SET-1

1.A reddish brown metal X when heated in presence of oxygen forms a black compound Y which is basic in
when heated with hydrogen gas gives back X. Identify X & Y. Write the chemical reaction between Y & H 2.
2.(i)By which reaction metal is obtained from their metal oxides
(a) Calcination (b) Reduction (c) Roasting (d) Liquefaction
(ii)A suspension of rust in water turns __________litmus ____________. So it is __________ in nature.
3. Show the electronic transfers in the formation of MgCl 2 .
4. (a)In nature, metal A is found in a free state while metal B is found in the form of its compounds. Which of these
two will be nearer to the top of the activity series of metals? Justify your answer.
(b) Name a metal which is non-lustrous and a nonmetal which is lustrous
5. Assertion : Ionic compounds and solids are somewhat hard.
Reason: They are electrovalent compounds and have strong force of attraction
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SET-2

1. A substance X used for coating iron articles is added to a blue solution of a reddish brown metal Y, the color of the
solution gets discharged. Identify X and Y & also write the chemical reactions involved.
2. A metal ‘X’ loses two electrons and a non-metal ‘Y’ gains one electron. Show the electron dot structure of
compound formed between them. Is ionic or covalent? Does it have high melting point or low? Will it conduct
electricity in solid state or in aqueous solution and why? Will it be soluble in water?
3. (i) Haematite is an ore of
(a) Copper (b) Tin (c) Iron (d) Aluminium
(ii) In general, metallic oxides are _________ in nature whereas oxides of nonmetals are ________ in nature.
4. Why should metal carbonates and sulphides be converted to metal oxides in the process of extraction of metals?
5. Assertion: Copper does not reacts with the H2SO4.
Reason: Copper is more reactive than hydrogen.
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SET-3

1.You are provide with three metals Potassium, Magnesium and Copper. Using only water as reactant, how will you
identify each of them. Write the chemical equations wherever necessary.
2. Four elements P,Q,R and S have atomic numbers 6, 8, 10 and 12 respectively. Which two elements can form
covalent compounds and why? Draw the electron dot structure of the compound. Write one characteristics of the
compound.
3. In the electrolytic refining of metals what would you take as the anode and the cathode?
4. (i)The electronic configuration of X , Y and Z are : X – 2,8 ; Y – 2,8,6 ; Z – 2,8,3
(a) X is a metal and Y is a non-metal (b) Y is a metal and Z is a non-metal
(c) Z is a non-metal and X is a noble gas (d) Z is a metal and Y is a non-metal
(ii) Metals react with acids to produce___________ gas which burns with a __________ sound
5. Assertion: Al2O3, is an amphoteric oxide.
Reason: Al2O3 reacts with acid as well as base to form salt and water.
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SET-4

1. Name the products formed when a piece of Sodium metal is added to water. When the solution so formed, is tested
with litmus, what kind of colour change is expected? Write the chemical reaction involved.
2. An element with at.no. 7 combines with another element with at.no. 1. Draw the electron dot structure of the
compound so formed. Also predict the nature of the compound.
3. Compound X and aluminium are used to join railway tracks.
(a) Identify the compound X. (b) Name the reaction. (c) Write down its reaction. (d) Name the type of reaction

4. (i) The non-metal _______________ is used in water purification process.

(ii) The non-metal ________________ is found in the liquid state

5. Assertion: Metals generally act as reducing agents.

Reason: The reducing character is expressed in terms of electron releasing tendency.
 SET-5

1. An unknown element X reacts in air to form its oxide Y. This Y dissolves in water which turns blue litmus into red.
Predict whether X is a metal or a non-metal with proper reaction.
2.(i) An element reacts with oxygen to give a compound with a high melting point. The compound is soluble in
water. The element is likely to be
(a) calcium (b) carbon (c) iron (d) silicon
(ii) A _____________ reactive metal can replace a ___________ reactive metal from its salt solution.

3. A metal A which is used in thermite process when heated with oxygen gives an oxide B, which is amphoteric in
nature. Identify A and B . Write down the reaction of the oxide B with HCl and NaOH.
4. Name the ore from which Aluminium is extracted and the process. Write the chemical equation for cathode and
anode reactions.
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5. Assertion : Bromine cannot displace chlorine from its salt solution.

