1.
Translate a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions:
a) Solutions of Barium chloride and Sodium sulphate in water react to give insoluble Barium sulphate
and a solution of Sodium chloride.
b) Sodium hydroxide solution in water interacts with hydrochloric acid to produce Sodium chloride
solution and water.
c) Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
d) Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
2. Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution change when an iron nail is dipped in it?
3. Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe The above reaction is an example of a
a) Combination reaction.
b) Double displacement reaction.
c) Decomposition reaction.
d) Displacement reaction.
4. What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write relevant
equations for the above
5. Why do we apply paint on iron articles?
6. Explain the following topics with one example each.
(a) Corrosion (b) Rancidi
7. A shiny brown-coloured element ‘X’ on heating in the air becomes black. Name the element ‘X’ & the
black-coloured compound formed.
8. silver article commonly turns black when kept in the open for a few days. The article, if rubbed with
toothpaste, again starts shining. (a) Why do silver articles turn black when retained in the open for a few
days? Name the phenomenon involved. (b) Name the black substance developed and give its chemical
formula.
9. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate
of copper sulphide is obtained and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The reaction is
an example of a (2020)
(a) combination reaction
(b) displacement reaction
(c) decomposition reaction
(d) double displacement reaction
10. In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between sodium sulphate solution and
barium chloride solution :
(A) exchange of atoms takes place
(B) exchange of ions takes place
(C) a precipitate is produced
(D) an insoluble salt is produced
The correct option is (2020)
(a) (B) and (D)
(b) (A) and (C)
(c) only (B)
(d) (B), (C) and (D)
11. 1 g of copper powder was taken in a China dish and heated. What change takes place on heating?
When hydrogen gas is passed over this heated substance, a visible change is seen in it. Give the chemical
equations of reactions, the name and the colour of the products formed in each case.
12. Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide solution.
(a) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
(c) Name the type of this reaction justifying your answer.
13. A solution of potassium chloride when mixed with silver nitrate solution, an insoluble white
substance is formed. Write the chemical reaction involved and also mention the type of the chemical
reaction.
14. What is a reduction reaction?
Identify the substances that are oxidised and the substances that are reduced in the following reactions.
(Board Term I, 2015)
(a) Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe
(b) 2PbO + C → 2Pb + CO2
15. What happens when food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long time? List two
observable changes and suggest three ways by which this phenomenon can be prevented.
16. Name the reducing agent in the following reaction:
3MnO2 + 4Al———— > 3Mn + 2Al2O3
State which is more reactive, Mn or A1 and why?
17. Write chemical equation reactions taking place when carried out with the help of
(a) Iron reacts with steam
(b) Magnesium reacts with dil HCl
(c) Copper is heated in air.
18. Hydrogen being a highly inflammable gas and oxygen being a supporter of combustion, yet water
which is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen is used to extinguish fire. Why?
