1.

Choose the correct alternative: (5x1)

a) Compound Y consists of molecules. In the liquid state, Y will
i) become ionic
ii) be an electrolyte
iii) conduct electricity
iv) not conduct electricity
b) Nitrogen dioxide is the acid anhydride of
i) nitric acid
ii) nitrous acid
iii) neither i) nor ii)
iv) both i) and ii)
c. On moving down a group, the number of valence electrons ______
i) remains the same
ii) decrease
iii) increase
iv) Decrease then increased
d. A polar covalent bond is generally formed between dissimilar atoms having different
_____
i)Electron affinity
ii)Electronegativity
iii)Ionisation potential
iv) none of these
e. An element in period 3, whose electron affinity is zero.
i) Neon
ii) Sulphur
iii) Sodium
iv) Argon

2. Name the following :( 5 x 1 )

a. A strong but non-volatile mineral acid
b. A base which is amphoteric in nature
c. The energy released when one electron is added to a neutral gaseous atom from an
isolated neutral gaseous atom.
d. A base which doesn’t contain a metal ion.
e. An edible and weak mineral acid.

3. a) Answer the following questions:

ELEMENTS A B C D E
ATOMIC NUMBER 1 2 5 6 8
i) Which element has zero electron affinity?
ii) Which element has highest electron affinity?
iii) Which element has highest ionisation potential?
iv) Which element has completely filled valence shell?
b. What do you observe when-
i) Sodium sulphide is treated with dil. Hydrochloric acid
ii) Concentrated sulphuric acid is added to potassium nitrate under 200℃ temperature
iii). Caustic soda solution is added to ferric chloride solution. (4+6)

4. a)The pH values of the three solutions are given below, answer the following
questions:

Solution A B C
pH Value 12 2 7
i) Which solution will have no effect on litmus solution?
ii) Which solution will liberate CO2 when reacted with sodium carbonate?
iii) Which solution contains the least amount of hydronium ion?
b) Arrange the following according to the instructions given in brackets:
i) K, Pb, Ca, Zn ( In the increasing order of reactivity)
ii) Li, K, Na, H ( In the decreasing order of their I. P. )
iii) F, B, N, O ( In the increasing order of electron affinity)
c) Define the underlined words:
I) The electronegativity of fluorine is maximum.
II) Acetic acid is monobasic acid . ( 3+3+4)

5. Give reasons: ( 5x 2)
a) Acids conduct electricity when dissolved in water
b) The elements in the same group of the periodic table have similar chemical properties.
c) All the alkalis are base but all the bases are not alkali.
d) Dry hydrochloric acid does not change the litmus colour.
e) Ionic compound generally have high melting point

6a). You have been provided with three test tubes. One of them content distilled water and
other two have an acid and a base respectively. If you have given only the rate litmus paper
then how can you identify the solutions.

b) Carbonic acid gives an acid salt but hydrochloric acid does not, Why?

c) you skin need essential oil. Why it is advisable to wear glass while someone is handling and alkali.

d) fluorine is the most electronegative element but electron affinity of chlorine is maximum, why?

e) provide a reason why elements become less metallic and more non metallic across a period in the
periodic table. 5x2