DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL AGRA

(Under the aegis of The Delhi Public School Society, East of Kailash New Delhi)
Grade – X
REVISION WORKSHEET 1
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS-
1. Which of the following is a displacement reaction?

2. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (iii) and (iv) (c) (i), (ii) and (iv) (d) (ii) and (iv)
3. Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:
H2S + I2 > 2HI + S
(a) I2 (b) H2S (c) HI (d) S
4. A student performs an experiment to form aluminium chloride from aluminium and
chlorine. Which of the following option gives the chemical equation of the reaction?
(a) Al + Cl2 → AlCl2
(b) 2Al + Cl2 → 2AlCl
(c) 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3
(d) 3Al + 3Cl2 → 3AlCl3
5. A student wrote a chemical equation of the reaction between carbon monoxide and
hydrogen as,
CO+ 2H2 → CH3OH.
How can the reaction be classified?
(a) The reaction is an example of a combination reaction as a compound separates into
two compounds.
(b) The reaction is an example of a decomposition reaction as a compound dissociates
into two compounds.
(c) The reaction is an example of a combination reaction as two compounds react to
form a single compound.
(d) The reaction is an example of a decomposition reaction as two compounds react to
form a single compound.
6. A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing an equal amount
of copper sulphate solution. The student observes that the colour of the solution in the
test tube with lead changes. What explains the change in the colour of the solution?
(a) A displacement reaction takes place as lead replaces copper from the solution.
(b) A combination reaction takes place as lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
(c) A decomposition reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate in the
solution.
(d) A double displacement reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate and
lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
7. On immersing an iron nail in CuSO4 solution for few minutes, you will observe
(a) no reaction takes place
(b) the colour of solution fades away
(c) the surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
(d) the colour of solution changes to green
8. Which of the following reactions is used in black-and-white photography?
(a)Combination reaction (b)Displacement reaction
(c)Oxidation-reduction reaction (d)Decomposition reaction
9. A small amount of copper powder is heated as shown in the figure.

Which reaction shows the above reaction?

(a) 4Cu + O → 2Cu O
2 2

(b) CuO + H → Cu + H O
2 2

(c) 2Cu + O → 2CuO

2

(d) None of the above

10. Sunita takes about 2 g ferrous sulphate crystals in a dry boiling tube and heats the
boiling tube over the flame of a burner or spirit lamp as shown in the figure.
The color of crystals after heating is:
(a) Black (b) Brown (c) Green (d) Orange
11. A student learns that some products are formed as a result of combining two
compounds while some compounds are formed as a result of the dissociation of two
compounds. The image shows two reactions.

Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a decomposition reaction?

(a) Both reactions are examples of combination reaction

(b) Both reactions are examples of a decomposition reaction

(c)Reaction P is an example of a combination reaction, while reaction Q is an example

of a decomposition reaction
(d) Reaction P is an example of a decomposition reaction, while reaction Q is an
example of a combination reaction

12. The chemical reaction between potassium chloride and silver nitrate is given by the
chemical equation,

AgNO3 + KCl → AgCl + KNO3.

What can be inferred from the chemical equation?

(a) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride undergo a decomposition reaction to form silver
chloride and potassium nitrate

(b) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride undergo a displacement reaction to form silver
chloride and potassium nitrate

(c) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride undergo a combination reaction to form silver
chloride and potassium nitrate

