CHEMISTRY CHAPTER 1

What chemicals are used in fireworks?

A) Copper chloride
B) Calcium chloride
C) Barium chloride
D) All of above
 
Q3- When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is
A) Black
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Pink
 
Q4- Color of magnesium oxide is
A) White
B) Blue
C) Grey
D) Pink
 
 
Q5- If magnesium is gently heated, it forms
A) Magnesium oxide
B) Magnesium sulfide
C) Magnesium nitrite
D) Magnesium carbonate
 
Q6- When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
A) Calcium hydroxide is formed
B) White precipitate of CaO is formed
C) Lime water turns milky
D) Color of lime water disappears.
 
Q7- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left
 
Q8- Color of Solid magnesium is
A) Dark grey
B) Silver grey
C) Black
D) Whitish silver
 
Q9- Consider equations: Ca⁺²(aq) + 2OH‾(aq)→Ca(OH)₂ (s). Precipitate of calcium
hydroxide will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q10- In writing chemical equations, inclusion of state symbols shall be done while
A) Correct chemical formulae of reactants and products are written
B) The equation is being balanced to fulfill the law of conservation of mass
C) The equation has been balanced
D) The chemical formulae of products and reactants have been changed to bring about
quick balancing
 
Q11- Consider equation: Pb⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → Pb(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of lead (II)
hydroxide will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q12- Consider equation: Cu⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻(aq) → Cu(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of Copper
Hydroxide (Cu(OH)₂) will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q13- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O(s). Moles of sodium needed to balance
equation would be 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q14- Consider reaction: S(s) + O₂(g) → SO₂. state of SO₂ in this reaction is 
A) Liquid
B) Solid
C) Gaseous
D) All Three
 
Q15- Consider reaction: P(s) + O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀(s). Moles of O₂(g) needed to balance
equation will be 
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
 
Q16- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O. Moles of oxygen needed to balance
equation are 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q17- Consider reaction: Al(s) + O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃. Moles of Al(s) needed to balance
equation are 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q18- Which one of the given processes involves chemical reactions?
A) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
B) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open
C) Liquefaction of air
D) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature
 
Q19- In which of the given 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 (g) 
C) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l) 
D) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (g) 
 
Q20- The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new
compounds is called
A) Displacement reaction
B) Combination reaction
C) Double displacement reaction
D) Redox reaction
 
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Q21- On immersing an iron nail in CuSO₄ solution for a few minutes, you will observe
A) No reaction takes place
B) The color of solution fades away
C) The surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
D) The color of solution changes to green
 
Q22- Which of the given statements 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)
 
Q23- An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new
compound Y is formed. The substances X and Y are
A) X = Fe, Y = Fe₂O₃
B) X = Ag, Y = Ag₂S
C) X = Cu, Y = CuO
D) X = Al, Y = Al₂O₃
 
Q24- The reaction of H₂ gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
A) Combination reaction
B) Redox reaction
C) Exothermic reaction
D) All of these reactions.
 
Q25- Rancidity can be prevented by
A) Adding antioxidants
B) Storing food away from light
C) Keeping food in refrigerator
D) All of these
 
Q26- In which of the given, heat energy will be evolved?
A) Electrolysis of water
B) Dissolution of NH₄Cl in water
C) Burning of L.P.G.
D) Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight
 
Q27- Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The
following observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.
A) The surface of metal becomes shining
B) The reaction mixture turns milky
C) Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded
D) A colorless and odourless gas is evolved
 
Q28- Consider reaction is an example of 
(a) 4NH₃ (g) + 5O₂ (g) → 4NO (g) + 6H₂O (g) (a). Displacement reaction, 
(b) Combination reaction 
(c) Redox reaction 
(d) Neutralization reaction.
A) (A) & (D)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (C)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q29- Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) +
4H₂O(g) → Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂ (g) 
(a) Iron metal is getting oxidized.
(b) Water is getting reduced.
(c) Water is acting as reducing agent.
(d)Water is acting as oxidizing agent.
A) (A), (B) & (C)
B) (C) & (D)
C) (A), (B) & (D)
D) (B) & (D)
 
Q30- Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(a) Reaction of water with quick lime
(b) Dilution of an acid
(c) Evaporation of water
(d) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q31- A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing
acidified permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and
finally disappears. Which of the given equation is the correct explanation for the
observation?
A) KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄
B) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄
C) The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
D) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a
colourless compound
 
Q32- Which among the following statement(s) is /are true? Exposure of silver chloride
to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to-
(a) The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
(b) Sublimation of silver chloride.
(c) Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
(d) Oxidation of silver chloride.
A) Only (A)
B) (A) & (C)
C) (B) & (C)
D) Only (D)
 
