DPS, SHARJAH

CLASS - X
Science (086)
Term 2 (2021-22)
SAMPLE PAPER(CHEMISTRY)
SET – 1

General Instructions:

i) All questions are compulsory.

ii) The question paper has three sections and 15 questions. All questions are compulsory.
iii) Section–A has 7 questions of 2 marks each; Section –B has 6 questions of 3 marks
each and Section–C has 2 case based questions of 4 marks each.
iv) Internal choices have been provided in some questions. A student has to attempt only
one of the alternatives in such questions.

SECTION - A
1 Draw the possible isomers of the compound with molecular formula C3H6 O and give 2
their electron dot structures.
2 (i) How is the valency of an element determined if its electronic configuration is 2
known? Determine the valency of an element with atomic number 9.
(ii) Arrange the elements given below in increasing order of atomic radius-
C, N, F, Si, O
3 2
4 2
5 2
OR (OPTIONS)
6 2
OR (OPTIONS)
7 2
OR (OPTIONS)
SECTION - B
8 Using the part of the periodic table given below answer the questions that follow: 3
Groups 1 2 13 1 1 1 1 1
 4 5 6 7 8
Periods 
1 H H
e
2 L Be B C N O F N
i e
3 N M A Si P S C A
a g l l r

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 4 K Ca
a) Name any one element from the table, that can form a divalent halide with
chlorine.
b) What is the nature of oxide formed by aluminum?
c) What is the trend in the metallic property of elements on moving from left to
right across the 3rd period? Give reason for your answer.

9 3

10 3
11 3

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 12 3
OR (OPTIONS)

13 3

SECTION – C
This section has 02 case-based questions (14 and 15). Each case is followed by 03 sub-questions(a, b
and c). Parts a and b are compulsory. However, an internal choice has been provided in part c.
14 4
OR (OPTIONS) – ONLY FOR PART C

Please be vigilant in framing this question. Part a and b are compulsory.

Internal choice is only for part c ( refer sample paper)

15 4
OR (OPTIONS) – ONLY FOR PART C

Please be vigilant in framing this question. Part a and b are

compulsory. Internal choice is only for part c ( refer sample paper)

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