mass.

N.S.N MEMORIAL SENIOR SECONDARY SCHOOL (C) The difference in molecular masses between two successive
Thirumurugan Salai, Thirumurugan Nagar, Chitlapakkam, Chennai – 64 members is 16 u.
TERMINAL EXAM -II 2024 – 2025 (D) C2H2 and C3H4 are NOT the successive members of alkyne series.
PAS1 Marks : 80 The correct statements are -
(a) (A) and (B) (b) (A) and (C) (c) (B) and (C) (d) (C) and (D)
Roll No. Duration: 3 hrs
5. Which of the following will give a pleasant smell of ester when heated 1
with ethanol and a small quantity of sulphuric acid?
(a) CH3COOH (b) CH3CH2OH (c) CH3OH (d) CH3CHO
General Instructions: 6. While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the 1
i. This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections. outside, it means that
ii. All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in (a) the food is not cooked completely
some questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions. (b) the fuel is not burning completely. (c) the fuel is wet.
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each. (d) the fuel is burning completely.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. 7. Which of the following is the 1
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words. formula of Butanoic acid?
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Answers to these questions should be in the range of 50 to 80 words.
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
8. In snails individuals can begin life as male and depending on 1
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
environmental conditions they can become female as they grow. This is
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04
because
marks each with sub-parts.
a. male snails have dominant genetic makeup.
SECTION A
b. female snails have dominant genetic makeup.
Select and write the most appropriate option out of the four
c. expression of sex chromosomes can change in a snail’s life time.
options given for each of the questions 1 - 20. There is no
d. sex is not genetically determined in snails.
negative mark for incorrect response.
9. Which section of DNA provides information for one protein? 1
1. Which one of the following properties of Carbon is not responsible for 1
a) Nucleus b) Chromosome c)Trait d) Gene
its formation of large number of compounds?
10. Mendel chose garden pea plants because ( a) it has unisexual flowers 1
(a) Tetravalency (b) Isomerism (c) Allotropy (d) Catenation
(b) it grows tall ( c) it produces many flowers ( d) it shows seven pairs of
2. C3H8 belongs to the homologous series of 1 contrasting characters.
(a) Alkynes (b) Alkenes (c) Alkanes (d) Cyclo alkanes 11. Fruits are formed from the 1
3. Identify ‘A’ in the following reaction: 1 a) Stamen b) Stigma c) Ovary d) Ovule
CH3COOH + Na2CO3 → A + CO2 + H2O 12. Which among the following is not the function of the testes at puberty? 1
(a) CH3COONa (b) CH2(Na)COOH (c) NaOH (d) NaHCO3 (i) Formation of germ cells (ii) Secretion of testosterone
4. Consider the following statements about homologous series of carbon 1 (iii) Development of placenta (iv) Secretion of estrogen
compounds: a) (i) and(ii) b) (ii) and(iii) c) (iii) and(iv) d) (i) and(iv)
(A) All succeeding members differ by - CH2 unit. 13. The current of 2 A flowed in a conductor at 10 volt potential difference 1
(B) Melting point and boiling point increase with increasing molecular upto 1 minute. The wasted electric energy will be:

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 (a) 5 joule (b) 20 joule (c) 1000 joule (d) 1200 joule reaction? Justify your answer. Also give the chemical equation to
14. An electron enters a magnetic field at right 1 explain the process of addition reaction in this case
angles to it, as shown in Figure. The direction of 22. A.A farmer crosses two heterozygous green podded plants (Gg) and 2
force acting on the electron will be obtains 100 plants. What would be the number of green and yellow
(a) to the right. (b) to the left. (c) out of the page. pods respectively? OR
(d) into the page. B.What are chromosomes? Explain how stability of the DNA of
15. A zygote which has an X-chromosome inherited from father 1 the species is ensured in sexually reproducing organisms.
will develop into a: 23. Compare binary fission in amoeba and paramecium . 2
a) A boy b) a girl c) X-chromosome does not 24. State Fleming’s right hand thumb rule. Apply this to find the direction 2
determine the sex of a child d) either boy or girl of magnetic field at a point directly below and at a point directly above
16. Exchange of genetic material takes place in: 1 a horizontal power line through which current flows in east to west
a) Vegetative reproduction b) Asexual reproduction direction.
c) Sexual reproduction d) Budding. 25. A. The figure given below 2
Question No. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and shows three resistors.
Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option Find the equivalent resistance
given below: across the two ends.
a) Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
b) Both A and R are true, and R is not the correct explanation of A.
(OR)
c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
B. The figure given below shows two
17. Assertion(A) : If the first member of a homologous series is methanol, 1
resistors X and Y connected in series to
its third member will be propanol. a battery. The power dissipated for this
Reason (R) : All the members of a homologous series show similar
combination is P1. When these resistors
chemical properties. are connected in parallel to the same battery then the power dissipated
18. Assertion (A): The number of chromosomes in a cell and in a germ cell 1 is given by P2. Find out the ratio 𝑃1/ P2
is not the same in any species.
26. List the parts of a dicot seed embryo with a diagram. 2
Reason (R): When 2 germ cells combine they restore the normal
number of chromosomes in a species.
SECTION-C
19. Assertion (A): A compass needle is placed near a current carrying wire. The 1
Question number 27 to 33 are short answer questions
deflection of the compass needle decreases when the compass needle is
displaced away from the wire. 27. State the reason why 3
Reason (R) : Strength of a magnetic field decreases as one moves away from (i) carbon compounds have low melting and boiling points.
a current carrying conductor (ii) carbon compounds do not conduct electricity.
20. Assertion: Fertilization results in formation of zygote. 1 (iii)carbon compounds are exceptionally stable ?
Reason: Zygote divides several times to form an embryo (OR)
(i) Differentiate between saturated and unsaturated Compounds with
SECTION-B
examples.
Question number 21 to 26 are very short answer questions
(ii) The molecular formulae of two alkynes, 𝐴 and 𝐵 are C𝑥H2 and C3H𝑦
21. Two carbon compounds 𝑋 and 𝑌 have the molecular formula C4H8 and 2 respectively. (a) Find the values of 𝑥 and 𝑦. (b) Write the names of 𝐴
C5H12 respectively. Which one of these is most likely to show addition and 𝐵.

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28. Draw two different possible structures of a saturated hydrocarbon 3 but form covalent compounds.
having four carbon atoms in its molecule. What are these two (ii)What is homologous series of carbon compound? Write the
structures of the hydrocarbon having same molecular formula called? molecular formula of any two consecutive members of homologous
Write the molecular formula and the common name of this compound. series of aldehydes.
Also write the molecular formula of its alkyne. (iii)Draw the structure of the molecule of cyclohexane(C6H12)
29. 3 (OR)
Name the parts A, B, & C shown in the (i)Write the name and structures of (i) aldehyde and (ii) ketone with
following diagram and state one function of molecular formula C3H6O.
each. (ii) Write the molecular formula of ethene and draw its electron dot
structure.
(iii)Why is the melting and boiling point of C4H8 higher than that of
C3H6 or C2H4?
35. A. A banana plant is growing with the help of suckers. These suckers 5
30. In a family of four individuals, the father possessed long ears (L) and 3
are small plant stem outgrowths which can be separated from the main
the mother possessed short ears(l) . If the parents had pure dominant
plant and planted separately and they will grow into a new plant
and recessive traits respectively, then calculate the ratio of genetic
subsequently.
makeup of F2 generation. Show a suitable cross.
(i) Give the name and type of reproduction. (1)
31. Find out the following for the electric circuit given in the figure. 3 (ii) List two advantages the farmer will have on using the type of
(a) Effective resistance of two reproduction mentioned above. (2)
8Ω resistors in the combination (iii) The above plant produces only male flower. Explain how this plant
(b) Current flowing through will be involved in the process of pollination. (1)
4Ω resistor (iv) Why is the offspring of this banana plant not absolutely identical to
(c) Potential difference across its parent plant? (1) OR
4Ω resistor B. A developing fetus is connected to the placenta by means of
(d) Power dissipated in 4Ω resistor umbilical cord.The Umbilical vein and artery run inside the umbilical
32. Calculate the total cost of running the following electrical devices in 3 cord.
April month if the rate of 1 unit of electricity is (i) Name two substance that moves through the blood vessels. (1)
Rs. 6.00. (i) Electric heater of 1000 W for 5 hours daily. (ii) If the placenta has less villi how will it affect the baby’s growth? (1)
(ii) Electric refrigerator of 400 W for 10 hours daily (iii) Name the region where the embryo develops inside the female body.
33. A current carrying conductor is placed in a magnetic field. Now answer 3 Explain how this region is adapted for nourishing the baby. (1)
the following. (iv) Some of the fetal cells fall off into the amniotic fluid and can be
(i)List the factors on which the magnitude of force experienced by collected by careful procedure. The cells were screened and found to
conductor depends. contain XY chromosome.(2)
(ii)When is the magnitude of this force maximum? a) What is the sex of the foetus?
(iii)State the rule which helps, in finding the direction of motion of b) How is this prenatal sex determination misused?
conductor.
SECTION-D
Question number 34 to 36 are long answer questions
34. (i)Give reason why carbon can neither form C4+ cations nor C4- anions 5

