ACP

AARAMBH CHAPTERWISE PROBLEMS

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(Options acche se padhna)

VERY SHORT QUESTIONS (1 Mark)
1. The shiny finish of wall after white wash is because of.
a) Calcium oxide b) Calcium hydroxide
c) Calcium Carbonate d) Calcium phosphate

2. Electrolysis of water is decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of

hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is
a) 1:1 b) 2:1 c) 4:1 d) 1:2

3. Which the following statements about the given reaction are correct:
3Fe(s) + 4H 2O (g) ➜ Fe 2O 3(s) + 4H 2(g)
i) Iron metal is getting oxidized
ii) Water is getting reduced
iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
iv) Water is acting as oxidizing agent
a) (i), (ii) and (iii) b) (iii) and (iv)
c) (i), (ii) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)

4. In order to prevent the spoilage of potato chips, they are packed in

plastic bags containing the gas
a) Cl 2 b) O 2 c) N 2 d) H 2

5. The process of respiration is -

a) an oxidation reaction which is endo thermic
b) a reduction reaction which is exothermic
c) a combination reaction which is endo thermic
d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic

6. Burning of Methane is an example of

I. Exothermic reaction

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II. Combustion reaction

III. Decomposition reaction
a. I only b. II only c. I and II d. I and III

7. A solution of substance X is used for white washing. The substance X is

a. Calcium oxide b. Calcium hydroxide
c. Calcium carbonate d. Calcium chloride

8. When iron nails are dipped into Copper Sulphate solution. The colour of
Copper Sulphate solution changes from
a. Green to blue b. Blue to green
c. Green to colourless d. Blue to colourless

9. The given Chemical reaction is an example of

Zn + CuSO4 ➜ ZnSO 4+ Cu
a. Combination reaction b. Displacement reactions
c. Decomposition reaction d. Double displacement reaction

10. The balanced equation for the given chemical reaction is

Hydrogen + Chlorine ➜ Hydrogen Chloride
a. H 2 + Cl 2➜ 2HCl
b. H + Cl ➜ HCl
c. H2 + Cl 2➜ HCl
d. none of the above

11. Give an example of double displacement reaction? (CBSE 2010, 2011)

12. Name the reducing agent in given chemical reaction

3 MnO2 + 4Al ➜ 3 Mn + 2Al 2O 3 (CBSE-2016)

Q.13 Name the brown coloured gas evolved when lead nitrate crystal are
heated in dry test-tube.

Q. 14 Give reasons
a) Silver chloride is stored in dark coloured bottles.
b) Copper vessel loses shine when exposed to air
c) Iron displaces copper from copper sulphate solution.
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15.Identify the following reactions as

a) combination
b) decomposition
c) displacement reactions
d) double displacement reaction.
i) ZnCO3 (s) ➜ ZnO(s) + CO2(g)
ii) Pb(s) + CuCl 2(aq) ➜ PbCl (aq) + Cu(s)
iii) H2 (g) + Cl 2 (g) ➜ 2HCl
iv) CaCO3(s) ➜ CaO (s) + CO2(g)
v) NaCl(aq) + AgNO3 (a) ➜ AgCl + NaNO3
vi) 3H2(g) + N2(g) ➜2NH3(g)
vii) Fe2O 3 + Al ➜ Al 2O3+2Fe

16. What changes do you observe in iron nails and colour of copper sulphate
solution, if iron nails are dipped in CuSO4 , solution for Sometime?

17. Identify the chemical change:

Melting of ice or conversion of milk into curd.

18. Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?

