ICSE Solved Paper 2023

Chemistry
Class-X
(Maximum Marks : 80)
(Time allowed : Two hours)

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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 (40 marks)

1. Choose the correct answers to the questions from (c) dilute sulphuric acid
the given options. [15] (d) acidified water
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct (ix) The nitrate which on thermal decomposition
answers only.) leaves behind a residue which is yellow when hot
(i) An element in period 3, whose electron affinity is and white when cold:
zero: (a) Lead nitrate
(a) Neon (b) Sulphur (b) Ammonium nitrate
(c) Sodium (d) Argon (c) Copper nitrate
(ii) An element with the largest atomic radius among (d) Zinc nitrate
the following is: (x) The salt formed when concentrated sulphuric acid
(a) Carbon (b) Nitrogen reacts with KNO3 above 200°C:
(c) Lithium (d) Beryllium (a) K2SO4 (b) K2SO3
(iii) The compound that is not an one of aluminium: (c) KHSO4 (d) KHSO3
(a) Cryolite (b) Corundum (xi) The property exhibited by concentrated sulphuric
(c) Fluorspar (d) Bauxite acid when it is used to prepare hydrogen chloride
gas from potassium chloride:
(iv) The vapour density of CH3OH is .............. . (At. Wt.
C=12, H=1, O=16) (a) Dehydrating property
(a) 32 (b) 18 (b) Drying property
(c) 16 (d) 34 (c) Oxidizing property
(v) Which of the following reactions takes place at the (d) Non-volatile acid property
anode during the electroplating of an article with (xii) The hydrocarbon formed when sodium propanoate
silver? and soda lime are heated together:
(a) Ag – le– ® Ag1+ (b) Ag + le– ® Ag1– (a) Methane (b) Ethane
–
(c) Ag – le ® Ag (d) None of the above (c) Ethene (d) Propane
(vi) The metallic hydroxide which forms a deep inky (xiii) The acid which does not form acid salt by a basic
blue solution with excess ammonium hydroxide radical:
solution is: (a) H2CO3 (b) H3PO4
(a) Fe(OH)2 (b) Cu(OH)2 (c) H2SO4 (d) CH3COOH
(c) Ca(OH)2 (d) Fe(OH)3 (xiv) THe general formula of hydrocarbons with single
(vii) An example of a cyclic organic compound is: covalent bonds is:
(a) Propene (b) Pentene (a) CnH2n+2 (b) CnH2n
(c) Butene (d) Benzene (c) CnH2n–2 (d) CnH2n–6
(viii) In the laboratory preparation, HCl gas is dried by (xv) The indicator which changes to pink colour in an
passing through: alkaline solution is:
(a) dilute nitric acid (a) Blue Litmus (b) Methyl Orange
(b) concentrated sulphuric acid (c) Red Litmus (d) Phenolphthalein
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Ans. (i) Option (d) is correct 2. (i) Match the Column A with Column B: [5]
Explanation: It is a noble gas of period 3 whose Column A Column B
electron affinity is zero.
(a) S o d i u m 1. has two shared pair of
(ii) Option (c) is correct Chloride electrons
Explanation: Atomic radii decreases across the (b) Methane 2. has high melting and
period from left to right. boiling points
(iii) Option (c) is correct (c) H y d r o g e n 3. a greenhouse gas
Explanation: Others are ore of aluminium. chloride gas
Fluorspar is CaF+2. (d) O x i d a t i o n 4. has low melting and
(iv) Option (c) is correct reaction boiling points
Explanation: Vapour density = molecular mass/2 (e) Water 5. Zn –2e– →Zn2+
CH3OH = 12 + 3 × 1 + 16 + 1 = 32
6.
S + 2e– ® S2–
V.D. = = 16
(ii) The following sketch illustrates the process of
conversion of Alumina to Aluminium: [5]
(v) Option (a) is correct
Study the diagram and answer the following:
Explanation: Oxidation takes place at anode

