ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 1

Chemistry
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

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This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) Which of the following properties do not match with elements of the halogen family? [1]

a) They are highly chemically reactive b) They are diatomic in their molecular
form

c) They are metallic in nature d) They have seven electrons in their

valence shell
(b) Which law is like the seven notes of music; sa, re, ga, ma, pa, ________? [1]

a) Law of triad b) None of these

c) Law of octaves d) Both Law of triad and Law of octaves

(c) When a metal atom becomes an ion: [1]

a) It loses electrons and is reduced b) It loses electrons and is oxidised

c) It gains electrons and is oxidised d) It gains electrons and is reduced

(d) A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clean supernatant solution turns the [1]
pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the colour of this pH paper to
greenish-blue?

a) Vinegar b) Antacid

c) Lemon juice d) Common salt

(e) On diluting solution to pH of 4, its pH will [1]

a) remain same b) decrease

c) increase d) Can't say

(f) The salt solution which does not react with ammonium hydroxide is: [1]
 a) Calcium nitrate b) Copper nitrate

c) Lead nitrate d) Zinc nitrate

(g) A sample of Na2CO3 contains 6.02 × 1023 Na+ ion. The mass of the sample is [Na = 23, C = 12, O = [1]

16]

a) 53 g b) 106 gs

c) 212 g d) 165 g
(h) How many moles of oxygen are produced by the decomposition of six moles of potassium chlorate? [1]
2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2 ↑

a) 12 moles b) 9 moles

c) 3 moles d) 6 moles
(i) Which of the following does not differentiate between electrochemical cell and electrolytic cell? [1]
i. Spontaneous or non-spontaneous nature of chemical process
ii. Chemical reactions occurring at the electrodes
iii. Positive or negative nature of anode
iv. None of these

a) Option (iii) b) Option (i)

c) Option (ii) d) Option (iv)

(j) The two main metals in bronze are: [1]

a) Copper and tin b) Copper and zinc

c) Copper and lead d) Copper and nickel

(k) Dilute sulphuric acid acts as: [1]

a) Typical acid b) Least volatile acid

c) Drying agent d) Dehydrating agent

(l) The ratio of ammonia and air taken in Ostwald’s process is [1]

a) 1 : 3 b) 1 : 10

c) 10 : 1 d) 3 : 1
(m) Absolute alcohol can be obtained from rectified spirit by [1]

a) azeotropic distillation b) vacuum distillation

c) fractional distillation d) steam distillation

(n) Select the acid which contains four hydrogen atoms in it: [1]

a) Acetic acid b) Sulphuric acid

c) Formic acid d) Nitric acid

(o) When ethyl alcohol and acetic acid are mixed, the resulting ester has a chemical formula: [1]

a) C2H5COOC2H5 b) C2H5COOCH3

c) CH3COOCH3 d) CH3COOC2H5
2. Question 2 [25]
(a) i. Nitrogen can be obtained in pure state by heating a mixture of ammonium chloride and a [5]
substance A. Name the substance A.
ii. A gas X reacts with another gas Y in the presence of catalyst Z to give a colourless gas C. The gas
C on reacting with air produces a brown gas A. The solution of X in water turns red litmus to blue.
Explain the observation.
iii. Why nitrogen dioxide is called mixed anhydride?
(b) Name the method used for preparation of the following salts from the list given below - [5]