19. Why do copper vessel lose shine when exposed to air?

20. Potato chips manufacturers fill the packet of chips with nitrogen gas. Why?

21. Why we store silver chloride in dark coloured bottles in labs?

22. Write a chemical equation of double displacement reaction.

23. N + 3H ➜ 2NH name the type of reaction.

2 2 3

24. What happens when milk is left open at room temperature during
summers ?

25. What happens when quick lime is added to water?

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Practical Based MCQs:

1. When aqueous solution of sodium sulphate and barium chloride are

mixed together, we observe
a) red precipitate
b) white precipitate
c) yellow precipitate
d) colourless solution

2. The colour of ferrous sulphate crystal is

a) yellow
b) light green
c) red
d) brown

3. A student took solid quick lime in a china dish and added a small amount
of water to it. He would hear
a) pop sound
b) a crackling sound
c) hissing sound
d) no sound at all

4. When an iron nail is placed in copper sulphate solution the observation

are as follow
a) The solution turns light green
b) A brown deposit is formed on the nail
c) Both ‘a’ and ‘b’
d) None of the above (yaha Marks katate h)
Assertion and Reason type of Questions

In the following questions a statement of Assertion is followed by a statement of

Reason.
Mark the correct choice as two statements are given one labeled Assertion (A)
and the other labeled Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions
from the cods (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true, but R is false.
(d) A is false, but R is true.
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1. Assertion (R): Chemical reaction changes the physical and chemical

state of substance. Reason (R): When electric current is passed through water
(liquid), it decomposes to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases.

2. Assertion (R): In a balanced chemical equation, total mass of the each

element towards reactant side is equal to the total mass of the same element
towards product side. Reason (R): Mass can neither be created nor destroyed
during a chemical change.

3. Assertion (R): When calcium carbonate is heated, it decomposes to give

calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. Reason (R): The decomposition reaction takes
place on application of heat, therefore its an endothermic reaction.

4. Assertion (R): Chips manufactures usually lush bags of chips with gas such as
nitrogen to prevent the chips from getting oxidized. Reason (R): This increases
the taste of the chips and helps in their digestion.

5. Assertion (R): Rusting of iron metal is the most common form of corrosion.
Reason (R): The effect of rusting of iron can be reversed if they are left open in
sunlight.
(ho jaayenge aaram se)

SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (2 and

3 Marks)
1. Define combination reaction. Give two examples of combination reaction
which is exothermic in nature.

2. What is decomposition reaction? Explain with the help of an example.

3. Name and state the law which is kept in mind when we balance a chemical
equation.

4. Give one example of each :

(a) Chemical reaction showing evolution of gas.
(b) Change in colour of a substance during a chemical reaction.
(c) Chemical reaction showing change in temp.

5. What is rancidity? Write two ways by which it can be prevented.

6. What are two conditions which promote corrosion?

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7. A small amount of Ferrous sulphate is heated in hard glass tube.

(a) Write the chemical equation.
(b) What type of reaction is taking place or Name the type of reaction.

8. What happens when Zn strip is dipped in CuSO4 solution ?

Give equation and identify the type of reaction.

9. What is redox reaction ? Write down a chemical reaction representing it.

10. In electrolysis of water :

(a) Name the gas collected at cathode and anode respectively.
(b) Why is volume of one gas collected at one electrode is double of another?
(c) Why is it necessary to add few drops of dil. H 2 SO4 to water before
electrolysis?

11. In the reaction

CuO (s) + H2 (g) ➜ Cu(s) + H 2 0 (g)
(a) Name the oxidized substance.
(b) Name the reduced substance.
(c) Name the oxidizing agent.

12. Give reasons :

(a) White Silver chloride turns grey in sunlight.
(b) Brown coloured copper powder on heating in air turns into black coloured
substance.

13. Compound 'X' decomposes to form compound 'Y' and CO2 gas.
Compound Y is used in manufacturing of cement.
(a) Name the compounds 'X' and 'Y'.
(b) Write the Chemical equation for this reaction.

14. A metal salt MX when exposed to light spits up to form metal M and
gas X 2.. Metal M is used to make ornaments whereas gas X 2 is used in making
bleaching powder. The salt MX is used in black & white photography
(a) Identify the metal M and gas X 2 .
(b) Identify MX.
(c) Write down the chemical reaction when salt MX is exposed to sunlight.