(vi) Option (b) is correct
Explanation: Cu2+ ions form deep inky blue

solution.
(vii) Option (d) is correct
Explanation: It has all carbon atoms in a ring

structure.
(a) Name the constituent of the electrolyte mixture
(viii) Option (b) is correct
which has a divalent metal in it.
Explanation: Other drying agents may react with
(b) Name the powdered substance ‘X’ sprinkled on
HCl gas. the surface of the electrolyte mixture.
(viii) Option (b) is correct (c) What is the name of the process?
Explanation: Other drying agents may react with
(d) Write the reactions taking place at the electrodes
‘Y’ (anode) and ‘Z’ (cathode) respectively.
HCl gas.
(iii) Fill in the blanks with the choices given in the
(ix) Option (a) is correct brackets: [5]
Explanation:
Lead nitrate on thermal (a) Metals are good ............... . [oxidizing agents/
decomposition gives lead oxide which is yellow reducing agents]
in colour. (b) Non-polar covalent compounds are ...............
(x) Option (c) is correct [good/bad] conductors of heat and electricity.
(c) Higher the pH value of a solution, the more
Explanation: KHSO4, potassium bisulphate
............... [acidic/alkaline] it is.
Potassium bisulphate and nitric acid is formed. (d) ................ [Silver chloride/Lead chloride] is a
The reaction takes place below 200°C because white precipitate that is soluble in excess of
above this temperature nitric acid decomposes Ammonium hydroxide solution.
to nitrogen dioxide. (e) Conversion of ethene to ethane is an example of
............... . [hydration/hydrogenation]
(xi) Option (d) is correct
(iv) State the terms/process for the following:  [5]
Explanation: Due to its reducing nature it shows

(a) The energy released when an atom in the
non-volatile acid property. gaseous state accepts an electron to form an
(xii) Option (b) is correct anion.
Explanation: This is decarboxylation reaction.
(b) Tendency of an element form chains of identical
atoms.
(xiii) Option (a) is correct (c) The name of the process by which Ammonia is
Explanation: It is a weak acid so does not manufactured on a large scale.
participate in formation of acidic salts. (d) A type of salt formed by partial replacement of
(xiv) Option (a) is correct hydroxyl radicals with an acid radical.
Explanation: Alkane is hydrocarbon with single (e) The ratio of the mass of a certain volume of
gas to the same volume of hydrogen measured
covalent bond. under the same conditions of temperature and
(xv) Option (d) is correct pressure.
Explanation: It is used as an indicator in acid (v) (a) Given the structural formula of the following
base titrations and give pink colour in alkaline organic compounds: [5]
solution. 1. 2-chlorobutane
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2. Methanal
(d) At cathode (Z) : 2 Al3+ + 6e– ® 2Al
3. But-2-yne
At anode (Y) 6O2– ® 3O2 + 12e–

(b) Given the IUPAC name of the following organic
compounds: (iii) (a) Reducing agent.
(b) Bad
1.
(c) Alkaline
(d) Silver chloride
(e) hydrogenation
2.
(iv) (a) Electron affinity
(b) Catenation
(c) Haber’s process
Ans. (i) Match the Column A with Column B:
(d) Basic salt
Column A Column B
(e) Vapour density
(a) Sodium Chloride 2. has high melting and
boiling point. (v) (a) 1. 2-chlorobutane
(b) Methane 3. a green house gas.
(c) Hydrogen chloride 1. has two shared pair of
gas electrons
(d) Oxidation reaction 5. Za – 2e– ® Zn2+ 2. Methanal
(e) Water 4. has low melting and
boiling point.
(ii) (a) Fused alumina + cryolite + Fluorspar

In CaF2 (Fluorspar) calcium is divalent metal
3. But-2-yne
ion.

(b) Powdered coke is sprinkled, to reduce the
heat loss by radiation. (b) 1. Acetic acid
(c) Hall-Heroult process 2. Butan-2-ol

SECTION-B (40 marks)

(Attempt any four questions from this Section.)

