PRASHANT KIRAD

(Options acche se padhna)

VERY SHORT QUESTIONS (1 Mark)
(A) Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ's)
1. When aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed, an
insoluble substance separate out. The chemical equation for the reaction
involved in
a) Kl + PbNO₃ → Pbl + KNO₃
b) 2KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → PbI₂ + 2KNO₃
c) KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → PbI + KNO₃
d) KI + PbNO₃ → PbI₂ + KNO₃

2. The balanced chemical equation showing reaction between quicklime and

water is
a) 2CaO + H₂O → 2CaOH + H₂ + Heat
b) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + H₂ + Heat
c) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + Heat
d) 2CaO + 3H₂O → 2Ca(OH)₃ + O₂ + Heat

3. A metal ribbon X burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame, forming a

white ash Y. The correct description of X, Y and the type of reaction are
a) X = Ca; Y = CaO, Decomposition
b) X = Mg; Y = MgO, Combination
c) X = Al; Y = Al₂O₃, Thermal decomposition
d) X = Zn; Y = ZnO, Endothermic

4. Which of the following reactions is different from the remaining three ?

a) NaCl + AgNO₃ → AgCl + NaNO₃
b) CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂
c) KNO₃ + H₂SO₄ → KHSO₄ + HNO₃
d) ZnCl₂ + H₂S → ZnS + 2HCl

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5. Reema took 5ml of lead nitrate solution in a beaker and added

approximately 4ml of potassium iodide solution to it. What would she observe ?
a) The solution turned red
b) Yellow precipitate was formed
c) White precipitate was formed
d) The reaction mixture became hot

6. Which of the following is a necessary condition for all chemical reactions ?

a) The reactants should be in the same state
b) Energy should be supplied to the reactants
c) The reactants should be at the same temperature
d) There should be physical contact between the reactants

7. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker

containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the
solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the following is the correct
explanation for the observation ?
a) KMnO₄ is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO₄
b) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMnO₄
c) The colour disappear due to dilution, no reaction is involved
d) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to
a colourless compound

8. Which of the following is an example of decomposition reaction?

a) Melting of glaciers
b) Rusting of old bridges
c) Rotting of fruits and vegetables
d) Absorption of carbon dioxide by oceans

9. On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing green ferrous sulphate

solution, it will be observed that the ferrous sulphate solution
a) turns blue, and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin
b) turns colourless and a grey substance is deposited on the copper coin
c) turns colourless and a reddish - brown substance is deposited on the copper
coin
d) remains green with no change in the copper coin

10. Which among the following is/are true about slaking of lime and the
solution of lime water formed ?
a) It is an endothermic reaction
b) It is exothermic reaction
c) The resulting solution Will be acidic
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d) The energy is absorbed in the reaction

11. Give reasons:

(i) Why does iron corrodes but aluminium does not?

(ii) To preserve food items, we keep them in a refrigerator. Why? What is rust
chemically?

(iii) Why do we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles?

(iv) Why do walls immediately acquire white colour when a coating of slaked
lime is applied on them?

12. (i) The carbonate of metal x is a white solid. It decomposes when heated to
form carbon dioxide and yellow solid oxide. What is metal x?

(ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the burning of normal gas (LPG).

13. Trupti mixes an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate (Na₂SO₄) and an

aqueous solution of copper chloride (CuCl₂) . Will this lead to a double
displacement reaction? Justify your answer.

14. A student took a small amount of copper oxide in a conical flask and added
dilute hydrochloric acid to it with constant stirring. He observed the change in
the colour of a solution. [2023]

15. i) Define Corrosion.

ii) What is Corrosion of iron called?

iii) How can you recognise the Corrosion of silver?

iv) Why is the Corrosion of iron is a serious problem?

v) How can we prevent corrosion of iron? [2016, Board Term-I]

16. When hydrogen gas is passed over heated copper (II) oxide, copper
and steam are formed. Write the balanced chemical equation with physical
state for this reaction. State what kind of chemical reaction is this? [2015]

17. On placing a copper coin in a test tube containing green ferrous sulphate
solution, it will be observed that the ferrous sulphate solution. [2023]
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18. i) A + BC → AC + B

ii) AB + CD → AC+ BD
Identify the type of reaction mentioned above in (i) and (ii). Give one Example
for each type in the form of a balanced chemical equation. [2023]

19. A Clear solution of slaked lime is made by dissolving Ca(OH)₂ in an excess of

water. This solution is left exposed to air. The solution slowly goes milky as a
faint white precipitate forms. Support your response with the help of a
chemical equation. [2022]

20. Write a chemical equation for the reaction in which the following changes
have taken place with an example of each: [2015]
a) Change in colour
b) Change in temperature
c) Formation of precipitate

21. i) Observe the two chemical equations given below.

