CHEMISTRY CHAPTER 1

What chemicals are used in fireworks?

A) Copper chloride
B) Calcium chloride
C) Barium chloride
D) All of above
 
Q3- When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is
A) Black
B) White
C) Yellow
D) Pink
 
Q4- Color of magnesium oxide is
A) White
B) Blue
C) Grey
D) Pink
 
 
Q5- If magnesium is gently heated, it forms
A) Magnesium oxide
B) Magnesium sulfide
C) Magnesium nitrite
D) Magnesium carbonate
 
Q6- When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
A) Calcium hydroxide is formed
B) White precipitate of CaO is formed
C) Lime water turns milky
D) Color of lime water disappears.
 
Q7- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left
 
Q8- Color of Solid magnesium is
A) Dark grey
B) Silver grey
C) Black
D) Whitish silver
 
Q9- Consider equations: Ca⁺²(aq) + 2OH‾(aq)→Ca(OH)₂ (s). Precipitate of calcium
hydroxide will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q10- In writing chemical equations, inclusion of state symbols shall be done while
A) Correct chemical formulae of reactants and products are written
B) The equation is being balanced to fulfill the law of conservation of mass
C) The equation has been balanced
D) The chemical formulae of products and reactants have been changed to bring about
quick balancing
 
Q11- Consider equation: Pb⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻ (aq) → Pb(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of lead (II)
hydroxide will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q12- Consider equation: Cu⁺² (aq) + 2OH⁻(aq) → Cu(OH)₂ (s). precipitate of Copper
Hydroxide (Cu(OH)₂) will be of 
A) Green color
B) Blue color
C) Brown color
D) White color
 
Q13- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O(s). Moles of sodium needed to balance
equation would be 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q14- Consider reaction: S(s) + O₂(g) → SO₂. state of SO₂ in this reaction is 
A) Liquid
B) Solid
C) Gaseous
D) All Three
 
Q15- Consider reaction: P(s) + O₂(g) → P₄O₁₀(s). Moles of O₂(g) needed to balance
equation will be 
A) 1
B) 3
C) 5
D) 7
 
Q16- Consider reaction: Na(s) + O₂(g) → Na₂O. Moles of oxygen needed to balance
equation are 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q17- Consider reaction: Al(s) + O₂ (g) → Al₂O₃. Moles of Al(s) needed to balance
equation are 
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q18- Which one of the given processes involves chemical reactions?
A) Storing of oxygen gas under pressure in a gas cylinder
B) Keeping petrol in a China dish in the open
C) Liquefaction of air
D) Heating copper wire in the presence of air at high temperature
 
Q19- In which of the given chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the
correct states of the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
A) 2H₂ (l) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g) 
B) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (l) → 2H₂O (g) 
C) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (l) 
D) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) → 2H₂O (g) 
 
Q20- The reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions to form two new
compounds is called
A) Displacement reaction
B) Combination reaction
C) Double displacement reaction
D) Redox reaction
 
 
Q21- On immersing an iron nail in CuSO₄ solution for a few minutes, you will observe
A) No reaction takes place
B) The color of solution fades away
C) The surface of iron nails acquire a black coating
D) The color of solution changes to green
 
Q22- Which of the given statements is not a physical change?
A) Boiling of water to give water vapour
B) Melting of ice to give water
C) Dissolution of salt in water
D) Combustion of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
 
Q23- An element X on exposure to moist air turns reddish-brown and a new
compound Y is formed. The substances X and Y are
A) X = Fe, Y = Fe₂O₃
B) X = Ag, Y = Ag₂S
C) X = Cu, Y = CuO
D) X = Al, Y = Al₂O₃
 
Q24- The reaction of H₂ gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
A) Combination reaction
B) Redox reaction
C) Exothermic reaction
D) All of these reactions.
 
Q25- Rancidity can be prevented by
A) Adding antioxidants
B) Storing food away from light
C) Keeping food in refrigerator
D) All of these
 
Q26- In which of the given, heat energy will be evolved?
A) Electrolysis of water
B) Dissolution of NH₄Cl in water
C) Burning of L.P.G.
D) Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight
 
Q27- 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 colorless and odourless gas is evolved
 
Q28- Consider reaction is an example of 
(a) 4NH₃ (g) + 5O₂ (g) → 4NO (g) + 6H₂O (g) (a). Displacement reaction, 
(b) Combination reaction 
(c) Redox reaction 
(d) Neutralization reaction.
A) (A) & (D)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (C)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q29- Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) +
4H₂O(g) → Fe₃O₄ (s) + 4H₂ (g) 
(a) Iron metal is getting oxidized.
(b) Water is getting reduced.
(c) Water is acting as reducing agent.
(d)Water is acting as oxidizing agent.
A) (A), (B) & (C)
B) (C) & (D)
C) (A), (B) & (D)
D) (B) & (D)
 
Q30- Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(a) Reaction of water with quick lime
(b) Dilution of an acid
(c) Evaporation of water
(d) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q31- A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing
acidified permanganate solution. The light purple color of the solution fades and
finally disappears. Which of the given equation is the correct explanation for the
observation?
A) KMnO₄ is an oxidizing agent, it oxidizes FeSO₄
B) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidizing agent and oxidizes KMnO₄
C) The color disappears due to dilution, no reaction is involved
D) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and decomposes in the presence of FeSO₄ to a
colourless compound
 
Q32- Which among the following statement(s) is /are true? Exposure of silver chloride
to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to-
(a) The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride.
(b) Sublimation of silver chloride.
(c) Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride.
(d) Oxidation of silver chloride.
A) Only (A)
B) (A) & (C)
C) (B) & (C)
D) Only (D)
 
Q33- Solid calcium Oxide reacts vigorously with water to form calcium hydroxide
accompanied by liberation of heat. This process is called slaking of lime. Calcium
hydroxide dissolves in water to form its solution called lime water. Which among the
following is are true about slaking of lime and the solution formed?
(a) It is an endothermic reaction.
(b) It is exothermic reaction.
(c) The pH of the resulting solution will be more than seven.
(d) The pH of the resulting solution will be less than seven.
A) (A) & (B)
B) (B) & (C)
C) (A) & (D)
D) (C) & (D)
 
Q34- Barium chloride on reacting with ammonium sulphate forms barium sulphate
and ammonium chloride. Which of the following correctly represents the type of the
reaction involved?
(a) Displacement reaction
(b) Precipitation reaction
(c) Combination reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction
A) Only (A)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (D)
D) (B) & (D)
 
Q35- Which of the following is (are) an endothermic process(es)?
(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Evaporation of water
A) Both (A) & (C)
B) Only (B)
C) Only (C)
D) Both (B) & (D)
 
Q36- In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and
aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing
the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the given can be used in place of
lead nitrate?
A) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
B) Lead acetate
C) Ammonium nitrate
D) Potassium sulphate
 
Q37- Which of the given gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a
long time?
A) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
B) Nitrogen or oxygen
C) Carbon dioxide or helium
D) Helium or nitrogen
 
Q38- Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of ________
A) Oxidation
B) Corrosion
C) Reduction
D) Hydrogenation
 
Q39- Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?
A) Physical states of reactants and products
B) Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
C) Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
D) Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not
 
Q40- The chemical formula of lead sulphate is
A) Pb₂SO₄
B) Pb(SO₄)₂
C) PbSO₄
D) Pb₂(SO₄)₃
 
Q41- Chemically, rust is
A) Hydrated ferrous
B) Only ferric oxide
C) Hydrated ferric oxide
D) None of these
 
Q42- Both CO₂ and H₂ gases are
A) Heavier than air
B) Colourless
C) Acidic in nature
D) Soluble in water
 
Q43- Which of the given gases can be used for storage of fresh samples of an oil for a
long time?
A) Carbon dioxide or oxygen
B) Nitrogen or helium
C) Helium or oxygen
D) Nitrogen or oxygen
 
Q44- In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide
and oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
 
Q45- We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is
A) A white solid
B) Undergoes redox reaction
C) To avoid action by sunlight
D) None of the above
 
Q46- Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to formation
of
A) H₂S
B) AgS
C) AgSO₄
D) Ag₂S
 
Q47- When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
A) Crystals immediately melt
B) A brown residue is left
C) White fumes appear in the tube
D) A yellow residue is left
 
Q48- Which of the given products is formed when calcium oxide reacts with water?
A) Slaked lime
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Calcium oxide
D) Oxygen gas
 
Q49- What is the other name for quick lime?
A) Calcium hydroxide
B) Calcium oxide
C) Carbon dioxide
D) Sodium oxide
 
Q50- What is the chemical name for slaked lime?
A) Calcium carbonate
B) Calcium oxide
C) Calcium hydroxide
D) Carbon monoxide

Q1) Sodium and chlorine are reacted and as a result, sodium chloride is
formed which is also called table salt. What option gives the reactants and
products of the reaction?
(a) reactants – sodium; products – chlorine
(b) reactants – sodium and table salt; products – chlorine
(c) reactants – tables salt; products – sodium and chlorine
(d) reactants – sodium and chlorine; products – sodium chloride

Q2) Which of the following reactions can also be termed as thermal

decomposition reaction?
(a) Combination Reaction
(b) Decomposition Reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Double displacement reaction
Q 3) The image shows some chemical reactions.

Which option identifies the reactants and products of the reactions?

Q4) A student performs an experiment to form aluminium chloride from
aluminium and chlorine.
Which options give the chemical equation of the reaction?
(a) Al + Cl2 → AlCl2
(b) 2Al + Cl2 → 2AlCl
(c) 2Al + 3Cl2 → 2AlCl3
(d) 3Al + 3Cl2 → 3AlCl3

Q5. Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in water by
volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8

Q6) A researcher adds barium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid to form a

white-colored barium
chloride. Which option gives the balanced chemical equation of the
reaction?
(a) HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(b) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaCl2 + 2HOH
(c) 2HCl + Ba(OH)2 → BaH2 + 2HCl + O2
(d) HCl + 2Ba(OH) → 2BaCl2 + 2HOH + O2

Q7. One of the following processes does not involve a chemical reaction,
that is:
(a) Melting of candle wax when heated
(b) Burning of candle wax when heated
(c) Digestion of food in your stomach
(d) Ripening of banana
Q8) A student writes a chemical equation of the reaction between carbon
monoxide and hydrogen.
CO2 + 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.
Q9. The chemical formula of magnesium oxide is?
(a) MgO2
(b) Mg2O
(c) MgO
(d) Mg(OH)2
Q10) A student learns that some products are formed as a result of
combining two compounds while some compounds are formed as a result
of dissociation of two compounds. The image shows two reactions.
Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a
decomposition reaction?
(a) both the reactions are examples of combination reaction
(b) both the 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) P is an example of a decomposition reaction while reaction Q is an
example of a combination reaction
Q11) From the following which one is the example of chemical reaction
(a) Grapes get fermented
(b) Breakdown of food
(c) Formation of curd
(d) All of the above
Q12) A student adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing
an equal amount of copper sulphate solution. The student observes that
the color 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) 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.
Q13) Which of the reactions is used in black and white photography?
(a) Combination Reaction
(b) Decomposition Reaction
(c) Displacement reaction
(d) Oxidation reaction
Q14) What happens when lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide?
(a) They will not react
(b) Large amount of hydrogen release
(c) Yellow ppt of lead iodide and potassium nitrate will be produced
(d) Evolution of gas will occur
Q15) 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 undergo a decomposition reaction to form
silver chloride
and potassium nitrate
(b) silver nitrate and potassium undergo a displacement reaction to form
silver chloride
and potassium nitrate
(c) silver nitrate and potassium undergo a combination reaction to form
silver chloride and
potassium nitrate
(d) silver nitrate and potassium undergo double displacement reaction to
form silver
chloride and potassium nitrate

Q16. Which of the following does show an oxidation reaction?

(a) Gain of oxygen
(b) Loss of oxygen
(c) Gain of hydrogen
(d) None of the above

Q17) The image shows a reaction between zinc and hydrogen.

Which option shows oxidation?

(a) Zn → Zn+2
(b) 2H+ → H2
(c) Zn+2 → Zn
(d) H2 → 2H+

1.  The chemical formula of lead sulphate is

     (a)  Pb2SO4
(b)  Pb(SO4)2
(c)  PbSO4
(d)  Pb2(SO4)3
2.  Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?
     (a)  Physical states of reactants and products
     (b)  Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction
     (c)  Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed
     (d)  Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not
3.  Chemically rust is
     (a)  hydrated ferrous oxide
(b)  only ferric oxide
(c)  hydrated ferric oxide
(d)  none of these
4.  Both CO2 and H2 gases are
     (a)  heavier than air
(b)  colourless
(c)  acidic in nature
(d)  soluble in water
5.  Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sampel of an oil for a long
time?
     (a)  Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b)  Nitrogen or helium
     (c)  Helium or oxygen
(d)  Nitrogen or oxygen
6.  The electrolytic decomposition of water gives H 2and O2 in the ratio of
     (a)  1 : 2 by volume
(b)  2 : 1 by volume
(c)  8 : 1 by mass
(d)  1 : 2 by mass
7.  In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen
gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced equation) is
     (a)  1
(b)  2
(c)  3
(d)  4
8.  Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of
     (a)  oxidation
(b)  corrosion
(c)  reduction
(d)  hydrogenation
9.  We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is
     (a)  a white solid
(b)  undergoes redoc reaction
     (c)  to avoid action by sunlight
(d)  none of the above
10.  Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to formation of
     (a)  H2S
(b)  AgS
(c)  AgSO4
(d)  Ag2S
11.  When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube
     (a)  crystals immediately melt
(b)  a brown residue is left
     (c)  white fumes appear in the tube
(d)  a yellow residue is left
12.  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
13.  When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,
     (a)  calcium hydroxide is formed
(b)  white precipitate of CaO is formed
     (c)  lime water turns milky
(d)  colour of lime water disappears.
14.  When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is
     (a)  black
(b)  white
(c)  yellow
(d)  pink
15.  In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?
     (a)  Electrolysis of water
     (b)  Dissolution of NH4Cl in water
     (c)  Burning of L.P.G.
     (d)  Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight
16.  Rancidity can be prevented by
     (a)  adding antioxidants
(b)  storing food away from light
     (c)  keeping food in refrigerator
(d)  all of these
17.  The reaction of H2 gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of
     (a)  combination reaction
(b)  redox reaction
(c)  exothermic reaction
(d)  all of these reactions

18.  The reaction in which two compound exchange their ions to form two new compounds is
called
     (a)  displacement reaction
(b)  combination reaction
  (c)  double displacement reaction
(d)  redox reaction

19.  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
20.  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

Q.1. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of

(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride

Q.2.  The chemical formula of lead sulphate is     

(a)  Pb2SO4
(b)  Pb(SO4)2
(c)  PbSO4
(d)  Pb2(SO4)3
Q.3. When green coloured ferrous sulphate crystals are heated, the colour of the
crystal changes because
(a) it is decomposed to ferric oxide
(b) it loses water of crystallisation
(c) it forms SO2
(d) it forms SO3

Q.4.  Which information is not conveyed by a balanced chemical equation?     

(a)  Physical states of reactants and products     
(b)  Symbols and formulae of all the substances involved in a particular reaction     
(c)  Number of atoms/molecules of the reactants and products formed     
(d)  Whether a particular reaction is actually feasible or not

Q.5. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the
correct states of the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?
(a) 2H2 (l) + O2 (l) > 2H2O(g)
(b) 2H2 (g) + O2 (l) > 2H2O (l)
(c) 2H2 (g) + O2 (g) > 2H2O (l)
(d) 2H2 (g) +O2 (g) > 2H2O (g)

Q.6.  Chemically rust is     

(a)  hydrated ferrous oxide
(b)  only ferric oxide
(c)  hydrated ferric oxide
(d)  none of these

Q.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 disap¬pears. 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 disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.
(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and de-composes in presence of FeSO4. to a
colourless compound.
AnswerAnswer: a
Q.8.  Both CO2 and H2 gases are     
(a)  heavier than air
(b)  colourless
(c)  acidic in nature
(d)  soluble in water
Q.9. Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu
The above reaction is an example of:
(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement

Q.10.  Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sampel of an
oil for a long time?     
(a)  Carbon dioxide or oxygen
(b)  Nitrogen or helium     
(c)  Helium or oxygen
(d)  Nitrogen or oxygen

Q.11. Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute
hydrochloric acid
(a) Fe (III) chloride and water
(b) Fe (II) chloride and water
(c) Fe (II) chloride and hydrogen gas
(d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas

Q.12.  The electrolytic decomposition of water gives H2 and O2 in the ratio of     
(a)  1 : 2 by volume
(b)  2 : 1 by volume
(c)  8 : 1 by mass
(d)  1 : 2 by mass

Q.13. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of

hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is:
(a) 1 : 1
(b) 2:1
(c) 4:1
(d) 1:2

Q.14.  In the decomposition of lead (II) nitrate to give lead (II) oxide, nitrogen
dioxide and oxygen gas, the coefficient of nitrogen dioxide (in the balanced
equation) is     
(a)  1
(b)  2
(c)  3
(d)  4
Q.15. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked
by unpleasant smell and taste is called:
(a) antioxidation
(b) reduction
(c) rancidity
(d) corrosion

Q.16.  Fatty foods become rancid due to the process of     

(a)  oxidation
(b)  corrosion
(c)  reduction
(d)  hydrogenation

Q.17. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:

(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant

Q.18.  We store silver chloride in a dark coloured bottle because it is     

(a)  a white solid
(b)  undergoes redoc reaction     
(c)  to avoid action by sunlight
(d)  none of the above

Q.19. Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction:

H2S + I2 → 2HI + S
(a) I2
(b) H2S
(C) HI
(d) S

Q.20.  Silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days due to
formation of     
(a)  H2S
(b)  AgS
(c)  AgSO4
(d)  Ag2S

Q.21. What type of chemical reactions take place when electricity is passed

through water?
(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement
Q.22.  When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube     
(a)  crystals immediately melt
(b)  a brown residue is left     
(c)  white fumes appear in the tube
(d)  a yellow residue is left

Q.23. Which of the following is an endothermic process?

(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Respiration in human beings

Q.24.  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

Q.25. When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of

(a) AgNO3
(b) Ag2S
(c) Ag2O
(d) Ag2CO3

Q.26. A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating

limestone in the absence of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3

Q.27.  When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water,     

(a)  calcium hydroxide is formed
(b)  white precipitate of CaO is formed     
(c)  lime water turns milky
(d)  colour of lime water disappears.

Q.28. Which of the following are exothermic processes?

(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Q.29. In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?     

(a)  Electrolysis of water     
(b)  Dissolution of NH4Cl in water     
(c)  Burning of L.P.G.     
(d)  Decomposition of AgBr in the presence of sunlight

Q.30.  When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, the ash formed is     

(a)  black
(b)  white
(c)  yellow
(d)  pink

Q.31. Rancidity can be prevented by     

(a)  adding antioxidants
(b)  storing food away from light     
(c)  keeping food in refrigerator
(d)  all of these

Q.32.  The reaction of H2 gas with oxygen gas to form water is an example of     
(a)  combination reaction
(b)  redox reaction
(c)  exothermic reaction
(d)  all of these reactions
AnswerAnswer: a
Q.33.  The reaction in which two compound exchange their ions to form two new
compounds is called     
(a)  displacement reaction
(b)  combination reaction     
(c)  double displacement reaction
(d)  redox reaction

Q.34.  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

Q.35.  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

CHEMISTRY 2

1. Which one of the given is a mineral acid?

A. Lactic acid
B. Formic acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Hydrochloric acid
 
2. Which one of the given is an organic acid?
A. Citric acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Lactic acid
D. Both (1) & (3)
 
3. Which one of the given is incorrect?
A. Acids turns blue litmus paper red
B. Aqueous solutions of acids conduct electricity
C. Acids react with certain metals to form hydrogen gas
D. None of these
 
4. Which one of the given acids is used in the treatment of bone marrow and scurvy
diseases?
A. Acetic acid
B. Hydrochloric acid
C. Ascorbic acid
D. Nitric acid
  
5. Acid present in apple is : 
A. Oxalic acid
B. Malic acid
C. Acetic acid
D. Formic acid
 

 
6. Which one of the given is hydracid?
A. H₃PO₄
B. H₂SO₄
C. HCN
D. HNO₃
 
7. Most of the oxides of metals when react with acid, form____ 
A. A base
B. An acid
C. A salt
D. Either (1) or (2)
 
8. Generally, when certain metals react with an acid they release _______ gas.
A. Nitrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Hydrogen
D. Argon
 
9. Which one of the given is formed when sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with
hydrochloric acid?
A. Sodium chloride
B. Carbon dioxide
C. Water
D. All the these
 
10. A strong acid:
A. Completely gets ionized in water
B. Partially gets ionized in water
C. Do not get ionized in water
D. All the these
 
11. Which of the given is a strong base?
A. Calcium hydroxide
B. Magnesium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. Potassium hydroxide
 
12. Which of the given is used as an antacid?
A. Sodium hydrocarbonate
B. Calcium hydroxide
C. Magnesium hydroxide
D. All the these
 
13. Which one of the given is the pH value of pure water?
A. 0
B. 7
C. 8 
D. 1
 
14. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 4?
A. The substance is a base 
B. The substance is an acid 
C. The substance is a neutral substance 
D. Either (1) or (2)
 
15. Which one of the given is true, if a substance has a pH value of 7?
A. The substance is a base 
B. The substance is a acid 
C. The substance is a neutral substance 
D. Either (1) or (2)
 

 
16. In which one of the given reactions a salt is reacting with a base?
A. NaOH+HCl→NaCl+H₂O 
B. Cu(OH)₂+H₂SO₄→CuSO₄+2H₂O 
C. KOH+HCl→KCl+H₂O 
D. 6NH₄OH+Al(SO₄)₃→2Al(OH)₃+3(NH₄)₂SO₄ 
 
17. Which one of the given is commonly known as blue vitriol and is used as a
fungicide? 
A. Potassium nitrate
B. Copper sulphate
C. Sodium carbonate
D. Sodium chloride
 
18. Which one of the following is formed when calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon
dioxide?
A. Hydrogen gas
B. Water
C. Salt
D. Both B and C
 
19. Which of the following phenomena occurs when acid is mixed with water
(a) Neutralization
(b) Dilution
(c) Ionization
A. Only (B) is correct
B. (A) & (B) are correct
C. (B) & (C) are correct
D. Only (C) is correct 
 
20. Which one among the given is a weak base?
A. Sodium hydroxide
B. Potassium hydroxide
C. Ammonium hydroxide
D. All the these
21. Which acid is used in cola to give it a biting sharp taste
A. Sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄)
B. Tartaric acid
C. Phosphoric acid
D. Citric acid
 
22. Range of pH scale is
A. 7 to 10
B. 0 to 10
C. 0 to 14
D. 7 to 14
 
23. Due to excess passing of CO2 through an aqueous solution of slaked lime, its
milkiness fades because 
A. Calcium carbonate is produced
B. Calcium bi-carbonate is produced
C. Calcium oxide is produced
D. Due to the production of more heat
 
24. When acids dissolve in water it releases _____.
A. H+ ion
B. H- ion
C. H3O+ ion
D. H3O2+ ion
 
25. Which element is always present in Arrhenius acid?
A. Oxygen
B. Nitrogen
C. Hydrogen
D. None of these
 
26. Methyl red colour in acidic medium is 
A. Yellow
B. Pink
C. Red
D. Orange
 
27. The chemical formula of Gypsum is
A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄,2H₂O
C. CaSO₄,H₂O
D. CaSO₄,3H₂O
 
28. During the preparation of HCl gas on a humid day, the gas is usually passed
through the guard tube containing CaCl₂. The purpose of using CaCl₂ is
A. To add moisture to the gas (HCl)
B. To absorb HCl gas
C. To absorb moisture from HCl gas
D. To Use it as a catalyst
 
29. Which one is different from others
A. Nitric acid
B. Sulphuric acid
C. Tartaric acid
D. Phosphoric acid
 
30. Soda ash chemical formula is
A. NaHCO₃
B. Na₂CO₃, 9H₂O
C. Na₂CO₃
D. Na₂CO₃,10H₂O
 

 
31. Common salt beside being used in the kitchen can also be used as the raw
material for the production of
(a) Baking powder
(b) Washing soda 
(c) Black ash 
(d) Slaked lime 
A. (B) and (C)
B. (A) and (C)
C. (A) and (B)
D. (B) and (D)

32. Level of pH found in antacid solution

A. ≤6.5 
B. ≥7.0 
C. >10
D. >14
 
33. Black ash is
A. Dry KOH
B. Barium sulphide 
C. Charcoal 
D. Hydrated KOH
 
34. When electricity passes through NaCl aqueous solution
A. Sodium metal is deposited
B. Only Chlorine gas is produced
C. Chlorine & Hydrogen gases are produced
D. All of the given are produced
 
35. Identify the element
(a) It is a white translucent solid 
(b) It readily reacts with water and produces an alkaline solution 
(c) It is stored in kerosene
A. Na
B. Ca
C. Al
D. P
 
36. Bleaching powder’s chemical name is ______
A. Calcium hypo-Oxychloride
B. Calcium Oxychloride
C. Calcium Chloride
D. Calcium Chloro-Oxide
 
37. The colour of Methyl orange in basic medium is
A. Pink
B. Orange
C. Purple
D. Yellow
 
38. The pH of commonly used toothpaste is
A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0 
C. ≥2.2 
D. None of these
 
39. Phenolphthalein’s colour in basic medium is ____but in acid it is ______.
A. Pink, Colorless
B. Yellow, Pink
C. Pink, Orange
D. Blue, Red
 
40. When sodium hydroxide reacts with Zinc it produces ______ 
A. Sodium oxide and water
B. Sodium zincates and water
C. Sodium zincates and hydrogen
D. Sodium oxide and hydrogen
 
41. You are given 3 unknown solutions with pH value as 6,8 & 9.5 respectively. Which
solution will contain maximum OH⁻ ion?
A. Solution sample-1
B. Solution sample-2
C. Solution sample-3
D. Data are insufficient
 
42. The pH of Gastric juice is
A. <6.5
B. ≥7.0 
C. 5
D. None of these
 
43. The chemical formula of Plaster of Paris is 
A. CaSO₄,1/2H₂O
B. CaSO₄, 2H₂O
C. CaSO₄, H₂O
D. CaSO₄, 3H₂O
 
44. Ammonium sulphate salt is
A. Basic salt
B. Acidic salt
D. Neutral salt
D. Complex salt
 
45. Which of the following acid(s) never forms acidic salt? 
(a) HCl 
(b) H₃PO₄ 
(c) H₂SO₄ 
(d) H₂CO₃
A. (A) only
B. (D) only
C. (A) and (D) both
D. (A) and (C) both
46. Vinegar is used in pickling as it
A. Is an acid
B. Prevents the growth of microbes
C. Prevents drying of a pickle
D. Increases taste
 
47. PH scale of a neutral solution is 
A. 14
B. 7
C. 10
D. 12
 
48. Which of the following acids are edible
(a) Citric acid 
(b) Tartaric acid 
(c) Hydrochloric acid 
(d) Carbonic acid
A. (A) and (B) are correct
B. (A), (B) and (D) are correct
C. (A), (B) and (C) are correct
D. All are correct
 
49. Butyric acid is found in
A. Rancid butter
B. Rancid cake
C. Stings of bees
D. All of these
 
50. An indicator is one kind of the following compound
A. Strong acid only
B. Reducing agent
C. Weak base or acid only
D. Complex salt

1. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a

test tube?
(i) Temperature of the solution decreases
(ii) Temperature of the solution increases
(in) Temperature of the solution remains the same
(iv) Salt formation takes place
(a) (i) and (iv)
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) only
(d) (ii) and (iv)

2. When hydrogen chloride gas is prepared on a humid day, the gas is usually passed
through the guard tube containing calcium chloride. The role of calcium chloride
taken in the guard tube is to
(a) absorb the evolved gas
(b) moisten the gas
(c) absorb moisture from the gas
(d) absorb Cl– ions from the evolved gas

3. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation?
(a) Blue vitriol
(b) Baking soda
(c) Washing soda
(d) Gypsum

4. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing
order?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

5. What is formed when zinc reacts with sodium hydroxide?

(a) Zinc hydroxide and sodium
(b) Sodium zincate and hydrogen gas
(c) Sodium zinc-oxide and hydrogen gas
(d) Sodium zincate and water

6. Tomato is a natural source of which acid?

(a) Acetic acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Tartaric acid
(d) Oxalic acid

7. Brine is an
(a) aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide
(b) aqueous solution of sodium carbonate
(c) aqueous solution of sodium chloride
(d) aqueous solution of sodium bicarbonate

8. Na2CO3 . 10H2O is
(a) washing soda
(b) baking soda
(c) bleaching powder
(d) tartaric acid

9. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris?

(a) 90°C
(b) 100°C
(c) 110°C
(d) 120°C

10. How many water molecules does hydrated cal-cium sulphate contain?
(a) 5
(b) 10
(c) 7
(d) 2

11. 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

12. Alkalis are

(a) acids, which are soluble in water
(b) acids, which are insoluble in water
(c) bases, which are insoluble in water
(d) bases, which are soluble in water

13. Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an

acid and of a base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(in) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

14. 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 HCl is a strong acid 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

15. Lime water reacts with chlorine to give

(a) bleaching powder
(b) baking powder
(c) baking soda
(d) washing soda

16. Nettle sting is a natural source of which acid?

(a) MetiWanoic acid
(b) Lactic acid
(c) Citric acid
(d) Tartaric acid

17. Tooth enamel is made up of

(a) calcium phosphate
(b) calcium carbonate
(c) calcium oxide
(d) potassium

18. What is the pH range of our body?

(a) 7.0 – 7.8
(b) 7.2 – 8.0
(c) 7.0 – 8.4
(d) 7.2 – 8.4

19. Rain is called acid rain when its:

(a) pH falls below 7
(b) pH falls below 6
(c) pH falls below 5.6
(d) pH is above 7

20. Sodium hydroxide is a

(a) weak base
(b) weak acid
(c) strong base
(d) strong acid

21. An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of
the following solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

22. When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to
(a) white
(b) bluish-green
(c) blue-black
(d) black

23. Sodium hydroxide is used

(a) as an antacid
(b) in manufacture of soap
(c) as a cleansing agent
(d) in alkaline batteries

24. Sodium hydroxide turns phenolphthalein solution

(a) pink
(b) yellow
(c) colourless
(d) orange

25. Chemical formula of washing soda is

(a) Na2C03 . 7H2O
(b) Na2C03 . 5H2O
(c) Na2C03 . 2H2O
(d) Na2C03 . 10H2O

Question 1.
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)

Question 2.
An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following
solution would reverse the change?
(a) Baking powder
(b) Lime
(c) Ammonium hydroxide solution
(d) Hydrochloric acid

Question 3.
Two aqueous solutions P and Q have pH of 5 and 13 respectively. The correct inference is
that:
(a) solution P is of HCl and Q is of NH4OH
(b) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of Ca(OH)2
(c) solution P is of HNO3 and Q is of NH4OH
(d) solution P is of CH3COOH and Q is of NaOH

Question 4.
The pH of a solution is 7. How can you increase its pH?
(a) By adding a small amount of acid
(b) By adding a small amount of base.
(c) By adding a small amount of salt.
(d) By passing carbon dioxide gas through it.
Question 5.
Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of
(a) strong acid and strong base
(b) weak acid and weak base
(c) strong acid and weak base
(d) weak acid and strong base

Question 6.
Which gas is evolved when acids react with metals?
(a) O2
(b) CO2
(c) H2
(d) N2

Question 7.
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

Question 8.
Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
(b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
(c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
(d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid

Question 9.
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
hydrogencarbonate.
(c) After washing with plenty of water and apply solution of sodium hydroxide on the hand.
(d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali.

Question 10.
Farmers neutralise the effect of acidity of the soil by adding
(a) slaked lime
(b) gypsum
(c) caustic soda
(d) baking soda

Question 11.
A teacher gave two test tubes to the students, one containing water and the other containing
sodium hydroxide. She asked them to identify the test tube containing sodium hydroxide
solution. Which one of the following can be used for the identification?
(a) Blue litmus
(b) Red litmus
(c) Sodium carbonate solution
(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid

Question 12.
One of the constituents of baking powder is sodium hydrogencarbonate, the other constituent
is
(a) hydrochloric acid
(b) tartaric acid
(c) acetic acid
(d) sulphuric acid

Question 13.
Increase in the OH– ion concentration, leads to
(a) an increases in the pH of solution
(b) a decrease in the pH of the solution
(c) doesn’t alter the pH of the solution
(d) decreases the basic strength of the solution
Question 14.
Which of the following statements is correct about an aqueous solution of an acid and of a
base?
(i) Higher the pH, stronger the acid
(ii) Higher the pH, weaker the acid
(iii) Lower the pH, stronger the base
(iv) Lower the pH, weaker the base
(a) (i) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)

Question 15.
A solution has turned the colour of red litmus paper to blue. The pH of the solution is
approximately:
(a) 2
(b) 5
(c) 7
(d) 10

Question 16.
The pH of three solutions X, Y and Z is 6, 4 and 8 respectively. Which of the following is the
correct order of acidic strength?
(a) X > Y > Z
(b) Z > Y > X
(c) Y > X > Z
(d) Z > X > Y

Question 17.
Which one of the following can be used as an acid-base indicator by a visually impaired
student?
(a) Litmus
(b) Turmeric
(c) Vanilla essence
(d) Petunia leaves
Question 18.
What is gastric acid present in the stomach composed of?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Sulphuric acid
(c) Nitric acid
(d) Lactic acid

Question 19.
Which of the following is acidic in nature?
(a) Lime juice
(b) Human blood
(c) Lime water
(d) Antacid

Question 20.
When the solution of an acid is diluted, what will be the change in pH of the solution?
(a) pH of the solution remains the same
(b) pH of the solution will increase
(c) pH of the solution decreases
(d) pH of the solution climbs to 7

Question 21.
When the stopper of a bottle containing colourless liquid was removed, the bottle gave a
smell like that of vinegar. The liquid in the bottle could be
(a) Hydrochloric acid solution
(b) Sodium hydroxide solution
(c) Acetic acid solution
(d) Saturated sodium bicarbonate solution

Question 22.
Which of the following is not a mineral acid?
(a) Hydrochloric acid
(b) Citric acid
(c) Sulphuric acid
(d) Nitric acid

Question 23.
Which among the following is not a base?
(a) NaOH
(b) KOH
(c) NH4OH
(d) C2H5OH

Question 24.
To protect tooth decay, one is advised to brush the teeth regulary. The ingredient of the paste
which checks tooth decay is:
(a) acidic
(b) basic
(c) neutral
(d) corrosive