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Chauhan Classes
SCO 395 Sector 37-D

Test / Exam Name: Test Standard: 10th Subject: Science

Student Name: Section: Roll No.:
Questions: 34 Time: 01:00 hh:mm Marks: 44

Q1. Na2CO3 . 10H2O is: 1 Mark

A Washing soda B Baking soda C Bleaching powder D Tartaric acid

Ans: A Washing soda

Q2. Aqueous solution of copper sulphate reacts with aqueous ammonium hydroxide solution to give. 1 Mark
A Brown precipitate. B Pale blue precipitate. C White precipitate. D Green precipitate.

Ans: B Pale blue precipitate.

Q3. The colour of methyl orange indicator in a solution is yellow. The pH of this solution is likely to be: 1 Mark
A 7 B Less than 7 C 0 D More than 7

Ans: D More than 7

Explanation:
Basic or alkaline solutions turn a methyl orange indicator yellow. Thus, the pH of the solution is likely to
be more than 7.

Q4. You are having five solutions A, B, C, D and E with pH values as follows: 1 Mark
A = 1.8, B = 7, C = 8.5, D = 8 and E = 5
Which solution would be most likely to liberate hydrogen with magnesium powder?
A Solution A and B. B Solution A. C Solution C. D All of the above.

Ans: B Solution A.

Q5. Which of the following is a weak acid? 1 Mark

A Acetic acid B Hydrochloric acid C Sulphuric acid D Nitric acid

Ans: A Acetic acid

Explanation:
Acetic acid is a weak acid.

Q6. When copper oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid react, colour changes to: 1 Mark
A White B Bluish-green C Blue-black D Black

Ans: B Bluish-green

Q7. Bee sting contains: 1 Mark

A An acidic liquid. B A salt solution. C An alkaline liquid. D An alcohol.

Ans: A An acidic liquid.

Explanation:
A bee sting contains an acidic solution. The name of the acid is methanoic acid.

Q8. Complete the reaction: 2NaOH + Zn → _______ + H2. 1 Mark

A Na ZnO2 B Na2 ZnO3 C Na2 ZnO2 D ZnO

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Ans: C Na2 ZnO2

Explanation:
2NaOH + Zn → Na2 ZnO2 + H2 Sodium zincate.

Q9. The chemical formula for plaster of Paris is: 1 Mark

A CaSO4 . 2H2 O. B CaSO4 . H2 O.
C CaSO4 . 12 H2 O. D 2CaSO4 . H2 O.

Ans: C CaSO4 . 12 H2 O.
Explanation:
Calcium sulphate with half a molecule of water per molecule of the salt (hemi-hydrate) is called plaster of
paris (plaster of paris).
It is prepared by heating gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O) at 120°C in rotary kilns, where it gets partially
dehydrated.

Q10. Identify the correct representation of reaction occurring during chloralkali process.​​ 1 Mark
A 2NaCl(l) + 2H2 O(l) −−−−→ 2NaOH(l) + Cl2 (g)
B 2NaCl(aq)
+ H2 (g) + 2H2 O(aq) −−−−→ 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2 (g) + H2 (g
C 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2 O(l) −−−−→ 2NaOH(aq) + ClD 22NaCl(aq)
(aq) + H2 (aq)
+ 2H2 O(l) −−−−→ 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2 (g) + H2 (g)

Ans: D 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2 O(l) −−−−→ 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2 (g) + H2 (g)

Explanation:
Chloralkali process is an industrial process that is used to form sodium hydroxide by electrolysis of
aqueous solution of sodium chloride. It forms sodium hydroxide with hydrogen and chlorine gas as by-
products.

Q11. Egg shell is made up of: 1 Mark

A CaCO3 B CaO C Ca(OH)2 D CaCl2

Ans: A CaCO3

Q12. Which of the following is acidic in nature? 1 Mark

A Lime juice. B Human blood. C Lime water. D Antacid.

Ans: A Lime juice.

​Explanation: Lime juice contains citric acid.

Q13. Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating one of the following to a temperature of 100°C. This is: 1 Mark
A CaSO3.2H2O B CaCl2.2H2O C CaCO3.2H2O D CaSO4.2H2O

Ans: D CaSO4.2H2O
Explanation:
When CaSO4.2H2O (gypsum) is heated to a temperature of 100⁰C (373K), it loses three-fourths of its
water of crystallisation and forms plaster of Paris (CaSO4.1/2H2O).

