The Cathedral and John Connon School

Std : VIII First Comprehensive Examination Marks : 50

Date: 20-09-2021 Chemistry Time : 1 Hour.

The time given at the top of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Section I is compulsory. Section II contains six questions numbered 2 to 7.
You have to answer any five of these questions
When solving numerical problems, all essential working must be shown adjacent to the rest of
the answer.
This paper consists of 4 printed sides.

SECTION I (25 marks )

Answer all the questions

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Question 1

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a) Choose the correct answer from the following options given: [5]
i A particle has 18 neutrons, 17 protons and 18 electrons. This particle is:
1) cation
2) atom
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3) element
4) anion

ii Which of the following processes causes the intermolecular distance to increase by the most?
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1) melting
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2) sublimation
3) freezing
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4) condensation

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iii A substance was analysed and was found to have a boiling point of 220 C. At room
temperature, it is a soft grey solid. What could be its melting point?
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1) -12 C
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2) 56 C to 72 C
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3) 250 C to 275 C
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iv _______________ is an example of a bivalent anion.

1) bicarbonate ion
2) cupric ion
3) sulphide ion
4) Ferric ion.

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 v At higher altitudes:
1) boiling point of a liquid first increases and then decreases.
2) boiling point of a liquid increases
3) no change in boiling point
4) boiling point of a liquid decreases.

b) Give one word/phrase for the following. [5]

i The number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom.
ii The formation of gas bubbles in a liquid during a chemical reaction.
iii The haphazard, random motion of suspended particles on the surface of a liquid or in air.
iv The chemical reactions that take place only in presence of light.
v The ion formed when an atom donates electrons to attain a stable electron configuration.

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c) Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following: [5]
i Iron + Steam triferric tetroxide + hydrogen

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ii Silver nitrate silver + nitrogen dioxide + oxygen
iii Ammonia + hydrochloric acid ammonium chloride
iv Calcium chloride + sodium hydroxide calcium hydroxide + sodium chloride
v Sulphur dioxide + water N
sulphurous acid
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d) i. Determine the valency of : [2]
1) Carbon in carbon dioxide.
2) Aluminium in aluminium nitride
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ii. Give any 2 examples for each of the following: [3]

1) Metal nitrates that do not evolve nitrogen dixode on heating
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2) Substances that undergo sublimation

3) Monoatomic gases
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e) Copy and complete the table: [5]

Element At. Mass Number of Number of Number of Electron Valency

number neutrons electrons protons configuration

27 27 __________ ________ _________ ___________ _________

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________ _________ 10 _______ 9 __________ ___________

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 SECTION II
(Attempt any 5 questions)

Question 2:
Complete and balance the following equations: [5]
i. Fe + Cl2
ii. Ag2CO3
iii Pb3O4
iv. Zn(NO3)2
v. P2O5 + H2O

Question 3: [5]

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Draw a neat labelled diagram of an atom 11X . And answer the following questions.

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i. Identify the element X. Is it a metal or non metal?
ii. Write an equation to show how 'X' will form an ion .
iii Give the molecular formula of an oxide and a nitride of 'X'.
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Question 4: [5]
i. Explain the process of melting on the basis of kinetic theory of matter.
ii. Give any two points of difference between an oxygen atom and an oxide ion.
iii. Classify the following into physical and chemical changes:
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1) Breaking a glass tumbler

2) Digestion of food
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Question 5:
i. Calculate the molecular mass of the following: [4]
1) Ca(HCO3)2 [ H = 1, C =12, O = 16, Ca = 40]
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2) Cr2(SO4)3 [ O = 16, S = 32 , Cr = 52]

ii. Find the total number of atoms present in ammonium dichromate [1]

Question 6: [5]
An atom "Y" has 5 electrons in its second (outermost ) orbit. Answer the following questions
with respect to this atom.
i. Identify the atom. Write its electronic configuration. What will the atom do to attain stability?
ii. In which state of matter does this atom exist in nature? Give the molecualr formula.
iii. Comment on the intermolecular forces of attraction and the kinetic energy of the molecule
identified in (ii).
iv. Give the molecular formula of the compound formed between this atom 'Y' and magnesium.

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Question 7:
i. Give scientific reasons for the following: [3]
1) When wood is burnt, the mass of ash is less than that of wood.
2) If a bottle of ammonia is opened in the laboratory and kept open, the entire laboratory
smells of ammonia after some time.
3) The burning of candle is said to be a physical as well as a chemical change.

ii. Define: [2]

1) Valency
2) Thermal decomposition reaction.

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