ICSE 10TH CHEMISTRY SAMPLE PAPER 6 PAGE 1

Sample Paper 6
ICSE Class X 2023-24
Chemistry
Science Paper - 2
Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 80
General Instructions:
1. Answer to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
2. You will not be allowed to write during first 15 minutes.
3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper.
4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.
6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

SECTION - A
(Attempt all questions from this Section.)

QUESTION 1.
Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. [15]
(Do not copy the questions, write the correct answer only.)

(i) The oxidation reaction among the following is

(a) Fe 3+ + 3e- $ Fe (b) Fe2+ - e- $ Fe 3+
(c) Cl2 + 2e- $ 2Cl- (d) Cu2+ + 2e- $ Cu

(ii) To increase the pH value of neutral solution, we should add

(a) an alkali (b) an acid salt
(c) an acid (d) a salt

(iii) The non-metallic properties of elements from left to right in a periodic table
(a) increases (b) decreases
(c) remains same (d) first increases and then decreases

(iv) The reaction, which involves the formation of salts is

(a) neutralisation reaction (b) redox reaction
(c) decomposition reaction (d) combination reaction
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(v) Which of the following properties do not match with elements of the halogen family?
(a) They have seven electrons in their valence shell.
(b) They are highly reactive chemically.
(c) They are diatomic in their molecular form.
(d) They are metallic in nature

(vi) Which of the following combination is true for carrying out electroplating of an object ?
(a) Direct and large current.
(b) Alternating and small current.
(c) Alternating and large current.
(d) Direct and small current.

(vii) For pure water hydroxyl ion concentration is equal to .......... concentration.
(a) Hydrogen ions (H+)
(b) Hydroxide ions (OH) -
(c) Nitrate ions (NO -3 )
(d) Bicarbonate ions (HCO3)

(viii) Arrange the following as in the brackets : Cl, F, Br, electron affinity)
(a) Br < I < F < Cl
(b) Br < Cl < I < F
(c) I < Br < Cl < F
(d) F < Cl < Br < I

(ix) Brown gas formed by oxidation of NO.

(a) Nitrogen dioxide NO2
(b) Nitrate ion NO3
(c) Nitrogen N2
(d) none of the above

(x) In a group, the atomic size

(a) Increases from top to bottom
(b) Decreases from top to bottom
(c) Remains same
(d) First decreases then increases

(xi) Which acid does not evolve H2 gas with metals?

(a) H2SO4
(b) HNO3
(c) HCl
(d) All of these
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(xii) Polythene, PVC, bakellite are .......... .

(a) molecular compounds
(b) inorganic compounds
(c) ionic compounds
(d) organic compounds

(xiii) If the empirical formula of a compound is CH and its vapour density is 13, then its molecular
formula will be (At. wt. C = 12 , H = 1)
(a) CH (b) C2H2
(c) C4H4 (d) C3H3

(xiv) Name the gas produced when ammonium sulphate is heated with sodium hydroxide solution.
(a) Hydrogen chloride gas (b) Chlorine
(c) Sulphuric acid (d) Ammonia

(xv) The modern Periodic Table has ............... periods.

(a) 18 (b) 8
(c) 7 (d) 9

QUESTION 2.

(i) What do you observe when: [5]

(a) Ammonia comes in contact with concentrated Hydrochloric acid.
(b) Ammonia is passed over heated Copper oxide.
(c) Ammonium dichromate is heated.
(d) Excess of chlorine gas is reacted with ammonia gas.

(ii) Match the properties and uses of alloys in List 1 with the appropriate answer from List 2.
[5]

List 1 List 2
1. The alloy contains Cu and Zn, is hard, silvery A. Duralumin
and is used in decorative articles.

2. It is stronger than Aluminium, light and is B. Brass

used in making light tools.
3. It is lustrous, hard, corrosion resistant and C. Bronze
used in surgical instruments.
4. Tin lowers the melting point of the alloy and D. Stainless steel
is used for soldering purpose.
5. The alloy is hard, brittle, takes up polish and E. Solder
is used for making statues.
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(iii) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket: [5]
(a) The element at the bottom of a group would be expected to show ______ metallic
character than the element at the top (less, more).
(b) The indicator which does not change colour on passage of HCl gas is______(methyl
orange, moist blue litmus, phenolphthalein)
(c) In a thermite mixture, aluminium______(oxidises/reduces) iron (III) oxide.
(d) Sulphuric acid is a ______ acid. (volatile/non-volatile)
(e) Aqua regia is a mixture of ______ (1/2) part(s) of concentrated nitric acid and
______ (2/3) parts of conc. hydrochloric acid.

(iv) Identify the following: [5]

(a) The gas produced on reaction of dilute sulphuric acid with a metallic sulphide.
(b) Process of separation of ions present in an ionic compound.
(c) Process by which impurities from metals are removed electrolytically.
(d) The process by which a particle gains or loses electrons.
(e) Solvent for noble metal.

(v) (a) Give balanced equations for the laboratory preparations of the following organic
compounds: [5]
(1) A saturated hydrocarbon from iodomethane.
(2) An unsaturated hydrocarbon from an alcohol.
(3) An unsaturated hydrocarbon from calcium carbide.
(b) Give the structural formulae for the following:
(1) An isomer of n-butane.
(2) 2-propanol.