Column I Column II

(a) Sodium nitrate (i) Simple displacement

(b) Iron (III) chloride (ii) Neutralisation

(c) Lead chloride (iii) Double decomposition

(d) Zinc sulphate (iv) Direct synthesis

(c) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. ________ are the longest periods, containing 32 elements each. [1]
ii. Soluble salts are prepared by ________ whereas insoluble salts are generally prepared by [1]
________.
iii. ________ is defined as the amount of substance which contains same number of units as the [1]
number of atoms in 12 g of carbon-12.
iv. Pure water consists almost entirely of ________ (ions/molecules). [1]
v. Hydrogen chloride and water are examples of ________ (polar covalent compounds/non-polar [1]
covalent compounds) and a solution of hydrogen chloride in water ________ (contains/does
not contain) free ions.
(d) Identify the following:
i. The covalent compounds of carbon and hydrogen. [1]
ii. A yellow non-metal formed when hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through concentrated nitric [1]
acid.
iii. The process of coating of iron with zinc. [1]
iv. Ice like crystals formed on cooling an organic acid sufficiently. [1]
v. Group 2 elements are called ________ metals. (alkali/alkaline) [1]
(e) i. The volumes of gases A, B, C and D are in the ratio, 1 : 2 : 2 : 4 under the same conditions of [2]
temperature and pressure.
i. Which sample of gas contains the maximum number of molecules?
ii. If the temperature and the pressure of gas A are kept constant, then what will happen to the
volume of A when the number of molecules is doubled?
iii. If this ratio of gas volumes refers to the reactants and products of a reaction, which gas law
is being observed?
ii. An element A is placed on the left side of the periodic table with valency 2 and element B is [3]
placed on the right side of the periodic table with valency 3.
i. Write the equation to show how A and B form ions.
 ii. Which of the two elements will show reduction?
iii. If B is a diatomic gas, write the equation for the direct combination of A and B to form a
compound.

Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
3. Question 3 [10]
(a) Give the equations involved in brown ring test. [2]
(b) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Zinc carbonate from Zinc sulphate. [1]
ii. Sodium sulphate using dilute sulphuric acid. [1]
(c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Na, K, Li (increasing chemical reactivity) [1]
ii. He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of shells) [1]
iii. Br, F, Cl [decreasing order of atomic radius] [1]
(d) Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. The carbon compounds containing ________ group are known as carbonylic acids. [1]
ii. A carbon atom linked with two carbon atoms is known as ________ carbon. [1]
iii. Complete the following, n = Molecular mass

________
[1]
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) The non-polar and polar covalent compounds are generally formed between what kind of atoms? [2]
(b) Calculate the mass of calcium that will contain the same number of atoms as are present in 3.2 gm of [2]
sulphur.
[Atomic masses: S = 32, Ca = 40]
(c) Answer the following questions with respect to the electrolytic process in the extraction of [3]
aluminium:
i. Identify the components of the electrolyte other than pure alumina and the role played by each.
ii. Explain why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture.
(d) Explain the following:
i. Zinc oxide can be reduced to zinc by using carbon monoxide, but aluminium oxide cannot be [1]
reduced by a reducing agent.
ii. Anhydrous hydrogen chloride gas and anhydrous liquified hydrogen chloride are not acids. [1]
iii. Sodium chloride will conduct electricity only in fused or aqueous solution state. [1]
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) i. Write the IUPAC name of the given compounds: [1]
H

H− C − C ≡ C − H
|
H

ii. Draw the relevant structural formula for vinegar. [1]

(b) Draw the appropriate structural formula of carbon tetrachloride and state the type of bond present in [2]
it.
(c) Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
 i. The oxidising action of conc. sulphuric acid on carbon [1]
ii. Action of concentrated sulphuric acid on carbon [1]
iii. Dilute hydrochloric acid on sodium sulphite [1]
(d) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium carbonate crystals. [1]
ii. A mixture of ammonium chloride and sodium hydroxide is heated. [1]
iii. In the electrolyte during the electrolysis of copper sulphate solutions with inert electrodes. [1]
6. Question 6 [10]
(a) i. Why do group 1 elements form unipositive ions? [2]
ii. Why do all elements in a group have similar properties?
(b) Find the empirical formulae of the compounds with the following percentage compositions, [2]
i. Zn = 47.8
ii. Cl = 52.2
(c) Write the name and structure of at least one isomer in each of the following. [3]
i. H3COCH3
ii. H3C-CO-CH3

iii.

