Chemistry
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The Language of Chemistry (Symbols, Valency, Chemical Formulae, Equations)
SubtopicThe Language of Chemistry (Symbols, Valency, Chemical Formulae, Equations) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following elements exhibits variable valency?
A.Sodium
B.Magnesium
C.Copper
D.Aluminium
- 2.
What is the symbol of the element Fluorine?
A.Fl
B.F
C.Fu
D.Fe
- 3.
Which of these represents a balanced equation for the formation of water?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
What is the formula of the radical Bicarbonate (or Hydrogen Carbonate)?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
If an element has a valency of 2, what is the formula of its Nitrite?
A.B.C.D. - 6.
What is the correct formula for Ammonium Phosphate?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
Which of the following represents the Latin name of Mercury?
A.Hydrargyrum
B.Argentum
C.Aurum
D.Natrium
- 8.
What is the chemical formula of Sodium Manganate?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
In the balanced equation for the burning of Pyrite: , what is the total number of oxygen atoms on the product side?
A.11
B.22
C.16
D.6
- 10.
Calculate the percentage of Phosphorus in Calcium Phosphate . [Atomic masses: ]
A.20%
B.31%
C.15.5%
D.10%
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Chemical Changes and Reactions (Types of Reactions, Energy Changes)
SubtopicChemical Changes and Reactions (Types of Reactions, Energy Changes) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is an example of a chemical combination reaction?
A.Burning of magnesium in oxygen
B.Heating calcium carbonate
C.Reaction of zinc with acid
D.Electrolysis of water
- 2.
A reaction that involves the decomposition of a compound by passing an electric current through it is called:
A.Photolysis
B.Thermolysis
C.Electrolysis
D.Neutralization
- 3.
When iron nails are placed in a blue copper sulfate solution, the color of the solution changes to:
A.Red
B.Light green
C.Yellow
D.Colorless
- 4.
Which of these is a sign that a chemical reaction has taken place?
A.Change in color
B.Evolution of a gas
C.Change in temperature
D.All of the above
- 5.
The following flowchart represents the thermal decomposition of two different metal nitrates. Based on the chemical properties of nitrates, identify the gases P and Q evolved during these reactions.
A.P is and Q is
B.P is and Q is
C.P is and Q is
D.P is and Q is
- 6.
Effervescence is observed when:
A.A solid settles down in a liquid
B.Gas bubbles are rapidly evolved in a liquid
C.Two liquids of different densities are mixed
D.A solid melts into a liquid
- 7.
Identify the type of reaction: .
A.Thermal decomposition
B.Double displacement
C.Combination
D.Single displacement
- 8.
Why does a glowing splinter relight when introduced to a test tube where is being heated?
A.Due to the evolution of Nitrogen dioxide
B.Due to the evolution of Oxygen gas
C.Due to the evolution of Nitric oxide
D.The salt itself is flammable
- 9.
Identify the type of reaction represented by the equation: .
A.Neutralization
B.Double displacement and Precipitation
C.Thermal dissociation
D.Simple displacement
- 10.
In the reaction , calculate the change in the oxidation state of Lead.
A.+2 to 0
B.+4 to +2
C.0 to +2
D.+2 to +4
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Water (Physical/Chemical Properties, Hard and Soft Water)
SubtopicWater (Physical/Chemical Properties, Hard and Soft Water) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the color of hydrated Ferrous sulphate ()?
A.Blue
B.White
C.Green
D.Pink
- 2.
Adding impurities like common salt to water ______ its boiling point.
A.Decreases
B.Increases
C.Does not change
D.First increases then decreases
- 3.
Which substance is used to test for the presence of water because it turns from white to blue?
A.Anhydrous cobalt chloride
B.Anhydrous copper sulphate
C.Magnesium ribbon
D.Pink litmus paper
- 4.
Potable water must be free from:
A.Dissolved oxygen
B.Minerals
C.Harmful germs and bacteria
D.Taste
- 5.
Henry's Law relates the solubility of ______ in water to the ______ applied.
A.Solids, Pressure
B.Gases, Pressure
C.Liquids, Temperature
D.Solids, Temperature
- 6.
A crystal of a salt is dropped into its own saturated solution. If more crystals start forming, the original solution was:
A.Unsaturated
B.Saturated
C.Supersaturated
D.Dilute
- 7.
Which of the following is true about a supersaturated solution?
