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8) A solution whose pH is 13 will turn methyl orange to :
A yellow
B pink
C brown
D indigo
9) In the periodic table the elements found between Group IIA & Group IIIA are called:
A radio active elements
b transition elements
C uncreative elements
D group D elements
10) During the electroplating of nickel over a brass statue, the anode should be made :
A of nickel
B of silver
C brass statue
D copper jug
11) The empirical formula of glucose is:
A C6H12O6
B C3H6O3
C CHO
D CH2O
12) When blue copper sulphate salt is left exposed in air for a long time , it turns white,the
phenomenon taking place is :
A crystallization
B evaporation
C deliquescence
D efflorescence
13) The basicity of sulphuric acid is:
A 1
B 2
C 3
D 4
14) Halogens are strong Oxidizing agents since they :
A loses electrons
B gains electrons
C shares electrons
D loses and gains electrons
15) The stable /0cted configuration of chloride ion [Cl--] is:
A 2,8,8
B 2,8,7
C 2,8,3
D 2,,8,6
b) Fill in the blanks: [5]
1 The uncreative metals like gold and platinum is called…………………….
2 Formation of ions from non- ionic compound on dissolution is called …………………
3 The amount of energy required to remove an electron from a neutral atom is known
as….. .
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4 The atomic weight of an element is …………………….of its atomic number.
5 The Mendeleev’s’ Periodic Law is based on the ………………of an element.
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Section B [40 marks]
Answer any FOUR Questions from this section. All questions carry equal marks.
Question 2.
a) Design an experimental set up to perform the electroplating of nickel over a key ring.
Label: i) Cathode
ii) Anode
iii) Electrolyte
iv) Write the reaction that takes place at Cathode and Anode [4]
b) Define the empirical formula. [1]
c) A gaseous hydrocarbon on analysis is found to contain 82.7% of Carbon and 17.3% of
Hydrogen. Determine its empirical formula. [2]
d) Give suitable reason for the following. [3]
1) Ammonia solution is used as a cleansing agent.
2) Astronauts carry solid LiOH in their spacecraft.
3) Acid is added to water before performing the electrolysis.
Question 3.
a) In the gaseous phase (AlCl3) has a molecular weight of 267 amu. What is its
molecular formula? [2]
b) Write the equations for the following: [3]
1) Reaction between limestones (CaCO3) with sulphuric acid.
2) Reaction that takes place in our stomach when we eat antacid tablet to get relieve
from acidity burn.
3) Synthesis of ferric chloride from iron and chlorine on heating.
c) Draw the structural diagram to show the formation of ammonium ion. [2]
d) What is a Polar covalent compound? Give two examples. [2]
e) Why does NaCl though not a deliquescent substance changes its state on exposure to
humid air. [1]
Question 4.
a) Classify the following compounds into strong, weak and non-electrolyte in tabular
form:[3]
Dilute sulphuric acid, Acetic acid, dilute hydrochloric acid, Ammonium hydroxide,
carbon tetrachloride, chloroform
b) State TWO Application each for the following ; [2]
1) Neutralization process.
2) Electroplating.
c) Define the following terms: [2]
1) Acid.
2) Dative bond
d) From the equation : (NH4)2Cr2O7 Cr2O3 + 4H2O + N2
Calculate:
1) The volume of nitrogen at STP, evolved when 63g of ammonium dichromate is
heated.
2) The mass of chromium (III) oxide formed at the same time.
[1.5x2=3]
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Question 5.
a) Name the following : [4]
1) Product formed at cathode during the electrolysis of acidulated water.
2) Gas formed when calcium sulphite reacts with nitric acid.
3) Two bases which are not alkalis.
4) Two periodic properties that increases across a period from left to right.
b) Complete the table given below: [3]
Sodium Carbon
Formula of chloride
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a. Calculate the mass of nitrogen supplied to the soil by 16g of ammonium nitrate
(NH4NO3). [2]
b. Define the following terms: [3]
i) Chemical Bond
ii) Salt
iii) Electrochemical series.
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BLUE PRINT
Class X- Chemistry [Mid –Term Exam] 2016
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Class X Chemistry 2016 Mid-Term paper.
KEY ANSWERS AND MARKING SCHEME
Section –A [40]
Question 1 a) [15]
1. B) More than 7
2. B) 36.07
3. B) Decreases
4. A) Increases
5. B) 132
6. B) Lead Metal
7. C) Soap
8. A) Yellow
9. B) Transition elements
10. A) Nickel
11. D) CH2O
12. D) Efflorescence
13. B) 2
14. B) Gains electron
15. A) 2,8,8
1b) [5]
1. Noble metals
2. Ionization
3. Ionization energy/enthalpy/potential
4 double or twice
5. atomic mass/weight
1c) [5]
COLUMN-A COLUMN –B
1) Atom a) Unastable
2) Nitrogen b) Triple covalent bond
3) Anode c) Anion
4) Molecular formula d) H2SO4
5) Aluminum e) Electrolysis
1d) [5]
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1) Pink
2) Most.