(d) Write the product of the following reactions. [3]

i. Ca(NO3)2 + 2NaOH →
ii. FeSO4 + NaOH →

iii. FeCl3 + 3NaOH →

iv. CuSO4 + NaOH →

v. ZnSO4 + NaOH →
vi. Pb(NO3) + 2NaOH →

7. Question 7 [10]
(a) i. What do you understand by a lone pair of electrons? [2]
ii. Draw the electron dot diagram of Hydronium ion. (H = 1, O = 8)
(b) A gas cylinder contains 24 × 1024 molecules of nitrogen gas. If Avogadro's number is 6 × 1023 and [2]

the relative mass of nitrogen is 14, calculate:

i. mass of nitrogen as in the cylinder

ii. volume of nitrogen at STP in dm3

(c) Name the kind of particle present in [3]
i. sodium hydroxide solution
ii. carbonic acid
iii. sugar solution
(d) Give a laboratory preparation of [3]
i. ethyl alcohol
ii. methyl alcohol
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) i. The metals of group 2 from top to bottom are: Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba. Which of these metals will [2]
form ions most readily and why?
ii. What property of an element is measured by electronegativity?
(b) Calculate the mass of: [2]

i. 1022 atoms of sulphur

ii. 0.1 mole of carbon dioxide.
(c) A is a soluble acidic oxide and B is a water soluble base. What should be the pH of [3]
i. aqueous solution of A?
ii. aqueous solution of B?
iii. distilled water?
(d) i. How would you separate: Gold from a mixture of gold and copper filings? [3]
ii. Name a nitrate of a metal which on heating does not give nitrogen dioxide.
iii. Name all the products formed when: ammonium nitrate is heated.
 Solution

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options:
(i) (c) They are metallic in nature
Explanation: {
They are metallic in nature
(ii) (c) Law of octaves
Explanation: {
Law of octaves
(iii) (b) It loses electrons and is oxidised
Explanation: {
It loses electrons and is oxidised
(iv) (b) Antacid
Explanation: {
Antacid
(v) (c) increase
Explanation: {
Given, pH = 4
On dilution, the concentration of H+ ions decreases, that results in increase in the pH value, as pH - loh[H+]
(vi) (a) Calcium nitrate
Explanation: {
Calcium nitrate
(vii) (a) 53 g
Explanation: {
Each Na2CO3 contain 2 × NA Na+ ion (NA = 6.02 × 1023)

∴ When we have 2 × NA of Na+ ions,

we have 1 mole of Na2CO3 i.e., 106 g of Na2CO3
(Molar mass (M) = 106)
Hence, when we have NA ions of Na+, the mass of
Na2CO3 = M

2
=
106

2
= 53 g

(viii) (b) 9 moles

Explanation: {
9 moles
(ix) (c) Option (ii)
Explanation: {
Oxidation always occurs at anode and reduction always occurs at cathode.
Thus, we can not differentiate an electrochemical cell and an electrolytes cell by chemical reactions occurring at
electrodes.
(x) (a) Copper and tin
Explanation: {
Copper and tin
(xi) (a) Typical acid
Explanation: {
Typical acid
 (xii) (b) 1 : 10
Explanation: {
1 : 10
(xiii) (a) azeotropic distillation
Explanation: {
Absolute alcohol is named to 100% concentrated ethanol with chemical formula C2H5OH. To obtain absolute alcohol
from rectified spirit (95% ethanol + 5% water) azeotropic distillation is used.
(xiv) (a) Acetic acid
Explanation: {
Acetic acid
(xv) (d) CH3COOC2H5
Explanation: {
CH3COOC2H5

2. Question 2
(i) i. The substance A = Sodium nitrate
catalyst

ii. A + B −−−−→ C
The gas C when comes in contact with air (O2) a brown gas D is produced which is due to nitrogen dioxide (NO2),
hence, C is NO.
2NO(g) + O2(g) ⟶ 2NO2(g)
The solution of A in water turns red litmus blue, hence it is a base i.e., NH4OH.
NH3 + H2O ⟶ NH4OH and A is NH3
catalyst