A.It is very stable and does not crystallize
B.It contains more solute than a saturated solution at that temperature
C.It is prepared by cooling an unsaturated solution
D.It is a heterogeneous mixture
- 8.
Which metal can decompose cold water to evolve Hydrogen gas?
A.Iron
B.Magnesium
C.Calcium
D.Copper
- 9.
Which of these is a property of a 'Drying Agent' like anhydrous Calcium chloride?
A.It removes water molecules from the chemical structure of a compound.
B.It removes moisture from the surface or surroundings without chemical change in the substance being dried.
C.It reacts with water to produce Oxygen gas.
D.It only works at temperatures above 100°C.
- 10.
What is the role of adding a small amount of sulfuric acid during the electrolysis of water?
A.To act as an oxidizing agent.
B.To increase the conductivity of water which is a poor conductor.
C.To prevent the evolution of Oxygen at the anode.
D.To react with the electrodes.
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Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding (Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Octet Rule, Electrovalent/Covalent Bonds)
SubtopicAtomic Structure and Chemical Bonding (Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Octet Rule, Electrovalent/Covalent Bonds) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The bond in Carbon tetrachloride () is:
A.Ionic
B.Covalent
C.Hydrogen bond
D.Metallic
- 2.
How many electrons are present in the valence shell of an Oxygen atom?
A.2
B.4
C.6
D.8
- 3.
Which shell is closest to the nucleus?
A.L shell
B.M shell
C.K shell
D.N shell
- 4.
Ammonia () molecule contains how many single covalent bonds?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 5.
An atom of element gains two electrons to form an anion as shown in the process below. If the resulting ion has 18 electrons and the nucleus of the original atom contains 16 neutrons, what is the mass number of element ?
A.16
B.18
C.32
D.34
- 6.
Which particle is not present in the nucleus of a Protium () atom?
A.Proton
B.Electron
C.Neutron
D.Nucleon
- 7.
The number of electrons in the outermost shell of an element with atomic number 19 is:
A.1
B.7
C.8
D.9
- 8.
What happens to the number of shells and the number of electrons when a Sodium atom () becomes a Sodium ion?
A.The number of shells remains the same; electrons decrease.
B.The number of shells decreases; electrons decrease.
C.The number of shells increases; electrons decrease.
D.The number of shells decreases; electrons increase.
- 9.
An element has an atomic mass of and contains neutrons. How many electrons are in its valence shell?
A.3
B.5
C.7
D.15
- 10.
A molecule of is linear. What does this imply about the distribution of charge and its solubility in water compared to (which is bent)?
A.is more polar and more soluble.
B.is non-polar and less soluble.
C.Both are equally soluble as they contain oxygen.
D.Linear molecules are always ionic.
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The Periodic Table (Modern Periodic Law, Groups and Periods)
SubtopicThe Periodic Table (Modern Periodic Law, Groups and Periods) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the valency of the Noble gases in Group 18?
A.1
B.8
C.Zero
D.2
- 2.
Which of these elements is an Alkaline Earth Metal located in Period 2?
A.Magnesium
B.Calcium
C.Beryllium
D.Lithium
- 3.
Which of these elements is a Halogen located in Period 2?
A.Chlorine
B.Fluorine
C.Bromine
D.Iodine
- 4.
What is the atomic number of Carbon?
A.6
B.12
C.14
D.4
- 5.
If an element has only two shells and both are completely filled, the element is:
A.Helium
B.Neon
C.Argon
D.Lithium
- 6.
The transition from metallic to non-metallic character is most clearly observed as we move:
A.Down a group
B.From left to right across a period
C.From right to left across a period
D.From the center to the top of a group
- 7.
The Coinage metals (Copper, Silver, Gold) belong to which group in the periodic table?
A.Group 1
B.Group 10
C.Group 11
D.Group 12
- 8.
Which of the following trends is correct for the Halogen group (17) as we move from top to bottom?
A.State: Gas Gas Liquid Solid
B.Reactivity: Increases
C.Electronegativity: Increases
D.Atomic Size: Decreases
- 9.
In the Modern Periodic Table, why are the Lanthanides and Actinides placed separately at the bottom of the table?
A.To prevent the table from becoming too wide and to keep elements with similar properties together
B.Because they do not have any protons
C.Because they belong to Group 18
D.Because they are all man-made elements
- 10.
Which of the following is not a periodic property?