SECTION - B
(Attempt any four questions.)

QUESTION 3.

(i) Arrange n -pentane, isopentane and neopentane in the decreasing order of boiling points and
justify. [2]

(ii) Give balanced chemical equations for the action of sulphuric acid on each of the following:
(a) Potassium hydrogen carbonate. [2]
(b) Sulphur.
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(iii) Explain : [3]

(a) Group VII elements are strong non-metals while group I elements are strong metals.
(b) Metallic character of elements decreases from left to right in a period.

(iv) (a) What is the pH of pure water ? [3]

(b) What is the purpose of pH scale ?
(c) A is a soluble acidic oxide, B is a soluble base. On comparing to pH of water what will
be the pH of (i) solution A, (ii) a solution of B ?

QUESTION 4.

(i) “Aluminium cannot be extracted by the reduction of its ores by carbon”. Explain briefly.
[2]

(ii) Calculate the percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in ammonium nitrate. [2]
[Relative molecular mass of ammonium nitrate is 80, H=1, N=14, O = 16].

(iii) The questions below are related to the manufacture of ammonia : [3]
(a) Name the process.
(b) In what ratio must the reactants be taken ?
(c) Name the catalyst used.

(iv) (a) What is the property of concentrated sulphuric acid which allows it to be used in the
preparation of hydrogen chloride and nitric acid ? [3]
(b) What property of hydrogen chloride is demonstrated when it is collected by downward
delivery ?
(c) Why is hydrogen chloride not collected over water ?

QUESTION 5.

(i) Write the equation for the action of heat on [2]

(a) ammonium chloride and
(b) ammonium nitrate.
State whether each reaction is an example of thermal decomposition or thermal dissociation.

(ii) (a) What is an alkali? [2]

(b) Explain the meaning of the term acid salt.
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(iii) (a) State whether the following statements are True or False. Justify your answer. [3]
(1) Positive ions have less protons than electrons.
(2) Fluorine is the strongest oxidizing agent.
(b) Calculate number of ions in 0.5 moles of F–.

(iv) Write IUPAC names for following [3]

O
z
(a) CH 3 - C - CH 2 - CH 2
y
CH 3

(b) CH 3 - CH 2 - CH 2 CH - COOH
y
CH 3
Br
y
(c) CH 3 -C - CH 2 - CH 3
y
CHO

QUESTION 6.

(i) What is the mass (in grams) of [2]

(a) 5.6 litres of Propane at S.T.P.?
(b) 560 ml of Methane at S.T.P.?

(ii) (a) What is observed when, neutral litmus solution is added to sodium hydrogen carbonate
solution ? [2]
(b) What do you see when barium chloride solution is added to dilute sulphuric acid?

(iii) Copper sulphate solution is electrolysed using copper electrodes. Study the diagram given
below and answer the questions that follow : [3]

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(a) Which electrode to your left or right is known as the oxidising electrode and why?
(b) Write the equation representing the reaction that occurs.
(c) State two appropriate observations for the above electrolysis reaction.

(iv) (a) Substances which conduct electricity in the solid state are generally_______. [3]
(b) A solution of HCl gas in water conducts electricity because of_______, but a solution
of HCl gas in toluene does not conduct an electric current because_______.
(c) Negative electrode is called the______.

QUESTION 7.

(i) Write balanced chemical equations: [3]

(a) Acetylene is passed through red hot Copper tube.
(b) Ethyne is passed through Fehling’s solution.
(c) Ethene is passed through alkaline Potassium permanganate solution.

(ii) Write balanced chemical equations for the following : [3]

(a) Chlorine reacts with excess of ammonia.
(b) Ferric hydroxide reacts with nitric acid.
(c) Zinc oxide dissolves in sodium hydroxide.

(iii) Give two chemical equations for each one of the following : [4]
(a) Reactions of nitric acid with non-metals.
(b) Nitric acid showing as acidic character.
(c) Reactions between nitric acid and inorganic compounds.
(d) Nitric acid acting as oxidising agent.
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QUESTION 8.

(i) State two relevant observations for each of the following: [2]
(a) Ammonium hydroxide solution is added to copper (II) nitrate solution in small quantities
and then in excess.
(b) Ammonium hydroxide solution is added to zinc nitrate solution in minimum quantities
and then in excess.

(ii) An element X is a metal with valency 1. Element Y is a non-metal with valency 1. [2]
(a) Write equations to show how X and Y form ions.
(b) If Y is a diatomic gas, write the equation for the direct combination of X and Y to
form a compound.

(iii) How does ammonium hydroxide help in distinguishing between [3]

(a) Iron(II) chloride and iron(III) chloride,
(b) Zinc nitrate and lead nitrate,
(c) Lead hydroxide and zinc hydroxide?

(iv) Give balanced equations for the following. [3]

(a) Preparation of ethane from iodomethane.
(b) Preparation of ethyne from calcium carbide.
(c) Preparation of ethene from ethanol.

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