Q33- 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?
(a) It is an endothermic reaction.
(b) It is exothermic reaction.
(c) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
(d) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q34- 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?
(a) Displacement reaction
(b) Precipitation reaction
(c) Combination reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction
A) Only (A)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (D)
D) (B) & (D)
 
Q35- Which of the following is (are) an endothermic process(es)?
(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Evaporation of water
A) Both (A) & (C)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (C)
D) Both (B) & (D)
 
Q36- 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 given can be used in place of
lead nitrate?
A) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
B) Lead acetate
C) Ammonium nitrate
D) Potassium sulphate
 
Q37- Which of the given 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
 
Q38- Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of ________
A) Oxidation
B) Corrosion
C) Reduction
D) Hydrogenation
 
Q39- Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?
A) Physical states of reactants and products
B) Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
C) Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
D) Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not
 
Q40- The chemical formula of lead sulphate is
A) Pb₂SO₄
B) Pb(SO₄)₂
C) PbSO₄
D) Pb₂(SO₄)₃
 
Q41- Chemically, rust is
A) Hydrated ferrous
B) Only ferric oxide
C) Hydrated ferric oxide
D) None of these
 
Q42- Both CO₂ and H₂ gases are
A) Heavier than air
B) Colourless
C) Acidic in nature
D) Soluble in water
 
Q43- Which of the given gases can be used for storage of fresh samples of an oil for a
long time?
A) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
B) Nitrogen or helium
C) Helium or oxygen
D) Nitrogen or oxygen
 
Q44- In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide
and oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q45- We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is
A) A white solid
B) Undergoes redox reaction
C) To avoid action by sunlight
D) None of the above
 
Q46- Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to formation
of
A) H₂S
B) AgS
C) AgSO₄
D) Ag₂S
 
Q47- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left
 
Q48- Which of the given products is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?
A) Slaked lime
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Calcium oxide
D) Oxygen gas
 
Q49- What is the other name for quick lime?
A) Calcium hydroxide
B) Calcium oxide
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Sodium oxide
 
Q50- What is the chemical name for slaked lime?
A) Calcium carbonate
B) Calcium oxide
C) Calcium hydroxide
D) Carbon monoxide

Q1) Sodium and chlorine are reacted and as a result, sodium chloride is
formed which is also called table salt. What option gives the reactants and
products of the reaction?
(a) reactants – sodium; products – chlorine
(b) reactants – sodium and table salt; products – chlorine
(c) reactants – tables salt; products – sodium and chlorine
(d) reactants – sodium and chlorine; products – sodium chloride
Q2) Which of the following reactions can also be termed as thermal
decomposition reaction?
(a) Combination Reaction
(b) Decomposition Reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction

Q 3) The image shows some chemical reactions.

Which option identifies the reactants and products of the reactions?

Q4) A student performs an experiment to form aluminium chloride from
aluminium and chlorine.
Which options give the chemical equation of the reaction?
(a) Al + Cl2 → AlCl2
(b) 2Al + Cl2 → 2AlCl
(c) 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3
(d) 3Al + 3Cl2 → 3AlCl3

Q5. Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by
volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

Q6) A researcher adds barium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid to form a

white-colored barium
chloride. Which option gives the balanced chemical equation of the
reaction?
(a) HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(b) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(c) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaH2 + 2HCl + O2
(d) HCl + 2Ba(OH) → 2BaCl2 + 2HOH + O2

Q7. One of the following processes does not involve a chemical reaction,
that is:
(a) Melting of candle wax when heated
(b) Burning of candle wax when heated
(c) Digestion of food in your stomach
(d) Ripening of banana
Q8) A student writes a chemical equation of the reaction between carbon
monoxide and hydrogen.
CO2 + 2H2 → CH3OH
How can the reaction be classified?
(a) The reaction is an example of a combination reaction as a compound
separates into two
compounds.
(b) The reaction is an example of a decomposition reaction as a compound
dissociates into
two compounds.
(c) The reaction is an example of a combination reaction as two
compounds react to form a
single compound.
(d) The reaction is an example of a decomposition reaction as two
compounds react to form
a single compound.
Q9. The chemical formula of magnesium oxide is?
(a) MgO2
(b) Mg2O
(c) MgO
(d) Mg(OH)2
Q10) A student learns that some products are formed as a result of
combining two compounds while some compounds are formed as a result
of dissociation of two compounds. The image shows two reactions.
Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a
decomposition reaction?
(a) both the reactions are examples of combination reaction
(b) both the reactions are examples of a decomposition reaction
(c) reaction P is an example of a combination reaction while reaction Q is
an example of a
decomposition reaction
(d) P is an example of a decomposition reaction while reaction Q is an
example of a combination reaction
Q11) From the following which one is the example of chemical reaction
(a) Grapes get fermented
(b) Breakdown of food
(c) Formation of curd
(d) All of the above
Q12) A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing
an equal amount of copper sulphate solution. The student observes that
the color of the solution in the test tube with lead changes. What explains
the change in the colour of the solution?
(a) A displacement reaction takes place as lead replaces copper from the
solution.
(b) A combination reaction takes place as lead combines with sulphate in
the solution.
(c) decomposition reaction takes place as copper dissociates from
sulphate in the solution.
(d) A double displacement reaction takes place as copper dissociates from
sulphate and
lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
Q13) Which of the reactions is used in black and white photography?
(a) Combination Reaction
(b) Decomposition Reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Oxidation reaction
Q14) What happens when lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide?
(a) They will not react
(b) Large amount of hydrogen release
(c) Yellow ppt of lead iodide and potassium nitrate will be produced
(d) Evolution of gas will occur
Q15) The chemical reaction between potassium chloride and silver nitrate
is given by the chemical
equation.
AgNO3 + KCl → AgCl + KNO3
What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
(a) silver nitrate and potassium undergo a decomposition reaction to form
silver chloride
and potassium nitrate
(b) silver nitrate and potassium undergo a displacement reaction to form
silver chloride
and potassium nitrate
(c) silver nitrate and potassium undergo a combination reaction to form
silver chloride and
potassium nitrate
(d) silver nitrate and potassium undergo double displacement reaction to
form silver
chloride and potassium nitrate

