MCQ

1. Sodium reacts with water to form sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. The
balanced equation which represents the above reaction is
(a) Na(s) + 2H2O(→ 2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
(b) 2Na(s) + 2H2O2NaOH(aq) + H2(3)
(c) 2Na+ 2H2O→ NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g)
(d) 2Na+H2O2NaOH(aq) + 2H2(g) (Term I, 2021-22)

2. It is important to balance the chemical equations to satisfy the law of conservation

of mass. Which of the following statements of the law is incorrect?
(a) The total mass of the elements present in the reactants is equal to the total mass
of the elements present in the products.
(b) The number of atoms of each element remains the same, before and after a
chemical reaction.
(c) The chemical composition of the reactants is the same before and after the
reaction.
(d) Mass can neither be created nor can it be destroyed in a chemical reaction. (Term
1, 2021-22)

3. In which of the following, the identity of initial substance remains

unchanged?
(a) Curdling of milk
(b) Formation of crystals by process of crystallisation
(c) Fermentation of grapes
(d) Digestion of food (2020)

4. Identify 'x, 'y' and 'z' in the following reaction: 2KCIO32KC+026) (a) x=gas: y =
reaction condition; z = gas
(b) x solid; y = liquid; z = gas
(c) x = number of moles of KCIO3: y = reaction condition; z = number of molecules of
oxygen
(d) x = physical state of KCIO, and KCI; y = reaction condition, z=physical state of O2
(2020)

5. Assertion (A): Following is a balanced chemical equation for the action of steam on
iron: 3Fe+ 4H2O-Fe3O4+4H2
Reason (R): The law of conservation of mass holds good for a chemical equation.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct explanation of the assertion
(A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but reason (R) is not the correct explanation of the
assertion (A).
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (2020)

VSA (1 mark)
6. What is a balanced chemical equation? (2021 C)
7. Translate the following statement into a balanced chemical equation: "Barium
chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and barium
sulphate." (2019)
SAI (2 marks)
8. Give the chemical name of the reactants as well as the products of the following
chemical equation: HNO3 + Ca(OH)2 Ca(NO3)2 + H20 (2021 C) SA II (3 marks)
9. Explain the significance of photosynthesis. Write the balanced chemical equation
involved in the process. (Board Term I, 2017) U
10. Write balanced chemical equations for the following chemical reactions:
(a) Hydrogen+Chlorine→→→ Hydrogen chloride (NCERT Intext)
(b) Lead + Copper chloride →→ Lead chloride +Copper (Board Term 1, 2014)
(c) Zinc oxide + Carbon→ Zinc+Carbon monoxide

1.2 Types of Chemical Reactions

MCQ
11. When aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed, an
insoluble substance separates out. The chemical equation for the reaction involved is
(a) KI+PbNO3-→→→ Pbl+KNO3
(b) 2KI+Pb(NO3)2→→→→ Pbl2+2KNO3
(c) KI+Pb(NO3)2-→→ Pbl+ KNO3
(d) KI+PbNO3-→→ Pbl2+ KNO3
(2023)

12. 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 is
(a) X Ca; Y=CaO;
Type of reaction = Decomposition
(b) X-Mg: Y=MgO;
Type of reaction = Combination
(c) X-Al; Y Al2O3:
Type of reaction = Thermal decomposition
(d) X=Zn; Y=ZnO;

Type of reaction = Endothermic (2023)

13. The balanced chemical equation showing reaction between quicklime and water is
(a) 2CaO+H20→2CaOH+H2+ Heat
(b) CaO+H20→Ca(OH)2 + H2 + Heat
(c) CaO+H2O→→ Ca(OH)2 + Heat
(d) 2CaO+ 3H20→2Ca(OH)3+02+ Heat (2023)
14. Study the following chemical reaction: 2Na()+2H20→2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)
The reducing agent in this reaction is (a) Na (b) H2O (c) NaOH (d) H2 (2023)

15. Assertion (A): In the following reaction ZnO+C-Zn + CO

ZnO undergoes reduction.
Reason (R): Carbon is a reducing agent that reduces ZnO to Zn.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. (2023)

16. Assertion (A): Reaction of quick lime with water is an exothermic reaction. Reason
(R): Quicklime reacts vigorously with water releasing a large amount of heat.
(a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true and Reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but Reason (R) is not the correct
explanation of the Assertion (A)
(c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is False.
(d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is true. (2023)