15. A metal strip X is dipped in blue coloured salt solution YSO4 . After some
time a layer of metal 'Y’ is formed on metal strip X. Metals X is used in
galvanization whereas metal Y is used for making electric wires.
(a) What could be metal 'X’ and ‘Y’?
(b) Name the metal salt YSO 4
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(c) What type of chemical reaction takes place between X and YSO ,
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Write the balanced chemical equation.

16. When potassium Iodide solution is added to a solution of lead nitrate in

test tube, a precipitate is formed.
(a) State the colour of precipitate
(b) Name the compound which is precipitated
(c) Write balanced equation for chemical reaction. (CBSE-2015 Comptt)

17. Decomposition reactions require energy either in the form of heat or light a
electricity for breaking down of reactions. Write one equation for each type of
decomposition reaction where heat, light or electricity is used as form of energy

18. 2 gm of silver chloride is taken in china dish, and china dish is placed in
sunlight for sometime. What will be your observation. Write the balanced
chemical equation for above reaction and identify the type of reaction. (CBSE-
2019)

19. Identify the type of reactions taking place in each of following cases and
write the balanced chemical equation for the reactions.
a) Zn reacts with silver nitrate to produce zinc nitrate and silver.
b) Potassium iodide reacts with lead nitrate to produce potassium nitrate and
lead iodide (CBSE-2019)
(pahle points socho firr likho)
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS (5
Marks)
1. White wash was being done at Mukesh's house. Mukesh saw that the painter
added quick lime to drum having water. Mukesh touched outer surface of drum,
it is unbelievably hot.
(a) Write the chemical equation for above reaction.
(b)What type of reaction is it?
(c) This reaction is exothermic or endothermic. Justify your answer.

2. Write down the balanced chemical equation for the following :

(a) Silver chloride is decomposed in presence of sunlight to give silver and
chlorine gas.
[b) Calcium oxide reacts with water to give lime water.
(c) Sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid to give sodium chloride and
water.
(d) Dil hydrochloric acid is added to copper oxide to give green coloured copper
chloride and water.
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(e) Solution of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in water reacts to

give insoluble Barium sulphate and solution of Sodium chloride.
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Case Study/Source Based Question

1. In most pollution control applications, lime is used as calcium hydroxide. To

manufacture calcium hydroxide, limestone must be converted to calcium oxide
and then hydrated to form calcium hydroxide. The following is a brief chemical
reaction of this process:

Limestone + Heat ➜ Calcium oxide + Carbon dioxide

However, calcium oxide is unstable in the presence of moisture and carbon

dioxide. A more stable form of lime is calcium hydroxide.

Calcium oxide + Water ➜ Calcium hydroxide + Heat

The process of adding water to calcium oxide to produce calcium hydroxide is

referred to as hydration process or lime slaking. The hydration of Calcium oxide;
commercially referred to as quick lime, is an exothermic process releasing a
great quantity of heat. The hydration takes place quickly, releasing a lot of heat
energy. This heat will boil of the water and generate steam, which makes the
particles burst, exposing the inner surfaces to water for further slaking. This
process will continue until hydration is complete.
(i) Lime is used as calcium hydroxide. The formula of lime is calcium hydroxide
that absorb CO2 from air and become white, the compound formed is
(a) CaO (b) CaCO 3 (c) CaCo 3 (d) CaO.2H 2O

(ii) The chemical reaction of the given word equation:

(a) 2CaO + Heat ➜ 2Ca + O 2
(b) CaCO3 + Heat ➜ CaO + CO 2
(c) Ca(OH)2 + Heat ➜ CaO + H 2 O
(d) 2CaCO3 + Heat ➜ 2CaO + CO 2

iii) The stable form of lime is

(a) Calcium hydroxide
(b) Calcium oxide
(c) Calcium carbonate
(d) Calcium oxide. Dehydrate
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(iv) The hydration of Calcium oxide is an

(a) Exothermic reaction
(b) Endothermic reaction
(c) Combination and exothermic reaction
(d) Decomposition and exothermic reaction

