St.

Jude’s High School

Madhyamgram, Kolkata – 129
Class X CHEMISTRY Pre-Boards Examination 2024-25
Full Marks: 80 Time: 2hrs
You will be provided extra 15 minutes for reading the question paper.
There are TWO Sections in this paper – Section A, which is Compulsory and Section B which contains Six
questions out of which you should attempt ANY FOUR. Students are instructed to ANSWER SERIALLY.

SECTION A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)
Question 1
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the question, write the correct answers only.)

(i) With platinum electrodes, hydrogen is liberated at the______ and oxygen at the________during
the electrolysis of acidified water.
(a) cathode, anode (b) anode, cathode (c) anode, anode (d) cathode, cathode
(ii) A few drops of universal indicator is added to four colourless solutions, A, B, C and D having
pH 2, 10, 9 and 7, respectively. Which of the following test tube is labelled with incorrect colour?

(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D

(iii) The atomic masses of nitrogen (N), oxygen (O) and neon (Ne) are approximately 14, 16 and
20.18 respectively.
Which of the following statements regarding the number of atoms in 14 g of nitrogen, 16 g of
oxygen and 20 g of neon is correct?

P. 14 g of nitrogen contains double number of atoms as 20 g of neon.

Q. 16 g of oxygen contains two times the number of atoms as 14 g of nitrogen.
(a) Only P (b) Only Q (c) Both P and Q (d) Neither P nor Q
(iv) The aim of the Fountain experiment is to prove that:
(a) HCl turns blue litmus red (b) HCl is denser than air
(c) HCl is highly soluble in water (d) HCl fumes in moist air
(v) A piece of wood becomes black when concentrated sulphuric acid is poured on it. The property
of sulphuric acid emphasized here is
(a) Acidic (b) Oxidizing (c) Reducing (d) Dehydrating property
(vi) Which statement among the following is false regarding electroplating?
(a) Direct current is required.
(b) Periodic replacement of anode metal should be done.
(c) A low current over an extended period must be applied.
(d) The article that needs to be electroplated should be placed at the anode.

(vii) The base that neutralizes the acidity in stomach and acts as an antacid
(a) Ammonium hydroxide (b) Aluminium hydroxide
(c) Calcium oxide (d) Magnesium hydroxide
(viii) AA-3 ; B B+2
Number of electrons present in the valence shell and the type of element of atoms A and B
respectively are:

Number of electrons in valence shell Type of Elements

W 3,2 Non-metal, non-metal
X 5,2 Non-metal, metal
Y 3,6 Metal, non-metal
Z 5,3 Non-metal, metal

(a) W (b) X (c) Y (d) Z

(ix) Sodium hydroxide is added to salt solution and shows different observations. Identify the
correct set of observation from the given table:

Salt Solution Colour of Precipitate Solubility in excess of NaOH

W Fe(OH)3 Dirty green Insoluble
X Pb(OH)2 White Soluble
Y Zn(OH)2 White Soluble

(a) Only W (b) Both X and Y (c) Both W and Y (d) All W, X and Y
(x) How many electrons are present in the valence shell of the element, with atomic number 18?

(a) 7 (b) 0 (c) 8 (d) 4

(xi) When ammonia reacts with chlorine, it forms a yellow explosive liquid known as nitrogen
trichloride. What is the correct ratio of ammonia to chlorine in this reaction?
(a) 1:2 (b) 2:1 (c) 1:3 (d) 3:1
(xii) –CHO functional group is present in
(a) Methanal (b) Ethanol (c) Propanone (d) Ethanoic acid
(xiii) Fe3+ + e- → Fe2+. This is an example of:
(a) Oxidation (b) Reduction (c) Redox reaction (d) None of the above
(xiv) Blue coloured fountain in fountain experiment is produced due to:
(a) Acidic nature of ammonia (b) High solubility of ammonia in hexane
(c) Basic nature of ammonia (d) Exothermic reaction between ammonia and air
(xv) An element A belonging in Period 3 and Group II will have:
(a) 3 shells and 2 valence electrons (b) 3 shells and 3 valence electrons
(c) 2 shells and 3 valence electrons (d) 2 shells and 2 valence electrons

Question 2
(i) (a) Draw the structural diagram for the following compounds: [3]
1. 2,3-dimethyl butane 2. Ethanoic acid 3. Acetylene
Ans.: (a)
1. 2. 3.

(b) Give the IUPAC name of the following organic compounds: [2]
1. 2.

(ii) Match the following Column I with Column II. [5]

Column I Column II
(a) Neon 1. CH3OH
(b) Vinegar 2. Octet
(c) Methanol 3. 10 electrons
(d) Hydrogen chloride gas 4. CH3COOH
(e) O2- 5. Upward displacement
(iii) Identify the following. [5]
(a) Process by which impurities from metals are removed electrolytically.
(b) A gas which does not conduct electricity in the liquid state but conducts electricity when
dissolved in water.
(c) An organic compound which is used as a thermometric liquid.
(d) The type of reactions alkenes undergo.
(e) A salt which on reaction with excess of ammonium hydroxide solution gives a deep blue
solution

(iv) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket. [5]
(a) An acid is a compound which when dissolved in water forms ...............
(hydronium/hydroxide) ions as the positively charged ions.
(b) ............... (Al/Fe) metal is used in making alloys such as duralumin and magnalium.
(c) Cold and dilute nitric acid reacts with sulphur to form ............... (nitric oxide / nitrogen
dioxide).
(d) Pure water consists almost entirely of ............... (ions/molecules/particles).
(e) One carbon atom in a hydrocarbon contains the root word as ............... (meth/eth).

