Option (c) is the correct answer. A decomposition reaction is a reaction in which reactants break down into simpler products. Here, silver chloride is the substance that can be decomposed by the...
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Which of the following can be decomposed by the action of light?
The process of respiration is:
(a) An oxidation reaction which is endothermic
(b)A reduction reaction which is exothermic
(c) A combination reaction which is endothermic
(d) An oxidation reaction which is exothermic
Option (d) is the correct response. The food we eat is digested and converted into energy during digestion. Carbohydrate-rich foods are broken down into glucose, which then combines with oxygen to...
Consider the following equation of the chemical reaction of a metal M:
The equation represents:
(a) Combination reaction as well as reduction reaction
(b) Decomposition reaction as well as oxidation reaction
(c) Oxidation reaction as well as displacement reaction
(d) Combination reaction as well as oxidation reaction
Option (d) is the correct response. Metal combines with oxygen to produce a single compound in the above reaction. This is a type of combination reaction, and since oxygen is added, thus it is an...
A white precipitate will be obtained if we add common salt solution to:
Option (c) is the correct response. When we add common salt to silver nitrate, a precipitation reaction occurs to give a white precipitate.
A white precipitate can be obtained by adding sulphuric acid to:
(a) CuSO4 solution
(b) NaCl solution
(c)BaCl2 solution
(d) Na2SO4 solution
Option (c) is the correct answer. When dilute sulphuric acid reacts with barium chloride, barium sulfate is produced along with HCl gas. The resulting barium sulfate is a white, insoluble precipitate.
In order to prevent the spoilage of potato chips, they are packed in plastic bags in an atmosphere of:
(a) Cl2
(b)H2
(c)N2
(d) O2
Option (c) is the correct response. Food items packed in plastic bags in a nitrogen gas atmosphere do not get spoiled since nitrogen is an inert gas that does not react with the items. This is done...
The chemical reaction involved in the corrosion of iron metal is that of:
(a) Oxidation as well as displacement
(b) Reduction as well as combination
(c) Oxidation as well as combination
(d) Reduction as well as displacement
Option (c) is the correct response. Corrosion occurs when iron metal combines with water and oxygen to generate hydrated oxide. This is a combination reaction and also an oxidation reaction since...
In the context of redox reactions, the removal of hydrogen from a substance is known as :
(a) Oxidation
(b) Dehydration
(c) Reduction
(d) Dehydrogenation
Option (a) is the correct response. Redox reactions involve both reduction and oxidation, with reduction involving the addition of hydrogen and oxidation involving the removal of hydrogen.
The removal of oxygen from a substance is called
(a) Oxidation
(b) Corrosion
(c)Reduction
(d) Rancidity
Option (c) is the right answer. The process of removing oxygen from a substance and replacing it with hydrogen is known as reduction. It occurs when the rate of atom oxidation drops.
(a) What happens when an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate reacts with an aqueous solution of barium chloride?
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place.
(c) State the physical conditions of reactants in which the reaction will not take place.
(d) Name the type of chemical reaction which occurs.
(e) Give one example of another reaction which is of the same type as the above reaction.
(a) When barium chloride solution is mixed with sodium sulphate solution, a white barium sulphate precipitate forms along with the sodium chloride solution. Na2SO4 + BaCl2 → BaSO4 + 2NaCl (c) Solid...
In the Modern Periodic Table, calcium (atomic number 20) is surrounded by elements with atomic numbers 12, 19, 21 and 38. Which of these have physical and chemical properties resembling calcium?
In the Modern Periodic Table, the element calcium has an atomic number 20, so it has 2, 8, 8, 2 electronic configurations. Therefore, this two valance electron containing element is identical to the...
How does the electronic configuration of an atom relate to its position in the Modern Periodic Table?
In the Modern Periodic Table, the electronic configuration of an element determines the number of valence electrons whereas the position of the atom is determined by the valence electrons.
Nitrogen (atomic number 7) and phosphorus (atomic number 15) belong to group 15 of the Periodic Table. Write the electronic configuration of these two elements. Which of these will be more electronegative? Why?
Nitrogen: Atomic number - 7 Electronic configuration - 1s2 2s2 2p3 Nitrogen: Atomic number - 15 Electronic configuration - 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 The number of shell increases in the periodic table...
