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Second Preliminary
Exnmination January 2024
CHEMISTRY
Std. 10
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Time:2 hrs
Date:12/01/2024
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SEGTIONA
Question 1
Choose the corect answers to
ttemptalquestions froitthis-section)
(Do not copythe
question,writethe.guestions from the given options.
theçorrect answers only) |15]
(i)) Sodium hydrogen carbonate
when added to acetic acid evolves a gas.
statements are true about the gas evolved? Which of the following
(A) It tums lime water ini
(B) It extinguishes a burning
splinter
(C) It dissolves in a
solution of caustc soda
(D) It has a pungent odour
a) A and B
(b) A, B and C
(c) B, C and D
(d) A andD
(ii) Assertion (A): Volumes of
gases arc converted to standard temperature and
conditions and compared. prcssure
Reason(R): Changes in any volume changes the
(a) Both assertion and reason are temperature and pressure.
truc, and rcason is the correct
explanation of assertion.
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 tnue. bul rcason is not the corrcct
explanation of asscrtion
(b) Both assertion and reason arc
(c) Assertion is tnie but rcason is false.

(d) Assertion is falsc. but tcason is tnic

MeCO, are faken! Which one of then will he
() IrSmoles cach of NaO1, 11:0, CaCO and
Ca-40, C-12, 0-16, H-1]
hcaviest and lightest in mass? At. wt: Na-23, Mg-24,

1)
Hcavicst
MgCO,
Lightest
NaQHA
b) CaCO)
c) |H;0 MACO)
d) |NaOH CaCo)
1action is:
(iv) 20 cm'of cthyne are reacted with 500 c of OxygenWhcuatopN oA
2C;H) + SO:’ 4CO; + 2H20
are
Calculate the total volume of gas remaining at the cnd of the reaction. AIl volundes
measured at room temperature and pressure.

(2) 400 cc
(b) 520cc
(c) 450cc
(d) 490cc
(v) Sulphufic acianits concentrated fom is used to prepare Nitric acid because:
(a) it has two ionizAblehydrogen ions.
(b) it yields nascent Ogen on thermal decomposition,
(c) it displaces more volaitlo acids on heating with iheir corresponding salts.
() it forms acid salts.
(vi) Asalt solution when treated withaqucous ammonia forms no precipitate
and the gas formcd on strongly heamg this salt liberates violet vapours when passed through
Potassium iodide solution. Identify isalt.
(a) Sodium nitrate
(b) Potassium nítrate
(c) Calcium nitrate
(d) Ammonium nitrate

(vii) Which one of the following compouids will form a red precipitate with ammoniacal cuprous
chloride
(a) CaHio
(b) CiHi2
(c) C1oH20
(d) CsHu

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(viii) A solution contains two cations numely Bariun and silver, but one anion, which test will b
positive for that anion?
(a) tums starch iodide paper blue black.
(b) buns with a greenish yellow lame.
(c) turns potassium iodide paper brown
(d) turns Nessler's reagent brown
(ix) The reactions of four different oxides P. Q, R, S ure given.
P reacts with Hydrochlorie acid but not with Sodium hydroxide
Qreacts with both Hydrochloric and Sodium hydroxidog
R does not react with both Hydrochloric and Sodiphydrolde
S reacts with Sodium hydroxide but not with hydfochloric ucid
Which row shows the correct type of oxide?

basic acidic neutral ambHo

(a R S
(b) |P S
(C) R R
(d) P P

(«) The diagram shows glecgolysisofthe given clectrolytes ising inert eltetodes, at which electrode
is hyd1ogen gas pruduced?

electrode1 -electrode 2 electode 3 -elecrode 4

oncentr concentrated aqueous

hydrochlonc acd sodum chloride
(a) only 1
(b) l and 3
(c) only 2
(d) 2 and4

(xi) The substance which will NOT react with liquor ammonia:
(a) Rock salt
(b) Blue vitriol
(c) Slaked lime
(d) Green vitriol
(xi) These reactions occur in the air during a thunderstorm.
Ng+ O: ’ 2NO
2NO +O; ’ 2NO;
NO " O, NO; +O;
Which row shows what huppens to the reactant moleeules in cach of these reactions?

N NO
(a) oxidiscd oxidised oxidised
(b oxidiscd oxidised rcduccd
(c) reduccd rcduced oxidisedR
() reduced reduced redtcd

(xii) Which of the following is corect with referenco the increasing lonization potential:
(a) Na> Mg > Cl> Ar
(b) Na < Mg < Cl <Ar
(c) Ar> Cl > Na>Mg
(d) Ar< Cl<Na < Mg
(xiv) Choose the correct code from the following inforination:
Column Column II
A. 88 g of CO: Ta0:25-mal
B. 6.023 x 10 molecules of Water 212mo1SA,
C. S.61ofOxygen 3,3 mol
D. 96 g of Oxýgen 4. 1mol
[At. wt.:12016, H=1|
Codes

A BC
(a) 4
(b) 3 4
() 4 3
(d) 4 1

xv) The diagram shows a section of the periodic table:

Compound formed between which two clements will NOT dissociate into ions when dissolved in
water?

