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CHEMISTRY HSSC–I
SECTION – A (Marks 17)
Time allowed: 25 Minutes

Section – A is compulsory. All parts of this section are to be answered on this page and handed
over to the Centre Superintendent. Deleting/overwriting is not allowed. Do not use lead pencil.

Q.1 Fill the relevant bubble for each part. Each part carries one mark.
1. Plasma is the mixture of:
A. Electrons and protons only.
B. Electrons and positive ions.
C. Electrons and beta two particles.
D. Neutrons and protons.

2. The electrode potential of metals are:

Mg2+ + 2e- Mg E° = - 2.71 v
Ag Ag+ + 1e- E° = - 0.8 v
Cell potential (emf) of the cell formed by these two will be:
A. + 3.51 v B. -3.51 v
C. + 1.91 v D. – 1.91 v

3. At constant Pressure what will be the change in temperature when the volume of
a gas will become twice of what it is at 0oC?
A. 546oC B. 200oC
C. 546 K D. 273 K

4. Rate equation for a reaction 2A product is Rate = K [A]2. Unit of specific

rate constant for this reaction is:
A. mol2dm-6 S-1 B. mol-1dm3 S-1
C. moldm-3 D. S-1

5. A substance which itself is not a catalyst but increases the activity of a catalyst is
called:
A. Enzyme B. inhibitor
C. Promoter D. Poisoner
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6. Diamond is a bad conductor of electricity because:
A. It has a tight structure B. It has a high density
C. It has no free electrons D. It is transparent to light
7. Mixture containing 0.01 mole/300cm3 of NH4Cl and 0.1 mole/400cm3 of NH4OH
having pKb = 5 has pH of:
A. 4.00 B. 4.12
C. 9.88 D. 10.00
8. 5g of urea (M.wt = 60) is dissolved in 250 cm3 of its solution. Concentration of
solution will be:
A. 5 % w/w B. 5 % v/w
C. 0.34 M D. 0.34m
9. The gaseous element X exists in diatomic form. One volume of the element X
combines with two volume of hydrogen to form two volume of gaseous hydride.
What is the formula of hydride of X.?
A. HX2 B. HX3
C. H2X D. HX
10. The number of bonds in one molecule of Nitrogen is:
A. one σand one  B. one σand two 
C. three σonly D. two σand one 
11. Splitting of spectral lines by placing the excited atom in electric field is called:
A. Zeeman effect B. Stark effect
C. Photoelectric effect D. Compton effect
12. In the ground state of an atom, the electron is present:
A. in the valence shell B. in the second shell
C. nearest to the nucleus D. farthest from the nucleus
13. Which one of the following exists in the solid state as a giant covalent lattice?
A. ice B. iodine
C. silicon (IV) oxide D. dry ice
14. pH of 1 × 10-4 M solution of Phosphoric acid is:
A. 1.10 B. 2.02
C. 3.52 D. 4.13
15. In which substance does nitrogen exhibit the highest oxidation state?
A. NO B. N2O
C. N2O4 D. NaNO2
16. The heat of neutralization of the given reaction is -57.3 kJ
NaOH + HCl NaCl + H2O
What is the heat of neutralization of the following reaction?
Fe(OH)2 + 2HCl FeCl2 + 2H2O
A. -57.3kJ B. -114.6kJ
C. -228kJ D. -28.6kJ
17. Which of these samples of gas contains the same number of atoms as 1g of
hydrogen molecule? (At. Mass C = 12, O = 16, H = 1, Ne = 20)
A. 22 g of CO2 B. 8 g of CH4
C. 20 g of Ne D. 8 g of O3

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 Federal Board HSSC-I Examination
Chemistry Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006)

Time allowed: 2.35 hours Total Marks: 68

Note: Answer all parts from Section ‘B’ and all questions from Section ‘C’ on the E-sheet.
Write your answers on the allotted/given spaces.