3) CH3COOH.
4) Electrolysis process.
5) Rremains same.
1e)
1) Because when it is in solid state the ions which are responsible to
conduct electricity are bonded and are not free to move.
[1]
2) The observation :
[1]
On heating blue copper sulphate crystal the Blue colour changes into
White and water vapour condenses into droplets of water on the cooler
part of the test tube.
4) Because alkalis reacts with the oils and fats to form a water soluble
compounds which gets washed off by water and the clothings or our
body gets cleaned.
[1]
5)
1) Carbonic acid
[1/2]
2) Boric acid [1/2]
7) 1. Metal [1/2]
2. 2 [1/2]
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3. Cation [1/2]
4. Z2+
[1/2]
5. ZO
[1/2]
6. Group number-II and Period number-3
[1/2]
Section -B
Question .2
a) Diagram [1.5]
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b) The formula which gives the simple whole number ratio of atoms of various element
present in a molecule.
[1]
c)
Element % comp. At. mass Relative no. of Simple ratio
atoms
C 82.7 12 82.7/12=6.89 6.89/6.89=1x2=2
H 17.3 1 17.3/1=17.3 17.3/6.89=2.5x2=5
C: H
2: 5 therefore Empirical Formula = C2H5
[2]
d) i) Because ammonia reacts with fats, oil and grease without leaving any
residue. [1]
i) Because lithium hydroxide being an alkali reacts with the carbon dioxide to
form carbonate salts thus removes the excess of it, which otherwise cause
problems to the scientist in the spacecraft.
[1]
ii) Because pure water does not conduct electricity. Acid makes the water a
better conductor.
[1]
Question 3.
a) Empirical formula = AlCl3
Molecular formula =n x Emp. Formula
n = mol. Wt/emp. Formula wt. emp. Formula wt
AlCl3
27+ (35.5x3)
27+106.5 =133.5
n =267/133.5 = 2
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iii) 2Fe + 3Cl2 (heat)------ 2FeCl3 [1]
e) Because all the commercial NaCl salt contains traces of MgCl2 which
is a deliquescent substance. So NaCl being soluble in water dissolves
in the water absorbed by MgCl2 . [1]
Question 4.
a) [3]
Strong electrolyte Weak electrolyte Non-electrolyte
Dilute sulphuric acid Acetic acid Carbon tetrachloride
Dilute hydrochloric acid Ammonium hydroxide chloroform
b)
i) Neutralization 1)in agriculture 2) in medicine/analysis/food preservation
ii) Electroplating 1) decoration 2) protection/repair [2]
c) i) Catenation is the ability of carbon atom to link with one another. [1].
ii) Metallurgy is the large scale processes involved in the extraction of metals from
their ores. [1]
d) (NH4)2Cr2O7------------------------Cr2O3 + 4H2O + N2
252g 152g 22.4L
i) Volume of nitrogen;
252g of (NH4)2Cr2O7 produces------ 22.4L of N2
:. 63g ,, ,, -------22.4X 63/252 =5.6L of N2 [1.5]
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Question 5 a)
i) Cathode = hydrogen gas [1]
ii) Sulphur dioxide [1]
iii) Copper oxide and aluminum oxide [1]
iv) Electron affinity and electron negativity [1]
b)
[1x3=3]
sodium carbon
NaCl CCl4
Formula of chloride
c) Definition : [3]
i) Modern periodic law= states that physical and chemical properties of elements are
the periodic function of their atomic number.
iii) Indicator = complex chemical compounds which determines the alkaline or acidic
nature of the given substances.
iv) Electron Affinity= is the amount of energy released when an electrons get added to a
neutral atom.
Question 6
a) Atomic radius is the distance from the nucleu to the outermost shell of an atom. [1]
FACTORS: Number shells and Nuclear charge. [1]
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b) Mg=2,8,2 Cl=2,8,7
%of C= 72/180x100=40%
%of H= 12/180x100=6.66%
%of O=96/180x100=53.33%
d) Reasons: [4]
1) Because like metals it can form Cation. Also its atomic number is 1.
2) Due to periodicity in their electronic configuration, i.e., similar elements have same
number of valence electrons.
3) Because even very small % of impurities decreases the conductivity to a great extent
up to 75%.
4) Because the blue copper ions discharged at cathode is replaced by copper Anode.
question 7.a)
i. Atomicity [1.5]
ii. Electron Affinity [1.5]
iii. Molecular formula [1.5]
iv. Neutralization [1.5]
b)
PbO2 + 4HCl ……………….> PbCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
207+32 297+ 71 22.4L
239g 368g
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NH4NO3
14+4+14+(16x3)
28+4+48=80
Ans=5.6g
D) [3]
1) chemical bond is the force of attraction which binds two or more atoms in a molecule.
2) salt is an ionic compound which on dissociation produces cation other than hydrogen ion
and anion other than hydroxyl ion.
3) Electrochemocal series is the arrangement of cations and anions is the increasing order of
their ease to discharge downward.
End!!
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