ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 4

Chemistry
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

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This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) Amongst the following, select the element with highest ionisation enthalpy. [1]

a) Beryllium b) Potassium

c) Sodium d) Magnesium
(b) An element in period-3 whose electron affinity is zero ________. [1]

a) Neon b) Argon

c) Sulphur d) Sodium
(c) Compound X consists of molecules. The type of bonding in X will be [1]

a) electrovalent b) ionic

c) molecular d) covalent
(d) Which of the following metals can displace hydrogen from the aqueous solution of NaOH? [1]

a) Hg b) Al

c) Cu d) Ag
(e) Identify the metallic oxide which is amphoteric in nature: [1]

a) Copper (II) oxide b) Zinc oxide

c) Barium oxide d) Calcium oxide

(f) The metal oxide which can react with acid as well as alkali is: [1]

a) Silver oxide b) Calcium oxide

c) Copper(II) oxide d) Aluminium oxide

(g) The empirical formula of the compound is CH. Its molecular weight is 78. The molecular formula of [1]
 the compound will be:

a) C4H4 b) C3H3

c) C2H2 d) C6H6

(h) Percentage of calcium in calcium carbonate (CaCO3) is [1]

a) 40 b) 36

c) 48 d) 30
(i) Which of the following requires the least number of electrons for discharge to take place? [1]

a) Two moles of aluminium ions b) Three moles of oxide ions

c) Five moles of hydroxide ions d) Six moles of hydrogen ions

(j) Froth floatation process for the concentration of ores is an illustration of the practical application of [1]

a) adsorption b) coagulation

c) sedimentation d) absorption
(k) The name of aqueous solution of HCl is [1]

a) aqua-regia b) aqua fortis

c) oil of vitriol d) muriatic acid

(l) Name the gas produced when ammonium sulphate is heated with sodium hydroxide solution. [1]

a) Hydrogen chloride gas b) Sulphuric acid

c) Chlorine d) Ammonia
(m) The molecular formula of propyl alcohol is [1]

a) CH3OH b) C3H7OH

c) C4H9OH d) C2H5OH

(n) Which of the following will give only one monochloro derivative on halogenation? [1]

a) Isoheptane b) Isohexane

c) Isopentane d) Neopentane
(o) Which of the following is iso-butyric acid? [1]

a) CH3CH2CH2COOH b) CH3 − CHCH2 CH3

|

COOH

c) (CH3)2CH-COOH d) CH3(CH2)3COOH

2. Question 2 [25]
(a) Ammonia is manufactured by Haber's process. [5]
i. Under what conditions do the reactants combine to form ammonia? Give a balanced equation for
the reaction.
ii. In what ratio by volume, are the above gases used?
iii. What is the function of:
a. Finely divided iron,
 b. Molybdenum in the above process?
iv. Mention two possible ways by which ammonia produced is removed from unchanged gases.
(b) Match the following: [5]

Column A Column B

(a) Acid salt (i) Sodium potassium carbonate

(b) Mixed salt (ii) Alum

(c) Complex salt (iii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate

(d) Double salt (iv) Sodium zincate

(c) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. In Period 3, the most metallic element is ________. (sodium/magnesium/aluminium) [1]
ii. The hydroxides which can act as weak bases as well as weak acids are ________ (neutral, [1]
acidic, amphoteric) in nature.
iii. ________ is defined as the amount of substance which contains same number of units as the [1]
number of atoms in 12 g of carbon-12.
iv. We can expect that pure water ________ normally conduct electricity. [1]
v. Hot, concentrated nitric acid reacts with sulphur to form ________. (sulphur dioxide/sulphuric [1]
acid)
(d) Identify the following:
i. The covalent compounds of carbon and hydrogen. [1]
ii. The gas evolved when hydrochloric acid is added to manganese(IV) oxide. [1]
iii. The particle that move when electric current is passed through metal wire. [1]
iv. Ice like crystals formed on cooling an organic acid sufficiently. [1]
v. ________ have maximum electron affinity in their respective periods. (halogens/inert gases) [1]
(e) i. A gaseous hydrocarbon contains 82.76% of carbon. Given that its vapour density is 29, find its [2]
molecular formula. [C = 12, H = 1].
ii. Draw the electron dot structure of: [3]
i. Nitrogen molecule [N = 7]
ii. Sodium chloride [Na = 11, Cl = 17]
iii. Ammonium ion [N = 7, H = 1]

Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
3. Question 3 [10]
(a) A

Sulphur trioxide ⟶ Sulphuric acid [2]

In manufacturing of sulphuric acid by contact process. Sulphur trioxide is not converted to sulphuric
acid by reacting it with water. Instead a two step procedure is used. Write the equations for the two
steps involved in A.
(b) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Lead sulphate from lead carbonate. [1]
ii. Copper carbonate. [1]
 (c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (increasing order of metallic character) [1]
ii. Li, F, N [increasing order of electronegativity] [1]
iii. He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of shells) [1]
(d) Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. One carbon atom in a hydrocarbon contain the root word as ________. [1]
ii. -COOH group represents an ________. [1]
iii. 1 mole = ________ L at STP if substance is a gas. [1]
4. Question 4 [10]
(a) What are the terms defined in (i) and (ii) below? [2]
i. A bond formed by a shared pair of electrons, each bonding atom contributing one electron to the
pair.
ii. A bond formed by a shared paired of electrons with both electrons coming from the same atom.
(b) If 112 cm3 of hydrogen sulphide is mixed with 120 cm3 of chlorine at STP what mass of sulphur is [2]
formed?
H2S + Cl2 → 2HCl + S
(c) For each of the substance listed below, describe the role played in the extraction of aluminium: [3]
i. Cryolite
ii. Sodium hydroxide
iii. Graphite
(d) Explain the following:
i. Aluminium is more abundant than gold in the earth's crust, yet it is gold and not aluminium [1]
that has been known to man since ancient times.
ii. Farmers spread slaked lime on the fields. [1]
iii. Direct current should be used during electroplating. [1]
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) i. Gas used as illuminating country houses. Identify the gas. [1]
Conc. H2 SO4
ii. Complete the chemical equation: C 2 H5 OH + CH3 COOH [1]
△

(b) Compare the compounds carbon tetrachloride and sodium chloride with regard to solubility in water [2]
and electrical conductivity.
(c) Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. Action of concentrated sulphuric acid on carbon [1]
ii. Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium hydroxide [1]
iii. Lead nitrate is heated in a dry test tube [1]
(d) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution. [1]
ii. Sodium hydroxide solution is added to ferric chloride solution at first a little and then in [1]
excess.
iii. In the electrolyte during the electrolysis of copper sulphate solutions with inert electrodes. [1]
6. Question 6 [10]
 (a) An element has atomic number 11. Where would you expect this element in the periodic table and [2]
why?
(b) a. What do you understand by Avogadro’s number? [2]
b. Write the symbol which is used to denote it.
(c) Which of the following represents the correct IUPAC name for the compounds concerned? [3]
i. 2,2-dimethylpentane or 2-dimethylpentane
ii. 2,4,7-trimethyloctane or 2,5,7-trimethyl octane
iii. 2-chloro-4-methylpentane or 4-chloro-2-methylpentane
(d) Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using a reagent as a chemical test: [3]
i. Calcium nitrate and Zinc nitrate solution.
ii. Ammonium sulphate crystals and Sodium sulphate crystals.
iii. Magnesium chloride and Magnesium nitrate solution.
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) How many covalent bonds and coordinate bonds are present in [2]
i. Hydronium ion
ii. Ammonium ion
(b) A gas cylinder contains 12 × 1024 molecules of oxygen gas. If Avogadro's number is 6 × 1023; [2]