P) Ca(OH)₂ + 2HNO₃ → Ca(NO₃)₂ + 2H₂O
Q) KBr + AgNO₃ → KNO₃ + AgBr
a) Explain how a balanced equation can be identified.
b) Which of the two equations is/are NOT balanced? Balanced the equation (s)
by rewriting. [2023]

22. 'Dil. HCl is added to Zn granules." How will you prove that chemical change
has taken place here? Support your response with two arguments. [2024]

(yaha Marks katate h)

Assertion and Reason type of Questions
In the following questions a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of
Reason.
Mark the correct choice as two statements are given one labeled Assertion (A)
and the other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions
from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.

I. Assertion: Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is an endothermic

reaction.
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Reason: Decomposition reaction involves the breakdown of a single

reactant into simpler products. [2022]

II. Assertion: Silver bromide Decomposition is used in black and white

photography.

Reason: Light provides energy for this exothermic reaction. [2023]

III. Assertion: The colour of aqueous solution of copper sulphate turns colourless
when a piece of lead is added to it.

Reason: Lead is more reactive than copper, and Hans displaces copper for its salt
solution. [2023]

IV. Assertion: In the following chemical equation,

CuO(s) + Zn(s) ZnO(s) + Cu(s)
zinc is getting oxidised and copper oxide is getting reduced.

Reason: The process in which oxygen is added to a substance is called oxidation

where as the process in which oxygen is removed from a substance is called
reduction.

V. Assertion: Iron articles are painted so as to prevent them from rusting.

Reason: When the surface of iron is coated with the paint, it's surface does not
come in direct contact with oxygen and moisture, therefore rusting does not take
place.
(ho jaayenge aaram se)
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS
(2 and 3 Marks)
1. A student is working in a laboratory with metal 'E' which is stored under
kerosene oil. Some how a small piece of this metal falls in a beaker containing
water and starts burning?
(i) Name the metal 'E'
ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction when metal E reacts with water. State
the nature (acidic/basic/neutral) of the product obtained.
iii) Name the process by which this metal 'E' is obtained from its molten chloride.
[2024]
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2. A metal nitrate 'A' on heating gives some metal oxide along with
evolution of a brown coloured gas B and a colourless gas, which helps in burning.
Aqueous solution of A when react with potassium iodide forms a yellow
precipitate.
i) Identify A and B
ii) Name the types of both reaction involved in the above statement. [2023]

3. When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead (II) nitrate in a test
tube, a precipitate is formed. [2019,23]

4. i) Define a double displacement reaction.

ii) Write the chemical equation of a double displacement reaction which is also a:
a) Neutralisation reaction
b) Precipitation reaction. Give justification of your answer. [2023]

5. i) While electrolysing water before passing the current some drops of an acid are
added. Why? Name the gas liberated at cathode and anode. Write the relationship
between the volume of gas collected at anode and the volume of gas collected at
cathode.
ii) What is observed when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight? Give the type of
reaction involved. [2023]

6. Decomposition reaction requires energy either in the form of heat or light or

electricity for breaking down the reactants. Write one equation each for
decomposition reaction where energy supplied in the form of heat, light and
electricity. [2018]
7. i) Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions.
a) 4NH₃ + 5O₂ → 4NO + 6H₂O
b) H₂O + F₂ → HF + HOF
c) Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂
d) 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
ii) Define a redox reaction in terms of gain or loss of oxygen. [2023]

8. Translate the following statement into a balanced chemical equation.

"Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and
barium sulphate." [2019]

9. Tina found a piece paper covered with a white substance in a chemistry lab. She
keeps the paper near the window of the lab and came back to pick it up after 5
hours to take it home. She noticed that white substance has turned grey.
i) What could be the most likely substance on the paper that Tina found?
ii) The substance changed from white to grey. Write the chemical equation for this
reaction.
iii) State one application of this property of the substance used in daily life. [SQP]
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LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS

(5 Marks)
1. Identify the type of chemical reaction in the following statement and define
each of them:
i) Digestion of food in our body
ii) Rusting of iron
iii) Heating of magnesium dioxide with aluminium powder
iv) Blue colour of copper sulphate solution disappears when iron filings are
added to it.
v) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium hydroxide solution to form
sodium chloride and water. [2016]

2. Define a chemical reaction. State four observations with that help us

determine that a chemical reaction has taken place. Write one example of each
observation with a balanced chemical equation. [2016]

3. a) Define a balanced chemical equation. Why should an equation be balanced?

b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction:
i) Phosphorus burns the presence of chlorine to form phosphorus pentachloride.
ii) Burning of natural gas.
iii) The process of respiration. [2015]

4. When zinc granules are treated with a dilute solution of H₂SO₄, HCI, HNO₃, NaCI and
NaOH. Write the chemical equations if a reaction occurs.

5. What is observed after about 1 hour of adding the strips of copper and aluminium
separately to ferrous sulphate solution filled in two beakers?
Name the reaction if any change in colour is noticed . Also, write the balanced
chemical equation. [2019]
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(pahle points socho firr likho)

Case Study/Source Based Question

Rahul is a skilled painter. He mixed a white-coloured powder (compound X) with

water. The compound X reacted vigorously with water to produce a compound Y
and a large amount of heat. Then, Rahul used compound Y for whitewashing the
walls. The customer was not satisfied with Rahul’s work, as the walls were not
shining. But Rahul guaranteed him that the walls would shine after 2–3 days. As
promised, the walls became shiny after 3 days of whitewash.

Read the above passage carefully and give the answer to the following questions:
Q1. Name the compound X, that Rahul mixed with water.
Q2. Name the compound Y, that Rahul got after mixing X with water.
Q3. What type of reaction has occurred here?
Q4. Write the chemical reaction responsible for the shiny finish of the walls.
Q5. Write the common name of X and Y.

Kitne Questions kar paaye?

SOLUTIONS
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SOLUTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

1. (b)

2. (c)

3. (b)

4. (b)

5. (b)

6. (c)

7. (a)

8. (c)

9. (d)

10. (b)

11.(i) Iron reacts with oxygen and moisture of the air to form rust which peels off
easily and fresh surface of iron is again exposed to air. Aluminium reacts with
oxygen to form impervious and hard layer of Aluminium oxide which does not
allow the underneath surface to come in contact with air.

(ii) Keeping in refrigerator lower the temperature. As a result, oxidation of the

food is slowed down. Hence, the food can be preserved for a long time.
Rust is hydrated ferric oxide ( Fe₂O₃·xH₂O).

(iii) Dark coloured bottle interrupt the path of light so that light cannot reach
silver chloride which is stored in the bottles and its decomposition is prevented.
It is known that silver chloride decomposes to silver and chlorine in the
presence of light. This is shown in the reaction given below.
sunlight
2AgCl(s) 2Ag(s) + Cl₂
Silver silver chlorine
chloride (white) (grey)
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SOLUTIONS
iv) When a solution of slaked lime is applied on the wall, CO₂ gas present in air
slowly reacts with calcium hydroxide to form a layer of calcium carbonate, that
is quite White. Therefore , the newly formed calcium carbonate imparts a white
look to the walls.
Ca(OH)₂(aq) + CO₂(g) → CaCO₃(s) + H₂O(l)

VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

12. i) Metal X is lead (Pb). The metal carbonate is lead carbonate (PbCO3)

PbCO₃(s) →[Δ] PbO(s) + CO₂(g)

lead lead carbon dioxide
carbonate oxide (yellow)

ii) The Balanced reaction is

CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O + heat

13. Yes, a double displacement reaction is likely to occur when Trupti mixes and
aqueous solution of sodium sulphate an aqueous solution of copper chloride.
The reaction is as follows:
Na₂SO₄(aq) + CuCl₂(aq) → CuSO₄(aq) + 2NaCl(aq)

14. i) When copper oxide is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, copper chloride
(greenish - blue colour) and water are formed. Thus, the colour of the solution
changes to greenish-blue.

ii) The balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved in:
CuO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CuCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)
Here, copper oxide (CuO) reacts with hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form copper
chloride (CuCl₂) and water (H₂O).

