Test- Science ( Class 10th)

1. Solid Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form Calcium hydroxide accompanied by the
liberation of heat. From the information given above it may be concluded that this reaction [1]

(A) is endothermic and pH of the solution formed is more than 7.

(B) is exothermic and pH of the solution formed is 7.

(C) is endothermic and pH of the solution formed is 7.

(D) is exothermic and pH of the solution formed is more than 7.

2. Select from the following a process in which a combination reaction is involved: [1]

(A) Black and White photography

(B) Burning of coal

(C) Burning of methane

(D) Digestion of food

3. Identify the correct statement about the following reaction:

2H2S + SO2 → 2H2O + 3S [1]

(A) H2S is oxidising agent and SO2, is reducing agent.

(B) H2S is reduced to sulphur.

(C) SO2 is oxidising agent and H2S is reducing agent.

(D) SO2, is oxidised to sulphur.

4. An aqueous solution ‘A’ turns phenolphthalein solution pink. When another aqueous solution 'B'
is added to the pink solution, the pink colour disappears. Now when a few drops of solution 'A' are
added to this reaction, the mixture appears pink again. The respective changes in the nature of the
solution are from: [1]

(A) acidic → basic → basic

(B) basic → acidic → acidic

(C) acidic → basic → acidic

(D) basic → acidic → basic

5. An aqueous solution of a salt turns blue litmus to red. The salt could be the one obtained by the
reaction of: [1]

(A) HNO3 and NaOH

(B) H2SO4 and KOH

(C)CH3COOH and NaOH

(D)HCl and NH4OH

6. Four solutions, namely glucose, alcohol, hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid filled in four
separate beakers are connected one by one in an electric circuit with a bulb. The solutions in which
the bulb will glow when current is passed are: [1]

(A) Glucose and alcohol

(B) Alcohol and hydrochloric acid

(C) Glucose and sulphuric acid

(D) Hydrochloric acid and sulphuric acid

7. Consider the following Chemical equation:

a Al2O3 + b HCl → c AlCl3 + d H2O

In order to balance this chemical equation, the values of a, b, c and d must be [1]

(A) 1, 6, 2 and 3

(B) 1, 6. 3 and 2

(C) 2, 6, 2 and 3

(D) 2, 6, 3 and 2

8. Zn + 2CH3COOH → (CH3COO)2Zn + H2

The above reaction is a : [1]

(A) Decomposition reaction (B) Displacement reaction

(C) Double displacement reaction (D) Combination reaction

9. 1 gram of solid sodium chloride was taken in a clean and dry test tube and concentrated
sulphuric acid was added to it. [2]
(i) Name the gas evolved in the reaction

(ii) What will be observed when this gas is tested with (I) dry, and (II) wet blue litmus paper?
Write your conclusion about the nature ( acidic/basic) of this gas

10. Write the common name and the chemical name of the compound CaSO4. ½ H2O. Write
the method of its preparation. Give chemical equation for the reaction, when water reacts
with CaSO4. ½ H2O. [3]

11. (i) Define a decomposition reaction. How can we say that (I) electrolysis of water, and

(II) blackening of silver bromide when exposed to sunlight, are decomposition reactions?
Mention the type of energy involved in each case.

(ii) “The type of reactions in which (I) calcium oxide is formed, and

(II) calcium hydroxide is formed are opposite reactions to each other.” Justify this statement
with the help of chemical equations. [5]

12. Three metal samples of magnesium, aluminium and iron were taken and rubbed with
sand paper. These samples were then put separately in test tubes containing dilute
hydrochloric acid. Thermometers were also suspended in each test tube so that their bulbs
are dipped in the acid. The rate of formation of bubbles was observed. The above activity
was repeated with dilute nitric acid and the observations were recorded. Answer the
following questions:
(a) When activity was done with dilute hydrochloric acid, then in which one of the test tubes was the rate of
formation of bubbles the fastest and the thermometer showed the highest temperature? [1]

(b) Which metal did not react with dilute hydrochloric acid? Give reason. [1]

(c) (i) Why is hydrogen gas not evolved when a metal reacts with dilute nitric acid? Name the ultimate
products formed in the reaction. [2]

13. (i) Five solutions A,B,C,D,and E when tested with pH paper showed pH as 4,1,13,7and 10
respectively.

Which solution is
(1)Strongly acidic (2) Strongly alkaline (3) Weakly acidic (4)Neutral and

(5)Weekly alkaline . Arrange the solutions in increasing order of H+ ion concentration.

(ii) Write the name and formula of (1) an acidic salt and (2) a basic salt giving the name of the parent acid and
parent base used to form the salt in each case [5]
14. When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, an ash of white colour is produced. Write
chemical equation for the reaction giving the chemical name of the ash produced. State the
type of chemical reaction giving justification for your answer. [2]

15. . It is observed that Calcium on reaction with water floats on its surface. Explain why it
happens. Also write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that occurs. What
happens when the aqueous solution of the product of this reaction reacts with Carbon
dioxide gas? Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction [3]

16. An acid X' present in tamarind when mixed with Y', produces a mixture 'Z’. 'Z' on
addition to a dough when heated makes cakes soft and spongy. 'Y’ is prepared from
common salt and helps in faster cooking.

(i) Write the common names of 'X', 'Y and 'Z', and the chemical formula of 'Y.

(ii) How is 'Y' prepared and how does it help in making cakes soft and spongy? Illustrate the reaction
with a suitable chemical equation.

(iii) Write the name and chemical formula of a mild base other than 'Y used as an antacid. [5]

17. Answer the following questions in the context of electrolysis of water: [3]
(a) Why is this reaction /process called a decomposition reaction?

(b) Giving reason state whether this reaction is exothermic or endothermic?

(c) Name the gas collected at the anode and cathode?

(d) What is the mass ratio of the gases collected at the anode and cathode?