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Define chemistry. Name it’s any four branches and defines them.(06, 08)
What is scientific method? Write the names of its four stages and explain them. (06, 08)
“Chemistry and human society go hand in hand” write five arguments in support of this
statement. (07)
Write the names of any five renowned scientists of the world and write one contribution of each
of them in the development of chemistry. (07)
Chapter-2
Define mole and Avogadro’s number. Calculate the mass of one atom of carbon in gram. (Atomic
mass of carbon=12). (06)
State the law of multiple proportions and the law of reciprocal proportions and explain any
one of them with the help of an example. (07, 08)
Define Molar Mass. Calculate the molar masses of the following compounds:- (at masses:Al=27,
O=16, K=39, Fe=56, C=12, N=14). (08)
What is chemical reaction? Define and give one example each of the following:- (08)
(i) Combustion Reaction(06, 08) (ii) Single Displacement Reaction.
Define Mole Fraction. A solution has been prepared by dissolving moles of ethyl alcohol in 3
moles of water. Calculate the mole fractions of ethyl alcohol and water in this solution. (08)
Define the following:- (i)Radioactivity (ii) Isotopes (iii)Atomic Number (iv) Mass
Number (v) Atomic Mass. (06)
Describe Rutherford’s experiment which led him to the discovery of the nucleus of an atom. (07)
What is meant by radioactivity? Draw a labeled diagram showing the separation of Alpha, Beta
and Gamma rays. Also write two properties of each of these rays. (07)
What are Isotopes? Define the terms Mass Number and Atomic number. Give the symbol,
including the mass number and the atomic number for the atom, which has 2 fewer neutrons and 2
fewer protons than 2010Ne. (08)
Chapter-4
State Mendeleev’s periodic law and write its four salient features. (06)
What are Metalloids? Write four differences between metals and non-metals. (06, 08)
Write five general properties of the elements of group VIIA of the periodic table. (07)
State the following laws:- (i) Dobereiner’s law of triad (ii) Newland’s law of octaves
Chapter-5
Write five differences between Covalent Bond and Coordinate Covalent Bond. (06, 08)
Define the following:- (i)Ionic Bond (ii)Metallic Bond (iii)Dispersion Forces(London forces)
(iv)Vander Waal’s Forces (v)Dipole-Dipole Forces. (06)
What is a chemical bond? Define an ionic bond. Explain mechanism of formation of the ionic
bond in NaCl. (07)
What is a coordinate Covalent Bond? How is a coordinate covalent bond formed between
ammonia (NH3) and hydrogen ion (H+) producing ammonium (NH4+) radical? Explain. (07)
Chapter-6
Chapter-7
Write five differences between a solution and a suspension? (06, 07, 08)
Define Molarity. Calculate the molarity of an aqueous solution that contains 5.3gm of sodium
carbonate dissolved in 500cm3 solution. (At masses: Na=23, C=12, O=16). (06, 07)
Define Solubility. Write the names of the factors that affect solubility and describe the effect of
temperature on solubility. (08)
Chapter-8
State Faraday’s 1st & 2nd laws of electrolysis and explain any one of them. (06)
With the help of a neat and labeled diagram explain the construction and working of a Dry Cell.
(06, 07)
A current of 5 amperes was passes through a solution of CuSO4 for one hour; calculate the mass
of the copper metal deposited on the cathode.(Electrochemical Equivalent of
copper=0.000329gm/C). (06, 07)
With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the construction and working of lead Storage Battery.
(08)
What is electroplating? With the help of labeled diagram, explain how you would electroplate an
iron spoon with nickel? (08)
Chapter-9
State Lewis concept of acids and Bases and explain it with the help of an example. (06, 08)
Write two physical and four chemical properties of Acids. Write one balanced equations in
support of each chemical property. (06)
State Bronsted-Lowry Theory of Acids and Bases and explain it with the help of the examples of
HCl and NH3. (07)
What is a double salt? Write the chemical formula of the following salts:- (07)
(i)Potash alum (ii) Chrome alum (iii)Carnalite (iv)Mohr’s Salt
Define an Exothermic Reaction and give two examples of exothermic reactions. (06)
Chapter-18
Describe giving balanced chemical equations of the Solvay’s process for the manufacture of
sodium, carbonate. (08)
What is an Ion? Write the electronic configuration of sodium ion and chloride ion. What Is an
Ionic Compound? Write the chemical formula of sodium chloride. (08) CHP-