SECTION – B (Marks 42)

Q.2 Attempt all parts from the following. All parts carry equal marks. (14 × 3 = 42)

i. The bond angles of H2O and NH3 are not 109.5o as that of CH4. Although O and N
atoms are Sp3 hybridized. Give reason. (1+2)
OR
Explain the origin of spectral lines of Lyman, Balmer and Paschen series in H-atom.
(1+1+1)
ii. What is corrosion? Give two methods for protection of iron from corrosion.
(1.5+1.5)
OR
How can sodium chloride and glucose be dissolved in water? What important forces
exist between solute and solvent particles in these solutions?
iii. Calculate molality of aqueous solution of sulfuric acid from the following data.
(1+2)
Molar mass Molarity Density in g/Cm3
98 18 1.84
OR
Calculate the molecular mass of the solute by using ∆P/P0 = X2? (1+2)
iv. Interpret why water and ethanol can mix easily in all proportions. (1+2)
OR
How sigma (ϭ) bond is different from a pi(π) bond?
v. What are quantum numbers? Which Quantum number cannot be explained on the
basis of Bohr’s Atomic Model? (1+2)
OR
The melting and boiling points of hydrazine (N2H4) are much higher than those of
ethane (C2H4). Give reason. (3)
vi. Describe hybridization in acetylene (C2H2) molecule. Explain with the help of a
diagram. (1.5+1.5)
OR
Explain Hexagonal close packing and Cubic close packing in metals. (1.5+1.5)
vii. Derive the units for general gas constant ‘R’ in general gas equation. (1.5+1.5)
a. When the pressure is in Nm-2 and volume in m3.
b. When pressure is in atm and volume in dm3.
OR
Consider the Standard electrode potentials (1+1+1)
Ag+ /Ag = 0.7994V, Fe3+ / Fe = 0.771V
Write the half-cell reactions at each electrode. Also write feasibility of this reaction.
viii. As both NF3 and BF3 are tetra atomic molecules but have different geometry.
Explain each according to VSEPR theory. (1.5+1.5)
OR
Write Equilibrium constant expression and find its unit for the following reaction.

PCl5 PCl3 + Cl2 (1.5+1.5)

ix. Benzene (C6H6) is an aromatic hydrocarbon which exists as a liquid at room
temperature. Using the following standard enthalpy changes. Calculate the enthalpy
change of formation of C6H6. (1.5+1.5)
Heat of formation of CO2 = -393 KJ / mol
Heat of formation of H2O = -286 KJ / mol
Heat of combustion of C6H6 = -3268 KJ / mol
OR
Write an equation to show energy difference between two energy levels, also
calculate ionization Energy of H-atom. (1+2)
x. What is reverse osmosis? Give any one daily life application. (1+2)
OR
What are buffer solutions? Name their types with examples. (1+2)
xi. Consider this graph and explain on the basis of Maxwell Boltzmann curve of kinetic
energy the effect of temperature on rate of reaction.
(1+2)

OR
State Dalton’s law. Also write its two applications. (1+2)
xii. An aqueous solution of ammonium chloride is acidic and that of sodium acetate is
basic in nature. Give reason with the help of equation. (1+2)
OR
Distinguish between heat capacity and specific heat capacity. (1.5+1.5)
xiii. Ionic Crystals are brittle in nature but metals are malleable in nature. Elaborate.
(1.5+1.5)
OR
Heats of solution got an important applications in treatment of injuries and wounds.
Justify the statement with the help of exothermic and endothermic heats of
solutions. (1.5+1.5)
xiv. Lattice energies of LiCl and KCl are 833 kJ/mol and 690 kJ/mol, respectively.
Explain the difference in these energies? (1.5+1.5)
OR
Chemical kinetics is concerned with rates of chemical reactions and factors that
affects the rates of chemical reactions. Consider the following steps of reactions:
FeCl3 (aq) + 2Kl (aq) FeI2 (aq) + 2KCl (aq) + Cl -(aq) (slow)
2KI(aq) + 2Cl - (aq) 2KCl(aq) +I2(S) (fast)
Write the rate law and calculate the order for the above reactions. (2+1)
 SECTION – C (Marks 26)
Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given within brackets.