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36. (a) 1. Using the proper circuit diagram of 5 conc. H2SO4 in the reaction? Write the chemical equation for the
three resistors connected in parallel, reaction involved.
derive the formula for the resistance of 38. Ram and Rita had bread for their evening snack.Ram’s was a toasted 4
this combination. (3) one (A) and Rita’s was untoasted (B). They had left a part of their bread
2.An electric lamp, whose resistance is 20 on the dining table. It was uncovered. After two days they noticed the
Ω, and a conductor of 4 Ω resistance are growth of fungus (mold) in one of the bread.
connected to a 6 V battery as shown (i) Identify in which bread it was possible A/B ? (1)
below. Calculate (a) the total resistance of (ii) Give reason for your answer. (1)
the circuit, (b) the current through the circuit. (iii)Give the conditions for the growth of the mold and name the
OR mold.(2) OR
(b) 1. Draw the field lines of the magnetic field through and around a What would have happened if the bread had been covered and
current carrying solenoid. (1) refrigerated? Give reason. (2)
2. How does the strength of the magnetic field at the centre of a
circular coil of wire depend on (i) the number of turns of wire in the coil 39. The above figure gives a schematic diagram of one of the common
(ii) the strength of the current flowing in the coil? Justify your answer. domestic circuits. In each separate circuit, different appliances can be
(2) connected across the live and neutral wires. Each appliance has a
3. List the properties of magnetic field lines. Why don’t two magnetic separate switch to ‘ON’/‘OFF’
field lines intersect each other? (2) the flow of current through
SECTION-E it. In order that each
Question No. 37 to 39 are case-based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 appliance has equal potential
short sub-parts. Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts. difference, they are
37. More than three million carbon compounds have been discovered in 4 connected parallel to each
the field of chemistry. The diversity of these compounds is due to the other. Answer the following:
capacity of carbon atoms for bonding with one another as well as with A. What is fuse? Why is it
other atoms. Most of the carbon compounds are poor conductors of connected in the above
electricity and have low melting and boiling points. domestic circuit? (1)
(a)Write the molecular formula of first two members of homologous B. Why the appliances are connected in parallel and not in series? (1)
series having functional group - Br. Attempt either subpart C or D.
(b) Given below are the formulae of some functional groups: C. Give any two ways by which over loading can occur and how can
Write the name of these functional groups. you avoid it? (2)
(c) What would be observed on adding a 5% OR
alkaline potassium permanganate drop by drop D. What is the use of electricity meter given in the figure? What is the
to some warm ethanol taken in a test tube? commercial unit of electricity? How is it converted into the equivalent
State the role of KMnO4 in the reaction and write the chemical SI unit joule?
equation for the reaction involved.
(OR)
(c) Write the name of the compound formed when ethanol is heated at
443 K temperature with excess of conc. H2SO4. What is the role of

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