The position of three elements A, B and C in the Periodic Table are shown below–
Group 16 Group 17 - - - A - - B C (a) State whether A is a metal or non-metal. (b) State whether C is more reactive or less reactive than A. (c) Will C be larger or smaller in size than B?...
An atom has electronic configuration 2, 8, 7. (a) What is the atomic number of this element? (b) To which of the following elements would it be chemically similar? (Atomic numbers are given in parentheses.) N(7), F(9), P(15), Ar(18)
(a)The element is Chlorine (Cl) and the atomic number of chlorine is 17. (b) The atom with the electronic configuration of 2, 8, 7 which is the chlorine is chemically identical to Fluorine (F) which...
(a) What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as boron have in common? (b) What property do all elements in the same column of the Periodic Table as fluorine have in common?
(a) All the elements are in the same boron column (group 13). Thus, they have three electrons in their valence shells. Besides, non-metallic boron, all other elements (i.e., aluminum, gallium,...
Which element has? (a) Two shells, both of which are completely filled with electrons? (b) The electronic configuration 2, 8, 2? (c) A total of three shells, with four electrons in its valence shell? (d) A total of two shells, with three electrons in its valence shell?(e) twice as many electrons in its second shell as in its first shell?
(a) Neon (Ne) has two shells in which both are completely filled with electrons. (b) Magnesium (Mg) has the electronic configuration 2, 8, 2. (c) Silicon (Si) has a total of three shells, with four...
Element X forms a chloride with the formula XCl2, which is a solid with a high melting point. X would most likely be in the same group of the Periodic Table as (a) Na (b) Mg (c) AI (d) Si
Identification: Element X - Magnesium (Mg) containing valency of 2. Explanation: When Mg is combined with chloride (Cl), it forms Magnesium Chloride (MgCl2).
Which of the following statements is not a correct statement about the trends when going from left to right across the periods of Periodic Table. (a) The elements become less metallic in nature. (b) The number of valence electrons increases. (c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily. (d) The oxides become more acidic
Correct Answer: (c) The atoms lose their electrons more easily Explanation: Atoms do not lose their electrons easily because as we move from left to right across the periodic table, the non-metallic...
By considering their position in the Periodic Table, which one of the following elements would you expect to have maximum metallic characteristic? Ga/Ge/As/Se/Be
The elements that are expected to have the most metallic character are Be and Ga. The tendency to lose electrons is greater in Ga than the Be as the size of Ga is bigger. Thus, the element Ga have...
In the Modern Periodic Table, which are the metals among the first ten elements?
The metals among the first ten elements in the modern periodic table are, Lithium Beryllium
(a) Lithium, sodium, potassium are all metals that react with water to liberate hydrogen gas. Is there any similarity in the atoms of these elements? (b) Helium is an unreactive gas and neon is a gas of extremely low reactivity. What, if anything, do their atoms have in common?
(a) Lithium, sodium, potassium are the metals that are unstable because of the unfilled outermost shells. This is the reason that they react with water in order to release hydrogen and these metals...
Name 1. Three elements that have a single electron in their outermost shells. 2. Two elements that have two electrons in their outermost shells. 3. Three elements with filled outermost shells
Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na) and potassium (k) are the three elements that have only one electron in their outermost shells. Magnesium (Mg) and Calcium (Ca) are the two elements that contains...
Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice?
I think that the elements Calcium and Beryllium are expected to show chemical reactions that are similar to the element magnesium as these elements belong to the same group having 2 valence...
How could the Modern Periodic Table remove various anomalies of Mendeleev’s Periodic Table?
The Modern periodic table is arranged in order of their atomic number. This removes inconsistencies in relation to certain pairs of the elements present in the Mendeleev’s periodic table. The atomic...
Why do you think the noble gases are placed in a separate group?
The noble gases have been classified as separate group because of their inert nature as they are also called as inert gases. Noble gases are present in low concentration in our atmosphere. They are...
What were the criteria used by Mendeleev in creating his Periodic Table?
Mendeleev focused on a variety of chemicals made up of elements containing Hydrogen and Oxygen. Among the material, he saw the interrelationships between the mass of many atoms of various elements...