(a) PandU
(b) QandU
 (c) S and R
(d) V and U

Question 2

(i) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers fronm the bracket:
(a) Anions migrates towards the (positive/negative) electrode and gets
(reduced oxidised)
(b) 0.4 moles of gas X will occupy a volume of $.61/8,96 1).
(c) Conc. HCl whcn treated with red lcad acts as a/an (oxidising/reducing) agent.
(d) The alloy used for clectrical fittings and decorativo (Bronzc/Brass)

(e) Reaction of Manganese with very diluteNiric acid proaucts (OxygeHydrogen).

(i) Observe the given diagram for the process on eoncentrated ore of Aluminiun aranswer
the question that follows:

’ELECIROLYTE
MIXTURE

(a) Identify the process.

(b) Name Xand Y:
(c) Name the compounds in the elettobic mixture other than the ore of Aluminium.
(d) Write areaction that may take place inabsence of 'X'.
(e) Write the reaction at Z.

(iii) State whether the statement is true or false w.r.t the underlined word, rewrite the false
statement:
(5]
(a) When an atom of an element loses or gains electrons it undergoes ionization.

(b) An element X placed to the right of element B, will be a better reducing agent.
(c) The hydrolysis of Calcium carbide results in formation of Ethylene.
(d) Gay Lussac'slawexplains the relationship between the volume of a gas and the number
of moles at constant conditions of temperature and pressure.
(e) Sulpbhur produces its own acid on treatment with Conc. Sulphuric acid.
iv) (a) Draw the structural formula of following organic compounds 3|
nCarhon compound containing two carbons whose general formula is CaI,,0
21Positon isomer of Dinethyl acetylene
3) 2,2-dimethyl butan-1-oic acid
(b) Draw an clectron dot d1agram for formation of the anion [omed on splitting of water
molccule.
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(v) Observe the sctup for preparation of ammonia and answer the questions that follow:
(S)
Fused
X+AL Caleium chloride NH

(a) Name X' and the alkali.

bbldentify an error in thesehup and justify youransyer with a balance chemical equation.
(c) Writea balanced chemical 2uation for the peparation of Ammonia from 'X' and
alkali.
() Write a balanced chemical equation,for the combustion of ammonia.
(c) State your observation for the reactonân the question "d' above.
SECTION B
(Attempt iny four questions)
Question 3
() Write balanced chemical reactions for the following: |3
(a) Formation of insoluble sulphate of a divalent amphoteric metal using two salt solutions
(b) Formation of Carbon dioxide from Ethanol
(c) Reaction of the sulphide of a bivalent metal with a monobasic acid
(ii) Write the 1UPAC names of the following
compounds.
(a) CHO

HcquCHCHCl-Ch
CH, CH,
(b)

(iii) Observe the schematic diagram and answer the

questions that follow:
CHSCOOH P+Ouick lime
R + NaiCO,
Ch luv light C
Aq KOH
Ethane S
T
L
boil
(a) Name P and

(b) Diferentiate between Rand T with the

help.of aohemical test.
(c) Name the product formodif Sis treated withalcoholic
KOH.
(d) Which of the compounds wilt hayga higher pH, Por R?
Justify your answer.
Question 4
) Students of grade 10 were given the following
substances and asked to use the most
appropriate method to prepare the given aalts:
Copper, dilute Sulphuric acid, Sodium çarbonate, Calcium chloride, Iron,
Nitric acid,
Calcium, Copper (Il) oxide, Chlorine, dilute Hydrochloric acid,
(mention the method used)
Write balanced chemical equations for the preparation of the salts,
mention the method used
(a) Ferric chloride
(b) Blue vitriol
(c) Calcium carbonate

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 (u) Give reasons for the following:
a chemical method.
(a) Bauite ore is concentruted by
group.
(b) The rcactivity of halogens deereases down thc
of current to pass through it.
(c) Dilule llydrochloric acid allows largc amount

sulphuricacd,does not cxist in naturc. (4]

(üi) Due to its aflinity for wvater, purce anhydrous
but it is used in production of
Volcanic activity can result in the production of sáphuric acid,
various chemicals and thus is prepared industrial
(a) Name the process.
() Write a balanced chemical cquation forrOnsting of Iron bite to form Sulphurdoxide.
(c) Though Sulphur trioxide is an acid anhydridcofsulphuric acid it is not dissolvedn water to
prepare the acid. Explain why?
(d) Write a balanccd chemical cquation for hydrolysis of Oleum to prepare silphuric acid of desired
concentration.

