LOTUS VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, NOIDA

CLASS X
SCIENCE WORKSHEET (2025-26)
CHAPTER 1 – CHEMICAL REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS

1. In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between sodium sulphate solution and barium
chloride solution:
(A) exchange of atoms takes place (B) exchange of ions takes place
(C) a precipitate is produced (D) an insoluble salt is produced
The correct option is:
(a) (B) and (D)
(b) (A) and (C)
(c) Only (B)
(d) (B), (C) and (D)
2. Danya learns that some products are formed as a result of combining two compounds while some
compounds are formed as a result of dissociation of two compounds. The image shows two reactions.

Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a decomposition reaction?

(a) both the reactions are examples of combination reaction.
(b) both the reactions are examples of a decomposition reaction.
(c) reaction P is an example of a combination reaction while reaction Q is an example of a
decomposition reaction.
(d) P is an example of a decomposition reaction while reaction Q is an example of a
combination reaction.
3.Anusha notices that her silver jewellery turned dull and had a grey-black film over it after
wearing for a few months. What results in the change in colour of the silver metal?
(a) dust deposits over the jewellery which changes its colour.
(b) the jewellery comes in contact with air, moisture, and acids and corrodes.
(c) the polish over the jewellery was removed after wearing for a few months.
(d) silver breaks due to wear and tear and turns its colour changes due to rusting.
4.Amber adds lead and silver to two different test tubes containing an equal amount of copper sulphate
solution. The student observes that the colour of the solution in the test tube with lead changes. What
explains the change in the colour of the solution?
(a) A displacement reaction takes place as lead replaces copper from the solution.
(b) A combination reaction takes place as lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
(c) Decomposition reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate in the solution.
(d) A double displacement reaction takes place as copper dissociates from sulphate and
lead combines with sulphate in the solution.
5. A small amount of calcium oxide (quick lime) is taken in a beaker. Water is slowly
added to this. Which of the following observations is/are correct about this activity?
(i) The beaker becomes hot because it is an endothermic reaction.
(ii) A clear solution is obtained at the top after the reaction gets over.
(iii) This reaction is a combination reaction in which quick lime (CaO) is converted into slaked
lime, Ca(OH)2.

(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)

(b) (ii) and (iii) only
(c) (iii) only
(d) (i) and (iii) only
6. Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to granulated zinc taken in a test tube. The following
observations are recorded. Point out the correct observation.
(a) The surface of metal becomes shining.
(b) The reaction mixture turns milky.
(c) Odour of a pungent smelling gas is recorded.
(d) A colourless and odourless gas is evolved.
7. When crystals of lead nitrate are heated strongly in a dry test tube:
(a) crystals immediately melt.
(b) a brown residue is left.
(c) white fumes appear in the tube.
(d) a yellow residue is left.
8. MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Identify the substance oxidized in the above equation.
(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2
9. In which of the following, heat energy will be evolved?
(a) Electrolysis of water
(b) Dissolution of NH4Cl in water
(c) Burning of L.P.G.
(d) Decomposition of AgBr in sunlight
10. When ferrous sulphate is heated strongly it undergoes decomposition to form ferric oxide as a main
product accompanied by a change in colour from:
(a) Blue to green.
(b) Green to blue.
(c) Green to brown.
(d) Green to yellow.

For question number 11 to 15, two statements are given-one labelled Assertion(A) and the other labelled
Reason(R).Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a),(b),(c) and (d) as given below:
(a) Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of the assertion.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.