Reason: Bromine is more reactive than chlorine.
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SET-6

1. An element ‘X’ displaces iron from the aqueous solution of iron sulphate. List your observations if the element ‘X’ is
treated with the aqueous solutions of copper sulphate, zinc sulphate and silver nitrate. Based on the observations
arrange X, Zn, Cu and Ag in increasing order of their reactivities.
2. (i)A student was given Mg, Zn, Fe, and Cu metals. He put each of them in dil HCl contained in different
test tubes. Identify which of them will not displace H2 from dil HCl.
(a) Mg (b) Zn (c) Fe (d) Cu
(ii) Metals form _______________ ions so they are known as _____________ elements.
3. Carbonate ore of this metal is abundant in earth’s crust and its hydroxide is used in ‘white washing’. Identify the
metal. How will you convert this ore into its oxide and then into impure metal? Name the process and write the
equations involved.
4. Explain with the help of equations why Zinc oxide is considered as an amphoteric oxide.
5. Assertion: MgO exists in liquid state.
Reason: The electrostatic forces of attraction between Mg2+ and 02- ions constitute ionic bond.
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SET-7

1. Write chemical equations to explain what happens, when

(i) Mercuric oxide is heated. (ii) Aluminium is reacted with manganese dioxide.

2. Two elements with valency 1 and 4 respectively combine to form a compound. Draw the electron dot structure and
identify the nature of the compound.
3. (i) The metal oxides which reacts with both acids and bases are called __________.
(ii) The ore of Mercury is known as _______________ and its formula is ______________.
4. Write the cathode and anode reaction for electro refining of Copper. What is the electrolyte used in the process?
5. Assertion: Ionic compounds have high melting and boiling points.
Reason : A large amount of energy is required to break the strong inter-ionic attraction in ionic compounds.
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SET-8

1.Write chemical equations to explain what happens, when

(i) Ferric oxide is reduced with aluminium. (ii) Mixture of cuprous oxide and cuprous sulphide is heated.
2.(i)Which property of metals is used for making bells and strings of musical instruments like Sitar and Violin?
(a) Sonorousness (b) Malleability (c) Ductility (d) Conductivity
(ii) The highly reactive metals like Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium, etc. are extracted by the process of ________
3. A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide ore. Identify the metal and
its ore and give the reaction involved in its extraction process.
4. A non-metal A, the largest constituent of air, when heated with H2 in a 1:3 ratio gives a gas B. On heating A with
O2, it gives an oxide C. If this oxide is passed into the water in the presence of air, it gives an acid D which acts as a
strong oxidizing agent.
(a)Identify A, B, C, and D (b) Write the chemical equations involved in the formation of B and C.
5. Assertion: Silver becomes black in colour when exposed to atmosphere.
 Reason: Silver reacts with H2S gas to form Ag2S which is black in colour.
SET-9

1. Explain the following:

(a) NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in solid-state, whereas it does conduct electricity in aqueous solution as
well as in the molten state
(b) Metals like Na, K, Ca and Mg are never found in their free state in nature.
2. Of the three metals, X, Y and Z. X react with cold water, Y with hot water and Z with steam. Identify X, Y and Z
and also arrange them in order of increasing reactivity. Also write the chemical reaction for the three metals.
3. (i) The sulphide ore among the following is
(a) Haematite (b) Bauxite (c) Cinnabar (d) Calamine
(ii) Electro refining is used for _____________________________
4. Explain why Copper is used to make hot water tanks and not steel.
5. Assertion: Different metals have different reactivities with water and dilute acids.
Reason: Reactivity of a metal depends on its position in the reactivity series.
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SET-10

1. A ,B and C are three elements that undergo chemical reactions according to the following equations.
(i) A2O3 + B  B2O3 + A (ii) CSO4 + B  B2(SO4)3 + C (iii) CO + A  A2O3 + C
Which metal is more reactive and which one is least reactive? Explain with proper justification.
2. In electro refining of metals what would you take (i) as an anode (ii) as a cathode (iii) as electrolyte
3. What is the main ore of Mercury? Name the process by which mercury is obtained from its ore. Write all the
chemical equations involved in the process.
4.(i)The extraction of metals from their ores and then refining them to obtain the pure metal is known as _______
(ii) Which of the following pair of metals exist in their native state in nature?
(a) Ag and Au (b) Ag and Zn (c) Au and Hg (d) Au and Fe
5. Assertion: All minerals are ores.
Reason: Ore is a mineral from which the metal can be extracted conveniently and economically.
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SET-11

1. Write equations for the reactions of :- (i) iron with steam (ii) calcium and potassium with water
2. Mention one difference between water and Calcium oxide with the help of electron dot structure.
3.(i) Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions?
(a) NaCl and Cu metal (b) MgCl2 and Al metal (c) FeSO4 and Ag metal (d) AgNO3 and Cu metal.