Q14. Tomato is a natural source of which acid? 1 Mark

A Acetic acid B Citric acid C Tartaric acid D Oxalic acid

Ans: D Oxalic acid

Q15. What happens when a solution of an acid is mixed with a solution of a base in a test tube? 1 Mark
1. The temperature of the solution increases.
2. The temperature of the solution decreases.
3. The temperature of the solution remains the same.
4. Salt formation takes place.
A 1 only B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 1 and 4

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Ans: D 1 and 4
​Explanation: When an acid is mixed with a base; it results in neutralization reaction. Neutralization
reaction results in formation of salt. Neutralization reaction is exothermic reaction.

Q16. Which of these give out hydronium ions in water? 1 Mark

A Acids B Base C Both A and B D None of these

Ans: A Acids
Explanation:
Explanation for correct option:
Acids when dissolves in water hydronium ions (H3​O+) are given out.
Explanation for incorrect options:
(B) Bases when dissolves in water hydroxide ions (OH−) are given out.

Q17. Toothpastes are ____ in nature. 1 Mark

A Acidic B Basic C Neutral D None of these

Ans: B Basic
Explanation:
Toothpastes are basic in nature.
It is used for cleaning the teeth so that it can neutralise the excess acid and prevent tooth decay.

Q18. If 10mL of H2SO4 is mixed with 10mL of Mg(OH)2 of the same concentration, the resultant solution will 1 Mark
give the following colour with universal indicator:
A Red B Yellow C Green D Blue

Ans: C Green
Explanation:
Sulphuric acid produces two H+ ions on dissociation.
H2 So4 ⇄ 2H+ + SO2− 4
whereas, Magnesium hydroxide also produces two ions of hydroxide ion on dissociation.
Mg(OH)2 ⇄ Mg2+ + 2HO−
When equal volume of both solutions are mixed together they form water and salt by neutralisation
reaction as one is acid and other is base.
2H+ + SO2− 4 + Mg
2+
+ 2OH− → 2H2 O + MgSO4
Therefore, for neutral solution universal indicator shows green colour.

Q19. Common salt besides being used in kitchen can also be used as the raw material for making: 1 Mark
1. Washing soda.
2. Bleaching powder.
3. Baking soda.
4. Slaked lime.
A (i) and (ii) B (i), (ii) and (iv) C (i), (ii) and (iii) D (i), (iii) and (iv)

Ans: C (i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation:
Common salt (NaCl) is formed by reaction between hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sodium hydroxide
(NaOH). It serves as an important raw material for the production of various chemical compounds such as
caustic soda (sodium hydroxide), washing soda (sodium carbonate), baking soda (sodium
bicarbonate) used in various industries. Chlorine gas obtained is used for making bleaching powder
(calcium hypochlorite).

Q20. In terms of acidic strength, which one of the following is in the correct increasing order? 1 Mark
A Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid. B Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid.
C Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid. D Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic acid.

Ans: A Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid.

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Q21. A salt whose aqueous solution will have a pH of more than 7 will be: 1 Mark
A K2CO3 B K2SO4 C NaCl D NH4Cl

Ans: A K2CO3
Explanation:
K2CO3 is formed from a weak acid, carbonic acid (H2CO3), and a strong base, potassium hydroxide
(KOH). On hydrolysis, K2CO3 forms more OH- ions than H+ ions. Thus, it is basic, with a pH more than 7.

Q22. Which one of the following salts does not con-tain water of crystallisation? 1 Mark
A Blue vitriol B Baking soda C Washing soda D Gypsum

Ans: B Baking soda

Q23. Sodium carbonate is a basic salt because it is a salt of: 1 Mark

A Strong acid and strong base. B Weak acid and weak base.
C Strong acid and weak base. D Weak acid and strong base.

Ans: D Weak acid and strong base.

Explanation:
Sodium carbonate is a basic salt which is formed by the combination of sodium hydroxide and carbonic
acid.
Sodium hydroxide is a strong base, while cabonic acid is a weak acid resulting in the formation of sodium
carbonate salt.
2NaOH + H2​CO3 ​→ Na2​CO3 ​+ 2H2​O

Q24. Which of the following is used for dissolution of gold? 1 Mark

A Hydrochloric acid B Sulphuric acid C Nitric acid D Aqua regia

Ans: D Aqua regia

Explanation:
Aqua regia is a chemical solution that is obtained by mixing one part nitric acid and three parts
hydrochloric acid.
It can dissolve gold, platinum, titanium, and other noble metals.