Question S
i) Sam was given tioblåecoloured salts and 'Q' and was asked to diferentiate between
them using certain1
Stepl) On adding dilute hydichloric acid to "Phe observed that an acidic gas G'
is evolved which turms aciditied poassium dichromate solution from orange to green, where as
no such gas is evolved by salt 0'

Step 2) On adding ammonium hydroxideaolåtion to the solution of 'Qa pale blue was formed
which dissolves in excess ammoniunhydroxide to form a deep inky blue solution.
Step 3) On adding freshly prepared IronDsulphatesolution and conc. Sulphuric acid to solution of
'Q'a brown ring was observed at the junction of the two liquids.

Based on the information given, answer the following questions: -

(a) Identify the anion present in P" and 0'.

(b) Write a chemical reaction for addition of Ammonium hydroxide solution to solution of Q".
(c) State your observation if salt Q' is themally decomposed.
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(d) Write a balanced chemical reaction taking pluce in step 1"
(c) What will you observe if'G' is passed through barium chloride solution.

3)
(ii) Answver the following questions based on the given table:

Group
Period 2

A H
3 F G

(a) Giving reasons:

i) ldentify the clement with greater reducing propcrty in group
ii) Arrange elements of period 3 in order of decfasing ionization potential.
(b) Drawa ncat electron dot diagram for the formation, of amolecule ofC'.
(i) State any two observations to prove aqueous ammoniacontains hyoyions. (2]

-Question 6
(i) The followngdiagram shows aseries of reactions with Zinc and its compounds. [3|

C
Zn ZnSO4 Zn (OH): ZnO

(a) Narme the reagents used for conersions A' and 'D'.
(b) Write balanced chemical equations or the conversion B and C.

Nitro
(iü) Calculate the mass of Calcium arbomntthich on decomposition will evolve the volume of (31
Oxygen just sufficient to roast 9.7 g ofZincsulphide. (Zn-65; Ca-40; C=12; O=16; S=32)
CaCO,’e+cO Qa CNo), 2caot 4 No 2 t0A
(iii) Calculate: (2]
(a) Number of gram molecules
(b) Volume of 6.4 g of Sulphur dioxide. [At. wt: S=32, -16]
(iv) Sharon look two solutions A(NaC) and D(CCl) nnd addcd silver nitratie solution to both A 12)
and B separatcly.
(a) In which solution will she find a change and why?
(b) Giving suitable reason eNplain why there will he no ubservation in the other solution than the
one stated by you in a"?

VQuestion 7

) Ram accidently spilt Conc. Sulphuric acid on a wogden shelf.

(3|
(a) What will he obscrve?
(b) Write a balanced chemical reaction to thibit
ethanol.
theroropertys1o:5coid ia 'a' with
(c) Write a chemical test to identify the compound
formed in "b'.

(ii) Element A(2,8,7), and B.(2,8,8,2) combine to form a

paricle. (3]
(a) Write the ionic eouanong fo
fomnaOBSEhesony ofA aid B.
(b) State yourobservation when excess Sodium hydroxide solutionis added to the
solution of the
substanceformed on combination ofA and B.
(ii) You are providtawith solutions of hydrochloric acid, sodium
hydroxide, barium chloride 12]
and lime water oHilyrila,addition, you havea Bunsen burner, test tubes, bent
tubes and dropper.
Describe making columnsnow willyou diferentiate between the following pairs of
substances?
(a) Aqueous sodium chloride and-aqleçous Sodium sulphate
(b) Solid Sodium carbonate and solid odium nitrate

(iv) (a) 448cc of an unknown gas at S.TPeweighs 0.73 g. Calculate the gram
molecular mass of (2)
the gas. Will this gas be soluble in water?
(b) Aflask can hold 3.65 g of Hydrogen or 29.20 g of gas X' under similar conditions of
termperature and pressure. Calculate the relative molecular mass of gas X. Give a chemical
test for this gas.

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Question 8
pure |
blister copper, Itis about 98 to 99 pcr cent
(0)Copper is usually mined from coal, known as
purc, which makes if a good
However, the clectro-refining process can casily make it 99.95%
infornation
components, With relerence to the given
produet to be uscd in electrical
questions:
observe the diagram and answer the following

at A and B?
(a) What should be placed
)Name C and D.
reaction taking place at the positive and negative clectYodGT
(c) Write the (31
A. Band C:
(ii) Write balanced cheeacoNO
Bahd
(Use different substancesfor A,
A
B
Ammonia
Nitrogen
Nitrogen

Nitrogen

following percentage composition Zn-22.65%, S=l1.15%, O-61.32% and

(ii) A compound has the
its molccular fornula assuming that all
H-4.88%. Its relative molecular mass is 287g. Calculate
combination with Oxygen as water of crystallization.
the Hydrogen in the compound is presenl in
[At.wt: Zn=65, S=32, O=16, H-1] (3]

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