Stepping Stones Sr. Sec.

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Sector 37D, Chandigarh

CLASS 10 ASSIGNMENT CHAPTER 1,2 AND 3

Class 10 - Science
Time Allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes Maximum Marks: 72

Section A
1. Which of the following are combination reactions? [1]
i. 2KClO3 ⟶ 2KCl + 3O2
H eat

ii. MgO + H2O ⟶ Mg(OH)2

iii. 4Al + 3O2 ⟶ 2A12 O3

iv. Zn + FeSO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + Fe

a) (ii) and (iii) b) (i) and (iii)

c) (iii) and (iv) d) (ii) and (iv)

2. Colour of the solution after half an hour when iron nails are dipped in copper sulphate solution is [1]

a) Pale green b) Blue

c) Reddish-brown d) Colourless
3. When zinc metal is dipped in copper sulphate solution [1]
A. The solution remains blue and copper metal gets deposited.
B. The solution becomes colourless and reddish-brown copper metal gets deposited.
C. No reaction takes place.
D. The solution becomes green and copper metal gets deposited.

a) (C) b) (A)

c) (B) d) (D)
4. The compound obtained on reaction of iron with steam is/are: [1]

a) Fe3O4 b) Fe2O3

c) FeO d) Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

5. Select from the following compounds which is not a base: [1]

a) Calcium hydroxide b) Sodium sulphate

c) Zinc oxide d) Sodium hydroxide

6. Which of the following is used for dissolution of gold? [1]

a) Aqua regia b) Sulphuric acid

c) Hydrochloric acid d) Nitric acid

7. Galvanization is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of [1]

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 a) Silver b) Gallium

c) Zinc d) Aluminium
8. The number of electrons in the outermost shell of the atom of a non-metal can be: [1]

a) 1, 2 or 3 b) 5, 6 or 8

c) 3, 4 or 5 d) 5, 6 or 7
9. Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction? [1]

a) CuSO4 + Fe b) ZnSO4 + Fe

c) MgSO4 + Fe d) MgSO4 + Pb

10. Assertion (A): Colour of copper sulphate solution changes when an iron nail is kept immersed in it. [1]
Reason (R): The colour of copper sulphate solution changes when iron nail is kept immersed in it due to the
decomposition reaction taking place between iron and copper leading to formation of iron sulphate.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

11. Assertion (A): In the reaction, Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl, sodium chloride is precipitated. [1]
Reason (R): When an aqueous solution is added to another aqueous solution, an insoluble substance is formed,
which is called precipitate.

a) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true b) Both Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true,
and Reason (R) is the correct explanation of but Reason (R) is not the correct
the Assertion (A). explanation of the Assertion (A).

c) Assertion (A) is true, but Reason (R) is d) Assertion (A) is false, but Reason (R) is
false. true.
12. Assertion (A): Ammonia is acidic in nature. [1]

Reason (R): Ammonia dissolves in water and forms H+.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

13. Assertion (A): It is advised that while diluting an acid one should add water to acid and not acid to water [1]
keeping the solution continuously stirred.
Reason (R): The process of dissolving an acid into water is highly exothermic.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

14. Give reason: [1]
a. Carbonate and sulphide ores are usually converted into oxides during the process of extraction.
b. Aluminium is a highly reactive metal; still it is widely used in making cooking utensils.
15. What are ionic compounds? Why do ionic compounds not conduct electricity in the solid state? [1]

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 Section B
16. List four observations that help us to determine whether a chemical reaction has taken place. [2]
17. In the electrolysis of water [2]
i. Name the gases liberated at anode and cathode.
ii. Why is it that the volume of gas collected on one electrode is two times that on the other electrode?
iii. What would happen if dil. H2SO4 is not added to water?

18. What are strong and weak acids? In the following list of acids, separate strong acids from weak acids: [2]
Hydrochloric acid, citric acid, acetic acid, nitric acid, formic acid, sulphuric acid
19. What is the chemical name of washing soda ? Name the three chief raw materials used for making washing soda. [2]
20. State the property utilised in the following: [2]
i. Graphite in making electrodes.
ii. Electrical wires are coated with Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) or a rubber-like material.
iii. Metal alloys are used for making bells and strings of musical instruments.
21. Name a metal which [2]
i. is a good conductor of heat.
ii. has a very low melting point.
iii. does not react with oxygen even at high temperature.
iv. is most ductile.
Section C
22. A metal salt MX when exposed to light, split up to form metal M and a gas X2. Metal M is used in making [3]

ornaments whereas gas X2 is used in making bleaching powder. The salt MX is itself used in black and white
photography.
i. Identify metal M and gas X2.
ii. Mention the type of chemical reaction involved when salt MX is exposed to light.
23. Give reason and name the type of chemical reaction taking place in each case: [3]
i. Dissolution of ammonium chloride in water leads to cooling of the glass apparatus used for dissolutions.
ii. Silver chloride powder which is white in colour, turns grey when kept in sunlight.
iii. Blue colour of copper sulphate solution fades when an iron nail is dipped inside the solution.
24. Explain the following giving equation in each: [3]
i. Baking soda is heated.
ii. Washing soda is heated.
iii. Gypsum is heated at 373 K.
25. To the three solutions listed below, a few drops of phenolphthalein and blue litmus were added separately. [3]
Specify the colour change in each case, if any:

