CHEMISTRY

Duration: 2 Hours
F SnT X ICSE 2024-25
Max. Marks : 80
Annual Paper – 6

Instructions
This question paper is divided into two Sections.
All Questions in Section A are compulsory.
Section B contains six questions. You have to answer any four questions.

Section - A (40 marks)

(Attempt all questions from this section.)
Question 1 [15  1 = 15]
Choose the correct answer to the questions from the given options.
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only).
(i) The reaction that takes place at the anode when nickel electrodes are immersed in a solution of nickel
sulphate is
(A) Ni → Ni2+ + 2e– (B) Ni → Ni+ + e–
(C) Ni2+ + 2e– → Ni (D) Ni2+ + e– → Ni
(ii) A molecule of carbon dioxide has
(A) 2 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons (B) 4 bond pairs and 2 lone pairs of electrons
(C) 4 bond pairs and 4 lone pairs of electrons (D) 2 bond pairs and 4 lone pairs of electrons
(iii) Which among the following is not a sulphide ore?
(A) Galena (B) Zinc blende (C) Corundum (D) Cinnabar
(iv) Ammonia is present in the atmosphere in free state, but humans do not smell it because
(A) it settles on the ground as it is heavier than air
(B) it is present in higher altitudes as it is lighter than air
(C) humans cannot detect the smell of ammonia
(D) none of the above
(v) The pair of metals which are rendered passive on reaction with concentrated nitric acid are
(A) Cu, Zn (B) Zn, Al (C) Mg, Fe (D) Fe, Al
(vi) A compound consists of only molecules. Hence, it will have
(A) hard, crystalline structure (B) low melting and boiling point
(C) an electrovalent bond (D) strong interparticle force attraction
(vii) Consider the following reaction.
X  NaOH  cao

C 4 H10  Na 2 CO3
The compound X is
(A) CH3CH2COONa (B) CH3COONa
(C) CH3CH2CH2COONa (D) CH3CH2CH2CH2COONa

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(viii) The total number of electrons present in 1.6 gram of methane is

(Atomic mass of H = 1, C = 12)
(A) 6.02  1022 (B) 6.02  1023 (C) 6.02  1020 (D) 3.01  1023
(ix) Commercial sample of nitric acid is pale yellow in colour due to the presence of dissolved
(A) Nitrogen dioxide (B) Sulphuric acid
(C) Oxygen (D) Sulphur
(x) Ionisation potential increases across a period from left to right because the
(A) atomic radius increases and nuclear charge decreases.
(B) atomic radius and nuclear charge increase.
(C) atomic radius and nuclear charge decrease.
(D) atomic radius decreases and nuclear charge increases.
(xi) Ammonia gas is passed through quicklime and then collected in a jar. Red and blue litmus papers are
placed in the jar. Which of the observations given below correctly shows the action of ammonia gas on
the litmus papers?
Red litmus paper Blue litmus paper
(A) turns blue remains blue
(B) remains red remains blue
(C) remains red turns red
(D) turns blue turns red
(xii) Which of the following statements about oxides is correct?
(A) A basic oxide is an oxide of a non–metal.
(B) Acidic oxides contain ionic bonds.
(C) Amphoteric oxides contain a metal.
(D) Basic oxides are always gases.
(xiii) The colour change observed when crystalline CuSO4.5H2O comes in contact with concentrated
sulphuric acid is
(A) white to blue (B) blue to white
(C) green to colourless (D) blue to green
(xiv) The vapour density of a gas A is eight times the vapour density of gas B. If the molecular mass of gas
A is ‘y’, then the molecular mass of gas B is
y y y y
(A) (B) (C) (D)
2 4 8 16

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(xv) To convert one mole of an unsaturated organic compound into a saturated hydrocarbon by catalytic
hydrogenation, two moles of hydrogen gas is required. The unsaturated organic compound could be

H H H H H H H H
H C C C C C H H C C C C C H
H H H

P Q

H H H H H H H
H C C C C C O H H C C C C C H
H H O H H H
S
R

(A) both P and Q (B) both P and S

(C) both R and S (D) both Q and R

Question 2
(i) Match the column A with the column B. [5]
Column A Column B
(a) Oxidation reaction (1) Bauxite
(b) Decreasing atomic radius (2) Zn – 2e– → Zn2+
(c) Neutral oxide (3) Nitric oxide
(d) Main ore of aluminium (4) I < Br < Cl < F
(e) Increasing electronegativity (5) Nitrogen dioxide
(6) K > Na > Al > S

