TOPIC – CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS (LEVEL 1)

WORKSHEET NO - 01 DATE:
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I. Multiple Choice Questions
1. A student has dropped metal pieces into a colourless liquid kept in a conical flask. He
immediately notices bubble formation around the metal and the flask becoming warm
to touch. Based on the given information, choose the correct option to label A, B, C and
the name of the process occurring in the conical flask.

a) A-Sulphuric acid, B-Calcium Chloride, C- Chloride gas,

Neutralisation
b) A-Water, B- Zinc, C- Oxygen gas, Displacement Reaction
c) A- Zinc, B- Hydrochloric acid, C- Hydrogen gas, Displacement
Reaction
d) A- iodine, B – Hydrochloric acid, C- Hydrogen, Neutralisation
reaction

2. In single displacement reaction between Zinc and aqueous copper nitrate. Red
coloured copper collects at the bottom whereas the blue coloured solution turns
colourless. While performing the activity if Zinc is not available, which of the
following can be used in place of Zinc to produce the same result.
a) Aluminium b) Silver c) Iron d) Bromine

3. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?

Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to:
a) The formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
b) Sublimation of silver chloride
c) Decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
d) Oxidation of silver chloride

4. One of the following does not happen during a chemical reaction. This is:
a) Breaking of old chemical bonds and formation of new chemical bonds.
b) Formation of new substances with entirely different properties.
c) Atoms of one element change into those of another element to form new
products.
d) A rearrangement of atoms takes place to form new products

5. Chemically rust is
a) Hydrated ferrous oxide c) Hydrated ferric oxide
b) Only ferric oxide d) None of these
6. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of a fresh sample of an oil for a
long time?
a) Carbon dioxide or Oxygen c) Nitrogen or Oxygen
b) Carbon dioxide or Helium d) Helium or nitrogen
 7. Match the column I with column II with the type of reaction and mark the appropriate
choice

a. (A) → (i), (B) → (iii), → (C) → (ii), D → (iv)

b. (A) → (iv), (B) → (iii), → (C) → (ii), D → (i)
c. (A) → (ii), (B) → (i), → (C) → (iii), D → (iv)
d. (A) → (iii), (B) → (i), → (C) → (iv), D → (ii)

8. The abbreviation used for a substance dissolved in water is:

a) au b) as c) aq d) ao

9. The following reaction is used for the preparation of oxygen gas in the laboratory.

Which of the following statement is correct about the reaction?

a. It is a decomposition reaction and endothermic in nature
b. It is a combination reaction
c. It is a decomposition reaction and accompanied by release of heat
d. It is a photochemical decomposition reaction and exothermic in nature

10. In the given equation, what does 'X' stand for?

(2) Al + (X)H SO → Al (SO4) + (3)H
2 4 2 3 2

a) 2 b) 3 c) 1 d) 5

II. Assertion and Reason

Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given and a
corresponding statement of Reason is given just below it. Of the statements, given below, mark
the correct answer as:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.
 11. Assertion: During electrolytic decomposition of water the gas produced at cathode is
double that of at anode.
Reason: Reduction happens at cathode and oxidation happens at anode.
12. Assertion: An example of endothermic change is dilution of quick lime.
Reason: The dilution of quick lime causes release of energy.

13. Assertion: Reaction between lead nitrate and potassium iodide is an example of
precipitation reaction.
Reason: Potassium nitrate is formed as a result of the reaction.

14. Assertion: Formation of glucose in plants is an endothermic reaction

Reason: Photosynthesis takes place in the presence of sunlight.

15. Assertion: Reaction between Aluminium and aqueous copper sulphate is an example
of displacement reaction.
Reason: Colour of Aqueous solution changes to green after reaction.

III. Answer the following questions

16. Zinc liberates hydrogen gas when reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid, whereas copper
does not. Explain why?
17. Identify the type of each of the following reactions. Also write a balanced chemical
equation for each.
a) The reaction mixture becomes warm.
b) An insoluble substance is formed
c) A reaction in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants
d) External surface of the container in which reaction takes place becomes cold
18. Hydrogen being a highly inflammable gas and oxygen being a supporter of combustion,
yet water, a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen is used to extinguish fire.
Why?
19. How will you prepare slaked lime with quick lime? Give the reaction.
20. Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.
a) Zinc + Silver nitrate → Zinc nitrate + Silver.
b) Aluminium + copper chloride → Aluminium chloride + Copper.
c) Hydrogen + Chlorine. → Hydrogen chloride.
d) Ammonium nitrate → Nitrogen + Carbon dioxide +water.