molecules. Calculate.
i. The mass of oxygen present in the cylinder.
ii. The volume of oxygen at STP present in the cylinder.
(c) With reference, to the electrolysis of acidulated water, answer the following: [3]
i. Explain why distilled water is a non-electrolyte.
ii. What is the electrolytic cell called?
iii. State what you would observe at the:
a. Anode
b. Cathode
(d) Draw the structural formula for each of the following: [3]
i. 2, 3 - dimethyl butane
ii. diethyl ether
iii. propanoic acid
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) Draw an electron dot diagram to show the formation of each of the following compounds: [2]
i. Methane
ii. Magnesium chloride
[H = 1, C = 6, Mg = 12, Cl = 17]
(b) The vapour density of a gas is 8. What would be the volume occupied by 24.0 g of the gas at STP? [2]
(c) Write balanced chemical equations, for the preparation of the given salts (i) to (iii) by using the [3]
methods A to C respectively:
A. Neutralization, B. Precipitation, C. Titration
i. Copper sulphate
 ii. Zinc carbonate
iii. Ammonium sulphate
(d) i. When moist chlorine reacts with hydrogen sulphide two products are formed: [3]

a. A gas which fumes in moist air

b. A yellow solid Name these products
ii. What type of reaction is taking place when chlorine acts as a bleaching agent?
 Solution

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options:
(i) (a) Beryllium
Explanation: {
i. Ionisation enthalpy ∝ effective nuclear charge and ∝ 1

atomic size
ii. Atomic size decreases in period and increases in group.
iii. Elements with fully-filled/half filled outermost sub-shell configuration are more stable.
Hence, ionisation enthalpy of beryllium (Be) is highest, as it has full-filled outermost electronic configuration
Be(4) = K L or 1s22s2
2 2

(ii) (b) Argon

Explanation: {
Argon
(iii) (d) covalent
Explanation: {
Compound X consists of molecules not ions. So, the type of bonding in compound X will be covalent.
(iv) (b) Al
Explanation: {
Aluminium (Al) metal when react with NaOH, it gives H(g) as follows.
i. 2Al + 6H2O → Al(OH)3 + 3H2
ii. Al(OH)3 + NaOH → Na[Al(OH)4]

(v) (b) Zinc oxide

Explanation: {
Zinc oxide
(vi) (d) Aluminium oxide
Explanation: {
Aluminium oxide because it is amphoteric in nature.
(vii) (d) C6H6
Explanation: {
[Molecular weight = 78, n = 78

13
= 6 Molecular formular = (CH)6]

(viii) (a) 40
Explanation: {
40
(ix) (b) Three moles of oxide ions
Explanation: {
One mole of electrons(e) are discharged by 1 Faraday charge.
One mole of Al ion = Al3+→ requires 3 moles of e −

∴ 2 mol of Al → requires 6 moles of e

3+ −

Similarly, 5 mole of OH → requires 5 moles of e

− −

3 moles of oxide ions i.e. O → requires 6 moles of e

2− −

6 moles of hydrogen ions i.e. H → requires 6 moles of e .

+ −

Hence, hydroxide ions require least moles (numbers) of electrons.

(x) (a) adsorption
Explanation: {
The adsorption phenomenon is involved in the froth floatation process.
 (xi) (d) muriatic acid
Explanation: {
muriatic acid
(xii) (d) Ammonia
Explanation: {
Ammonia
(xiii) (b) C3H7OH
Explanation: {
C3H7OH

(xiv) (d) Neopentane

Explanation: {
Neo-pentane will give only one monochloro derivative on halogenation.
CH
3

C H3 − C − C H3
|

CH
3

N eo−pen tan e

(xv) (c) (CH3)2CH-COOH

Explanation: {
C H3 − C H − C OOH
|
CH
3

Iso−Butyric acid

2. Question 2
(i) i. Temperature - 450 - 500oC
Pressure - 200-900 atm.
Catalyst - finely divided iron
Promoter - Molybdenum
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3
ii. In the ratio 1:3 by volume
iii. a. Catalyst
b. Promoter
iv. a. By liquefaction
b. By dissolving in water.
(ii) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
(iii)Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. 1. Sodium
ii. 1. amphoteric
iii. 1. Mole
iv. 1. will not
v. 1. Sulpuric acid
(iv)Identify the following:
i. 1. Hydrocarbons
ii. 1. Chlorine
iii. 1. Electron
iv. 1. Glacial acetic acid
v. 1. halogens
(v) Element Percentage Atomic Weight Molecules Ratio Simple ratio
i.
C 82.76 12 6.89 2 1