17. A student took sodium sulphate solution in a test tube and added barium chloride
solution to it. He observed that an insoluble substance has formed. The colour and
molecular formula of the insoluble substance is (Term 1, 2021 22)
(a) grey, Ba2SO
(b) yellow, Ba(SO4)2
(c) white, BaSO4
(d) pink, BaSO4

18. C6H12O6(0g)+602(g)→6CO2(g)+6H2O) The above reaction is a/an

(a) displacement reaction
(b) endothermic reaction
(c) exothermic reaction
(d) neutralisation reaction. (Term 1, 2021-22)

19. Which of the following statements about the reaction given below are correct?
MnO2+4HCI→ MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
(i) HCI is oxidized to Cl2-
(ii) MnO2 is reduced to MnCl2.
(iii) MnClacts as an oxidizing agent.
(iv) HCI acts as an oxidizing agent.
(a) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(c) (i) and (ii) only
(b) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iii) and (iv) only (Term I, 2021-22)

20. Which one of the following reactions is categorised as thermal decomposition

reaction?
(a) 2H2O2H2)+2)
(b) 2AgBr2A8(s) + Br26)
(c) 2A8C2A8(s) + Cl2(g)
(d) CaCO3(s)→CaO) + CO2) (Term I, 2021-22)

21. Assertion (A): Burning of natural gas is an endothermic process.

Reason (R): Methane gas combines with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide and water.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true,
but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (Term I, 2021-22)

22. Consider the following processes

I. Dilution of sulphuric acid
II. Sublimation of dry ice
III. Condensation of water vapours
IV. Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water
The endothermic process(es) is/are
(a) I and III
(b) II only
(c) Ill only
(d) II and IV (Term 1, 2021-22)

23. When lead nitrate powder is heated in boiling tube, we observe

(a) brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide
(b) brown fumes of lead oxide
(c) yellow fumes of nitrogen dioxide
(d) brown fumes of nitric oxide. (Term 1, 2021-22)

24. Assertion (A): Silver salts are used in black and white photography. Reason (R):
Silver salts do not decompose in the presence of light.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (b) Both (A) and
(R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). (c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true. (Term I, 2021-22)

25. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime. CaO (s) +
H2O(1)→ Ca(OH)2(aq)
This reaction can be classified as
(A) combination reaction
(B) exothermic reaction
(C) endothermic reaction
(D) oxidation reaction.
Which of the following is a correct option?
(a) (A) and (C)
(b) (C) and (D)
(c) (A). (C) and (D)
(d) (A) and (B) (2020)

26. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper
sulphate, a black precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained and the sulphuric acid so
formed remains in the solution. The reaction is an example of a (a) combination
reaction
(b) displacement reaction
(c) decomposition reaction
(d) double displacement reaction. (2020)

27. In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between sodium sulphate
solution and barium chloride solution:
(A) exchange of atoms takes place
(B) exchange of ions takes place
(C) a precipitate is produced
(D) an insoluble salt is produced The correct option is
(a) (B) and (D)
(b) (A) and (C)
(c) only (B)
(d) (B). (C) and (D) (2020)

28. CH4+Cl2
Sunlight
→→CH CI+ HCI
The above reaction is an example of
(a) displacement reaction
(b) addition reaction

(c) substitution reaction

(d) double displacement reaction. (2020 C)
VSA (1 mark)

29. Name the type of chemical reaction which takes place when quicklime is added to
water.(2021 C)
SAI (2 marks)

30. 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 chemical equation for the reaction. (2019)

31. A student wants to study a decomposition reaction by taking ferrous sulphate

crystals. Write two precautions he must observe while performing the experiment.
(2019)

33. A student mixes sodium sulphate powder in barium chloride powder. What change
would the student observe on mixing the two powders? Justify your answer and
explain how he can obtain the desired change. (2019)

34. Study the following equation of a chemical reaction:

H2+ Cl2 → 2HCI
(i) Identify the type of reaction.
(ii) Write a balanced chemical equation of another example of this type of reaction.
(Board Term 1, 2015)

35. State the type of chemical reactions, represented by the following equations:
(a) A+BC AC+B
(b) A+B C
(c) PQ+RS→PS +RQ
(d) A2O3+2B B2O3+2A (Board Term 1, 2014)
SA II (3 marks)
36. (i) While electrolysing water before passing the current some drops of an acid are
added. Why? Name the gases 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)

37. (a) Define a double displacement reaction.

(b) Write the chemical equation of a double displacement reaction which is also a
(i) Neutralisation reaction and (ii) Precipitation reaction. Give justification for your
answer. (2023)

38. Mention with reason the colour changes observed when:

(i) silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) copper powder is strongly heated in the presence of oxygen.
(iii) a piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution. (2020)

39. A shining metal 'M', on burning gives a dazzling white flame and changes to a
white powder 'N'.
(a) Identify 'M' and 'N.
(b) Represent the above reaction in the form of a balanced chemical equation. (c)
Does 'M' undergo oxidation or reduction in this reaction? Justify. (2020) 40. In the
electrolysis of water
(a) Name the gases liberated at anode and cathode.
(b) Why is it that the volume of gas collected on one electrode is two times that on the
other electrode?
(c) What would happen if dil. H2SO4 is not added to water? (2020)

41. 1 g of copper powder was taken in a China dish and heated. What change takes
place on heating? When hydrogen gas is passed over this heated substance, a visible
change is seen in it. Give the chemical equations of reactions, the name and the
colour of the products formed in each case. (2020)

42. A compound 'A' is used in the manufacture of cement. When dissolved in water, it
evolves a large amount of heat and forms compound 'B'.
(i) Identify A and B.
(ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of A with water.
(iii) List two types of reaction in which this reaction may be classified. (2020)
43. Identify the type of each of the following reactions. Also write balanced chemical
equation for each reaction.
(i) A reaction in which the reaction mixture becomes warm.
(ii) A reaction in which an insoluble substance is formed. (2020)

44. Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide solution.
(a) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
(c) Name the type of this reaction justifying your answer. (2020)
45. 2 g of silver chloride is taken in a China dish and the China dish is placed in
sunlight for sometime. What will be your observation in this case? Write the chemical
reaction involved in the form of a balanced chemical equation. Identify the type of
chemical reaction. (Delhi 2019)

46. Identify the type of reactions taking place in each of the following cases
and write the balanced chemical equation for the reactions.
(a) Zinc reacts with silver nitrate to produce zinc nitrate and silver.
(b) Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to produce potassium nitrate and lead
iodide. (Delhi 2019)

47. When potassium iodide solution is added to a solution of lead (II) nitrate in a test
tube, a precipitate is formed.
(a) What is the colour of this precipitate? Name the compound precipitated. (b) Write
the balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
(c) List two types of reactions in which this reaction can be placed. (2019)

48. 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube.

(a) List any two observations.
(b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(c) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction and name the products
formed. (Al 2019, Board Term I, 2017, 2016)

49. You might have noted that when copper powder is heated in a China dish, the
reddish brown surface of copper powder becomes coated with a black substance.
(a) Why has this black substance formed?
(b) What is the black substance?
(c) Write the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place.

LA (5 marks)
55. (a) Can a displacement reaction be a redox reaction? Explain with the help of an
example.
(b) Write the type of chemical reaction in the following:
(i) Reaction between an acid and a base
(ii) Rusting of iron. (Board Term I, 2017)

1.3 Have You Observed the Effects of Oxidation Reactions in Everyday Life?
MCQ
56. Copper utensils slowly lose their shiny brown surface and gain a green
coat on prolonged exposure to atmospheric air. This is due to the formation of a
coating of
(a) copper sulphate
(b) copper carbonate
(c) cupric oxide
(d) cuprous oxide. (2020 C)
SA II (3 marks)
57. What happens when food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long
time? List two observable changes and suggest three ways by which this
phenomenon can be prevented. (2020)

58. (a) In the following reaction:

MnO2+4HCI →→MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Identify the oxidant and reductant. (b) Give reasons:
(i) Antioxidants are added to foods containing fats and oils. (ii) White silver chloride
turns grey in sunlight. (2019 C)

59. (i) Why is respiration considered as an exothermic reaction? (NCERT) (ii) Write
chemical name and the formula of the brown gas produced during thermal
decomposition of lead nitrate.
(iii) Why do chips manufactures flush bags of chips with gas such as nitrogen?
(Board Term I, 2015)