15. i) Corrosion is a process in which metals are deteriorated by action of air,

moisture, chemicals etc.

ii) Rusting

iii) Silver - black, copper - green

iv) It causes destruction of car bodies, bridges, railing etc.

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SOLUTIONS
v) By painting , alloying, greasing etc.

16 i)CuO(s) + H₂(g) → Cu(s) + H₂O(g)

ii) Redox reaction
17. Option (D) : remains green with no change in the copper coin.

18. i) Displacement reaction

Fe(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → FeSO₄(aq) + Cu(s)
ii) Double displacement reaction
Na₂SO₄(aq) + BaCl₂(aq) → BaSO₄(s) + 2NaCl(aq)

19. Calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide present in the atmosphere to
form calcium carbonate which result in milkiness/white ppt. / Formation of
calcium carbonate. Ca(OH)₂ + CO₂ → CaCO₃ + H₂O

20. a)Cu(s) + 2AgNO₃(aq) → Cu(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2Ag(s)

The solution will become blue in colour and shiny silver metal will be deposited.

b) NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O + heat

Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g)
The temperature will increase because heat will be evolved. The test tube in
which the reaction is taking place will be hot, indicating that the temperature is
rising during the reaction.

c) Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI₂(s) + 2KNO₃(aq)

yellow precipitate of PbI2 will be formed.

21. a) The number of atoms of each element should be the same on the reactant
side and the product side.
b) Balanced equation : Ca(OH)₂ + 2HNO₃ → Ca(NO₃)₂ + 2H₂O

22. It can be proved by :

Bubbles of gas / Evolution of gas
Change in colour (e.g., zinc changes from silvery grey to black)
Change in temperature
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

1. i) 'E' is sodium which catches fire in presence of moisture.

ii) The chemical reaction is represented as :
4Na + 2H₂O → 4NaOH + H₂
The product formed is basic in nature.
iii) Electrolytic reduction is the process by which sodium metal is obtained from
its molten chloride.
Electrolysis
2NaCl(l) → 2Na(l) + Cl₂(g)
Heat
2. i) 2Pb(NO₃)₂(s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO₂(g) + O₂(g)
ii) Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI₂(s) + 2KNO₃(aq)
a) A and B are Pb(NO₃)₂ [Lead Nitrate] and nitrogen dioxide gas respectively.
b) i) Thermal decomposition and ii) double displacement reaction.

3. i) A yellow precipitate of lead nitrate (PbI2) is formed.

ii) Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI₂(s) + 2KNO₃(aq)
iii) The given reaction can be called as precipitation reaction and double
displacement reaction.

4. i)Double displacement is a chemical reaction in which the element are

exchanged between the two compounds. Basically, in this reaction the cations
and anions of the two compounds switch places.

ii) a) NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l)

A neutralisation reaction is a chemical reaction which is between the acid and
base for the protection of salt and water. It is a type of double displacement
reaction.
b) AgNO₃(aq) + NaCl(aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO₃(aq)
In this precipitation reaction, silver chloride is formed as a precipitate. It is also
a double displacement reaction as both compounds exchanges their elements
with each other to form two new products.

5. i) Pure water is a poor conductor of electricity. A few drops of an acid (like

dilute sulfuric acid) are added to increase its conductivity by providing ions that
help in the flow of electric current.
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SOLUTIONS
Cathode (negative electrode): Hydrogen gas (H₂) is liberated.
Anode (positive electrode): Oxygen gas (O₂) is liberated
The volume of hydrogen gas collected at the cathode is twice the volume of
oxygen gas collected at the anode.
Ratio: Hydrogen : Oxygen = 2 : 1
ii) When silver chloride (AgCl) is exposed to sunlight, it turns grey due to the
formation of silver metal.
Chemical reaction:
AgCl (white) → Ag (grey) + Cl₂ (gas) [in sunlight]
Type of reaction:
This is a photodecomposition reaction (decomposition caused by light).
6. i) When a Decomposition reaction is carried out by heating, then it is known
as thermal decomposition reaction.
heat
CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g)
ii) A decomposition reaction in which energy is supplied in the form of light, is
known as photochemical decomposition reaction.
sunlight
2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂(g)
iii) A decomposition reaction in which energy is supplied in the form of
electricity, is known as electrolytic decomposition reaction.
electrical current
2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

7 i) a) NH₃
b) H₂O
c) CO
d)H₂
ii) A redox reaction is a chemical reaction in which:Oxidation is the gain of
oxygen, and Reduction is the loss of oxygen.
Both processes occur simultaneously in a redox reaction.