A + B −−−−→ C
Pt

4NH3 + SO2 −−−→ 4NO ↑ + 6H2O + Energy

∘
800 C

iii. Nitrogen dioxide called mixed anhydrous because it dissolves in water forming two acids i.e., nitrous acid (HNO2)
and nitric acid (HNO3).
(ii) (a) - (ii), (b) - (iv), (c) - (iii), (d) - (i)
(iii)Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. 1. Sixth and seventh
2. 6 and 7
3. 6, 7
4. 7, 6
ii. 1. neutralisation, precipitation reactions
iii. 1. Mole
iv. 1. molecules
v. 1. Polar covalent compounds, contains
(iv)Identify the following:
i. 1. Hydrocarbons
ii. 1. Sulphur
iii. 1. Galvanization
iv. 1. Glacial acetic acid
v. 1. alkaline
(v) i. i. Sample of gas D contains the maximum number of molecules.
ii. When the number of molecules is doubled then the volume of the gas A will get doubled.
iii. Gay Lussac's law of combining volumes.
ii. i. Elements placed on the left side of the periodic table are electropositive (metals) and hence, will lose electrons
for stability. Elements present on the right side are electronegative and will gain an electron for stability.
 A ⟶ A2+ + 2e-
B + 3e- ⟶ B3-
ii. Element B will show reduction.
iii. 3A + B2 ⟶ A3B2
Section B
3. Question 3
(i) 6FeSO4 + 3H2SO4 + 2HNO3 ⟶ 3Fe2(SO4)3 + 4H2O + 2NO
FeSO4 + NO ⟶ FeSO4 ⋅ NO
Nitroso ferrous

sulphate

(ii) Write the products and balance the equation.

i. ZnSO4 + Na2CO3 → ZnCO3 + Na2SO4
or
ZnSO4 + (NH4)2CO3 → (NH4)2 SO4 + ZnCO3
ii. CuCO3 + 2HCl → CuCl2 + H2O + CO2
(iii)Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Li < Na < K
ii. He < Ne < Ar
iii. Decreasing order of atomic radius Br > Cl > F
(iv)Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. 1. carbonyl (-COOH)
ii. 1. Catenation
iii. 1. Empirical formula mass
4. Question 4
(i) Non-polar covalent bonds These type of bonds are generally formed between
i. similar atoms such as in H2, O2, N2, F2, etc.
ii. atoms having negligible or zero electronegativity difference e.g., CH4.
Polar covalent bonds These type of bonds are generally formed between
i. dissimilar atoms such H2O, NH3.
ii. atoms having different electronegativities and atomic radii, such as in HCl, HF, etc.
(ii) 32 gm of sulphur contains 6.023 × 1023 atoms
23

3.2 gm of sulphur contains = 6.023⋅ 10

32⋅10
⋅3.2

= 6.023 × 1023 atoms

6.023 × 1023 atoms are present in 40 gm of calcium
6.023 × 1023 atoms are present in =
22
6.023× 10 ×40

23
6.023× 10 ×10

= 4 gm.
(iii) i. Cryolite - lowers the fusion temperature of the electrolyte.
Fluorspar - increases the conductivity of the electrolyte or acts as a solvent.
ii. to prevent the heat loss from the electrolyte.
(iv)Explain the following:
i. This is because of the fact that aluminium has great affinity towards oxygen and so, it cannot be reduced by reducing
agents such as carbon monoxide, carbon or hydrogen.
ii. This is because neither of them forms hydrogen ions or hydronium ions (H3O+) due to the absence of water
molecules.
iii. Na+ and Cl- ions become mobile only on melting or dissolving it in water and only then can NaCl conduct
electricity.
5. Question 5
(i) i. Propyne
 ii. Vinegar (CH3COOH acetic acid)
H O

| ||

H − C − C − O − H
|

(ii) Cl
|
Cl - C - Cl → CCl4
|
Cl
4 - single covalent bonds

(iii)Give balanced chemical equation for the following:

i. C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2H2O + 2SO2
ii. C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O
iii. Na2SO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H2O + SO2
(dil.)