Q.3 Derive the equation for the radius of nth orbit of hydrogen atom using Bohr’s
model. (2+5)
OR
What are the factors that affects the bonding? (3+2+2)
i. AsCl3
ii. H2O
iii. BF3
Q.4 Solvay process is used to manufacture sodium carbonate. During this process ammonia is
recovered by the following reaction. (3+3)
2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 CaCl2 + 2H2O +2NH3
When 100 g of ammonium chloride and 150 g calcium hydroxide are used then
i. Calculate the mass in kg of ammonia produce during chemical reaction.
ii. Calculate the excess mass in gram of one of the reactants left unreacted.
(At. Mass N=14 H=1 Cl= 35.5 Ca=40)
OR
Phosgene (COCl2) is a toxic gas. This gas is prepared by the reaction of carbon
monoxide with chlorine. (4+2)
CO (g) + Cl2 (g) COCl2 (g)
The following data were obtained for kinetic study of this reaction.
Experiment Initial [CO] Initial [Cl2] Initial rate (moles dm-3 s-1)
1 1.000 0.100 1.29×10-29
2 0.100 0.100 1.30×10-30
3 0.100 1.000 1.30×10-30
i. Use the above data and deduce the order of the reaction with respect to CO and
Cl2.
ii. Write rate law/equation for this reaction.

Q.5 Consider the following reaction:

N2 + 3H2 2NH3
i. Derive expression of Kc for the above reaction
ii. Calculate equilibrium concentration of N2. The equilibrium concentration of H2
and NH3 are 1.0 moldm3 and 0.5 moldm-3 respectively. Kc of above reaction at
25℃ is 1.85 ×10-3. (3+3)
OR
Balance the following chemical equation in an acidic medium by showing all steps.
Cr3+ + BiO31 - Cr2O72 - + Bi3+
(1x6=6)
Q.6 Explain Born Haber’s cycle to calculate lattice energy and draw its cycle. (4+3)
OR
Explain primary and secondary storage batteries? How can lead storage batteries produce
electric current? (4+3)

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 SUPLEMENTARY TABLE
Atomic No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Symbol H He Li Be B C N O F Ne Na Mg Al Si
Mass no 1 4 7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20 23 24 27 28
Atomic No 15 2 16 17 18 19 20 31 32 33 34 35 36 37
Symbol P He S Cl Ar K Ca Ga Ge As Se Br Kr Rb
Mass no 31 4 32 35 40 39 40 70 73 74 79 80 84 85
Atomic No 38 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 81 82 83 84 85
Symbol Sr In Sn Sb Te I Xe Cs Ba Tl Pb Bi Po At
Mass no 88 115 119 122 128 127 131 133 137 204 207 208 209 210

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 Federal Board HSSC-I Examination
Chemistry Model Question Paper
(Curriculum 2006)

Section A
1. Define and explain Plasma.
2. Use the activity series of metals to predict the product of single replacement reaction.
3. Drive ideal gas equation.
4. Explain and use the term rate of reaction, rate equation, order of a reaction and rate
determining steps.
5. Explain that a catalyst provides a reaction path way that has a low activation energy.
6. Describe properties of crystalline solid.
7. Make Buffer solution and explain how such a solution maintain such a PH.
8. Express solution concentration in term of molality.
9. Interpret volume of the gasses at STP.
10. Describe the change on bond length.
11. Use Bohr atomic model for calculating energy of electron in a given orbit of Hydrogen
atom.
12. Summarize Bohr atomic theory.
13. Describe the simple properties of simple liquids.
14. Make Buffer solution and explain how such a solution maintain such a PH.
15. Use the oxidation number change method to identify items being oxidized or reduced.
16. Relate a change in enthalpy to the heat of reaction.
17. Interpret representative particles.

Section B
Q2:

i. Determine the shape of some molecules using orbital hybridization.

OR
Relate energy equation for electron of radiation emitted or absorbed.

ii. Define cell potential and describe how it is determined.