8. 3BaCl₂ + Al₂(SO₄)₃ → 2AlCl₃ + 3BaSO₄↓

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SOLUTIONS
9. i) The most likely substance on the paper that Tina found put base Silver
nitrate. When exposed to light, silver nitrate can decompose and form black
silver oxide is formed.
ii) The chemical reaction:
sunlight
2AgNO₃(s) → 2Ag(s) + O₂(g) + 2NO₂(g)
Ag in presence of O2 form silver oxide and changes its colour from white to grey.

LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

1.(i). Decomposition reaction: Carbohydrates are broken down to form glucose.

ii) Oxidation reaction : When an iron object is left in moist air for a considerable
time, it gets covered with a red - brown flaky substance called rust.
iii) Displacement reaction : More reactive metal displaces less reactive metal
from its salt solution.
iv) Displacement reaction : More reactive metal displaces less reactive metal
from its salt solution.
v) Neutralisation reaction : When acids react with base they give Salt and water.

2. A chemical reaction is a process in which one or more substances (reactants)

are converted into new substances (products) with different physical and
chemical properties.
Four Observations that Indicate a Chemical Reaction Has Taken Place:
i. Change in Color
Example: When iron reacts with copper sulphate solution, the blue color of
copper sulphate fades.
Balanced Equation:
Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

ii. Change in Temperature (Heat is released or absorbed)

Example: When quicklime (CaO) is added to water, heat is released.
Balanced Equation:
CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + heat
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iii. Formation of Gas
Example: Reaction between zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid releases hydrogen
gas.
Balanced Equation:
Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl₂ + H₂↑
iv. Formation of Precipitate
Example: When barium chloride reacts with sodium sulphate, a white
precipitate of barium sulphate forms.
Balanced Equation:
BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄↓ + 2NaCl

3. a) A balanced chemical equation is a chemical equation in which the number

of atoms of each element on the reactant side is equal to the number of atoms
on the product side, following the Law of Conservation of Mass.
A chemical equation should be balanced to obey the Law of Conservation of
Mass, which states that mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a
chemical reaction. Therefore, the total mass of the reactants must be equal to
the total mass of the products.
b) i) P₄ + 10Cl₂ → 4PCl₅
ii) CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O
iii) C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ → 6CO₂ + 6H₂O + energy
4. Zinc granules react with dilute sulphuric acid to form zinc sulphate and
hydrogen gas.
Zn(s) + H₂SO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + H₂(g)

Zinc granules react with dilute hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and
hydrogen gas.
Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) → ZnCl₂(aq) + H₂(g)

Zinc granules react with dilute nitric acid to form zinc nitrate, water and
dinitrogen gas.
4Zn(s) + 10HNO₃(dil) → 4Zn(NO₃)₂(aq) + N₂(g) + 5H₂O(l)

Zinc does not react with sodium chloride

Zn (s) + NaCl → No Reaction.
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SOLUTIONS
Zinc granules react with dilute sodium hydroxide to form zinc hydroxide and
hydrogen gas.
Zn(s) + 2NaOH(aq) → Zn(OH)₂(s) + H₂(g)

Observation:
Copper strip: No change in colour of the solution.
Aluminium strip: The green colour of ferrous sulphate solution fades, and a grey
deposit is seen on the aluminium strip.
Explanation:
Aluminium is more reactive than iron, so it displaces iron from ferrous sulphate
solution.
Copper is less reactive than iron, so no reaction occurs.
Name of the reaction: Displacement reaction (for aluminium case)
Chemical Equation (copyable format):
2Al + 3FeSO₄ → Al₂(SO₄)₃ + 3Fe

CASE STUDY/SOURCE BASED QUESTION:

1. The compound X is calcium oxide (CaO).

2. Compound Y is calcium hydroxide
3. Combination reaction
4. Ca (OH)₂ (aq) + CO₂ (g) → CaCO₃ (s) + H₂O (l)
5. Common name of CaO (X) is quick lime and that of Ca(OH)₂ is slaked lime.