11. Assertion: Silver bromide is stored in dark coloured bottles in laboratories.

Reason: Silver bromide undergoes photochemical decomposition in the presence of sunlight.
12. Assertion: A complete chemical equation represents the reactants and products and their physical state
symbolically.
Reason: In a combination reaction, two or more substances combine to form a new single substance.
13. Assertion: Precipitation reactions produce soluble salts.
Reason: In the reaction Lead oxide + Carbon → Lead + Carbon dioxide, Carbon is getting oxidised.
14. Assertion: In a reaction of copper with oxygen , copper serves as an oxidising agent.
Reason: The substance which gains oxygen in a chemical reaction is a reducing agent.
15. Assertion: Calcium oxide when heated gives calcium oxide and water.
Reason: On heating Calcium carbonate decomposition reaction takes place.
16. Read the given passage and answer the questions based on passage and related studied concepts.
We come across many changes around us. Some changes are reversible i.e. no new substance is formed
called physical changes where as some are chemical changes, represented by chemical equation. Chemical
equation represents the reactants, products and their physical states. A chemical equation must be balanced
so as to satisfy law of conservation of mass. The reactions are classified into combination, decomposition,
displacement, double displacement, precipitation, redox, combustion, exothermic and endothermic reactions.
Corrosion is a process in which oxidation or redox reaction is involved. Antioxidants are added to prevent
rancidity of food materials.
(a) Strong heating of ferrous sulphate leads to the formation of a brown solid and few gases. What type of
reaction it is?
(b) Balance the following reaction:
Fe + H2O → Fe3O4 + H2
(c) In which of the following chemical changes the initial substance remains unchanged?
(i) Curdling of milk
(ii) Formation of crystals by crystallisation
(iii) Fermentation of grapes
(iv) Digestion of food
(d) What happens when hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through aqueous solution of copper sulphate
solution? Write chemical equation.
17. A 2 cm long thin ribbon of a metal ‘X’ was taken and first cleaned with a sandpaper. It was then burnt
using a spirit lamp or burner by holding it with a pair of tongs. The ribbon burnt with a dazzling white flame
and formed a powder ‘Y’ which was collected in a watch glass.
(a) Which option correctly identifies both X and Y?
Option X Y
(a) Magnesium Magnesium carbonate
(b) Aluminium Aluminium oxide
(c) Magnesium Magnesium oxide
(d) Iron Iron oxide

(b) The colour of powder or ash formed when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air is:
(a) grey (b) black (c) white (d) yellow
(c) Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
(d) Is burning of magnesium ribbon a physical change or a chemical change? Justify your answer.
18. A chemical reaction, which is both combination as well as exothermic, is used by us for white washing
purposes. Write the equation for the same.
19. A shiny brown coloured element (X) on heating in air becomes black in colour.
a) Name the element X and the black coloured compound formed.
b) What happens when hydrogen is passed through it?
20. What kind of reaction takes place when aluminium metal is placed in zinc sulphate solution? Support
your answer by a balanced chemical equation.
21. When copper metal corrodes, a green deposit is formed on its surface. What is the chemical name and
chemical formula of this green deposit?
22. Identify the substances oxidized and the substances reduced in the following reactions:
(a) CuO (s) + H2(g) →Cu(s) + H2O(l)
(b) 2H2S(g) +O2→ 2S(s) +2H2O(l)
(c) Zn(s) + 2 AgNO3(aq) → Zn(NO3)2(aq) +2 Ag(s)
23. Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with one example each:
(a) Oxidation.
(b) Reduction.
(c) Oxidising agent.
(d) Reducing agent.
24. Identify and define the type of reactions represented by the following:
(a) Cl2+2KCl → 2KCl+I2
(b) AgNO3+ HCl → AgCl+HNO3
(c) 2Mg +O2 → 2MgO
25. What happens when:
 (a) zinc metal is added to copper sulphate solution?
(b) aluminium metal is added to dilute hydrochloric acid?
(c) silver metal is added to copper sulphate solution?
Also, write the balanced chemical equation of the reactions involved.
26. The electrolysis of water is carried out in the presence of dilute sulphuric acid.
(a) Name the gases evolved at cathode and anode.
(b) Is the volume of gas collected at both the electrodes same?
(c) How will you test the gas evolved at cathode?
(d) Is the electrolysis of water a redox reaction?
(e) Write the balanced equation for the electrolytic decomposition of water.
27. Write the following reactions in the form of a balanced chemical equation:
(a) Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
(b) When ammonium hydroxide is added to a solvent of iron (ll) sulphate, a green precipitate of iron (ll)
hydroxide and ammonium sulphate are formed.
(c) When a nail of iron is added to an aqueous solution of copper sulphate, an aqueous solution of iron
sulphate and copper metal are formed.
(d) Zinc reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen gas is liberated.