IV. Case Based Question

21. A silver article generally turns black when kept in the open for a few days. the article
when rubbed with toothpaste again starts shining.

a) Why do silver articles turn black when kept in the open for a few days? Name the
phenomenon involved.
b) Name the black substance formed and give its chemical formula.
c) Write the equation for the chemical reaction taking place here.
 TOPIC – ELECTRICITY (LEVEL -1)
WORKSHEET NO: 34 DATE:
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I. Multiple choice questions
1. An electrical appliance has a resistance of 25 Ω. When this electrical appliance is
connected to a 230 V supply line, the current passing through it will be:
a) 0.92 A b) 2.9 A c) 9.2 A d) 92
A
2. When a 4 Ω resistor is connected across the terminals of a 2 V battery, the amount of
charge passing through the resistor per second is:
a) 0.5C/s b) 1 C/s c) 2 C/s d) 4C/s
3. Keeping the potential difference constant, the resistance of the circuit is halved. The
current will become:
a) One-fourth b) Four times c) Half d)
Double
4. V1, V2 and V3 are the potential differences across the 1Ω, 2Ω and 3Ω resistors in the
following diagram, and the current is 5A.
Which of the following shows the correct values of V1, V2 and V3 measured in volts?

a) V1 =1, V2 = 2 and V3 = 3 b) V1 =5, V2 = 10 and V3 = 15

c) V1 =5, V2 = 2.5 and V3 = 1.6 d) V1 =4, V2 = 3 and V3 = 2
5. When a current 'I' flows through a resistance 'R' for time 't' the electrical energy spent
is given by:
a) IRt b) I2Rt c) IR2t d) I2R/t
6. Two electric bulbs have resistances in the ratio 1:2. If they are joined in series, the
energy consumed in them is in the ratio.
a) 2:1 b) 1:2 c) 4:1 d) 1:1
7. If the current flowing through a fixed resistor is halved, the heat produced in it will
become:
a) One-fourth b) One-half c) Double d) Four times
8. The current flowing through the 10 Ω resistor
in the following circuit is:
a) 1.2 A b) 0.6 A
c) 0.2 A d) 2.0 A
 9. A cylindrical conductor of length L and uniform area of cross-section A has resistance
R. Another conductor of length 2L and resistance R of the same material has an area
of cross-section:
𝐴 3𝐴
a) b) c) 2A d) 3A
2 2
10. In the given figure, the resistors
a) 6 Ω, 3 Ω and 9 Ω are in series
b) 9 Ω and 6 Ω are in parallel and the combination is in series with 3Ω
c) 3 Ω, 6 Ω and 9 Ω are in parallel
d) 3 Ω and 6 Ω are in parallel and the combination is in series with 9 Ω

II. Assertion and Reason

Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given and a
corresponding statement of Reason is given just below it. Of the statements, given below, mark
the correct answer as:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

11. Assertion: The value of current in the ammeter is the same independent of its position
in the series electric circuit.
Reason: In a series combination of resistors current is the same in every part of the
circuit.

12. Assertion: In a simple battery circuit the point of lowest potential is the positive
terminal of the battery.
Reason: The current flows towards the lower potential that is from positive to
negative.

13. Assertion: Wire A is thin in comparison to wire B of same material and same length,
then resistance of wire A is greater than resistance of wire B.
Reason: Resistivity of wire A is greater than resistivity of wire B.

14. Assertion: 200 W bulb glows with more brightness than 100 W bulb.
Reason: 100 W bulb has more resistance than 200 W bulb.

15. Assertion: Tungsten metal is used for making filaments of incandescent lamps.
 Reason: The melting point of tungsten is very low.

III. Answer the following questions

16. Match column I with column II
Column I Column II

(i) Fuse wires A. Zero Resistance

(ii) Bulbs B. Higher resistance

(iii) Higher power C. Parallel

(iv) Ideal Ammeter D. Series

(v) Lower current E. Lower resistance

17. Write symbols of the following circuit elements. Also state the role of these elements
in an electric circuit.
a) Battery b) Ammeter c) Voltmeter.

18. The table given below shows the resistivity of three Material X, Y and Z?

Samples X Y Z
Resistivity 3 X 10-9 11.1 X 10-6 18X10-17

a) Arrange the samples in increasing order of conductivity.

b) Which of these is the best conductor?
19. What are the advantages of connecting electrical devices in parallel with the battery
instead of connecting them in series?
20. There are ‘m’ resistors each of resistance R. First, they all are connected in series and
equivalent resistance is X. Then they are connected in parallel and equivalent
resistance is Y. What is the ratio of X and Y?
IV. Case based question
21. Resistivity is a fundamental property of a material and it demonstrates how strongly the
material resists or conducts electric current. A low resistivity is a clear indication of a
material which readily allows electric current. The common representation of resistivity
is by the Greek letter 〉 . Also, the SI unit of electrical resistivity is ohm-meter(Ω-m).
Experts use resistivity for comparing different materials on the basis of their ability to
conduct electric currents.
 Two wires A and B are of equal lengths, different cross-sectional areas and made of the
same metal.
a) Name the property which is the same for both the wires and the property which
is different for both the wires.
b) If the resistance of wire A is four times the resistance of wire B, calculate the
ratio of cross - sectional areas of the wire.
c) The resistivity of a few materials is given below. Which of these materials can
be used for making elements of a heating device? Justify your answer.

