Water
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Composition of Water
SubtopicComposition of Water under Water for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
During the decomposition of water, the volume of Hydrogen collected is _______ the volume of Oxygen.
A.Half
B.Double
C.Equal to
D.Triple
- 2.
Which of these is a gaseous form of water found in the atmosphere?
A.Snow
B.Rain
C.Water vapor
D.Dew
- 3.
Approximately what percentage of the human body is composed of water?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
The components of water are held together by ________ bonds.
A.Physical
B.Chemical
C.Magnetic
D.Mechanical
- 5.
A student performs the electrolysis of two different volumes of pure water as part of a science experiment. Sample 1 is and Sample 2 is . If Sample 1 produces Hydrogen and Oxygen in a volume ratio of , what will be the volume ratio for the gases obtained from Sample 2?
A.B.C.D. - 6.
What is the valency of Hydrogen in the compound ?
A.0
B.1
C.2
D.8
- 7.
During the electrolysis of water, the gas that makes a 'pop' sound is collected at which electrode?
A.Anode
B.Cathode
C.Positive terminal
D.Neutral electrode
- 8.
If you perform electrolysis on of water, how much water will remain after of Oxygen gas has been produced (Assume density of water is and ignore gas density)?
A.B.C.D.This cannot be calculated without gas mass
- 9.
What is the ratio of the number of atoms of Hydrogen to Oxygen in molecules of water?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
When volumes of Hydrogen react with volume of Oxygen, how many volumes of steam are produced (at the same temperature and pressure)?
A.1 volume
B.2 volumes
C.3 volumes
D.0.5 volume
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Physical and Chemical Properties
SubtopicPhysical and Chemical Properties under Water for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The taste of drinking water is mainly due to:
A.Presence of bacteria
B.Dissolved gases and minerals
C.The hydrogen atoms
D.The high temperature
- 2.
Which gas dissolved in water is used by aquatic plants for photosynthesis?
A.Oxygen
B.Carbon dioxide
C.Hydrogen
D.Methane
- 3.
What does the '2' represent in the chemical formula ?
A.2 molecules of water
B.2 atoms of oxygen
C.2 atoms of hydrogen
D.2 types of elements
- 4.
A substance that contains no water of crystallization is called:
A.Hydrated
B.Anhydrous
C.Efflorescent
D.Deliquescent
- 5.
Which of the following is true regarding 'Soft Water'?
A.It contains high amounts of calcium and magnesium salts
B.It does not form lather easily with soap
C.It forms lather easily with soap
D.It is only found in the sea
- 6.
Which of the following describes the behavior of water between and ?
A.It expands as it is heated from to
B.It contracts as it is heated from to
C.It remains at the same volume
D.It immediately turns into steam
- 7.
In the context of solutions, what does 'concentration' refer to?
A.The amount of solvent in a fixed amount of solute
B.The speed at which a solute dissolves
C.The amount of solute present in a given quantity of solution
D.The temperature at which the solution boils
- 8.
The solubility of Potassium Chloride at is of water. If a solution contains of in of water at , the solution is:
A.Unsaturated
B.Saturated
C.Supersaturated
D.Dilute
- 9.
The process of removing water of crystallization from a hydrated salt by heating it is called:
A.Efflorescence
B.Deliquescence
C.Dehydration
D.Hydrolysis
- 10.
Calgon, used for water softening, is a trade name for:
A.Sodium hexametaphosphate
B.Sodium bicarbonate
C.Calcium phosphate
D.Sodium zeolite
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Solutions and Solubility
SubtopicSolutions and Solubility under Water for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the term for the component that gets dissolved in a solvent to form a solution?
A.Solute
B.Residue
C.Filtrate
D.Solvent
- 2.
What is the name of the process when a substance loses its moisture or water of crystallization?
A.Hydration
B.Dehydration
C.Dissolution
D.Saturation
- 3.
If you keep adding salt to a fixed amount of water and it stops dissolving at room temperature, the solution has become:
A.Dilute
B.Unsaturated
C.Saturated
D.Anhydrous
- 4.
Which of these substances is most likely to be the solute in a solution of 'Tincture of Iodine'?
A.Alcohol
B.Water
C.Iodine
D.Sugar
- 5.
Which of the following is a non-aqueous solution?
A.Salt in water
B.Sugar in water
C.Sulphur in carbon disulphide
D.Copper sulphate in water
- 6.
Why do aquatic animals feel more comfortable in cold water than in warm water?
A.They prefer cold temperatures for swimming
B.More oxygen is dissolved in cold water
C.The water is less dense in cold temperatures
D.Cold water contains more salt
- 7.
If you have a saturated solution at and you cool it to , the excess solute that comes out of the solution is called the:
A.Solvent
B.Filtrate
C.Precipitate
D.Emulsion
- 8.
Why does rain water, which is naturally pure, become 'hard' as it flows over the ground?
A.It dissolves carbon dioxide and then reacts with minerals like magnesium and calcium carbonates.
B.It picks up sand and clay particles which increase its hardness.
C.It loses its dissolved oxygen, making it hard.
D.It reacts with nitrogen in the air to form nitrates.
- 9.
Which of the following salts exhibits 'Water of Crystallization'?
A.Common Salt ()
B.Nitre ()
C.Baking Soda ()
D.White Vitriol ()
- 10.
In the distillation process, the water collected in the receiver after condensation is called:
A.Residue
B.Distillate
C.Filtrate
D.Solute
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Water Pollution and Treatment
SubtopicWater Pollution and Treatment under Water for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which step in a municipal water treatment plant is designed to remove very small suspended particles that did not settle during sedimentation?
A.Bar screening
B.Sand filtration
C.Aeration
D.Oil skimming
- 2.
Pure water is which of the following?
A.Tasteless, colorless, and odorless
B.Salty and blue
C.Sweet and white
D.Bitter and green
- 3.
Detergents contain which of the following that can lead to water pollution?
A.Vitamins
B.Phosphates
C.Proteins
D.Iron
- 4.
Which of the following is a symptom of water being contaminated with oil?
A.Increased clarity
B.Shiny film on the surface
C.Sweet taste
D.Higher oxygen levels
- 5.
If you are on a camping trip and the only water source is a stream, what is the most reliable way to make the water safe from biological pathogens?
A.Wait for the mud to settle
B.Filter it through a clean cloth
C.Boil the water vigorously for several minutes
D.Expose the water to sunlight for an hour
- 6.
Which of these is a benefit of using a 'Septic Tank' system?
A.It generates electricity for the whole village
B.It treats sewage locally where a central sewer system is unavailable
C.It converts saltwater into freshwater
D.It removes from the atmosphere
- 7.
In the process of water treatment, what is the 'Clarifier'?
A.A tank where air is blown into the sewage
B.A tank where the water is allowed to stand so solids can settle
C.A device used to add chlorine
D.A pipe that carries treated water
- 8.
In the process of water treatment, why is 'Slow Sand Filtration' considered more effective than simple screening for removing pathogens?
A.The sand is poisoned with chemicals that kill bacteria
B.A biological layer called 'Schmutzdecke' forms on the sand surface and traps/consumes bacteria
C.The sand grains are smaller than the bacteria
D.The sand makes the water too hot for bacteria to survive
- 9.
Which process in tertiary treatment involves the use of semi-permeable membranes to remove even the smallest dissolved ions from water?
A.Flocculation
B.Reverse Osmosis
C.Chlorination
D.Aeration
- 10.
If a lake has a very high 'Turbidity' value, which of the following is the most likely consequence for the benthic (bottom-dwelling) community?
A.Increased visibility for hunting
B.Smothering of eggs and respiratory surfaces due to siltation
C.Rapid growth of deep-water corals
D.Decrease in the water pressure at the bottom
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