3. (i) Identify the cation in each of the following (iv) Complete and balance the following equations: [3]
cases:[2] (a) NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 ®
(a) Ammonium hydroxide solution when added to (b) CuSO4 + NH4OH ®
Solution B gives a white precipitate which does (c) Cu + Conc. HNO3 ®
not dissolve in excess of ammonium hydroxide Ans. (i) (a) Pb2+ which gives white ppt of Pb(OH)2
solution. (b) Ca2+ with NaOH gives white ppt of Ca(OH)2.
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution when added to (ii) (a) PbBr2
Solution C gives a white precipitate which (b) Cu2+
is insoluble in excess of sodium hydroxide (iii) (a) K > Al > Ca> Mg
solution. (b) Be < C < N < O (Increases across the
period)
(ii) Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct (c) F > P> Si > Be (increases across a period)
answer from the brackets: [2] (iv) (a) 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 ® CaCl2 + 2NH3 + 2H2O
(a) During electrolysis, the compound ................. in (b) CuSO4(aq) + 2NH4OH(aq) ® Cu(OH)2(S) +
its molten state liberates reddish brown fumes (NH4)2SO4(aq)
at the anode. [NaCl/PbBr2] (c) Cu + 4HNO3 ® Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO2 + 2H2O
(b) The ion which could be discharged most 3Cu + 8HNO3 ® 3Cu(NO3)2 + 2NO + 4H2O
readily during electrolysis is ............. . [Fe2+/ Any of the above reaction is correct.
Cu2+] 4. (i) State a relevant reason for the following: [2]
(iii) Arrange the following as per the (a) Hydrogen chloride gas cannot be dried over
quick lime.
instruction given in the brackets: [3]
(b) Ammonia gas is not collected over water.
(a) Al, K, Mg, Ca (decreasing order of its reactivity)
(ii) Identify the alloy in each case from the given
(b) N, Be, O, C (increasing order of non-metallic composition:[2]
character) (a) aluminium, magnesium, manganese, copper
(c) P, Si, F, Be (decreasing order of valence electrons) (b) iron, nickel, chromium, carbon
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(iii) Solve the following numerical problem. [3] (iii) Give a balanced chemical equation for the
Ethane burns in oxygen according to the following conversions with conditions:  [3]
chemical equation: (a) Ethene from ethanol
2C2H6 + 7O2 ® 4CO2 + 6H2O (b) Ethyne from calcium carbide
If 80 ml of ethane is burnt in 300 ml of oxygen, find (c) Monochloromethane from methane
the composition of the resultant gaseous mixture (iv) Study the following observations and name the
when measured at room temperature.
anions present in each of the reactions. [3]
(iv) The following question are pertaining to the (a) When a crystalline solid ‘P’ is warmed with
laboratory preparation of Ammonia gas from concentrated H2SO4 and copper turnings a
Magnesium nitride: [3]
reddish brown gas is released.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation for its (b) When few drops of dilute sulphuric acid is
preparation.
added to Salt ‘R’ and heated, a colourless gas is
(b) Why is this method seldom used?
released which turns moist lead acetate paper
(c) How do you identify the gas formed? silvery black.
Ans. (i) (a) HCl is acidic and quicklime (CaO) is basic in (c) When few drops of barium nitrate solution is
nature. So they undergo chemical reaction added to the salt solution ‘Q’, a white precipitate
when brought together. is formed which is insoluble in HCl.
2HCl + CaO ® CaCl2 + H2O Ans. (i) (a) Used in preparation of medals, musical
(b) Gas is highly soluble in water so cannot be instruments, as a ship propellents.
collected over water. (b) For soldering of metals.