(d) Silver nitrate and potassium chloride undergo a double displacement reaction to
form silver chloride and potassium nitrate
13. Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 ml of water were taken. A
small amount of NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and NaCl were added to the beakers A, B
and C respectively. It was observed that there was an increase in the temperature of the
solution contained in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the temperature of
the solution falls. Which one of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
(ii) In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occuBftd.
(iii) In beaker C exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occurred.
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iv), (ii) and (iii)
14. Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by volume.
(a) 1:8
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:2
15. MnO2 + 4HCl → 2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Identify the substance oxidized in the above . equation.
(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2
16. Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The
following observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.
(a) The surface of metal becomes shining
(b) The reaction mixture turns milky
(c) Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded
(d) A colourless and odourless gas is evolved
17. An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new compound Y
is formed. The substance X and Y are
(a) X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3
(b) X = Ag, Y = Ag2S
(c) X = Cu, Y = CuO
(d) X = Al, Y = Al2O3
18. The electronic configuration of an element is found to be 2, 4. How many bonds can
one carbon atom form in a compound?
(a) 1
(b) 2
(c) 6
(d) 4
19.Identify the substances that is oxidized and the substances that is reduced
in the following reactions:
4Na (s) + O2(g) 2Na2O (s)
(a)Na, O2
(b)Na, Na
(c) O 2 , Na
(d) O 2 , O2
20. A dilute solution of sodium carbonate was added to two test tubes - one
containing dil HCl (A) and the other containing dilute NaOH(B). Which of the
following was the correct observation?
(a) A brown coloured gas liberated in test tube A.
(b) A brown coloured gas liberated in test tube B.
(c) A colourless gas liberated in test tube A.
(d) A colourless gas liberated in test tube B.
21. Which of the following is neutral salt?
(a) NH4Cl
(b) CH3COONH4
(c) CH3COONa
(d)Na2CO3
22. An aqueous solution turns the red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of
the following solutions would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid
23. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test
tube?
(i) The temperature of the solution increases
(ii) The temperature of the solution decreases
(iii) The temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (i) and (iv)
24. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of a
(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base
25. The apparatus given in the adjoining figure was set up to demonstrate electrical
conductivity.

Which of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?

(i) Bulb will not glow because electrolyte is not acidic.
(ii) Bulb will glow because NaOH is a strong base and furnishes ions for conduction.
(iii) Bulb will not glow because circuit is incomplete.
(iv) Bulb will not glow because it depends upon the type of electrolytic solution.
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (iv) only
26. Zinc granules on treating with an acid X, form the zinc sulphate (ZnSO4) salt along
with the evolution of a gas Y which burns with a pop sound when brought near to a
burning candle. Identify the acid X and gas evolved Y.
(a) X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
(b) X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Oxygen gas
(c) X- Sulphuric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
(d) X- Hydrochloric acid and Y- Hydrogen gas
27. The sample of soil from a particular place was tested for its pH value. It came out to
be 5. Which one of the following should be added to the soil to make it suitable for the
plant growth?
i. Calcium chloride
ii. Calcium Hydroxide
iii. Calcium oxide
Choose the correct option:
(a) Both (i) and (ii)
(b) Both (ii) and (iii)
(c) Only (i)
(d) Only (iii)
28. The following image represents a carbon compound.
Which functional group is present in the compound?

(a) Alcohol
(b) Ketone
(c) Carboxylic acid
(d) Aldehyde
29. Common salt, besides being used in kitchen, can also be used as the raw material
for making
(i) washing soda (ii) bleaching powder
(iii) baking soda (iv) slaked lime
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (iii)
(d) (i), (iii) and (iv)
30. A sample of soil is mixed with water and allowed to settle. The clear supernatant
solution turns the pH paper yellowish-orange. Which of the following would change the
colour of this pH paper to greenish-blue?
(a) Lemon juice
(b) Vinegar
(c) Common salt
(d) An antacid
31. If a few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student,
what should be done?
(a) Wash the hand with saline solution.
(b) Wash the hand immediately with plenty of water and apply a paste of sodium
hydrogen carbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water, apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.
32. A student studying the chemical properties of metals finds incomplete chemical
reactions in his book, as shown below:
MgO + 2HNO3 →
Which option completes the reaction?
(a) MgO + 2HNO3 → Mg3N2 + 4H2O
(b) MgO +2HNO3 → Mg + NO2 + O2
(c) MgO +2HNO3 → Mg(OH)2 + 2NO2
(d) MgO + 2HNO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + H2O
33. Which of the following options gives the process of extraction of mercury from its
ore cinnabar?
(a) Cooling cinnabar in the presence of excess air
(b) Cooling cinnabar to convert it into mercuric oxide and then heating it
(c) Cinnabar to convert it into mercuric oxide and then heating it again
(d) Cinnabar in the presence of limited air, and then adding a small amount of water
34. The image shows the electrolytic refining of copper