A.Electronegativity
B.Atomic Mass
C.Ionization Energy
D.Valence Electrons
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Study of the First Element - Hydrogen (Preparation, Properties, Oxidation/Reduction)
SubtopicStudy of the First Element - Hydrogen (Preparation, Properties, Oxidation/Reduction) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
What is the mass of one mole of hydrogen atoms (approximately)?
A.1 g
B.2 g
C.16 g
D.4 g
- 2.
Which of the following describes the bond formed between two hydrogen atoms in an molecule?
A.Ionic bond
B.Covalent bond
C.Metallic bond
D.Coordinate bond
- 3.
During the Bosch process, how is carbon dioxide removed from the mixture of gases?
A.By liquefaction
B.By dissolving in water under high pressure
C.By passing through ammoniacal cuprous chloride
D.By passing through concentrated sulphuric acid
- 4.
Liquid hydrogen finds significant application as a:
A.Cooking fuel
B.Refrigerant for domestic use
C.Rocket fuel
D.Solvent for paints
- 5.
Identify the substance that is reduced in the following reaction:
A.B.C.D. - 6.
In the context of the Bosch process, what is the role of Chromic oxide ()?
A.Catalyst
B.Promoter
C.Oxidizing agent
D.Dehydrating agent
- 7.
What happens when magnesium reacts with boiling water?
A.and are formed
B.and are formed
C.is formed
D.No reaction takes place
- 8.
In the reaction , which substance is the reducing agent?
A.Lead(II) oxide
B.Carbon
C.Lead
D.Carbon monoxide
- 9.
Which of the following statements about nascent hydrogen is correct, relative to ordinary molecular hydrogen?
A.It is less reactive because it has more energy
B.It is a more powerful reducing agent because it is in atomic form at the moment of birth
C.It can only be produced by heating molecular hydrogen to
D.It is more stable and lasts for a longer duration
- 10.
During the oxidation of hydrogen sulfide by chlorine (), the change in the oxidation state of sulfur is:
A.From 0 to -2
B.From -2 to 0
C.From -2 to +2
D.From +2 to 0
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Atmospheric Pollution (Acid Rain, Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion)
SubtopicAtmospheric Pollution (Acid Rain, Greenhouse Effect, Ozone Depletion) under Chemistry for Grade 9 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which gas is primarily produced by the combustion of high-sulfur coal?
A.Methane
B.Sulfur dioxide
C.Nitrous oxide
D.Helium
- 2.
Which of the following reactions describes the formation of ozone?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Which part of the plant is most directly damaged by the acidity of acid rain?
A.The fruit
B.The waxy cuticle of leaves
C.The root hair only
D.The seeds
- 4.
How does the 'Greenhouse Effect' benefit the Earth naturally?
A.It keeps the Earth's temperature warm enough to sustain life
B.It prevents all sunlight from reaching the Earth
C.It turns nitrogen into oxygen
D.It stops the movement of the moon
- 5.
The Kyoto Protocol was an international agreement primarily aimed at committing industrialized nations to reduce their emissions of:
A.Ozone-depleting substances
B.Greenhouse gases
C.Particulate matter
D.Heavy metals into water
- 6.
Which of the following is a natural source of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere?
A.Photosynthesis by green plants
B.Volcanic eruptions
C.Nitrogen fixation by bacteria
D.Respiration by animals
- 7.
Increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere lead to 'ocean acidification'. What is the primary biological consequence of this?
A.Increase in the rate of coral reef growth
B.Difficulty for marine organisms like mollusks to form calcium carbonate shells
C.Reduction in the temperature of the ocean water
D.Increase in the oxygen content of the water
- 8.
Which of the following is a primary source of anthropogenic Nitrous oxide () emissions?
A.Excessive use of nitrogenous fertilizers in agriculture.
B.Leaking air conditioning units.
C.Combustion of leaded petrol.
D.Incomplete combustion in coal power plants.
- 9.
When acid rain reacts with the silicate minerals in rocks (like feldspar), it releases which ion that can lead to the formation of clay minerals?
A.Potassium ()
B.Chloride ()
C.Sulfate ()
D.Nitrate ()
- 10.
Which of these gases has the longest atmospheric residence time, contributing to long-term climate change over centuries?
A.Perfluorocarbons (PFCs)
B.Methane ()
C.Water vapor
D.Carbon monoxide ()
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