Chemistry
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Periodic Properties and variations of Properties
SubtopicPeriodic Properties and variations of Properties under Chemistry for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
If an element belongs to Group 1 and Period 3, its atomic number is:
A.3
B.11
C.19
D.1
- 2.
The most metallic element in Period 2 is:
A.Lithium
B.Beryllium
C.Boron
D.Fluorine
- 3.
Which halogen is a liquid at room temperature?
A.Fluorine
B.Chlorine
C.Bromine
D.Iodine
- 4.
The horizontal rows in the periodic table are 7 in number. What is the name for the 6th period?
A.Short period
B.Long period
C.Very long period
D.Incomplete period
- 5.
A cation is always smaller than its parent atom because:
A.The nuclear charge decreases
B.The number of shells may decrease and effective nuclear charge increases
C.The number of protons decreases
D.The electron-electron repulsion increases
- 6.
What happens to the chemical reactivity of alkali metals as you move down the group?
A.It increases
B.It decreases
C.It remains the same
D.It decreases then increases
- 7.
In the modern periodic table, bridge elements are found in:
A.Period 1
B.Period 2
C.Period 4
D.Period 7
- 8.
Which of the following statements about the Screening Effect is correct?
A.It is more prominent in atoms with fewer shells.
B.It increases the effective nuclear charge experienced by valence electrons.
C.Inner shell electrons shield the valence electrons from the full pull of the nucleus.
D.It results in a decrease in atomic radius.
- 9.
The metallic character _________ down the group and _________ across the period.
A.Increases, Increases
B.Decreases, Decreases
C.Increases, Decreases
D.Decreases, Increases
- 10.
If the electronegativity of an atom is very high, it is likely to be a:
A.Strong reducing agent
B.Metal
C.Non-metal and a strong oxidizing agent
D.Metalloid
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- 1.
Atoms combine with each other to:
A.Increase their energy
B.Decrease their stability
C.Achieve a stable noble gas configuration
D.Become radioactive
- 2.
What is the total number of electrons shared in a molecule of Oxygen ()?
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8
- 3.
Which of the following is a characteristic of ionic compounds?
A.Low boiling points
B.Exist as discrete molecules
C.High boiling points
D.Do not conduct electricity in molten state
- 4.
In the Ammonia molecule (), the Nitrogen atom has:
A.No lone pairs
B.One lone pair
C.Two lone pairs
D.Three lone pairs
- 5.
The following flowchart represents the dissociation of a water molecule () into two distinct ions. Based on the concept of electron transfer during bond cleavage, how many lone pairs of electrons are present on the Oxygen atom in the resulting Hydroxyl ion ()?
A.2 lone pairs
B.3 lone pairs
C.1 lone pair
D.4 lone pairs
- 6.
An example of a molecule containing a double covalent bond is:
A.B.C.D. - 7.
The solubility of ionic compounds in water is due to:
A.The high dielectric constant of water
B.The covalent nature of water
C.The low boiling point of water
D.The presence of hydrogen bonds in water
- 8.
Why is the bond in stronger and more polar than the bond in ?
A.Fluorine has a smaller atomic size and higher electronegativity than Iodine.
B.Iodine has more electrons, which increases the bond strength.
C.Hydrogen is more attracted to the nucleus of Iodine.
D.HF is a gas while HI is a solid.
- 9.
When Calcium (At. No. 20) combines with Fluorine (At. No. 9), the resulting compound is . Which statement correctly describes the electronic change?
A.Calcium gains two electrons to reach the configuration of Argon.
B.Each Fluorine atom gains one electron to reach the configuration of Neon.
C.Calcium shares two electrons with one Fluorine atom.
D.Fluorine loses one electron to reach the configuration of Helium.
- 10.
Which of the following statements about the Hydronium ion () is FALSE?
A.It contains two O-H covalent bonds and one O-H coordinate bond.
B.The Oxygen atom has one lone pair of electrons remaining.
C.All three Hydrogen atoms are equivalent in the final ion structure.
D.It is formed when an acid dissolves in water.
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Acids, Bases and Salts
SubtopicAcids, Bases and Salts under Chemistry for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Identify the pH value of a solution that turns phenolphthalein pink.
A.2
B.5
C.7
D.9
- 2.
Which substance is used as a drying agent in the laboratory for drying gas?
