Chemistry test Class – 10th Maximum marks : 25

Ques 1. Mcq’s (6 marks)

1. 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)

2. Which among the following is(are) double displacement reaction(s)?

(i) Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu

(ii) Na2 SO4 + 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)

3.  Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (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) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

4. 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 solution 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 occuBftd.
(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) (iv), (ii) and (iii)

5.  MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2

Identify the substance oxidized in the above . equation.
(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2

6. All of the following compounds have hydrogen in +1 oxidation state except

(a) H2O2 (b) H2O

(C) CH4 (d) NaH

Ques 2. Why is it necessary to balance a chemical reaction. Balance the following reaction: (2 marks)

Fe + H2O Fe3O4 + H2

Ques 3. Give the characteristic tests for the following gases:

(a) CO2 (b) SO2

(c) O2 (d) H2 ( 2 marks)

Ques 4. A solid green crystalline compound (X) on decomposition gives A,B and C in which B and C gives the smell of
burning sulphur. Identify X , A, B and C in the above statement and write the respective chemical equation.
(3 marks)

Ques 5. 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. (2 marks)

QUES 6. Discuss the difference between endothermic and exothermic reactions with appropriate points and examples.
(3 marks)

Ques 7. Discuss about electrolysis of water with proper chemical experimentation. (3 marks)

Ques 8. Identify the types of reaction taking places in each of the following cases and write proper balanced equation with
observations (4 marks)

(a) Zinc reacts with silver nitrate.

(b) potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate.