KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA NAL CAMPUS, BENGALURU-17

HALF YEARLY EXAM (2023-24)

MODEL PAPER
Subject: Chemistry Max. Marks: 70
Class: XI Time: 3 hrs
General Instructions:
1. The question paper has five Sections, A, B, C D and E.
2. There are total 33 questions and all questions are compulsory.
3. SECTION A consists of 16 very short answer type questions carrying 1 mark each.
12 multiple-choice questions and 4 assertion – reason questions
4 SECTION B: consists of 5 short answer questions carrying 2 marks each.
5. SECTION C: consists of 7 short answer questions carrying 3 marks each.
6. SECTION D consists of 2 case- based questions carrying 4 marks each.
7. SECTION E: consists of 3 long answer question carrying 5 marks each.

SECTION A
Multiple Choose Questions:
1. If 500 mL of a 5 M solution is diluted to 1500 mL, what will be the molarity of the solution
obtained?
(a) 1.5 M (b) 1.66 M (c) 0.017 M (d) 1.59 M
2. One mole of oxygen gas at STP is equal to:
(i) 6.022 X 1023 molecules of ozone (ii) 6.022 X 1023 molecules of oxygen
(iii) 18.066 X 1023 atoms of oxygen (iv) 48 g of oxygen
(a) (i);(ii);(iii) (b) (ii);(iii);(iv) (c) (i);(iii);(iv) (d) (ii);(ii);(iv)
3. The reaction of calcium with water is represented by the following equation
Ca + 2 H2O → Ca(OH)2 + H2
The volume of hydrogen measured at STP (1 atm; 273 K) that would be liberated when 8 g
of calcium completely reacts with water is:
(a) 4480 cm3 (b) 448 cm3 (c) 1120 cm3 (d) 0.4 cm3
4. For n = 2, the correct set of azimuthal and magnetic quantum numbers are
(a) l =2 ; m = −2 , −1, 0, +1, +2 (b) l =1; m = −2 , −1, 0, +1, +2
(c) l =0 ; m = −1, 0, +1 (d) l =1; m = −1, 0, +1
5. Bohr radius for the hydrogen atom (n = 1) is approximately 0.530Å. The radius for the first
excited state (n = 2) is (in Å) …….
(a) 0.13 (b) 1.06 (c) 4.77 (d) 2.12
6. Which of the following pairs represent isotopes?
(i) 14N7 , 15N7 , (ii) 35Cl17 , 37Cl17 , (iii) 14N7 , 14C6 (iv) 40Ar18 , 40Ca20
(a) (i);(ii) (b) (ii);(iii) (c) (iii);(iv) (d) (i);(iv)
7. The first ionisation enthalpies of Na, Mg, Al and Si are in the order
(a) Na < Mg > Al < Si (b) Na > Mg > Al > Si
(c) Na < Mg < Al < Si (d) Na > Mg > Al < Si
8. Hydrogen bonds are formed in many compounds e.g., H2O, HF, NH3. The boiling point of
such compounds depends to a large extent on the strength of hydrogen bond and the number
of hydrogen bonds. The correct decreasing order of the boiling points of above compounds is
(i) HF > H2O > NH3 (ii) H2O > HF > NH3
(iii) NH3 > HF > H2O (iv) NH3 > H2O > HF
9. When Z-axis is considered as inter nuclear axis of the combining atoms then there are zero
overlaps between:
(a) s and px orbital (b) s and pz orbital (c) pz and pz orbital (d) s and s orbital
10. In an adiabatic process, no transfer of heat takes place between system and surroundings.
Choose the correct option for free expansion of an ideal gas under adiabatic condition from the
following:
(a) q = 0 , ΔT ≠ 0 , w = 0 (b) q ≠ 0 , ΔT = 0 , w = 0
(c) q = 0 , ΔT = 0 , w = 0 (d) q = 0 , ΔT < 0 , w ≠ 0
11. The volume of gas is decreased to half. The specific heat of the gas will
(a) be doubled (b) be reduced to half (c) increase four times (d) remain the same
12. Based on first law of thermodynamics which one of the following is correct?
(a) For an isochoric process, ΔU = -q (b) For an adiabatic process, ΔU = -w
(c) For an isothermal process, q = -w (d) For a cyclic process, q = +w
Assertion-Reasoning MCQs:
Directions In the following questions (Q.No. 13-16) a statement of Assertion followed by a
statement of Reason is given. Choose the correct answer out of the following choices.
(a) Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements and Reason is the correct explanation of
the Assertion.
(b) Both Assertion and Reason are correct statements, but Reason is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion.
(c) Assertion is correct, but Reason is incorrect statement.
(d) Assertion is incorrect but Reason is correct statement.
13. Assertion: The balancing of chemical equations is based on law of conservation of mass.
Reason: Total mass of reactants is equal to total mass of products.
14. Assertion: The p–orbital has a dumb-bell shape.
Reason: Electrons present in the p–orbital can have any one of three values of magnetic
quantum number, i.e. + 1, 0, – 1
15. Assertion: The elements having 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 and 1s2 2s2 electronic configuration
belong to same period.
Reason: Both have same outermost electronic configuration.
16. Assertion: Among the two O-H bonds in H2O molecule, the energy required to break the first O-H
bond and the other O-H bond is the same.
Reason: The electronic environment around oxygen is not the same after breakage of one O-H bond.
SECTION B
17. What is the concentration of sugar (C12 H22 O11) in mol L-1 if its 20 g are dissolved in
enough water to make a final volume up to 2 L? (2m)
18. The velocity associated with a proton moving in a potential difference of 1000 V is 4.37 X 105 m s-1
If the hockey ball of mass 0.1 kg is moving with this velocity, calculate wavelength associated with this
velocity. (2m)
(OR)
(i) Which of the following are isoelectronic species i.e., species having same number of electrons?
Na+ , K+ , Mg2+ , Ca2+
(ii) An atom of an element contains 29 protons and 35 neutrons. Deduce number of electrons. Also
write the electronic configuration of the element.
19. (i) Write modern periodic law . (1m)
2 3
(ii) An element has valence shell electronic configuration ns np . To which group does this element
belongs? (1m)
(OR)
(i)Write the IUPAC name of the element with atomic number (a) 114 (b) 120 (½ + ½)
(ii) Write general electronic configuration of (a) s – block elements (ii) p – block elements. (1m)
20. (i) State first law of thermodynamics and give its mathematical expression. (1m)
(ii) 200 J of work is done on the system and at the same time 140 J of heat is given out of the system.
What is the change in internal energy of the system? (1m)
21. How many kilo joules of heat energy is required to rise the temperature of 6.0 kg of aluminium
block from 35 0C to 55 0C . Given: molar mass and molar heat capacity of Al are 27 g mol-1 ;
24 J mol-1 K-1 . (2m)

SECTION C
22. Dinitrogen and dihydrogen react with each other to produce ammonia according to the
following chemical equation:
N2 + 3 H2 → 2 NH3
(i) Calculate the mass of ammonia produced if 2.00 X 103 g dinitrogen react with 1.00 X 103 g of
dihydrogen
(iii) Will any of the two reactants remain unreacted?
(iii) If yes, which one and what would be its mass?
23. (i) Write any two differences between molarity (M) and molality (m) . (2m)
(ii) Why molality is preferred over molarity? (1m)
24. (i) Stare Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle. Give its mathematical expression. (1m)
(ii) The uncertainty in the momentum of a particle is 6 X 102 kg m s-1 . Calculate the uncertainty in
its position. (2m)
(OR)
(i)What is the difference between orbit and orbital? (1m)
(ii) How many subshells are associated with n = 4? (1m)
(iii) How many electrons will be present in the sub-shells having ms value of - ½ for n = 4 . (1m)
25. Explain why
(i) Beryllium (Be) has higher ionisation enthalpy (ΔiH) than Boron (B) (1m)
(ii) Cation is always smaller than its parent atom (1m)
(iii) Sulphur (S) has greater negative electron gain enthalpy (ΔegH) than oxygen (O) (1m)
26. Out of NH3 and NF3 which molecule has more dipole moment?
Explain the reasons using neat diagrams.
If more polar molecule is more reactive, out of NH3 and NF3 which molecule has more reactivity?
(OR)
Define hydrogen bond. Is it weaker or stronger than the van der Walls forces? (1m)
Describe the types of hydrogen bonding with suitable examples. (2m)
27. (i) What is meant by hybridization? (1m)
(ii) Draw diagrams showing the formation of a double bond and a triple bond between carbon
atoms in C2H4 and C2H2 molecule. (2m)
28. Differentiate between the following
(i) Adiabatic and isothermal process (1m)
(ii) Extensive and intensive properties (1m)
(iii) Reversible and irreversible process (1m)
(OR)
If water vapour is assumed to be perfect gas, molar enthalpy change for vaporisation of 1 mole
of water at 1 bar and 100 0C is 41 k J mol-1 .
Calculate the internal energy change, when
(i) 1 mole of water is vaporised at 1 bar pressure and 100 0C . (2m)
(ii) 1 mole of water is converted in to ice (1m)

SECTION D
The following questions are case -based questions.
Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