Besides gallium, which other elements have since been discovered that were left by Mendeleev in his Periodic Table? (Any two)
The elements that are left by the Mendeleev’s Periodic Table besides gallium are, Germanium Scandium
Use Mendeleev’s Periodic Table to predict the formulae for the oxides of the following elements: K, C, AI, Si, Ba.
According to the Mendeleev’s Periodic Table, Potassium (K) belongs to group IA with a valency of 1. Formula - K2O Carbon (C) belongs to group IV A with a valency of 4. Formula - C2O4 or CO2 Aluminum...
What were the limitations of Newlands’ Law of Octaves?
Limitations of Newlands’ Law of Octaves: Newlands Octave law applies only to the elements till Calcium. Newland estimates that there are a total of 56 elements in nature and that there are no more...
Compare and contrast the arrangement of elements in Mendeleev’s Periodic Table and the Modern Periodic Table.
Mendeleev’s Periodic Table Modern Periodic Table In the Mendeleev’s Periodic Table, the arrangement of the elements are according to the increasing order of the element’s atomic mass. In the Modern...
What were the limitations of Döbereiner’s classification?
Limitations of Döbereiner’s classification: They do not work at elements which have very low or high mass. All elements could not fit into Dobereiner's traids. As the methods of calculating the...
Explain the mechanism of the cleaning action of soaps.
There is a lot of dirt and contaminants mixed with water, and most of all the impurities do not dissolve in the water. Soap molecules are a mixture of salts such as sodium or potassium. Molecules...
Give a test that can be used to differentiate between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons.
The Bromine Water Testing is used to distinguish between unsaturated chemicals such as alkenes and alkynes and saturated chemicals. For this purpose, bromine is used in the form of water. The...
Which of the following hydrocarbons undergo addition reactions: C2H6, C3H8, C3H6, C2H2 and CH4.
The hydrocarbons that undergo addition reactions are: C3H6 C2H2
What is hydrogenation? What is its industrial application?
Hydrogenation is the process or chemical reaction between hydrogen and other chemicals. It is usually done in the presence of catalysts like for example nickel, palladium or platinum. Hydrogenation...
What change will you observe if you test soap with litmus paper (red and blue)?
When soap is dissolved in water, due to the formation of alkaline NaOH or KOH, the solution is also alkaline. The solution turns red litmus into blue, but in soap solution, blue litmus do not change...
Explain the formation of scum when hard water is treated with soap?
A scrum is produced by a reaction of hard water with soap. The calcium and magnesium present in hard water form an insoluble white precipitate (scrum).
Why are carbon and its compounds used as fuels for most applications?
Carbon and its compounds used as fuel for many applications because they have high calorie values and provide a lot of energy. Most carbon dioxide emits a lot of heat and light when burned in the...
Why does micelle formation take place when soap is added to water? Will a micelle be formed in other solvents such as ethanol also?
Micelle formation occurs due to contaminated particles in water and fresh water. There are two departments involved: one is pure water and the other is impurities. Soap also has two modes (organic...
How can ethanol and ethanoic acid be differentiated on the basis of their physical and chemical properties?
Ethanol Ethanoic acid Ethanol do not react with sodium hydrogen carbonate Ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate Ethanol has a good smell and a burning taste Ethanoic acid has a vinegar...
What is a homologous series? Explain with an example.
A homologous series is a series of chemical compounds having same functional group, general formula and chemical properties. As there is a change in physical structures, we can say that there will...
Draw the electron dot structures for (a) ethanoic acid (b) H2 S (c) propanone (d) F2
(a) Electron dot structure of ethanoic acid: (b) Electron dot structure of H2S: (c) Electron dot structure of propanone: (d) Electron dot structure of F2:
Explain the nature of the covalent bond using the bond formation in CH3Cl
Carbon cannot lose four electrons or gain four electrons as these processes make the system unstable due to the need for additional energy. CH3Cl therefore eliminates its octet suspension by sharing...
While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is getting blackened on the outside, it means that (a) the food is not cooked completely. (b) the fuel is not burning completely. (c) the fuel is wet. (d) the fuel is burning completely.
Correct Answer: (b) the fuel is not burning completely Explanation: While cooking, if the bottom of the vessel is dark outside it shows that the fuel is not completely burning.
Butanone is a four-carbon compound with the functional group (a) carboxylic acid (b) aldehyde (c) ketone (d) alcohol
Correct Answer: (c) ketone Explanation: Butanone, also known as methyl ethyl ketone, is an organic chemical compound manufactured on a large scale, but only happens in the environment by tracing.
