Class 10 Science Chapter-1
Class 10 Science Chapter-1
SUBJECT: Science
CHAPTER: 1
(b) Why is the volume of one gas collected at one electrode double that of the other?
(c) Why is it necessary to add a few drops of dilute H₂SO₄ to water before electrolysis?
(b) Brown-colored copper powder on heating in the air turns into a black-colored substance.
13. Compound 'X' decomposes to form compound 'Y' and CO₂ gas. Compound Y is used
in manufacturing cement.
14. A metal salt MX, when exposed to light, splits up to form metal M and gas X. Metal M
is used to make ornaments, whereas gas X is used in making bleaching powder. The salt
MX is used in black & white photography.
(c) Write down the chemical reaction when salt MX is exposed to sunlight.
15. A metal strip X is dipped in a blue-colored salt solution YSO₄. After some time, a layer
of metal 'Y' is formed on metal strip X. Metal X is used in galvanization, whereas metal Y
is used for making electric wires.
(c) What type of chemical reaction takes place between X and YSO₄? Write the balanced
chemical equation.
16. When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead nitrate in a test tube, a
precipitate is formed.
(iii) Write the balanced equation for the chemical reaction. (CBSE-2015 Comptt)
17. Decomposition reactions require energy in the form of heat, light, or electricity for
breaking down the reactants. Write one equation for each type of decomposition reaction
where heat, light, or electricity is used as a form of energy. (CBSE-2018)
18. 2 gm of silver chloride is taken in a china dish, and the china dish is placed in
sunlight for some time.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the above reaction and identify the type of reaction.
(CBSE-2019)
19. Identify the type of reactions taking place in each of the following cases and write the
balanced chemical equation for the reactions.
(a) Zn reacts with silver nitrate to produce zinc nitrate and silver.
(b) Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to produce potassium nitrate and lead iodide.
(CBSE-2019)
LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS (5 MARKS)
1. Whitewash was being done at Mukesh's house. Mukesh saw that the painter
added quick lime to a drum containing water. Mukesh touched the outer surface of
the drum, and it was unbelievably hot.
○ a) Write the chemical equation for the above reaction.
○ b) What type of reaction is it?
○ c) Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Justify your answer.
2. Explain the process of corrosion. How can it be prevented?
3. Describe the characteristics of a chemical reaction. Illustrate with examples.
4. What is the difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give one
example of each.
However, calcium oxide is unstable in the presence of moisture and carbon dioxide. A
more stable form of lime is calcium hydroxide.
The process of adding water to calcium oxide to produce calcium hydroxide is referred to
as the hydration process or lime slaking. The hydration of calcium oxide, commercially
referred to as quick lime, is an exothermic process that releases a great quantity of heat.
The hydration takes place quickly, releasing a lot of heat energy. This heat will boil the
water and generate steam, which makes the particles burst, exposing the inner surfaces
to water for further slaking. This process will continue until hydration is complete.
1. Lime is used as calcium hydroxide. The formula of lime is calcium hydroxide that
absorbs CO₂ from air and becomes white. The compound formed is:
○ a) CaO
○ b) Ca(HCO₃)₂
○ c) CaCO₃
○ d) CaO·2H₂O
2. The chemical reaction of the given word equation:
○ a) 2CaO + Heat → 2CaO₂
○ b) CaCO₃ + Heat → CaO + CO₂
○ c) Ca(OH)₂ + Heat → CaO + H₂O
○ d) 2CaCO₃ + Heat → 2CaO + CO₂
3. The stable form of lime is:
○ a) Calcium hydroxide
○ b) Calcium oxide
○ c) Calcium carbonate
○ d) Calcium oxide dehydrate
4. What is the chemical name and chemical formula of quick lime? What happens
when water is added to quick lime? Write its chemical reaction. Is it an exothermic
or endothermic reaction?