29. Orbitals are regions or spaces where the probability of finding electrons is maximum.
Qualitatively, these orbitals can be distinguished by their size, shape, and orientation.
An orbital of small size means there is more chance of finding the electron near the nucleus.
Shape and orientation means the direction in which the probability of finding the electron is
maximum. Atomic orbitals can be distinguished by quantum numbers.
Each orbital is designated by three quantum numbers n, l and ml (magnetic quantum number)
which define energy, shape, and orientation but these are not sufficient to explain spectra of
multi-electron atoms.
Spin quantum number (ms ) determines the spin of electrons. Spin angular momentum of the
electron has two orientations relative to the chosen axis which are distinguished by spin
quantum numbers ms which can take values + ½ and − ½.
(i) How many orbitals are associated with n = 3 ? (1m)
(a) 3 (b) 6 (c) 9 (d) 12

(ii) What will be the representation of atomic orbital with n = 2, l = 1? (1m)

(a) 1s (b) 2s (c) 2p (d) 3s
(iii) The following quantum numbers are possible for how many orbitals (1m)
n = 3 ; l = 2 ; ml = ± 2
(a) 3 (b) 2 (c) 1 (d) 4
(iv) The orbital diagram in which both Pauli's exclusion principle and Hund's rule are violated is
(1m)

30. Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.

The molecular orbital model is by far the most productive of the various models of chemical
bonding, and serves as the basis for most quantitative calculations. This is a big departure
from the simple Lewis and VSEPR models that were based on the one-center orbitals of
individual atoms. But all of these valence-bond models, as they are generally called, are very
limited in their applicability and predictive power, because they fail to recognize that
distribution of the pooled valence electrons is governed by the totality of positive centers. We
will try to predict the manner in which these atomic orbitals interact as we gradually move the
two atoms closer together. Finally, we will reach some point where the internuclear distance
corresponds to that of the molecule we are studying. The corresponding orbitals will then be
the molecular orbitals of our new molecule.
You are probably aware that wave phenomena such as sound waves, light waves, or even
ocean waves can combine or interact with one another in two ways: they can either reinforce
each other, resulting in a stronger wave, or they can interfere with and partially destroy each
other. A roughly similar thing occurs when the “matter waves” interact. For example, during
formation of hydrogen molecule when the “matter waves” corresponding to the two-separate
hydrogen 1s orbitals interact; both in-phase and out-of-phase combinations are possible, and
both occur. The in-phase, reinforcing interaction yields the bonding orbital and out-of-phase
combination of the two orbitals, gives an antibonding orbital.

(i) Identify the molecule that does not exist? (1m)

(a) C2 (b) O2 (c) He2 (d) Li2
(ii) Write molecular orbital configuration of oxygen molecule (1m)
(iii) Compare relative stability and magnetic property of superoxide (𝑶− 𝟐 ) and peroxide anion
𝟐−
(𝑶𝟐 ). Give suitable reasons to justify your answer. (1m)
+ −
(iv) Arrange the following species in order of increasing stability: Li2, 𝑳𝒊𝟐 and 𝑳𝒊𝟐 (1m)
Justify your choice with a molecular orbital configuration.
 SECTION E

31. (i) What is the difference between orbit and orbital? (1m)
(ii) How many subshells are associated with n = 4? (1m)
(iii) How many electrons will be present in the sub-shells having ms value of - ½ for n = 4 . (1m)
(iv) Which atoms are identified by the following configurations? (1m)
(a) [Ne] 3s2 3p3 (b) [Ar] 4s1 3d5
(v) Draw the shapes of (a) dxy (b) dZ2 orbitals. (1m)

32. The first (ΔiH1) and the second (ΔiH2) ionisation enthalpies (in kJmol-1) and the (ΔegH)
electron gain enthalpy (in kJmol-1) of a few elements are given below:

Element ΔiH1 ΔiH2 ΔegH

I 520 7300 -60
II 419 3051 -48
III 1681 3374 -328
IV 1008 1846 -295
V 2372 5251 +48
VI 738 1451 -40
Which of the above element is likely to be? (1m)
(i) the least reactive element (1m)
(ii) the most reactive metal (1m)
(iii) the most reactive non-metal (1m)
(iv) the least reactive non-metal (1m)
(v) the metal which can form a stable binary halide of the formula MX 2 (X = halogen)
(metal which can lose two electrons to two halogen atoms can form a binary MX 2 type halide)
(OR)
(i) Use periodic table to answer the following questions (1 + 1 + 1 + 1 = 4m)
(a) Identify an element with five electrons in the outer most shell also write its electronic
configuration.
(b) Identify an element that would tend to lose two electrons from its valance shell also
write its electronic configuration .
(c) Identify an element that would tend to gain two electrons in to its valance shell also
write its electronic configuration.
(d) Identify the element present in 3rd period and 16th group also write its electronic
configuration.

(ii) Assign position of the element having outer electronic configuration ns2 np6 for n = 3 (1m)

33. (i) Write any two differences between sigma and pi bond (2m)
(ii) Describe the hybridization geometry and shape in case of PCl5 molecule; also draw a
neat diagram showing its shape. (2m)
Why are the axial bonds longer as compared to the equatorial bonds? (1m)

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