A.Quick lime
B.Concentrated sulphuric acid
C.Phosphorus pentoxide
D.Anhydrous calcium chloride
- 3.
The salt formed by the partial replacement of the replaceable hydrogen atoms of an acid is called:
A.Normal salt
B.Mixed salt
C.Acid salt
D.Double salt
- 4.
Which of the following acids is a weak mineral acid?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
What is the value of the ionic product of water () at ?
A.B.C.D. - 6.
Which of the following bases is not an alkali because it is insoluble in water?
A.Sodium hydroxide
B.Potassium hydroxide
C.Ferric hydroxide
D.Ammonium hydroxide
- 7.
When Calcium carbonate is heated strongly, what are the products formed?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
- 8.
Silicon dioxide () does not contain any Hydrogen atoms, yet it is classified as an acidic oxide. This is because:
A.It turns red litmus blue
B.It reacts with Sodium hydroxide to form Sodium silicate and water
C.It dissolves in water to form Silicic acid
D.It reacts with Hydrochloric acid to form Silicon tetrachloride
- 9.
According to Henry's Law, what happens to the solubility of a gas like in water when the pressure is increased at a constant temperature?
A.Solubility decreases
B.Solubility increases
C.Solubility remains unchanged
D.Solubility first increases and then decreases
- 10.
Calcium phosphate () is an example of which type of salt?
A.Acid salt
B.Basic salt
C.Normal salt
D.Mixed salt
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Analytical Chemistry
SubtopicAnalytical Chemistry under Chemistry for Grade 10 ICSE.
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- 1.
Sodium hydroxide is often called:
A.Caustic potash
B.Caustic soda
C.Washing soda
D.Baking soda
- 2.
A student test a salt solution with sodium hydroxide and gets a white precipitate. On adding excess sodium hydroxide, the precipitate dissolves. The salt solution could contain:
A.Calcium ions
B.Zinc ions
C.Ferrous ions
D.Copper ions
- 3.
Which of the following ions forms a reddish-brown precipitate with sodium hydroxide?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The action of alkalis on certain metals like and results in the production of a salt and:
A.Water
B.Oxygen gas
C.Hydrogen gas
D.Ammonia gas
- 5.
What is the color of the precipitate formed by with sodium hydroxide?
A.Reddish-brown
B.Dirty green
C.White gelatinous
D.Pale blue
- 6.
Which of the following statements about is correct?
A.It is a basic oxide only
B.It is an acidic oxide only
C.It reacts with to form sodium zincate
D.It is insoluble in both acids and alkalis
- 7.
Identify the cation that gives a pale blue precipitate with which dissolves in excess to give a deep blue solution:
A.B.C.D. - 8.
Which property is common to the hydroxides of Aluminum, Zinc, and Lead?
A.They are all soluble in
B.They are all soluble in excess
C.They are all colored precipitates
D.They are all soluble in water
- 9.
The solubility of in excess is due to its:
A.Basic nature
B.Amphoteric nature
C.Acidic nature only
D.Reducing nature
- 10.
What is the product formed when aluminum hydroxide reacts with excess sodium hydroxide?
A.B.C.D.Both A and B are acceptable representations
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Mole Concept and Stoichiometry
SubtopicMole Concept and Stoichiometry under Chemistry for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following contains the Avogadro number of particles?
A.1 gram of Hydrogen atoms
B.1 gram of Oxygen atoms
C.1 gram of Carbon atoms
D.1 gram of Nitrogen atoms
- 2.
The Relative Molecular Mass of Carbon Dioxide () is: (Atomic masses: )
A.28
B.44
C.32
D.56
- 3.
Which of the following is the correct formula for percentage of an element in a compound?
A.(Total mass of element / RMM) 100
B.(RMM / Total mass of element) 100
C.(Total mass of element / VD) 100
D.(VD / RMM) 100
- 4.
How many molecules are in of Oxygen gas at STP?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
If 10 volumes of Methane burn in Oxygen, what volume of is produced? Equation:
A.10 volumes
B.20 volumes
C.5 volumes
D.30 volumes
- 6.
Calculate the Relative Molecular Mass of Phosphoric acid (). (Atomic masses: )
A.98
B.82
C.100
D.95
- 7.
How many moles of atoms are contained in 180 g of water ()?
