ICSE 10TH CHEMISTRY SAMPLE PAPER 13 PAGE 1

Sample Paper 13
ICSE Class X 2023-24
Chemistry
Science Paper - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION - A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

QUESTION 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

(i) The particles present in strong electrolytes are:

(a) only molecules (b) mainly ions
(c) ions and molecules (d) only atoms

(ii) An organic weak acid is :

(a) Formic acid (b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Nitric acid (d) Hydrochloric acid

(iii) An alkaline earth metal.

(a) Potassium (b) Calcium
(c) Lead (d) Copper

(iv) The acid anhydride of sulphuric acid is :

(a) Sulphur trioxide
(b) Sulphur dioxide
(c) Sulphur monochloride
(d) None of these.
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(v) The tendency of an atom to attract shared pair of electrons to itself when combined in a
compound is called .......... along the period.
(a) electro-positivity (b) electro-negativity
(c) inert (d) none of the above

(vi) Twice of vapour density gives us :

(a) Actual vapour density (b) Relative vapour density
(c) Molar volume (d) Molecular mass

(vii) Which gas is evolved when HNO3 react with sodium bicarbonate?
(a) H 2 (b) SO 2
(c) CO 2 (d) H 2 S

(viii) The electronic configuration of an element T is 2, 8,7. What is the group number of T ?
(a) Group 1 (b) Group 18
(c) Group 17 (d) Group 2

(ix) Concentration of nitric acid obtained in Ostwald’s process.

(a) 10% (b) 5%
(c) 15% (d) 20%

(x) If an element A belongs to Period 3 and Group II, then it will have :
(a) 2 shells and 3 valence electrons (b) 3 shells and 2 valence electrons
(c) 3 shells and 3 valence electrons (d) 2 shells and 2 valence electrons

(xi) The brown ring test is used for detection of

(a) CO 32- (b) NO 3-

(c) SO 32- (d) CI-

(xii) .......... is used as a coagulating agent is rubber industry.

(a) Nitric acid (b) Acetic acid
(c) Formic acid (d) Hydrochloric acid

(xiii) The oxide and hydroxide of which metal is amphoteric :

(a) Iron (b) Copper
(c) Zinc (d) Manganese

(xiv) Unreacted gases are circulated back to compression pump through .......... .
(a) Desiccator (b) Boiler
(c) Compressor (d) Condenser

(xv) To decrease the chemical reactivity, alkali metals are converted to

(a) Amalgams (b) Chlorides
(c) Oxides (d) Nitrates
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QUESTION 2.

(i) (a) From the gases : ammonia, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen sulphide, sulphur dioxide, select
the following : [5]
(1) When this gas is bubbled through copper sulphate solution, a deep blue coloured
solution is formed.
(2) This gas burns in oxygen with a greenish yellow flame.
(b) Write the equation for the reaction in the Haber’s process that forms ammonia.
(c) State the purpose of liquefying the ammonia produced in the process.
(d) State one reason why tap water is not used to prepare a solution of silver nitrate in the
laboratory.

(ii) Match the column A with column B: [5]

Column A Column B
(i) Ferric chloride (a) Precipitation
(ii) Sodium chloride (b) Simple displacement
(iii) Magnesium sulphate (c) Metal oxide and dilute acid
(iv) Lead chloride (d) Synthesis
(v) Copper sulphate (e) Neutralisation

(iii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [5]
(a) In going across a period from left to right in a periodic table, the atomic size of the
atoms _____.
(b) A molecule of _____ contains a triple bond. (hydrogen, ammonia, nitrogen)
(c) During termite welding _____ acts as a reducing agent.
(d) Converting ethanol to ethene requires the use of _____ (conc. HCl, conc. HNO3, conc.
H2SO4).
(e) Addition of _____ (sodium nitrate, zinc nitrate, silver nitrate) to hydrochloric acid,
gives an insoluble precipitate of the respective chloride. The precipitate is _____
(soluble, insoluble) in ammonium hydroxide and _____ (soluble, insoluble) in dilute
nitric acid.

(iv) Identify the following: [5]

(a) The fertilizer formed when Carbon dioxide is reacted with Ammonia.
(b) The solution which turns brown when it comes in contact with Ammonia.
(c) Catalyst used during Haber’s process.
(d) The catalyst used to oxidise ammonia.
(e) Name two metals which react with very dilute nitric acid.

(v) (a) Give the general formula of paraffins, olefins and alkynes. [5]
(b) Name the hydrocarbon which is a : (1) tetra-hedral molecule, (2) planar molecule, (3)
linear molecule, (4) forms of a red precipitate with ammoniacal solution of copper (I)
chloride.
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SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions.)

QUESTION 3.