Q25. The indicator which produces a pink colour in an alkaline solution is: 1 Mark
A Methyl orange. B Turmeric paper. C Phenolphthalein. D Litmus paper.

Ans: C Phenolphthalein.
Explanation:
Phenolphthalein produces a pink colour in an alkali solution.

Q26. Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength? 1 Mark
A Water < acetic acid < hydrochloric acid. B Water < hydrochloric acid < acetic acid.
C Acetic acid < water < hydrochloric acid. D Hydrochloric acid < water < hydrochloric acid.

Ans: A Water < acetic acid < hydrochloric acid.

Explanation: Water is a natural substance, hydrochloric acid is a strong acid as it ionizes completely in
water, whereas acetic acid ionizes only partially in water; hence, it is a weak acid.

Q27. At what temperature is gypsum heated to form Plaster of Paris? 1 Mark

A 90°C B 100°C C 110°C D 120°C

Ans: B 100°C

Q28. Corrosive effect of skin is caused by: 1 Mark

A Acids B Bases C Salts D Water
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Ans: A Acids
Explanation:
Acids cause corrosive effect of skin.

Q29. The acid present in the body of red ant is ________. 1 Mark
A Formic acid B Acetic acid C Nitric acid D Sulphuric acid

Ans: A Formic acid

Explanation:
An ant is known as Formica in Latin.
Thus the acid found in the red ant's body is known as formic acid.
Thus, we get a burning and itching sensation due to formic acid after an ant's bite.

Q30. Name three products of the chlor-alkali process. State two uses of each product. 3 Marks

Ans:
The three products of thee chlor-alkali process are:
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH):
Uses:
1. It is mostly used in soaps and detergents.
2. It is also used to make papers and artificial fibers.
Chlorine gas:
Uses:
1. It is mostly used in medicines and in fuels.
2. It is used with ammonia for fertilizers.
Hydrogen gas:
Uses:
1. It is used in treatment of water in swimming pools.
2. It is used as disinfectants and pesticides.

Q31. What is baking soda? Write the chemical name of baking soda. Give the important uses of baking soda. 3 Marks
How does baking soda differ chemically from washing soda?

Ans:
Baking soda is a substance added to food for its faster cooking. Its chemical name is sodium hydrogen
carbonate.
Uses:
1. It is used as an antacid to remove acidity of stomach.
2. It is used in fire extinguishers. Baking soda is sodium hydrogencarbonate whereas washing soda is
sodium carbonate decahydrate.

Q32. What happens when CO2 gas is passed through lime water? 3 Marks

Ans:
When carbon dioxide is passed through lime water for a short time, it turns lime water milky due to
formation of a white precipitate of calcium carbonate.
The reaction is-
Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 ↓ +H2 O
(white precipate)
When carbon dioxide gas is passed through lime water for a considerable time ,then the white
precipitate of calcium carbonate which is fomed initially as shown in the above reaction ,dissolves due to
formation of a soluble salt calcium hydrogen carbonate and the solution becomes clear again.
The reaction is-
CaCO3 ↓ +H2 O + CO2 → Ca(HCO3 )2
(soluble in water)

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Identify the compound X on the basis of the reactions given below. Also, write the name and chemical
formulae of A, B and C.

Ans:
X must be a compound which forms water with acids. It means it must be a base which reacts with acids to
form salt and water. This base also reacts with zinc metal and releases hydrogen gas. So it must be NaOH
(sodium hydroxide).
1. 2NaOH + Zn → Na2 ZnO2 + H2
Sodium Sodium
hydroxide(x) zincate(A)
2. NaOH + H → NaCl + H2 O
Sodium Sodium
hydroxide(x) chloride(B)
3. NaOH + CH3 COOH → CH3 COONa + H2 O
Sodium Sodium acetate(C)
hydroxide(x)

Q34. Give reason why solution of sulphuric acid conduct electricity whereas, alcohol does not. 3 Marks

Ans:
When acid is dissolved in water it dissociates into ions thus it conducts electricity due to presence of ions.
But alcohol being a very weak acid does not dissociate into ions and so it does not conducts electricity.
Glucose when dissolved in water does not produces ions so it does not conducts electricity.

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