Q16. Which of the following does show an oxidation reaction?

(a) Gain of oxygen
(b) Loss of oxygen
(c) Gain of hydrogen
(d) None of the above

Q17) The image shows a reaction between zinc and hydrogen.

Which option shows oxidation?

(a) Zn → Zn+2
(b) 2H+ → H2
(c) Zn+2 → Zn
(d) H2 → 2H+

1.  The chemical formula of lead sulphate is

     (a)  Pb2SO4
(b)  Pb(SO4)2
(c)  PbSO4
(d)  Pb2(SO4)3
2.  Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?
     (a)  Physical states of reactants and products
     (b)  Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
     (c)  Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
     (d)  Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not
3.  Chemically rust is
     (a)  hydrated ferrous oxide
(b)  only ferric oxide
(c)  hydrated ferric oxide
(d)  none of these
4.  Both CO2 and H2 gases are
     (a)  heavier than air
(b)  colourless
(c)  acidic in nature
(d)  soluble in water
5.  Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sampel of an oil for a long
time?
     (a)  Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b)  Nitrogen or helium
     (c)  Helium or oxygen
(d)  Nitrogen or oxygen
6.  The electrolytic decomposition of water gives H 2and O2 in the ratio of
     (a)  1 : 2 by volume
(b)  2 : 1 by volume
(c)  8 : 1 by mass
(d)  1 : 2 by mass
7.  In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen
gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
     (a)  1
(b)  2
(c)  3
(d)  4
8.  Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of
     (a)  oxidation
(b)  corrosion
(c)  reduction
(d)  hydrogenation
9.  We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is
     (a)  a white solid
(b)  undergoes redoc reaction
     (c)  to avoid action by sunlight
(d)  none of the above
10.  Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to formation of
     (a)  H2S
(b)  AgS
(c)  AgSO4
(d)  Ag2S
11.  When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
     (a)  crystals immediately melt
(b)  a brown residue is left
     (c)  white fumes appear in the tube
(d)  a yellow residue is left
12.  Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The following
observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.
     (a)  The surface of metal becomes shining
     (b)  The reaction mixture turns milky
     (c)  Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded
     (d)  A colourless and odourless gas is evolved
13.  When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
     (a)  calcium hydroxide is formed
(b)  white precipitate of CaO is formed
     (c)  lime water turns milky
(d)  colour of lime water disappears.
14.  When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is
     (a)  black
(b)  white
(c)  yellow
(d)  pink
15.  In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?
     (a)  Electrolysis of water
     (b)  Dissolution of NH4Cl in water
     (c)  Burning of L.P.G.
     (d)  Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight
16.  Rancidity can be prevented by
     (a)  adding antioxidants
(b)  storing food away from light
     (c)  keeping food in refrigerator
(d)  all of these
17.  The reaction of H2 gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
     (a)  combination reaction
(b)  redox reaction
(c)  exothermic reaction
(d)  all of these reactions

18.  The reaction in which two compound exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
called
     (a)  displacement reaction
(b)  combination reaction
  (c)  double displacement reaction
(d)  redox reaction

19.  On immersing an iron nail in CuSO4 solution for few minutes, you will observe
     (a)  no reaction takes place
     (b)  the colour of solution fades away
     (c)  the surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
     (d)  the colour of solution changes to green
20.  An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new compound Y is
formed. The substance X and Y are
 (a)  X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3
(b)  X = Ag, Y = Ag2S
(c)  X = Cu, Y = CuO
(d)  X = Al, Y = Al2O3

Q.1. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of

(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride

Q.2.  The chemical formula of lead sulphate is     

(a)  Pb2SO4
(b)  Pb(SO4)2
(c)  PbSO4
(d)  Pb2(SO4)3
Q.3. When green coloured ferrous sulphate crystals are heated, the colour of the
crystal changes because
(a) it is decomposed to ferric oxide
(b) it loses water of crystallisation
(c) it forms SO2
(d) it forms SO3

Q.4.  Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?     

