,NaCl,NaHSO4,Pb(NO3), ZnCO3,ZnSO4,7H2O. This salt gives nitrogen dioxide on heating

6. Give equation for the action of heat on-i] NH4Cl ii] NH4 NO3. State whether the reaction is an example of thermal decomposition or thermal dissociation [ Dissociation, decomposition] NH4Cl on heating reversible reaction NH3 + HCl thermal dissociation NH4NO3 on heating N2O + 2H2O thermal decomposition

7. What compounds are required for the laboratory preparation of nitric acid Sodium nitrate/ potassium nitrate and conc. sulphuric acid 8. State why pure nitric acid takes on a yellowish brown colour when exposed to light On exposure to sun light it decomposes to form nitrogen dioxide which mixes with nitric acid and changes its colour from colourless to yellowish brown.

9. Name a solution which gives nitrogen dioxide with copper Concentrated nitric acid 10.When nitric acid is prepared by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on potassium nitrate, what is the special feature of the apparatus used? Glass apparatus is used as vapors of nitric acid are highly corrosive

11.Potassium nitrate is prepared from KOH and nitric acid. State the type of reaction involved KOH + HNO3 KNO3 + H2O

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NEUTRALIZATION REACTION

Vaels Billabong High International School Injambakkam, Chennai-115 Grade X (2011-2012) Chemistry Practice Sheet Chapter 7 C Study Of Compounds- Nitric Acid
12.State the conc. acid which will oxidize sulphur directly to H2SO4. Write the equation for the same Conc. nitric acid S + conc. 6HNO3 H2SO4 + 2H2O + 6NO2

13.X, Y and Z are three crystalline solids which are soluble in water and have a common anion. To help you to identify X, Y and Z, you are provided with the following experimental observation. Copy and complete the corresponding inference: A reddish-brown gas is obtained when X, Y and Z are separately warmed with concentrated sulphuric acid and copper turnings added to the mixture. The common anion is nitrate_ ion.

14.Dilute nitric acid is generally considered a typical acid except for its reaction with metals. In what way is dilute nitric acid different from other acids when it reacts with metals It is a powerful oxidizing agent and yields nascent oxygen on decomposition.

15.Write the equation for the reaction of dilute nitric acid with copper 3Cu + dil 8HNO3 3Cu (NO3)2 + 4H2O + 2NO

16.From the list of substances given Ammonium Sulphate, Lead carbonate, Chlorine, Copper nitrate, ferrous sulphateState A compound which releases a reddish brown gas on reaction with concentrated suphuric acid and copper turnings

17. Explain why only all-glass apparatus should be used for the preparation of nitric acid by heating concentrated sulphuric acid and potassium nitrate Only glass apparatus should be used as the vapours of nitric acid are highly corrosive and attack rubber, cork etc.

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Vaels Billabong High International School Injambakkam, Chennai-115 Grade X (2011-2012) Chemistry Practice Sheet Chapter 7 C Study Of Compounds- Nitric Acid
18.In the laboratory preparation of nitric acid: - Name the reactants A [a liquid] and B [a solid] used. A= conc. sulphuric acid B= potassium nitrate

19.Write an equation to show how nitric acid undergoes decomposition CONC 4HNO3 on heating 2H2O + 2NO2 + O2 20.Identify the following substances :- a dilute acid B which does not normally give hydrogen when reacted with metals but does give a gas when it reacts with copper Dilute nitric acid

21.What is the property of nitric acid which allows it to react with copper Being a strong oxidizing agent

22. Match each substance A to E listed below with the appropriate description given below: A] Sulphur B] Silver Chloride C] Hydrogen chloride D] Copper [II] Sulphate e] Graphite. A non-metal which reacts with concentrated nitric acid to form its own acid as one of the product

23. Correct the following statement: copper reacts with conc. nitric acid to produce nitrogen dioxide

24. Gas evolves when dilute nitric acid reacts with copper.

Nitric oxide [NO]

25. Name the compound responsible for the brown ring test of nitrate ion.

Nitroso iron [II] sulphate

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26.

Select the correct choice: aqua regia is a mixture of :

Vaels Billabong High International School Injambakkam, Chennai-115 Grade X (2011-2012) Chemistry Practice Sheet Chapter 7 C Study Of Compounds- Nitric Acid a. Dil hydrochloric acid and conc nitric acid b. Conc. Hydrochloric acid and dilute nitric acid c. Conc HCl : conc HNO3 :: 1: 3 d. Conc HCl : conc HNO3 :: 3 : 1

27. By the addition of only one solution how would you distinguish between dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute nitric acid? By using AgNO3 solution. AgNO3 + HCl AgCl ( white ppt) + HNO3 AgNO3 + HNO3 no reaction

28. By the action of heat on blue crystalline solid L gives a reddish brown

gas M, a gas which relights a glowing splint and leaves a black residue. When gas N, which has a rotten egg smell, is passed through a solution of L a black ppt is formed. a. Identify L, M, N b. Write equation for the heat on L. c. Write equation for the reaction between the solution of L and the gas N. TRY THIS ON YOUR OWN.

29.

Name two metals which react with very dilute nitric acid.

Manganese and magnesium 30. What do you observe when nitric acid is added to saw dust.

Nitric acid is strong oxidizing agent. When hot and concentrated nitric acid is added to cellulose, it oxidizes it to carbon dioxide and water along with flames.
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