(i) Define isomers. Write the various isomers of pentane. Write both molecular as well as
structural formula [Common and IUPAC names both]. [2]

(ii) Name the gas in each of the following : [2]

(a) A gas which turns acidified potassium dichromate clear green.
(b) The gas produced on reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with a metallic sulphide.

(iii) The following table represent the elements and the atomic number. [3]

Element Atomic number

P 13
Q 7
R 10
With reference to this answer the following using only the alphabets given in the table.
(a) Which element combines with hydrogen to form a basic gas ?
(b) Which element has an electron affinity zero ?
(c) Name the element, which forms an ionic compound with chlorine.

(iv) Give one example of each one of the following: [3]

(a) A nitrate of metal which on heating does not give nitrogen dioxide.
(b) A nitrate which on heating leaves no residue behind.
(c) A metal nitrate which on heating is changed into metal oxide.
Also give equations in each case.

QUESTION 4.

(i) Answer the following questions : [2]

(a) Name the process used for the enrichment of sulphide ore.
(b) Write the chemical formulae of one main ore of iron and aluminium.

(ii) A gaseous hydrocarbon contains 82.76% of carbon. Given that its vapour density is 29, find
its molecular formula. [C = 12, H = 1] [2]

(iii) How will you demonstrate the solubility of ammonia in water ? Explain. [3]

(iv) In the laboratory preparation of hydrochloric acid, HCl gas is dissolved in water. [3]
(a) Draw a diagram to show the arrangement used for the absorption of HCl in water.
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(b) Why is such an arrangement necessary ? Give two reasons.

(c) Write the chemical equations for the laboratory preparation of HCl gas when the
reactants is below 200 °C.

QUESTION 5.

(i) (a) State what will you observe when ammonium hydroxide solution is added to copper
sulphate in excess. Give balanced equation. [2]
(b) Complete and balance the following equation:
CuO(Heat) + NH3 $

(ii) Write the equations for the laboratory preparation of the following salts using sulphuric acid
: [2]
(a) Iron (II) sulphate from iron
(b) Sodium sulphate from sodium carbonate

(iii) During the process of electrolysis of given compound. State your observations. [3]
(a) Fused lead bromide using graphite electrodes.
(b) Copper sulphate solution using copper electrodes.
(c) Copper (II) sulphate solution using platinum as cathode and carbon as anode.

(iv) Give balance chemical equation for the following conversions: [3]
(a) Ethanoic acid to ethyl ethanoate.
(b) Calcium carbide to ethyne.
(c) Sodium ethanoate to methane.

QUESTION 6.

(i) How will you calculate percentage of an element in a compound ? [2]

(ii) Suresh prepared an acidic solution X that has a pH of 5. [2]

How will the pH of the solution X change on addition of the following.
(1) Hydrochloric acid
(2) a solution of base ?

(iii) Name all the particles present in [3]

(a) Sodium chloride solution
(b) Molten Sodium chloride
(c) Sulphurous acid

(iv) (a) What is meant by the term electrolyte? [3]

(b) What are the particles present in a compound which is a non-electrolyte?
(c) If an electrolyte is described as a strong electrolyte, what does this mean?
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QUESTION 7.

(i) What happens when (give balanced equations) : [3]

(a) Ethylene is burnt in an excess of oxygen.
(b) Ethylene reacts with chlorine.
(c) Ethylene combines with hydrogen chloride.

(ii) For each of the conversions A , B , C , D and E in the scheme below, state how the
conversions can be carried out. [3]

(iii) (a) When nitric acid is prepared by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on potassium
nitrate, what is the special feature of the apparatus used? [4]
(b) Write the equation for the laboratory preparation of nitric acid from potassium nitrate
and concentrated sulphuric acid.
(c) Potassium nitrate is prepared from potassium hydroxide and nitric acid. Name the type
of this reaction.
(d) Which gas is produced when potassium nitrate is heated ? Write the equation for the
reaction.

QUESTION 8.

(i) State one relevant observation for the following reaction : [2]
Addition of excess ammonium hydroxide into copper sulphate solution.

(ii) Writ down the difference between sodium atom and sodium ion. [2]

(iii) Explain the following : [3]

(a) In the manufacture of sulphuric acid by the Contact Process, great care is taken to purify
the mixture of air and sulphur dioxide, especially to free it from arsenic impurities.
(b) Whenever water is added to concentrated sulphuric acid or concentrated sulphuric acid
is added to water, a large amount of heat is liberated. But the acid dangerously spurts
out only when water is added to the concentrated acid.

(iv) Choose the correct word which refers to the process of electrolysis from P to R, to match
the description 1 to 3. [3]
P : Oxidation Q : Cathode R : An electrolyte
(1) Conducts electricity in aqueous or in molten state.
(2) Loss of electron takes place at anode. (3) A reducing electrode.
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