OR

Use concept of hydrolysis to show why aqueous solution of salt is not necessarily
neutral.
iii. Express solution concentration in term of molality.
 OR
Describe on a particle bases why a solution has lower vapour pressure than the pure
solvent.
iv. Use the concept of Hydrogen bonding to explain the properties of water.
OR
Describe features of sigma and pi bond.

v. Relate the discreate line spectrum of Hydrogen to energy levels of electrons in the
Hydrogen atom.
OR
Explain applications of dipole dipole force, Hydrogen bonding and London force.
vi. Determine the shape of some molecules from the number of bonded pairs and lone pair
of electrons around the central atoms
OR
Explain three types of packing arrangements and draw or construct models of them.
vii. Explain the significance and different units of ideal gas constants.
OR
Define cathode, anode, electrode potential and standard hydrogen electrode.
viii. Use VSEPR and VBT theories to describe the shapes of the molecules.
OR
Write equilibrium expression for a given chemical reaction.

ix. Use standard heat of formation to calculate the heat of reaction and Calculate lattice
energy and enthalpy of formation.
OR
Use Bohr’s Atomic Model to calculate energy of electron in given orbit of H-atom.
x. Explain on a particle bases how the addition of the solute to the pure solvent.
OR
Make a buffered solution and show how it maintains its pH by adding an acid or base.
xi. Explain the effect of concentration, temperature and surface area on reaction rate.
OR
State and use Dalton law of partial fraction.
xii. Distinguish between solvation of ionic species.
OR
Distinguish between heat capacity and Specific heat.
xiii. Differentiate between ionic and covalent crystal.
OR

Define heat of solution and apply this concept to hydration of ammonium nitrate
crystals.
xiv. Calculate lattice energy and enthalpy of formation.
OR
Given the order with respect to each reactant write the rate law for the reaction.

Section C
Q3: Use Bohr atomic model for calculating radii of orbits.

OR
Determine the shape of some molecules from the number of bonded pairs and lone pair
of electrons around the central atoms. Describe the shapes of simple molecules using
orbital hybridization.

Q4: Perform Stoichiometric calculation with balanced equation using moles.

OR
Given the order with respect to each reactant write the rate law for the reaction.
Q5: write the equilibrium expression for the given chemical reaction.

OR
When given and unbalanced redox equation use the half reaction method to balance
the equation.
Q6: Explain reaction pathway diagram in terms of enthalpy changes of the reaction. (BornHaber’s
Cycle)
OR
Explain how a lead storage battery produces electricity.
Subject: Chemistry Paper: Model set-1 Class\Level HSSC-I Year 2023-24 Code
Set 1
Topics/Subt Stoichio Atomic Theories States States States of Che Acids Chemical Solutio Thermo Electro Total %age
opics metry structur of of of matter- mical Bases kinetics ns and chemist chemist marks
e covalent matter- matter- Solids Equili and colloid ry ry for each
bonding Gases Liquids briu salts Assess
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Objecti
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Analysis of Questions of syllabus(contents) and assessment objectives
(Knowledge 1xi(01) 2viii(03) 1iii(01) 1vi(01) 2viii 2xii(03) 1v(01) 2x(03) 2xiiOR(0 2viiOR( 28.1%
based) 1xii(01) 2xiOR(03) 2vii(03) 1i(01) 2xiii(03) OR(0 OR2x(3) 2xiiiOR 3) 03) 43
1xiii(01) 3) (03) 2xi(03)

(Understand 1xvii(01) 2v(03) 1x(01) 2iv(03) 5(06) 2ii 1iv(01) 1xvi(01) 1ii(01)
ing based) 1ix(01) 2iOR(03 2i(03) 2vOR(03 OR(03) 1xiv(01) 2xiv(03) 1xv(01) 77 50.3%
) 3OR(06) ) 2xivOR(03 6(07) 2ii(03)
3(07) 2iv OR )
(03) 5OR(06
)
6OR
(07)
(Application 4(06) 2ix (3) 2vi(03) 2viOR(3) 1vii(01) 4OR(07) 1viii(0 2ix(03)
based) 1) 33 21.6%
2iii(03)
2iiiOR(
03)
Total marks 08 18 22 04 08 07 09 10 13 13 20 21 153 100%
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