It is collected by downward displacement (ii) (a)
of air.
(ii) (a) Duralumin
(b) Stainless steel (b)
(iii) 2C2H6 + 7O2 ® 4CO2 + 6H2O
(iii) (a)
Molecular weight: 30 32 44 18
(in g/mol)
C2H6 : CO2
2 : 4
1 : 2
(b) [CaC2] + [2H2O] ® [C2H2]
No. of moles of CO2 is twice that of C2H6
Calcium carbide Water Ethyne
So volume will also be twice.
(c)
80 ml of ethane will produce 2 × 80 = 160 ml of hv
CH 4 + Cl 2 → CH3Cl + HCl
CO2
Chloromethane
O2 : C2H6
7 : 2 (iv) (a) Copper nitrate is the compound “P”.
3.5 : 1 NO32– (nitrate) is the anions.
No of moles of oxygen is 3.5 times (b) H2S is the gas which turns moist lead
So, the volume of oxygen will also be 3.5 times. acetate paper black.
To burn 80 ml of ethane, 3.5 × 80 = 280.0 ml of S2– (sulphide) anions.
oxygen is required (c) SO42– (sulphate ) anions
Remaining oxygen = 300 – 280 = 20 ml 6. (i) Define/State: [2]
The resultant gaseous mixture is 160 ml of CO2 (a) Electronegativity
and 20 ml of oxygen. (b) Gay-Lussac’s Law of combining volumes
(iv) (a) Mg3N2 + 6H2O ® 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3
(ii) The Empirical formula of an organic compound is
(b) As this is very expensive method. CHCl2.[2]
(c) Bring a rod dipped in HCl near it. Dense
If its relative molecular mass is 168, what is its
white fumes of ammonium chloride is formed. molecular formula?
5. (i) Write one use of the following alloys:[2] [At. Wt. C = 12, H = 1, Cl = 35.5]
(a) Bronze
(iii) Choose the substances given in the box below
(b) Fuse metal
to answer the following questions: [3]
(ii) Draw the electron dot structure for the
following:  [2] Iron Magnesium Zinc Sodium
sulphite sulphide
(a) Ammonium ion
(b) A molecule of nitrogen Lead Ferric chloride Copper Ferrous
[At. No.: N = 7, H = 1] sulphate
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(a) The metal that will not produce hydrogen gas (ii) Give reason for the following: [2]
when reacted with dilute acids. (a) lonisation potential decreases down a group.
(b) The compound that will produce sulphur (b) lonic compounds do not conduct electricity in
dioxide gas when reacted with dilute HCl. solid state.
(c) The solution of this compound produces dirty (iii) Calculate: [3]
green precipitate with NaOH.
(a) The percentage of phosphate in the fertilizer
(iv) State one relevant observation for each of the super phosphate Ca(H2PO4)2 correct to 1
following:[3] decimal point.
(a) To the copper nitrate solution, initially few [At. Wt. H = 1, P = 31, O = 16, Ca = 40]
drops of sodium hydroxide solution is added (b) Write the empirical formula of C8H18.
and then added in excess.
(iv) Answer the following questions with reference to
(b) Burning of ammonia in excess of oxygen. electrorefining of copper: [3]
(c) Dry ammonia gas is passed over heated PbO.
(a) What is the anode made of?
Ans. (i) (a) Electronegativity: It is the tendency of an
atom in a molecule to attract the shared (b) What do you observe at the cathode?
pair of electrons towards itself is known as (c) Write the reaction taking place at the cathode.
electronegativity. Ans. (i) (a) Isomers: The compounds with same
(b) Gay Lussac’s Law of combining volumes: molecular formula and different structural
It states that, whenever the gases react, formulae
they always do so in volumes , which (b) Homologous series
bear a simple whole number ratio to one (ii) (a) Ionization potential decreases as we go
another as well as to the gaseous products, down the group because as we go down:
if gaseous, all volumes being measured
Atomic size increases, so the force of
under similar condition of temperature and