(ii) State the terms / process for the following : [6]

(a) The promoter used in Haber’s process.
(b) The ions that do not get discharged and remain in the electrolytic solution.
(c) The number of replaceable hydrogen atoms of an acid.
(d) The reactant that is completely used up in a reaction.
(e) The electrolyte used during the electroplating of an article with silver.
(f) The number of atoms in one molecule of an element.
(iii) Fill in the blanks with the choices given in the brackets. [5]
(a) The Modern Periodic Law states that ‘The physical and chemical properties of the elements are
periodic functions of their _____________’. (atomic mass / atomic volume / atomic number)
(b) _________ (cryolite / corundum / cinnabar) is added to the electrolytic mixture to lower the fusion
point of the electrolytic mixture in the Hall-Heroult’s process.
(c) Ethyne can be obtained by the action of alcoholic KOH on __________ (1–bromoethane / 1, 2 –
dibromoethane).
(d) When the nuclei of two combining atoms have the same number of protons, the bond so formed is
a/an __________ (polar covalent bond / non–polar covalent bond / electrovalent bond).

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(e) The colour change observed when a few drops of methyl orange indicator is added to a solution of
sodium hydroxide is _________ (pink / yellow / violet).
(iv) Consider the section of the Modern Periodic Table given below. [4]

GROUPS
1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18

PERIODS
1 A B
2 C D E
3 F G H I
4 J
Note : In this table, B, C, H, and F, I do not represent boron, carbon, hydrogen, fluorine, and iodine.
(Use only the symbols given in the table above to answer the questions.)
With reference to the table :
(a) The element with the highest electron affinity in the Periodic Table.
(b) The element which can be placed with both alkali metals as well as halogens.
(c) The element which forms a 1 : 1 ratio compound with phosphate ion.
(d) The pair(s) of elements which show diagonal relationship.
(v) (a) Draw the structures of the following organic compounds. [3]
(1) 2, 2–dimethylbutane
(2) 3–pentanol
(3) 2–pentene
(b) Write the IUPAC names of the following compounds. [2]
(1) (2)
H H H
H C C C H H C C C H
H H O H

Section – B (40 marks)

(Attempt any four questions from this section.)
Question 3
(i) Write balanced chemical equations for the following. [2]
(a) Laboratory preparation of ammonia gas using ammonium chloride and calcium hydroxide.
(b) Ammonia gas is passed over heated copper (II) oxide.
(ii) Give reason : [2]
(a) Ionic compounds have a high melting point.
(b) Carbon tetrachloride does not conduct electricity.
(iii) Three solutions P, Q and R have pH values of 2.5, 5.2 and 12.2 respectively. [3]
(a) Which one of these is a weak acid?
(b) Which one of these will liberate ammonia gas when made to react with ammonium sulphate?

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(c) 10 mL of solution P is taken in a beaker and an alkali solution is added dropwise to carry out a
neutralization reaction. Which of the following graphs correctly depicts the change in pH in the
beaker?

pH pH pH

Volume of alkali Volume of alkali Volume of alkali

added added added
(P) (Q) (R)

(iv) The experimental set–up below depicts the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution. Observe the diagram
carefully and answer the questions that follow. [3]

(a) Which electrode is the reducing electrode (X or Y)?

(b) Write the reaction taking place at electrode Y.
(c) The electrolyte is a ___________ (dilute / concentrated) solution of sodium chloride.

Question 4
(i) Give the appropriate scientific term for the following statements. [2]
(a) The definite number of water molecules bound to some salts.
(b) A substance that removes chemically combined elements of water in the ratio 2 : 1 (hydrogen :
oxygen) from a compound.
(ii) What is observed when : [2]
(a) Concentrated hydrochloric acid is heated with manganese dioxide.
(b) Sulphuric acid is added to a solution of barium chloride.
(iii) Write balanced chemical equations for the following conversions. [3]
(a) Propane from 1–propene
(b) Ethyne from calcium carbide
(c) 1–chloroethane from ethane

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(iv) (a) State Avogadro’s law. [1]

(b) Three cylinders, containing V litres of O2, 2V litres of NO2, and 5V litres of CO2 are maintained at
the same conditions of temperature and pressure. V litres of O2 contains ‘x’ molecules and weighs
4 g. Using this information, calculate : [2]
(1) The number of molecules in 5V litres of CO2.
(2) The mass of 2V litres of NO2.
(Atomic mass of C = 12, N = 14, O = 16)

Question 5
(i) State the alloy which can be used in the following cases. [2]
(a) To make a utensil that is corrosion resistant.
(b) To make an electrical device that protects other electrical appliances from overload or short circuit
faults.
(ii) What is observed when : [2]
(a) Ammonia reacts with excess chlorine gas.
(b) Ammonium hydroxide solution is added dropwise to a solution of copper sulphate, followed by
addition in excess.
(iii) The atomic radii of some Period 3 elements is given below. [3]
(NOTE : The noble gas of Period 3 has not been included due to its exceptional behaviour.)