(v) The diagram given below shows the electrolysis of acidified water using platinum electrode.
Study the diagram and answer the following.

(a) Why dil. H2SO4 is used to acidify water instead of HCl or HNO3?
(b) Write the reaction involved in the ionization of water and sulphuric acid and name the
ions that move towards the cathode and anode.
(c) Write the overall reaction for the electrolysis of acidified water and at what ratio
hydrogen and oxygen are liberated at the cathode and anode.

SECTION B
(Attempt any Four Questions)
Question 3
(i) Identify the anion present in each of the following compounds.
(a) Barium chloride on reacting with compound Z will form a white precipitate.
(b) Compound Y on reaction with sulphuric acid will liberate carbon dioxide along with sodium
sulphate and water.
(iii) (a) State whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer.
(1) Fluorine is most electronegative element.
(2) The size of potassium atom is greater than the size of sodium atom.
(b) Calculate the number of moles in 9 grams of water.
(iv) Fill in the blanks selecting the appropriate word from the given choice.
(a) Formation of ............... (NH4+, NH3) involves ammonia molecule and hydrogen ion.
(b) Hydroxyl ion or hydroxide ion is formed when one ............... [H+, OH-] ion is removed
from water molecule.
(c) Hydrogen needs one electron to complete its ............... [singlet, duplet].

Question 4
(i) An organic compound containing C, H and O has 49.3% carbon, 6.84% hydrogen, 43.86%
oxygen and its vapour density is 73. What will be the molecular formula of the compound?

(ii) Name the functional group in the following organic compounds.

(a) C2H5CHO
(b) H3C-CH2-CH=CH-CH3

(iii) (a) Mayank extracts aluminium by electrolytic process. Answer the following questions with
respect to the electrolytic process in the extraction of aluminium.
(1) A compound which is added to lower the fusion temperature of the electrolytic bath.
(2) Explain, why powdered coke is sprinkled over the electrolytic mixture?

(b) The atomic number of an element is 16. To which group will this element belong to?

(iv) The following is a list of methods for the preparation of salts:

A — direct combination of two elements
B — reaction of a dilute acid with a metal
C — reaction of a dilute acid with an insoluble base
D — titration of a dilute acid with a solution of soluble base.
E — reaction of two solutions of salts to form a precipitate.
Choose from the list A to E, the best method of preparing the following salts by giving a suitable
equation in each case:
(a) Copper (II) Sulphate (b) Calcium Carbonate (c)Zinc sulphate
Question 5
(i) Draw the electron dot structure for the following
(a) Hydronium ion (b) Methane
(ii) Distinguish between the following as directed.
(a) Ammonium chloride and sodium chloride on the basis of heating
(b) Ferric salt and ferrous salt by using ammonium hydroxide

(iii) Name the ions present in each of the following

(a) NaCl (b) CH3COOH (c) H2O
(iv) With reference to the first three periods of the modern periodic table, answer the questions
given below.
(a) What features of the atomic structure accounts for the similarities in the chemical
properties of the elements in group VII A of the periodic table?
(b) Name the element which has the highest ionisation potential.
(c) What is the atomic number and name of the element present in 3rd period and 17th
group of the periodic table?

Question 6
(i) The following questions are pertaining to various laboratory preparations:
(a) Which property of hydrogen chloride is demonstrated by fountain experiment?
(b) Why hydrogen chloride gas is not collected over water?
(c) What is the source of nitrogen gas used in Haber's process?

(ii) Explain the following:

(a) Zinc oxide can be reduced to zinc by using carbon monoxide, but aluminium oxide
cannot be reduced by reducing a agent.
(b) During electrolysis of molten lead bromide, a graphite anode is preferred to other
electrodes.
(c) Electrolysis of molten lead bromide is considered to be a redox reaction.

(iii) 4.2 grams of magnesium carbonate is decomposed by heating according to the question.
MgCO3 ⟶ MgO + CO2
Calculate the following
(a) Volume of carbon dioxide obtained at STP. (b) Mass of MgO formed
Question 7
(i) (a) Jiya was doing an experiment in which she had to dry up ammonia, but she observes that the
concentrated sulphuric acid is not able to dry ammonia gas. Why is it so?
(b) Give the balanced chemical equation for the conversion of ammonia solution to an amphoteric
hydroxide
(ii) Name the gas evolved when the following reaction takes place.
(a) Dilute hydrochloric acid to zinc sulphide.
(b) Zinc sulphide ore is heated in a regular supply of air.
(iii) Give balanced chemical equation for the following.
(a) Preparation of ethyne from (ethylene dibromide) 1, 2-di bromoethane.
(b) Ethanoic acid from ethanol.
(c) Sodium acetate from acetic acid.
(iv) Give one relevant observation for each of the following reactions.
(a) Zinc carbonate is heated.
(b) Excess of ammonia is passed through an aqueous solution of lead nitrate.
(c) Sodium hydrogen carbonate is added to nitric acid.

Question 8
(i) Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals: [2]
(a) Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution
(b) Sodium chloride solution and Sodium nitrate solution
(ii) Draw the electron dot diagram of ammonia. [2]
(ii) Give balanced equations for the following: [3]
(a) Monochloroethane is hydrolysed with aqueous KOH.
(b) Ethanol under high pressure and low temperature is treated with acidified potassium
dichromate.
(c) Ethanol reacts with sodium at room temperature.
(iv) Identify the following substances: [3]
(a) A chloride which gives reddish brown precipitate with sodium hydroxide solution.
(b) A metallic hydroxide which is insoluble in caustic soda but soluble in excess of
NH4OH.
(c) A metal that evolves a gas which burns with a pop sound when boiled with alkali
solutions.

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