Which of the following options explains the process of obtaining pure copper?
(a) When current is passed, pure copper from the cathode deposits at anode.
(b) When current is passed, pure copper from the anode deposits in the electrolytic
solution.
(c) When current is passed, pure copper from the electrolytic solution deposits at the
anode.
(d) When current is passed, pure copper from the electrolytic solution deposits at the
cathode.
35. The electronic configuration of three elements X, Y and Z are as follows:
X = 2, 4, Y = 2, 7, Z = 2,1 Which two elements will combine to form an ionic compound
and write the correct formula,
(a) X2Y
(b) YZ
(c) XZ3
(d)ZY
36. An element X is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and
cannot be kept open in air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the
following
(a) Mg
(b) Na
(c) P
(d) Ca
37. Reaction between X and Y forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains
electron. Which of the following properties is not shown by Z?
(a) Has high melting point
(b) Has low melting point
(c) Conducts electricity in molten state
(d) Occurs as solid
38. The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X — 2, 8; Y — 2, 8, 7
and Z — 2, 8, 2. Which’of the following is correct?
(a) X is a metal
(b) Y is a metal
(c) Z is a non-metal
(d) Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal
39. Which of the following oxides of iron would be obtained on the prolonged reaction of
iron with steam?
(a) FeO (b) Fe2O3 (c) Fe3O4 (d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4
40. The chemical reaction between a piece of copper and nitric acid is given by the
chemical equations,
Mg + HNO3 → Mg(NO3)2 + H2
H2 + HNO3 → H2O + NO2
What can be inferred from the chemical equation?
(a) Magnesium causes the oxidation of HNO 3 to form NO2
(b) Hydrogen gas gets oxidised by HNO3 to form water
(c) Gas reacts with oxygen in the air to form water
(d) Nitrate reacts with hydrogen to form NO2 and H2O
41. An alloy of Zn and Cu is dissolved in dil. HCl. Hydrogen gas is evolved. In this
evolution of gas
(a) only zinc reacts with dil. HCl (b) only copper reacts with dil. HCl
(c) both zinc and copper react with dil. HCl (d) only copper reacts with water
42. The electronic structures of six elements A to F are given in the table below:
Electronic Structure Formula of Compound
1. A: 2, 1 B: 2, 6 A2B
2. B: 2, 6 C: 2, 7 B2C
3. C: 2, 7 D: 2, 8, 3 DC3
4. E: 2, 8, 6 F: 2, 8, 8, 2 FE2
Which of the compounds formed are wrong?
(a) 1 and 3 (b) 2 and 3 (c) 3 and 4 (d) 2 and 4
43. Which one among the following is an acidic oxide?
(a) Na2O
(b) CO
(c) CO2
(d) Al2O3
44. Listed here is the reactivity of certain metals.
Reaction with dilute
Metal Reaction with air Reaction with water
acids
Gold Does not oxidize or burn No reaction No reaction
Burns vigorously to form
Sodium Violent reaction Violent reaction
oxide
Reacts on heating with Reacts to produce
Zinc Burns to form oxides
water hydrogen
Platinum Does not oxidize or burn No reaction No reaction
Which of the above metals are likely to be obtained in their pure states from the Earth’s
crust?
(a) Gold only (b) Sodium only (c) Gold and platinum (d) Zinc and sodium
45. During the electrolytic refining of copper what happens at the anode?
(a) Copper ions gain electrons to become neutral copper atoms
(b) Neutral copper atoms gain electrons to become ions
(c). Copper ions lose electrons to become neutral atoms
(d). Neutral copper atoms lose electrons to become ions
46. The following chemical reaction shows the addition of chlorine to methane in the
presence of sunlight:
CH4 + Cl2 → X
What is likely to be the product of the reaction represented by “X”?
(a) CH4+ H2SO4
(b) CH3Cl + HCl
(c) CHCl3 + HCl
(d) CH3Cl + H2SO4
47.The image represents the structure of a few hydrocarbon compounds.