P Q R S T
Radius (nm) 0.136 0.110 0.125 0.099 0.157
Using the information in the table, answer the following questions.
(a) Arrange the elements in the increasing order of their electron affinity.
(b) What is the decreasing order of the nuclear charge of the elements?
(c) Between the elements P, S, and T, which has the least and which has the highest ionization energy?
(iv) Draw the structures of the organic compounds P, Q, and R mentioned below. [3]
(a) P is a chain isomer of n–hexane, with a chain length of five carbon atoms.
(b) Q is a position isomer of the compound 2–butene.
(c) R is a chain isomer of n–butane.

Question 6
(i) Write the : [2]
(a) Anode reaction for the electrolysis of molten lead bromide.
(b) Cathode reaction for the electrolysis of fused calcium chloride.
(ii) Giving suitable reason, state which of the laboratory reagents, ammonium hydroxide solution or sodium
hydroxide solution can be used to differentiate between the following solutions. [2]
(a) solutions of lead nitrate and zinc nitrate.
(b) solutions of calcium nitrate and lead nitrate.

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(iii) The questions below pertain to the industrial production of nitric acid by Ostwald’s process. [3]

(a) Why is a higher ratio of air used in this process?

(b) Why is low temperature used in the oxidation chamber?
(c) Write the reaction taking place in the catalytic chamber.
(iv) A type of fuel contains 60 % butane, 15 % ethane, 10 % methane, and 5 % propane. 100 mL of this
mixture is mixed with 600 mL of oxygen gas and exploded. What is the volume and composition of the
resultant mixture at room temperature? [3]
The reactions involved are :
CH4 + 2O2  CO2 + 2H2O
2C2H6 + 7O2  4CO2 + 6H2O
C3H8 + 5O2  3CO2 + 4H2O
2C4H10 + 13O2  8CO2 + 10H2O

Question 7
(i) The following conditions are maintained during the electroplating of an iron article with nickel. Which
of the mentioned conditions must be changed for a smooth, even coating of nickel on the article? [2]

Cathode Iron article

Anode Nickel rod
Current High, AC current source
Electrolyte Nickel sulphate solution

(ii) The organic compound caffeine, with molecular mass 194 u, is found to contain 49.5 % carbon by mass.
How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of caffeine? [2]
(iii) Identify the gases released in the following cases. [3]
(a) Copper turnings are warmed with concentrated nitric acid.
(b) Concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to sodium sulphite.
(c) Iron sulphide is heated with dilute sulphuric acid.

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(iv) A schematic diagram depicting the Hall–Heroult’s process for the extraction of aluminium is given
below. Study the diagram and answer the following questions. [3]

(a) Why is powdered coke sprinkled over the electrolyte mixture?

(b) Alumina is reduced to aluminium by electrolytic method. Common reducing agents cannot be used
to reduce alumina. Why?
(c) Why are the anodes periodically replaced during this process?

Question 8
(i) Draw the Lewis dot structures for the following. [2]
(a) Ammonium ion
(b) Sulphide ion
(ii) Cassiterite, an ore of tin, occurs along with the magnetic tungsten mineral wolframite. It is one of the
most important source of tin today. How can cassiterite be separated from the gangue? State the
principle of the concentration method. [2]
(iii) Give reason : [3]
(a) In the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas, the temperature is maintained below 200 ºC.
(b) An all glass apparatus is used in the laboratory preparation of nitric acid.
(c) In the Contact process for manufacture of sulphuric acid, sulphur trioxide vapours are not directly
absorbed in water in the absorption tower.
(iv) (a) Why is pure acetic acid called as glacial acetic acid? [1]
(b) In the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid, a three carbon containing alcohol and a two carbon
containing carboxylic acid react to give a compound with a fruity smell. Write a balanced chemical
equation for the above reaction and name the product formed. [2]

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