(ii) The ore of Aluminium is known as _______________ and its formula is _____________.
4. What chemical process is used for obtaining a metal from its oxide? Explain with the help of an example.
5. Assertion: iron is found in the free state in nature.
Reason: iron a highly reactive element.
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SET-12

1. Differentiate between metal and nonmetal based on their chemical properties. (Any Two)
2. Rahul treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide NaOH solution. He notices the formation of
bubbles in a reaction mixture. He made the same observations when this element was treated with hydrochloric acid.
Suggest how he can identify the produced gas. Write chemical equations for both reactions.
3. In the preparation of NaOH from brine, the process is called ‘chlor-alkali’ process. Why is this name given and write
the chemical equation of the process?
4.(i)Nonmetals combines with oxygen to form ____________ oxides
(ii) Which of the following represents the correct order of reactivity for the given metals?
(a)Na>Mg>Al>Cu (b)Mg>Na>Al>Cu (c)Na>Mg>Cu>Al (d)Mg > Al > Na > Cu
5. Assertion : Highly reactive metals are obtained by electrolytic reduction.
Reason : In the electrolytic reduction, metal is deposited at the cathode.
 SET-13

1. Two ores, A & B, of the same metal were taken. On heating, ore A gives CO 2, and ore B provides SO2 molecules.
What process will you take to convert them into metals? Explain with the help of chemical equation.
2. A non-metal X exists in different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance, whereas Z is a good conductor
of electricity. Identify X, Y and Z. Draw the electron dot structure when X combines with hydrogen.
3. A metal E is stored under kerosene. When a small piece of it is left open in air, it catches fire. When the product
formed is dissolved in water, it turns red litmus to blue.
(a) Identify E
(b) Write the chemical equation when E is exposed to air and when the product is dissolved in water.
(c) Name the process by which the metal E is obtained from its molten chloride and also write the chemical equation.
4.(i) ________________is the only nonmetal that forms electropositive ion.
(ii) Metals lose their shine due to the formation of layer of ________________ on their surface
5. Assertion: Hydrogen gas is not evolved when a metal reacts with nitric acid.
Reason: Nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent.
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SET-14

1. Which method will you use to reduce the following? Explain by giving a suitable example.
(a) Oxide of a less reactive metal (b) Oxide of a moderately reactive metal (c) Oxide of a highly reactive metal
2.(i) The sulphide ores are converted into oxides by heating strongly in the presence of excess air. This process is
known as ________________.
(ii) The process by which a carbonate ore is heated to high temperatures in the absence of oxygen in order to convert
it to metal oxide is referred to as
(a)roasting (b) reduction (c) calcination (d) smelting.
3. Four elements A,B,C and D have atomic numbers 6, 8, 10 and 12 respectively. Which two elements can form ionic
compounds and why? Draw the electron dot structure of the compound. Write one characteristics of the compound.
4. What are the 4 types of ores? Give an example for each with name and formula
5. Assertion : Magnesium chloride is an ionic compound.
Reason : Metals and non-metals react by mutual transfer of electrons.
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SET-15

1. The copper vessels used in homes are found to be coated with green colour. Answer the following.
(a) What is the chemical composition and name of the green coating?
(b) What is the name of the phenomenon, responsible for the green coating?
(c) Copper vessels are best cleaned with tamarind or lemon juice, but not with soap. Why?
2. Name the following:
(a) Two metals that are highly resistant to corrosion (b) The gas in air that tarnishes silver articles
(a) Two metals that do not react with cold water (d) A salt which is used for electro-refining of Ag

3.(i) Nonmetals form _______ions by ____________ electrons

(ii) Which of the following oxide is a neutral oxide.
(a) CO2 (b) MgO (c) H 2O (d) NO2
4. Z is a metal which shows the following properties.
(i) One of its ore is rich in Z2O3 (ii) Z2O3 is not attacked by water (iii) It forms two chlorides ZCl 2 and ZCl3
Name the element and justify your answer
5. Assertion: Zinc can easily displace copper on reacting with a solution of copper sulphate.
Reason: Copper is more reactive metal as compared to Zinc.