(iv)State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:

i. Brisk effervescence with the evolution of a colourless, odourless gas which when passed through lime water, it turns
milky.
ii. Ammonia gas, sodium chloride and water is formed/Ammoniacal smell.
iii. The colour of the electrolyte fades i.e., from blue it changes to colourless.
6. Question 6
(i) i. Group 1 elements contain one electron in their outermost shell. These elements lose this electron easily to attain the
octet (8 electrons) in their outermost shell. Hence, they form unipositive ion.
ii. All the elements in a group have similar properties because they have identical valence shell electronic
configuration.
(ii) Element Percentage Composition Atomic Weight Atomic Ratio Simplest Ratio

Zn 47.8 65
47.8

65
= 0.73 0.73

0.73
=1

Cl 52.2 35.5
52.2

35.5
= 1.46 1.46

0.73
=2

Thus, the ratio of Zn : Cl atoms = 1 : 2. The empirical formula of the compound is ZnCl2.
(iii)The name and structure of at least one isomer in each of the following:
i. C2H5OH : Ethyl alcohol
ii. C2H5CHO : Propanal
iii. H3C-CH = CH2 : Propene

(iv)The products of given reactions are follows:

i. Ca(OH)2 ↓ + 2NaNO3
ii. Fe(OH)2 ↓ + Na2SO4
iii. Fe(OH)3 ↓ + 3NaCl
iv. Cu(OH)2 ↓ + Na2SO4
v. Zn(OH)2 ↓ + Na2SO4
vi. Pb(OH)2 ↓ + 2NaNO3

7. Question 7
(i) i. The pair of electrons which is not yet shared with other atoms in a covalent molecule is known as lone pair of
electrons.

ii.

(ii) i. 6 × 1023 molecules of nitrogen weights = 2 × 14 = 28 g

24 × 1024 molecules of nitrogen weights =

24
28×24×10
∴
23
6×10

= 1120 g
 ii. Volume of nitrogen gas at STP
6 × 1023 molecules of N2 occupy 22.4 L at STP

24 × 1024 molecules of N2 occupy =

24
22.4×24×10

23
6×10

= 896 L
(iii) i. Sodium hydroxide solution is a strong electrolyte. So the kind of particle present in sodium hydroxide solution are
ions only.
i.e., Na and OH ion.
+ −

+ −
NaOH ⇌ Na + OH

ii. Carbonic acid is weak electrolyte, so the kind of particles present in weak electrolyte are ions and unionised
molecules.
iii. Sugar particles present in sugar solution are molecules only.
(iv) i. Laboratory preparation of ethyl alcohol: By hydrolysis of C2H5Cl (ethyl chloride) with hot aqueous potassium
hydroxide solution.
Δ

C2 H5 Cl + KOH ⟶ C2 H5 OH + KCl
(aq)
ii. Laboratory preparation of methyl alcohol: By hydrolysis of methyl bromide with hot aqueous potassium
hydroxide solution.
Δ

CH3 Br + KOH(aq) ⟶ CH3 OH + KBr

8. Question 8
(i) i. Ba will form ions most readily. Because it's ionisation potential is lowest in the group.
ii. Ability of the element to attract the shared pair of electron in a covalent bond towards itself.
(ii) i. 6 × 1023 atoms of sulphur = 32 g

1022 atoms of sulphur = 32

23
× 1022 = 0.533 g
6×10

ii. Molar mass of CO2 = 12 + 2 × 16 = 44g

1 mole of CO2 weights = 44 g
0.1 mole of CO2 weights = 44 × 0.1 = 4.4 g
(iii) i. A + Water⟶ Acid, hence, pH of A < 7.
ii. B is a water-soluble base, hence, pH of B > 7.
iii. Distilled water is neutral (pH = 7).
(iv) i. A mixture of gold and copper filings is treated with concentrated nitric acid. Copper reacts with cone. HNO3 to form
blue solution of copper nitrate while gold dose note react. Now, it is separated by filtration.
ii. Sodium nitrate
Δ

2NaNO3 −
→ 2NaNO2 + O2 ↑

iii. The products formed when ammonium nitrate is heated are nitrous oxide and water (steam).
Δ

NH4NO3 −
→ N2O ↑ + 2H2O ↑