Name of the solution Colour change with phenolphthalein Colour change with blue litmus

(a) Sodium carbonate

(b) Hydrochloric acid

(c) Sodium chloride

26. A, B and C are 3 elements which undergo chemical reactions according to following equations: [3]

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 a) A2 O3 + 2B → B2 O3 + 2A

b) 3C SO 4 + 2B → B2 (S O4 )
3
+ 3C

c) 3C O + 2A → A 2 S O3 + 3C

Answer of the following:

i) Which element is most reactive?
ii) Which element is least reactive?
27. What would happen to copper vessel if it is left for a few days in humid atmosphere without being cleaned? [3]
Section D
28. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
When oxygen combines with other elements or compounds, the process is called oxidation the substances that
combine with oxygen are said to have been oxidized.
The reduction is exactly the opposite of oxidation. If a substance loses oxygen during a reaction, it is said to be
reduced. When hydrogen burns the hydrogen combines with oxygen to form water 2H2 + O2 = H2O

The hydrogen is oxidized in this reaction, but at the same time, the oxygen is reduced. Whatever oxidation
occurs reduction must also occur.
i. Which chemical process is used for obtaining a metal from its oxide? (1)
ii. In the given reaction, which reactant species is oxidized? (1)
iii. In the given reaction, which reactant species is reduced? (2)
OR
If four molecules of Hydrogen are combined with oxygen then how many molecules of water are formed?
(2)
29. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]

The acidic behaviour of acids is due to the presence of hydrogen (H+) ions in them. They produce hydrogen ions
in the presence of water. Water is a polar solvent and this property of water helps in weakening the bond
between the ions and makes them soluble.
Hence, acids and bases produce ions in aqueous solutions. It may be noted that a dry HCl gas or a solution of
hydrogen chloride in organic, non-polar solvents like toluene or benzene do not show acidic properties. This is
because hydrogen chloride does not undergo ionization in toluene.

The reason why HCl splits into H+ and Cl- ions in presence of water lies in the fact that water molecules, being
polar, pull the H+ and Cl- ions apart and thus, the bond in HCl is broken.

i. Which acids are present in bee stings? (1)

ii. If the pH of a solution is 8, then find its [H+] ion. (1)
iii. If you are given water, Hydrochloric acid, and Acetic acid, then mention increasing the order of acid
strength. (2)
OR

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 If you are provided H3PO4, C2H5OH, H2CO3, and CH3COOH, then which compound does not give H+ ions

in an aqueous solution? (2)

30. Read the following text carefully and answer the questions that follow: [4]
Non-metals are highly electronegative in nature. They have a tendency to gain electrons in their valence shell to
achieve nearest noble gas configuration. Thus, they form anions and act as good oxidising agents.
− n−
X + ne → X
(non−metal atom) (anion)

They react with air or oxygen on heating to form oxides which react with water to form acids. Thus, non-metal
oxides are acidic in nature. Non-metals do not react with dilute acids at all. This is because they are
electronegative and therefore, cannot displace hydrogen from acids but they form covalent hydrides when heated
with hydrogen.
i. What happens when sulphur trioxide reacts with water? (1)
ii. Why non-metals are electronegative in nature? (1)
iii. Why non-metals generally act as oxidising agents? (2)
OR
Why do non-metals not react with dilute acids? (2)
Section E
31. The white solid compound A decomposes quite rapidly on heating in the presence of a black substance X to [5]
form a solid compound B and a gas C. When an aqueous solution of compound B is reacted with silver nitrate
solution, then a white precipitate of silver chloride is obtained along with potassium nitrate solution. Gas C does
not burn itself but helps to burn other things.
i. What is compound A?
ii. What is compound B?
iii. What is gas C?
iv. What do you think is the black substance X? What is its function?
v. What is the general name of substances like X?
32. A metal carbonate X on reacting with an acid gives a gas which when passed through a solution Y gives the [5]
carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G that is obtained at anode during electrolysis of brine is passed on dry
Y, it gives a compound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X, Y, G, and Z.
33. i. a. Write two properties of gold which make it the most suitable metal for ornaments. [5]
b. Name two metals which are the best conductors of heat.
c. Name two metals which melt when you keep them on your palm.
ii. Explain the formation of ionic compound CaO with electron-dot structure. Atomic numbers of calcium and
oxygen are 20 and 8 respectively.

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