(a)  Physical states of reactants and products     
(b)  Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction     
(c)  Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed     
(d)  Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not

Q.5. 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)

Q.6.  Chemically rust is     

(a)  hydrated ferrous oxide
(b)  only ferric oxide
(c)  hydrated ferric oxide
(d)  none of these

Q.7. 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 disap¬pears. Which of the following is the correct explanation for
the observation?
(a) KMnO4 is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO 4.
(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 de-composes in presence of FeSO 4. to a
colourless compound.
AnswerAnswer: a
Q.8.  Both CO2 and H2 gases are     
(a)  heavier than air
(b)  colourless
(c)  acidic in nature
(d)  soluble in water
Q.9. Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu
The above reaction is an example of:
(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement

Q.10.  Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sampel of an
oil for a long time?     
(a)  Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b)  Nitrogen or helium     
(c)  Helium or oxygen
(d)  Nitrogen or oxygen

Q.11. Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute
hydrochloric acid
(a) Fe (III) chloride and water
(b) Fe (II) chloride and water
(c) Fe (II) chloride and hydrogen gas
(d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas

Q.12.  The electrolytic decomposition of water gives H 2 and O2 in the ratio of     
(a)  1 : 2 by volume
(b)  2 : 1 by volume
(c)  8 : 1 by mass
(d)  1 : 2 by mass

Q.13. 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

Q.14.  In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen
dioxide and oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced
equation) is     
(a)  1
(b)  2
(c)  3
(d)  4
Q.15. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked
by unpleasant smell and taste is called:
(a) antioxidation
(b) reduction
(c) rancidity
(d) corrosion

Q.16.  Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of     

(a)  oxidation
(b)  corrosion
(c)  reduction
(d)  hydrogenation

Q.17. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:

(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant

Q.18.  We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is     

(a)  a white solid
(b)  undergoes redoc reaction     
(c)  to avoid action by sunlight
(d)  none of the above

Q.19. Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:

H2S + I2 → 2HI + S
(a) I2
(b) H2S
(C) HI
(d) S

Q.20.  Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to
formation of     
(a)  H2S
(b)  AgS
(c)  AgSO4
(d)  Ag2S

Q.21. What type of chemical reactions take place when electricity is passed

through water?
(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement
Q.22.  When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube     
(a)  crystals immediately melt
(b)  a brown residue is left     
(c)  white fumes appear in the tube
(d)  a yellow residue is left

Q.23. Which of the following is an endothermic process?

(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Respiration in human beings

Q.24.  Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The
following observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.     
(a)  The surface of metal becomes shining     
(b)  The reaction mixture turns milky     
(c)  Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded     
(d)  A colourless and odourless gas is evolved

Q.25. When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of

(a) AgNO3
(b) Ag2S
(c) Ag2O
(d) Ag2CO3

Q.26. A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating

limestone in the absence of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3

Q.27.  When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,     

(a)  calcium hydroxide is formed
(b)  white precipitate of CaO is formed     
(c)  lime water turns milky
(d)  colour of lime water disappears.

Q.28. 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) (ii) and (iv)

Q.29. In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?     

(a)  Electrolysis of water     
(b)  Dissolution of NH4Cl in water     
(c)  Burning of L.P.G.     
(d)  Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight

Q.30.  When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is     

(a)  black
(b)  white
(c)  yellow
(d)  pink

Q.31. Rancidity can be prevented by     

(a)  adding antioxidants
(b)  storing food away from light     
(c)  keeping food in refrigerator
(d)  all of these

Q.32.  The reaction of H2 gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of     
(a)  combination reaction
(b)  redox reaction
(c)  exothermic reaction
(d)  all of these reactions
AnswerAnswer: a
Q.33.  The reaction in which two compound exchange their ions to form two new
compounds is called     
(a)  displacement reaction
(b)  combination reaction     
(c)  double displacement reaction
(d)  redox reaction

Q.34.  On immersing an iron nail in CuSO4 solution for few minutes, you will
observe     
(a)  no reaction takes place     
(b)  the colour of solution fades away     
(c)  the surface of iron nails acquire a black coating     
(d)  the colour of solution changes to green

Q.35.  An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new

compound Y is formed. The substance X and Y are     
(a)  X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3
(b)  X = Ag, Y = Ag2S
(c)  X = Cu, Y = CuO
(d)  X = Al, Y = Al2O3