attraction between nucleus and valence
pressure.
electron reduces.
(ii) CHCl2
It becomes easy to remove the electron.
Molecular mass= 12 + 1 + 2 × 35.5
(b) In solid state the ions are not free to move
= 13 + 71.0 While in molten state they can easy travel in
= 84.0 solution thus allowing electricity to flow.
n = relative molecular mass/ (iii) (a) Molecular weight = Ca(H2PO4)2
empirical formula mass 40 + (2 × (2 × 1 + 31 + 4 × 16)
168 40 + (2(2 + 31 + 64)
n = =2
84 40 + 2 (97)
molecular formula = (empirical formula)n 40 + 194
(CHCl2)2 = C2H2Cl4 = 234
(iii) (a) Copper: It does not show reaction with Amount of P = 2 × 31 = 62g
acids. 62 ´ 100
Percentage of phosphorus =
(b) Magnesium Sulphite: MgSO3 + dil. HCl ® 234
MgCl2 + H2O + SO2
= 26.5 %
(c) Ferrous Sulphite: It gives dirty green ppt
(b) Empirical formula for C8H18
with NaOH
C:H
(iv) (a) Initially light blue ppt of Cu(OH)2 is formed
8 : 18
along with sodium nitrate.
4:9
Cu(NO3)2 + 2NaOH ® Cu(OH)2 + 2 NaNO3
Thus empirical formula is C4H9.
The ppt is soluble in excess NaOH solution
giving a deep blue coloured solution. (iv) (a) A block of impure copper metal
(b) It burns with yellowish green flame due to (b) At cathode, cupric ions get discharged by
the formation of NO2. gaining electrons from the cathode.
(c) Lead monoxide is reduced to grey coloured Reddish brown copper is deposited at
lead. cathode.
7. (i) Name the following: [2] (c) Cu2+ + 2e– ® Cu
(a) Organic compounds with same molecular 8. (i)Arrange the following according to the
formula but different structural formula. instructions given in brackets:[2]
(b) Group of organic compounds where the (a) C2H2, C3H6, CH4, C2H4 (In the increasing order of
successive members follow a regular structural the molecular weight)
pattern, successive compounds differ by a
(b) Cu2+, Na+, Zn2+, Ag+ (The order of Preferential
‘CH2’ group
discharge at the cathode)
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(ii) Differentiate between the following pairs based on (b) Ag+ > Cu2+ > Zn2+ > Na+
the criteria given in the brackets:  [2] Elements at lower position get discharged
(a) Cane sugar and hydrated copper sulphate easily.
[using concentrated H2SO4] (ii) (a) Cane sugar: Results in the formation of
(b) Sulphuric acid and hydrochloric acid [type of black spongy mass of carbon known as
salts formed] sugar charcoal.
(iii) Convert the following reactions into a balanced Copper sulphate: The blue crystal changes
chemical equation:[3] to white powder due to dehydration.
(a) Ammonia to nitric oxide using oxygen and (b) The salts of sulphuric acid are sulphates
platinum catalyst. and bisulphates.
(b) Sodium hydroxide to sodium sulphate using e.g., NaHSO4 while the salts of hydrochloric
sulphuric acid. acid contains Cl– ions.
(c) Ferrous sulphide to hydrogen sulphide using (iii) (a) 4NH3 + 5O2 ® 4NO + 6H2O
hydrochloric acid. This is Ostwald’s process to produce nitric
(iv) Choose the answer from the list which fits in the oxide.
description:  [3] (b) H2SO4 + 2NaOH ® Na2SO4 + 2H2O
[CCI4, PbO, NaCl, CuO, NH4Cl] (Sulfuric (Sod. (Sod. (Water)
(a) A compound which undergoes thermal acid) Hydroxide) Sulfate)
dissociation. (c) FeS(s) + 2HCl(aq) ® FeCl2(s) + H2S(g)
(b) An amphoteric oxide. (iv) (a) NH4Cl
(c) A compound which is a non-electrolyte. (b) PbO : It behaves both as acidic and basic
Ans. (i) (a) C2H2 = 2 × 12 + 2 × 1 oxide.
= 24 + 2 = 26 g (c) CCl4 : It is formed due to covalent bonding.
C3H4 = 36 + 4 = 40 g
CH4 = 16g
C2H4 = 28 g
CH4 < C2H2 < C2H4 < C3H4
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