(v) In a beaker take small amount of calcium oxide. When water is added to it.
The temperature of the breaker will increase because:
(a) A suspension of calcium hydroxide is formed
(b) The beaker will be hot when touched
(c) Clear solution appears when suspension of calcium hydroxide settles down
to the bottom of the beaker.
(d) All of the above

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SOLUTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

1.c) Calcium Carbonate

2.b) 2:1

3.c) (i),(ii) and (iv)

4.c) N2

5.d) an oxidation reaction which is exothermic

6.c) I and II

7.a) Calcium Oxide

8.b) Blue to green

9. b) Displacement Reaction

10.a) H2 + Cl 2➜2HCl

11.Na 2 So 4(aq) + BaCl 2(aq) ➜BaSo4(s) + 2NaCl

12.The reducing agent in the given reaction 3MnO₂ + 4AL → 3Mn + 2AL₂O₃
is Almunium (Al)

13.When lead nitrate crystals [Pb(NO3 ) 2 ] are heated in a dry test tube, the
evolution of brown coloured nitrogen dioxide and oxygen gas takes place.
2Pb(NO3)2 (s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO 2↑(g)+ O2 ↑(g)

14. a)Compounds Like Silver Chloride are light sensitive. And they may react to
light very fast and lose its properties. That's why they are to be stored in dark
bottles to prevent the entry of Light
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SOLUTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

14.b)When copper vessels are exposed to air, it develops a green coating on

their surface. Copper corrodes by oxidation in which it reacts with oxygen to
form copper oxide, which further reacts with carbon dioxide and forms copper
carbonate, which is the green colour that forms on the surface of copper which
is known as verdigris. Thus copper loses its lustre.
c)Iron displaces copper from copper sulphate solution but copper cannot
displace iron from iron sulphate solution because copper is less reactive than
iron. In such type of reaction the more reactive element displaced the less
reactive element. It's an example of displacement reaction. Also the color
Cooper sulphate solution is of blue color and iron sulphate of green color.

15)The Following Reactions Are:

i) ZnCO₃ (s) → ZnO(s) + CO₂(g) - This is a decomposition reaction.

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ii) Pb(s) + CuCl₂ (aq) → PbCl₂ (aq) + Cu(s) - This is a displacement reaction.

iii) H₂(g) + Cl₂(g) → 2HCl - This is a combination reaction.

iv) CaCO₃(s) → CaO (s) + CO₂(g) - This is also a decomposition reaction.

v) NaCl(aq) + AgNO₃ (aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO₃(aq) - This is a double displacement

reaction.

vi) 3H₂(g) + N₂(g) → 2NH₃(g) - This is a combination reaction.

vii) FeO + Al → Al₂O₃ + 2Fe - This is a displacement reaction.

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SOLUTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

16. Iron nails gets covered with a red-brown coating of copper metal. The blue
colour of copper sulphate solution fades gradually because of the formation of
iron sulphate. Reaction is as follows:

Fe + CuSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Cu

17. Melting of ice is a physical change. Conversion of milk to curd is a chemical

change as the reaction is irreversible and the curd formed once cannot be
converted to milk again.

18. Respiration is considered as a exothermic reaction because heat is

produced during the process of respiration, The carbon dioxide in the food
breaks down to create glucose during the process. This glucose reacts with
oxygen in our cells, releasing a large amount of energy.
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19. When copper vessels are exposed to air, it develops a green coating on their
surface. Copper corrodes by oxidation in which it reacts with oxygen to form
copper oxide, which further reacts with carbon dioxide and forms copper
carbonate, which is the green colour that forms on the surface of copper which
is known as verdigris. Thus copper loses its lustre.

20.The potato chips manufacturer uses nitrogen gas to flush the chips bags to
prevent the chips from getting oxidized in presence of oxygen from the
atmosphere. When fats and oils are oxidized they become rancid and their smell
and taste change.

21. Compounds Like Silver Chloride are light sensitive. And they may react to
light very fast and lose its properties. That's why they are to be stored in dark
bottles to prevent the entry of Light
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SOLUTIONS
VERY SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTIONS:

22. The example of double displacement reaction is

NaCl(aq) + AgNO₃ (aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO₃(aq)

23. N2+ 3H2 ➜ 2NH3 is a combination reaction

24. When milk is left at room temperature during the summer, it undergoes an
oxidation reaction and microbe development, causing it to become sour. It also
begins to break, which can be seen on the top of the vessel.

25. When water is added to quicklime, calcium hydroxide is obtained with the
evolution of heat. There is a rise in temperature.
CaO(s) + H2 O (l) ➜ Ca(OH)2 + Heat ↑

26. 1. b) white precipitate

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2. b) light green

3. c) hissing sound

4. a) The solution turns light green

27. 1. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

2. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

3. (a) Both A and R are true, and R is correct explanation of the assertion.

4. (c) A is true, but R is false.

5. (b) Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
1. When two or more substances (elements or compounds) combine to form a
single product, the
reactions are called combination reactions. This can be represented by the
general equation: A+B→AB
The Two Examples of Combination Reactions Which Are Exothermic In Nature
Are -
•Combustion of magnesium (Mg) in air, where magnesium (Mg) combines with
oxygen (O2) to form magnesium
oxide(MgO) ,along with the liberation of heat. Thus it is considered an
Exothermic Reaction
•2Mg(s)+O2 (g)→ 2MgO(s) + Heat
•When quicklime (Cao) reacts with water (H 2O), Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is
formed along with the liberation
of heat. Thus it is considered an Exothermic reaction.
•CaO(s)+H2 O(l)→Ca(OH)2 (aq)+Heat
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2. Those reaction in which a compound splits up into two or more than two
simpler substance are known as decomposition reaction. This can be
represented by the general equation: AB → A + B.
Example Of Decomposition Reactions is
•Calcium carbonate (CaCO 3) decomposes into calcium oxide (Cao) and carbon
dioxide ( Co2 )when heated

Heat
•CaCO3(s) → CaO(s)+CO2(g)

3. It is the law of conservation of mass which states that mass can neither be
created nor destroyed. So both the sides of the chemical reactions have to be
balanced to ensure that this law is followed.
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
4. a) The chemical reaction between zinc(Zn) and dilute sulphuric acid(H2SO4)
in this reaction Zinc
Sulphate(ZnSO4 ) is formed and Hydrogen gas is evolved (H2)
•Zn(s)+H2SO4(aq)→ZnSO4(aq)+H2↑(aq)
b) The reaction between lead nitrate(Pb(NO3)2 ) solution and potassium iodide
(2KI) solution.Before reaction the solution is colourless and after reaction the
yellow colour lead iodide (PbI2 ) is formed And Also Potassium Nitrate(2KNO 3) is
formed.
•Pb(NO3) 2 (aq)+2KI→Pbl2 (s)+2KNO3(aq)

c) When dilute sulphuric acid (H2SO4)is added to zinc (Zn)granules, hydrogen

(H2)gas is evolved and zinc
sulphate (ZnSO4) is formed along with the release of heat.
•Zn(s)+H 2SO 4(aq)→ZnSO 4+H2↑(g)+Heat↑

5. The oxidation of oils or fats in a food resulting into bad smell and bad taste is
called rancidity.
It can be prevented by-
i adding anti- oxidants.
ii flushing with nitrogen gas.

6. The circumstances that leads to corrosion are as follows:

i. Corrosion occurs when there is an abundance of oxygen.
ii. Corrosion is also caused by the presence of contaminants such as Carbon
dioxide and Chloride.

7. (a) The Chemical Equation is

2FeSO4➜ Fe 2O 3+ SO 2 + SO 3
(b) Decomposition reaction is taking place. Since heat is used it is also known as
thermal decomposition reaction.

8. Zinc displaces copper from copper sulphate and generates zinc sulphate
solution when added to CuSO4 solution because zinc is a more reactive metal
that displaces less reactive metal from its solution for this reason displacement
reaction occurs. A color change from blue to colorless indicates this.
Zn(s)+CuSO4(aq)➜ ZnSO (aq) + Cu(s)
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
9. Redox reactions are reactions in which both the oxidation and reduction
processes take place simultaneously.
Example of redox reaction:An example of a redox reaction is:In the above
reaction, hydrogen is oxidized to water
2H2(g) + O2(g) ➜ 2H2 O

10.(a) a.The gas formed at anode and cathode:

• The process of using electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen is
known as electrolysis.

2H₂O(l) ➜ 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

Water

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Hydrogen Oxygen

• Hydrogen gas released at the cathode

• Oxygen gas is released at anode

(b).The volume of gas collected:

• Two moles of water undergo electrolysis and produce two moles hydrogen and
one mole of oxygen gas.

• Because the water molecule contains two hydrogens and one oxygen in its
molecular formula.

(c). If dilute H₂SO₄ is not added:

• Water is a bad conductor of electricity.

• So, when a direct current is passed through the water it won't conduct.

• Therefore to make the electrolysis happen, a few drops of sulphuric acidH₂SO₄

to the water in the electrolysis of water.
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
11.a)H₂ is the substance oxidised.

b) CuO is the substance reduced.

c) CuO is the oxidising agent.

12. (a) White coloured silver chloride undergoes decomposition in the presence
of sunlight and forms silver (grey in colour) and chlorine.

(b) Brown coloured copper powder on heating in air gets oxidised to copper
oxide which is black in colour

13. Calcium carbonate (limestone) decomposes on heating to give calcium oxide

and carbon dioxide.
(a) X is calcium carbonate and Y is Calcium Oxide
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(b) CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g)

14. a) Metal M is Silver (Ag) and Gas X2 is Chlorine gas (Cl₂)

(b) The metal salt MX is Silver chloride (AgCl).

(c) The chemical reaction when silver chloride (AgCl) is exposed to sunlight is:

2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂(g)

In this reaction, silver chloride decomposes into silver metal (Ag) and chlorine
gas (Cl₂) due to the energy from sunlight breaking the chemical bonds in the
silver chloride.
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
15. (a) Metal X is likely zinc (Zn) because zinc is commonly used in galvanization,
which is the process of applying a protective zinc coating to iron or steel to
prevent rusting. Metal Y is likely copper (Cu) because copper is commonly used
for making electric wires due to its excellent electrical conductivity.

(b) The metal salt YSO₄ could be copper sulfate (CuSO₄). Copper sulfate is often
used in industrial applications and is known for its blue color when dissolved in
water.
(c)The type of chemical reaction that takes place between metal X (likely zinc)
and the salt solution YSO₄ (likely copper sulfate) is a single displacement
reaction, also known as a displacement reaction or a substitution reaction. In
this reaction, the more reactive metal (zinc) displaces the less reactive metal
(copper) from its salt solution.

The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:

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Zn(s) + CuSO₄(aq) → ZnSO₄(aq) + Cu(s)

In words, this equation reads as: Zinc (s) + Copper sulfate (aq) → Zinc sulfate (aq)
+ Copper (s)

In this reaction, zinc replaces copper in the copper sulfate solution, leading to
the formation of zinc sulfate and copper metal.

16.(a) The precipitate formed when potassium iodide solution is added to a

solution of lead nitrate is yellow in color.

(b) The compound that is precipitated is lead iodide, which is insoluble in water
and forms a yellow precipitate.