Which of these compounds can be classified as alkynes?

(a) Only (A)
(b) Only (B)
(c) Both (A) and (D)
(d) Both (B) and (C)
48. The below image represents a chemical reaction where ethanol is oxidised using
potassium dichromate and sulphuric acid.

Which of the following option represents the product “X”?

(a) CH2O
(b) CH3CH
(c) CH3H2O
(d) CH3COOH
49. A hydrocarbon should have a minimum of ______ carbon atoms to show isomerism.
(a) Three
(b) Four
(c) Fived
(d) Six
50. The functional group present in alcohols is:
a) -OH (Hydroxyl)
b) -COOH (Carboxyl)
c) -CHO (Aldehyde)
d) -NH2 (Amine)
51. Which of the following statements are correct for carbon compounds?
(i) Most carbon compounds are good conductors of electricity.
(ii) Most carbon compounds are poor conductors of electricity.
(iii) Force of attraction between molecules of carbon compounds is not very strong.
(iv) Force of attraction between molecules of carbon compounds is very strong.
(a) (ii) and (iv)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iii)

52.

(a) 2-ethyl-2-methyl propane

(b) 2, 2-dimethyl butane
(c) 1,1,1-trimethyl propane
(d) 2, 2-methyl butane
53. Which of the following will undergo addition reactions?
(a) CH4
(b) C3H8
(C) C2H6
(d) C2H4
54. Which of the following is the formula of Butanoic acid?

55. The number of isomers of pentane is

(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) 5

56. Which of the following will give a pleasant smell of ester when heated with ethanol
and a small quantity of sulphuric acid?
(a) CH3COOH
(b) CH3CH2OH
(c) CH3OH
(d) CH3CHO
57. Name the functional group present in CH3COCH3.
(a) Alcohol
(b) Carboxylic acid
(c) Ketone
(d) Aldehyde
58. Identify ‘A’ in the following reaction:
CH3COOH + Na2CO3 → A + CO2 + H2O
(a) CH3COONa
(b) CH2(Na)COOH
(c) NaOH
(d) NaHCO3
59. Which of the following belongs to homologous series of alkynes?
C6H6, C2H6, C2H4, C3H4.
(a) C6H6
(b) C2H4
(C) C2H6
(d) C3H4
60.A molecule of ammonia (NH3) has
(a) only single bonds
(b) only double bonds
(c) only triple bonds
(d) two double bonds and one single bond
61. Which of the following are correct structural isomers of butane?

(i)

(ii)

(a) (i) and (iii)

(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii)
(d) (iii) and (iv)
62. Which of the following is the correct representation of electron dot structure of
nitrogen?

63. Pentane has the molecular formula C5H12. It has

(a) 5 covalent bonds
(b) 12 covalent bonds
(c) 16 covalent bonds
(d) 17 covalent bonds
64. Ethanol reacts with sodium and forms two products. These are
(a) sodium ethanoate and hydrogen
(b) sodium ethanoate and oxygen
(c) sodium ethoxide and hydrogen
(d) sodium ethoxide and oxygen
65. The heteroatoms present in CH3—CH2—O—CH2—CH2Cl
(i) oxygen
(ii) carbon
(iii) hydrogen
(iv) chlorine
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (iii) and (iv)
(d) (i) and (iv)
66. . Ethanol, on heating at 443 K with conc H2SO4 gives

67. Ethanol reacts with Na metal to form

(a) CH3ONa + H2
(b) C2H5ONa + H2
(c) CH3COONa + H2
(d) CH3COOH + H2O
68. Which of the following does not belong to the same homologous series?
(a) CH4
(b) C2H6
(c) C3H8
(d) C4H8