A.10 moles
B.20 moles
C.30 moles
D.40 moles
- 8.
A compound has an empirical formula and Vapour Density 21. Its molecular formula is:
A.B.C.D. - 9.
100 of Ethane () is mixed with 400 of Oxygen and ignited. What is the volume of unused Oxygen?
A.50
B.100
C.150
D.25
- 10.
What mass of Nitrogen is required to produce 34 g of Ammonia?
A.28 g
B.14 g
C.56 g
D.7 g
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Identify the component of an electrolytic cell from the diagram logic provided:
A.A is Anode, B is Cathode
B.A is Cathode, B is Anode
C.A is Electrolyte, B is Battery
D.A is Anion, B is Cation
- 2.
Which of the following statements about electrodes is CORRECT?
A.Anions migrate to the cathode
B.Reduction occurs at the anode
C.Oxidation occurs at the anode
D.Cations migrate to the positive electrode
- 3.
What is the charge on a cation?
A.Negative
B.Positive
C.Neutral
D.Variable
- 4.
When glucose is dissolved in water, it does not conduct electricity. Glucose is therefore a:
A.Strong electrolyte
B.Weak electrolyte
C.Non-electrolyte
D.Electronic conductor
- 5.
In the electrolysis of molten , the product formed at the anode is:
A.Sodium metal
B.Chlorine gas
C.Hydrogen gas
D.Oxygen gas
- 6.
A substance which does not conduct electricity in the solid, molten, or aqueous state is called a:
A.Weak electrolyte
B.Strong electrolyte
C.Non-electrolyte
D.Metallic conductor
- 7.
Which of the following statements about the electrolysis of copper sulphate using platinum electrodes is FALSE?
A.Oxygen gas is evolved at the anode
B.Copper is deposited at the cathode
C.The solution becomes acidic over time
D.The anode decreases in mass
- 8.
What happens to the number of molecules of the electrolyte in a solution of a weak electrolyte upon increasing the concentration?
A.The number of molecules decreases
B.The number of molecules increases and the degree of dissociation decreases
C.The number of molecules remains constant
D.All molecules immediately dissociate
- 9.
When electrolyzing molten Potassium Hydroxide (), the product formed at the anode is:
A.Potassium
B.Hydrogen
C.Oxygen and Water vapor
D.Liquid Water
- 10.
Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Anode Mud' in the electrolytic refining of Copper?
A.It contains soluble impurities like Zinc and Iron
B.It consists of precious metals like Gold and Silver which are not oxidized
C.It is found deposited on the cathode surface
D.It is a precipitate of Copper Sulfate
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- 1.
During the electrolysis of Alumina, the gas liberated at the graphite anodes is:
A.Hydrogen
B.Oxygen
C.Nitrogen
D.Chlorine
- 2.
In the Hall-Heroult cell, the electrolyte consists of molten Alumina dissolved in:
A.Water
B.Cryolite and Fluorspar
C.Alcohol
D.Dilute acid
- 3.
The bond formed between a metal and oxygen in a typical metal oxide is usually:
A.Covalent
B.Ionic
C.Coordinate
D.Metallic
- 4.
The major constituent metal in the alloy Duralumin is:
A.Magnesium
B.Copper
C.Aluminium
D.Manganese
- 5.
Aluminium reacts with dilute Hydrochloric acid to produce:
A.Aluminium chloride and Oxygen gas
B.Aluminium chloride and Hydrogen gas
C.Aluminium hydroxide and Chlorine gas
D.No reaction
- 6.
During the Hall-Heroult process, the electrolyte is covered with a layer of powdered coke. This is done to:
A.Reduce Alumina directly
B.Prevent heat loss by radiation and oxidation of the anode
C.Act as a catalyst
D.Increase the conductivity
- 7.
Which of the following is the correct order of reactivity (highest to lowest) for the given metals?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
During the extraction of Aluminium, why is the process called 'Electrolytic Reduction'?
A.Because ions gain electrons at the cathode to form Aluminium atoms
B.Because Aluminium acts as an electron donor to the Carbon anode
C.Because Oxygen is reduced to Oxide ions at the anode
D.Because the solvent Cryolite reduces the Alumina chemically
- 9.
Which of the following correctly matches the ore with its concentration method?