1 2 3 4
Material Silver Copper Aluminium Tungsten
Resistivity in Ωm 1.6 × 10-8 1.62 × 10-8 2.6 × 10-8 5.2 × 10-8

d) Aluminium wire of resistance R is pulled so that its length is doubled

(temperature remains constant). Find the new resistance of the wire in terms of
its original resistance.
e) Why are coils of electric toasters and electric irons made of an alloy rather than
a pure metal?

TOPIC – OUR ENVIRONMENT (LEVEL -1)

WORKSHEET NO: 43 DATE:
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I. Multiple choice questions
1. Which one of the following is an artificial ecosystem?
a) Pond b) Lake c) Crop field d) Forest.

2. In a food chain, the third trophic level is always occupied by_________.

a) Carnivores b) Herbivores c) Decomposers d)
Producers.
3. In the given food chain, suppose the amount of energy at the fourth trophic level is 5
kJ, what will be the energy available at the producer level?
Grass → Grasshopper → Frog → Snake → Hawk
 a) 5 kJ b) 50 kJ c) 500 kJ d) 5000
kJ
4. Accumulation of non-biodegradable pesticides in the food chain in increasing
amounts at each higher trophic level is known as _____________.
a) Eutrophication b) Urbanisation c) Biomagnification d)
Accumulation
5. Organisms which synthesise carbohydrates from inorganic compounds using radiant
energy are called _________________.
a) Producers b) Decomposers c) Herbivores d)
Carnivores
6. Excessive exposure of humans to UV-rays results in _____________
a) Weak bones b) Damage to lungs c) Skin cancer d) Peptic
ulcers
7. Which of the following limits the number of trophic levels in a food chain?
a) Decrease in energy at higher trophic levels b) Deficient food supply
c) Polluted air d) Water

8. The percentage of solar radiation absorbed by all the green plants for the process of
photosynthesis is about ____________.
a) 10 % b) 1% c) 5% d) 0.1%
9. In the biosphere which is the ultimate source of energy?
a) Sun b) Carbon c) Water d) Nitrogen.
10. Flow of energy in an ecosystem is always ________.
a) Unidirectional b) Multidirectional
c) No specific direction d) Bidirectional

II. Assertion and Reason

Directions: In each of the following questions, a statement of Assertion is given and a
corresponding statement of Reason is given just below it. Of the statements, given below, mark
the correct answer as:
(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.
(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.
(c) Assertion is true but reason is false.
(d) Both Assertion and Reason are false.

11. Assertion: Ozone layer is getting depleted at upper atmosphere which is a cause of
concern.
Reason: Ozone layer acts as a protective shield by preventing harmful UV radiations
from entering the Earth's surface.

12. Assertion: Autotrophs can produce food on its own.

Reason: Green plants can absorb 1% energy of sunlight that falls on the leaves.
 13. Assertion: Accumulation of harmful chemicals is maximum in case of organisms at
higher trophic level.
Reason: Food chain normally do not go beyond 3 or 4 trophic level.

14. Assertion: Abiotic component of an ecosystem involves cycling of material and flow
of energy.
Reason: This is essential to keep biotic factors alive

15. Assertion: “Energy flow in food chains is always unidirectional.”

Reason: There is always a decrease in the flow of energy and content with rise in
trophic level.

III. Answer the following questions:

16. What is an ecosystem? Give an example of a natural and artificial ecosystem.

17. Write a common food chain in a pond.

18. What is sewage? How is it different from Garbage?

19. Plastic cups were used to serve tea in train in the early days-these could be returned to
the vendors, cleaned and reused. Later, Kulhads were used instead of plastic cups. Now,
paper cups are used for serving tea. What are the reasons for the shift from plastic to
Kulhads and then finally to paper cups?
20. Study the given diagram carefully and answer the following questions.

Identify :
Producer / Ist Trophic Level (T1) -___________________

Primary consumer / 2nd Trophic Level (T2) -____________

Secondary Consumers / 3rd Trophic Level (T3) -_____________

Tertiary Consumer / 4th Trophic Level (T4) -_______________

21. a) What will be the amount of energy available to the organisms of the 2nd trophic
level of a food chain, if the energy available at the first trophic level is 50,000 joules?
b) State the law associated with the above concept. Justify your answer.
22. A geographical area contains organisms like snake, grasshopper, peacock, grass and
frog. If pesticides were used in this area to kill insects, which among the organisms
will have the maximum amount of pesticide? Name and define the phenomenon
involved.
23. a) What is an ozone hole? How is it formed?
b) Where are these ozone depleting substances used?
24. The existence of decomposers is essential in the biosphere. Give reasons to justify
the statement.
25. There was an article in the newspaper that some brands of fruit juices contain certain
levels of pesticides in them. On reading the article your mother got worried as pesticide
is injurious to health.
a) How would you explain to your mother about fruit juices getting
contaminated with pesticides?
b) It is said that when these harmful pesticides enter our body as well as in
bodies of other organisms, they get accumulated and beyond a limit cause harm
and damage to our organs. name the phenomena and define it in detail.
c) State in brief 2 ways in which non-biodegradable substances would affect the
environment.
d) Suggest some methods to reduce the use of non-biodegradable substances.