(c) The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is:

Pb(NO₃)₂(aq) + 2KI(aq) → PbI₂(s) + 2KNO₃(aq)

In words, this equation reads as: Lead nitrate (aq) + Potassium iodide (aq) → Lead
iodide (s) + Potassium nitrate (aq)
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
17. The following decomposition reaction are

Thermal Decomposition (heat):

Calcium carbonate (CaCO₃) decomposes upon heating to form calcium oxide
(CaO) and carbon dioxide (CO₂)
Heat
CaCO₃(s) → CaO(s) + CO₂(g)
•Photodecomposition (light):
Silver chloride (AgCl) decomposes upon exposure to light to form silver (Ag) and
chlorine (Cl₂)

Light

2AgCl(s) → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂(g)

•Electrolytic Decomposition (electricity):

Water (H₂O) can be electrolyzed using electricity to form hydrogen gas (H₂) and
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oxygen gas (O₂)
Electricity

2H₂O(l) → 2H₂(g) + O₂(g)

18.Observation: The silver chloride (AgCl) will gradually turn gray as it

decomposes into silver (Ag) and chlorine gas (Cl₂) upon exposure to sunlight.

Balanced chemical equation:

Type of reaction: This is a photodecomposition reaction, where the compound

decomposes upon exposure to light.(a) The reaction between zinc (Zn) and
silver nitrate (AgNO₃) is a single displacement reaction. Zinc replaces silver in
the compound to form zinc nitrate (Zn(NO₃)₂) and silver (Ag). The balanced
chemical equation is:Zn + 2AgNO₃ → Zn(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag
(b) The reaction between potassium iodide (KI) and lead nitrate (Pb(NO₃)₂) is a
double displacement reaction. Potassium iodide and lead nitrate exchange ions
to form potassium nitrate (KNO₃) and lead iodide (PbI₂). The balanced chemical
equation is:
2KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → 2KNO₃ + PbI₂
2AgCl(s) + light → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂(g),
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SOLUTIONS
SHORT ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
19. (a) The reaction between zinc (Zn) and silver nitrate (AgNO₃) is a
displacement reaction. Zinc replaces silver in the compound to form zinc nitrate
(Zn(NO₃)₂) and silver (Ag). The balanced chemical equation is:
Zn + 2AgNO₃ → Zn(NO₃)₂ + 2Ag
(b) The reaction between potassium iodide (KI) and lead nitrate (Pb(NO₃)₂) is a
double displacement reaction. Potassium iodide and lead nitrate exchange ions
to form potassium nitrate (KNO₃) and lead iodide (PbI₂). The balanced chemical
equation is:
2KI + Pb(NO₃)₂ → 2KNO₃ + PbI₂

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SOLUTIONS
LONG ANSWER TYPE QUESTION:
1. (a) The chemical equation for the reaction when quicklime (calcium oxide,
CaO) is added to water (H₂O) to form slaked lime (calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)₂)
is:

CaO + H₂O → Ca(OH)₂

(b) This reaction is a combination reaction, also known as a synthesis reaction,

where two or more substances combine to form a single product.

(c) The reaction is highly exothermic. This is because when water is added to
quicklime, it undergoes a strong exothermic reaction, releasing a large amount
of heat. This heat causes the drum to become very hot, as observed by Mukesh
when he touched the outer surface of the drum.

2.(a) Silver chloride is decomposed in the presence of sunlight to give silver and
chlorine gas:
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2AgCl(s) + light → 2Ag(s) + Cl₂(g)

(b) Calcium oxide reacts with water to give lime water:

CaO(s) + H₂O(l) → Ca(OH)₂(aq)

(c) Sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid to give sodium chloride and
water:
NaOH(aq) + HCl(aq) → NaCl(aq) + H₂O(l)

(d) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to copper oxide to give green colored
copper chloride and water:
CuO(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CuCl₂(aq) + H₂O(l)

(e) This equation represents the reaction between barium chloride and sodium
sulfate to form insoluble barium sulfate and soluble sodium chloride.
BaCl₂(aq) + Na₂SO₄(aq) → BaSO₄(s) + 2NaCl(aq)
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SOLUTIONS
CASE STUDY / SOURCE BASED TYPE QUESTION:
1.(i) (b) CaCO₃

(ii) (d) 2CaCO₃ + Heat → 2CaO + 2CO₂

(iii) (a) Calcium hydroxide

(iv) (a) Exothermic reaction

(v) (d) All of the above

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