A.Galena () - Froth Flotation
B.Haematite () - Leaching
C.Bauxite () - Magnetic Separation
D.Argentite () - Gravity Separation
- 10.
In the Hall-HΓ©roult process, what is the approximate voltage maintained across the electrolytic cell?
A.Volts
B.Volts
C.Volts
D.Volt
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Study of Compounds (HCl, Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid)
SubtopicStudy of Compounds (HCl, Ammonia, Nitric Acid, Sulphuric Acid) under Chemistry for Grade 10 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Nessler's reagent is used to detect very small amounts of Ammonia. What is the color of the precipitate formed?
A.Blue
B.White
C.Brown
D.Green
- 2.
Which gas is evolved when dilute Nitric acid reacts with Copper metal?
A.Nitrogen dioxide
B.Nitric oxide
C.Nitrous oxide
D.Hydrogen
- 3.
Hydrochloric acid is prepared by dissolving gas in water using a special funnel arrangement. Why is this arrangement used?
A.To prevent back-suction of water
B.To increase the speed of the gas
C.To dry the gas
D.To make the solution concentrated
- 4.
What happens when Ammonia gas is passed over heated Copper(II) oxide?
A.Copper oxide turns blue
B.Copper oxide is reduced to pink/reddish Copper metal
C.No reaction occurs
D.Copper oxide turns yellow
- 5.
What is the product formed when Ammonia gas reacts with Hydrogen chloride gas?
A.Ammonium chloride
B.Nitrogen and Hydrogen
C.Ammonium nitrate
D.Chlorine and Hydrogen
- 6.
Which acid is known as the 'Oil of Vitriol'?
A.Hydrochloric acid
B.Nitric acid
C.Sulphuric acid
D.Acetic acid
- 7.
Which of the following observations is true when Ammonium hydroxide is added to a solution of Zinc sulphate?
A.A gelatinous white precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess .
B.A chalky white precipitate is formed which is insoluble in excess .
C.A dirty green precipitate is formed.
D.No precipitate is formed but the solution turns blue.
- 8.
Sulphuric acid acts as a dehydrating agent when reacting with Copper Sulphate crystals (). What is the color change observed?
A.From blue to white
B.From white to blue
C.From blue to black
D.From green to blue
- 9.
Ammonia is a good reducing agent. This is shown by its reaction with heated Lead(II) oxide (). The products of this reaction are:
A.B.C.D. - 10.
In the laboratory preparation of Nitric acid, if the temperature exceeds , the glass apparatus may break. Another disadvantage of this high temperature is:
A.The Nitric acid produced decomposes into and .
B.The Sodium Sulphate formed is difficult to remove from the flask.
C.The reaction becomes highly endothermic and stops.
D.Both A and B are correct.
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- 1.
Which organic acid is the main constituent of vinegar?
A.Methanoic acid
B.Ethanoic acid
C.Propanoic acid
D.Citric acid
- 2.
What is the physical state of Methane at room temperature?
A.Gas
B.Liquid
C.Solid
D.Plasma
- 3.
The common name for Methanal is:
A.Acetaldehyde
B.Acetone
C.Acetic acid
D.Formaldehyde
- 4.
What is the IUPAC name for Formic acid?
A.Ethanoic acid
B.Propanoic acid
C.Methanoic acid
D.Butanoic acid
- 5.
What is the valency of carbon in all organic compounds?
A.2
B.3
C.4
D.6
- 6.
Which gas is produced when calcium carbide reacts with water?
A.Methane
B.Ethane
C.Ethene
D.Ethyne
- 7.
Denatured alcohol is ethanol mixed with a small amount of which poisonous substance to make it unfit for drinking?
A.Water
B.Methanol
C.Glucose
D.Sodium chloride
- 8.
Which compound is formed when methane reacts with limited supply of oxygen (incomplete combustion)?
A.Carbon dioxide
B.Carbon monoxide
C.Methanoic acid
D.Methanol
- 9.
During the laboratory preparation of ethene, why is the gas collected by the downward displacement of water?
A.It is heavier than air.
B.It is highly soluble in water.
C.It is insoluble in water.
D.It reacts with air to form an explosive mixture.
- 10.
What is the IUPAC name for ?
A.Butan-1-ol
B.Butan-2-ol
C.2-methylpropan-1-ol
D.2-methylpropan-2-ol
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