H 17.24 1 17.3 5 2.5

 Molecular Mass of C2H2
12 × 2 + 1 × 6 = 24 + 6 = 30; Vapour density = 29
Mass = 2 × VD
= 2 × 29 = 58 gm.
Molecular mass
n= =
58
= 1.8 = 2
Empirical formula mass 30

Molecular formula = 2 × C2H5 = C4H10

ii. i.

ii.

iii.

Section B
3. Question 3
(i) H2SO4 + SO3 ⟶ H2 S2 O7
(Oleum)

H2S2O7 + H2O ⟶ 2H2SO4

(ii) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. PbCO3 + 2HNO3 → Pb(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2
Pb(NO3)2 + Na2SO4 → 2NaNO3 + PbSO4
ii. Any soluble salt of copper reacted with sodium, potassium or ammonium carbonate solution.
CuCl2 + Na2CO3 ⟶ CuCO3 + 2NaCl
(iii)Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs (increasing order)
ii. Increasing order of electronegativity Li < N < F
iii. He < Ne < Ar
(iv)Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. 1. meth
ii. 1. Carboxylic acid
iii. 1. 22.4
4. Question 4
(i) i. Covalent bond
ii. Coordinate bond
(ii) H 2S + Cl2 → 2HCl + S
1 vol. 1 vol. 2 vol. 1 vol.

1 vol. of H2S requires 1 vol. of Cl2

112 cm3 of H2S requires = 112 cm3 of Cl2.

1×112

1 mole of any gas at STP = 22400 cm3

22400 cm3 of H2S gives 1 atom of sulphur

22400 cm3 of H2S gives = 32 g of S

112 cm3 of H2S gives = 32×112

22400
= 0.16 g of S.

(iii) i. Cryolite acts as a solvent for the electrolytic mixture as it lowers the fusion temperature from 2050oC to 950oC and
enhances conductivity it act as a solvent.
ii. Sodium hydroxide is used to remove insoluble impurities from the ore. When bauxite ore is treated with sodium
hydroxide, it dissolves and forms sodium aluminate leaving behind insoluble impurities called red mud. (consists of
 ferric oxide, sand etc.)
iii. Graphite lining is used as an cathode and graphite rods are used as anode in the extraction of aluminium because it
has a very high melting point and is a good conductor of electricity.
(iv)Explain the following:
i. This is due to the fact that aluminium never occurs in the free state in nature. It is always chemically combined with
other elements. This is because of its high reactivity. The ores of aluminium are also very stable and cannot be
reduced by coke. On the other hand, gold is a noble metal. It is available in the free state or native form because of
its unreactive nature.
ii. Slaked lime is calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2. It is alkaline in nature. It is added to the soil so as to neutralise the
effect of acid rain.
iii. During electroplating, direct current is used because, if an alternating current is used then, due to alternate discharge
and ionisation at the cathode, the coating obtained on the articles will not be smooth.
5. Question 5
(i) i. Acetylene
Conc. H2 S O4

ii. C2 H5 OH + CH3 COOH −−−−−−−−→ C H3 C OO C2 H5 + H2 O

△ Ethyl acetate

(ii) CCl4 Carbon tetrachloride NaCl Sodium chloride

Solubility in water Insoluble in water Soluble in water

Good conductor of electricity in

Electrical conductivity Bad conductor of electricity
molten or aqueous state
(iii)Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. C + 2H2SO4 → CO2 + 2SO2 + 2H2O
ii. 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
Δ

iii. 2Pb(NO3)2 −
→ 2PbO + 4NO2 ↑ + O2 ↑

(iv)State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:

i. When barium chloride solution white precipitate of is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution, then white
precipitate of barium sulphate is formed.
BaCl2(aq) + Na2SO4(aq) → BaSO4(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
ii. A reddish brown ppt. of ferric hydroxide is formed which remains insoluble in excess of sodium hydroxide.
iii. The colour of the electrolyte fades i.e., from blue it changes to colourless.
6. Question 6
(i) The electronic configuration of the element is 2, 8, 1.
i. As the element has three electronic shells, it belongs to the 3rd period.
ii. As the element has one valence electron, it belongs to -1 group.
Thus, the element is expected to be in -1 group of the 3rd period.
(ii) a. It is defined as the number of atoms present in 12 g of C-12 isotope i.e., 6.022 × 1023 atoms.
It is defined as the number of elementary units i.e., atoms, ions or molecules present in one mole of a substance.
b. It is denoted by NA.

(iii) i. IUPAC name - 2,2-dimethyl pentane (because for the two alkyl groups on the same carbon, its locant is repeated
twice)
ii. IUPAC name - 2,4, 7-trimethyloctane (because 2,4 , 7-locant set is lower than 2, 5, 7).
iii. IUPAC name - 2-chloro-4-methylpentane (alphabetical order of substituents)
(iv) i. By ammonium hydroxide
Calcium nitrate Zinc nitrate

When ammonium hydroxide is added in When ammonium hydroxide is added in excess white gelatinous
excess no precipitate of calcium hydroxide precipitate of zinc hydroxide is formed which is soluble in excess
occurs. NH4OH.
 ii. By sodium hydroxide
Ammonium sulphate crystals Sodium sulphate crystals

When sodium hydroxide is added white gelatinotes precipitate of zinc Sodium sulphate does not react with
hydroxide is formed. sodium hydroxide.
iii. By silver nitrate
Magnesium chloride Magnesium nitrate

On adding silver nitrate solution white precipitate of silver chloride is On adding silver nitrate no reaction
formed. occurs.
7. Question 7
(i) i. Hydronium ion contains two covalent bonds and one co-ordinate bond.
ii. Ammonium ion has three covalent bonds and one co-ordinate bond.
(ii) i. 1 mole oxygen molecule = 6.022 × 1023 molecules.

X mole of oxygen = 12 × 1024

24

No. of molecules = 12×10

23
= 20 molecules
6×10

1 molecule → 32 gm
20 molecules → 32 × 20 = 640 g
ii. 22.4 l - 1 molecule
xl - 20 molecule
x - 22.4 × 20 → 448 l of O2
(iii) i. Distilled water is a covalent compound. In the absence of ions it does not conduct electricity.
ii. Hoffman's voltmeter.
iii. O2 is liberated at anode and H2 is liberated at cathode.
(iv)

i.

H H H H

| | | |

ii. H − C − C − O − C − C − H
| | | |
H H H H

H H O

| | ||

iii. H − C − C − C − OH
| |
H H

8. Question 8
(i)
i.

ii.

(ii) Given, Vapour density = 8

Molecular weight = 2 × VD
= 2 × 8 = 16
No. of moles in 24.0g of gas = wt.
=
24

mol.wt. 16

= 1.5 moles
 At STP 1 mole of a gas occupies 22.4 l
1.5 moles of the gas will occupy = 1.5×22.4

1
= 33.61
(iii) i. Copper sulphate - by neutralization:
CuO + H2 SO4 → CuSO4 + H2 O
Copper oxide (Base) dil. (Acid) Copper sulphate

ii. Zinc carbonate - by precipitation

Na 2 CO3 + ZnSO4 → ZnCO3 + Na 2 SO4
Sodium carbonate Zinc sulphate Zinc carbonate Sodium sulphate

iii. Ammonium sulphate - by titration

H2 SO4 + 2NH 4 OH → (NH 4 ) SO4 + 2H2 O
2
Strong add Weak base Ammonium sulphate

(iv) i. a. Hydrochloric acid gas

b. Sulphur
ii. Oxidation