Ethane, with the molecular formula C2H6 has (a) 6 covalent bonds. (b) 7 covalent bonds. (c) 8 covalent bonds. (d) 9 covalent bonds
Correct Answer: (b) 7 covalent bonds Explanation: Ethane is the simplest hydrocarbon containing a single carbon-carbon bond. The second most important source of natural gas, it is also dispersed in...
People use a variety of methods to wash clothes. Usually after adding the soap, they ‘beat’ the clothes on a stone, or beat it with a paddle, scrub with a brush or the mixture is agitated in a washing machine. Why is agitation necessary to get clean clothes?
Usually, agitation is necessary to obtain clean clothes such as agitation aid soap micelles to hold oil, grease or any other impurities to be removed. When the clothes are agitated or beaten, the...
Would you be able to check if water is hard by using a detergent?
It is impossible to check whether the water is hard by using a detergent because the detergents are made of ammonium salts or long carboxylic acid sulphonates. Unlike soaps do not work with calcium...
What are oxidising agents?
Oxidising agents are compounds that remove Hydrogen or add oxygen to a mixture. Eg: halogen, potassium nitrate, and nitric acid.
How would you distinguish experimentally between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid?
In reaction with Sodium Carbonate, Carboxylic acid produces carbon dioxide gas which converts lime water into a milky form and alcohol does not give this reaction. This test can be used to separate...
A mixture of oxygen and ethyne is burnt for welding. Can you tell why a mixture of ethyne and air is not used?
The mixture of oxygen and ethyne is heated instead of a mixture of ethyne and air because heat production is very important in heating metals. When oxygen and ethyne burn, they completely burn to...
Why is the conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid an oxidation reaction?
The conversion of ethanol to ethanoic acid involves the removal of the Hydrogen atom and the addition of oxygen (oxidation reaction). In the first step, the Hydrogen molecule is removed from ethanol...
How would you name the following compounds?
1. CH3—CH2—Br 2. 3. Answers: 1. Bromoethane 2. Methanal or Formaldehyde 3. 1 – Hexyne
Draw the structures for the following compounds. (i) Ethanoic acid (ii) Bromopentane (iii) Butanone (iv) Hexanal
(i) Ethanoic acid: (ii) Bromopentane: (iii) Butanone: (iv) Hexanal:
What will be the formula and electron dot structure of cyclopentane?
Formula and Electron dot structure of cyclopentane:
What are the two properties of carbon which lead to the huge number of carbon compounds we see around us?
Carbon has six electrons in valence which is actually the highest number of valency. The Covalent bond occurs easily with carbon atoms and many others such as oxygen, chlorine, nitrogen, sulfur,...
How many structural isomers can you draw for pentane?
1. n-pentane: 2. 2-methylbutane: 3. 2, 2-dimethylpropane:
What would be the electron dot structure of a molecule of Sulphur which is made up of eight atoms of Sulphur? (Hint – The eight atoms of Sulphur are joined together in the form of a ring).
Electron dot structure of a molecule of Sulphur:
What would be the electron dot structure of carbon dioxide which has the formula CO2?
Electron dot structure of carbon dioxide (CO2):
(a) Explain the term “rancidity”. What damage is caused by rancidity?
(b) What type of chemical reaction is responsible for causing rancidity?
(c) State and explain the various methods for preventing or retarding rancidity of food.
(a)Rancidity is the result of the slow oxidation of oil and fat found in food products, which produces a bad odour and taste. When fats and oils oxidise, the food turns rancid, which affects the...
(a) Explain the term “corrosion” with an example. Write a chemical equation to show the process of corrosion of iron.
(b) What special name is given to the corrosion of iron?
(c) What type of chemical reaction is involved in the corrosion of iron?
(d) Name any three objects (or structures) which are gradually damaged by the corrosion of iron and steel.
Corrosion is a natural process that gradually degrades things in the environment through chemical or electrochemical reactions. Corrosion happens when the majority of all of the atoms on a metal...
What happens when a zinc strip is dipped into a copper sulphate solution?
(a) Write the equation for the reaction that takes place.
(b) Name the type of reaction involved.
When a strip of zinc metal is immersed in copper sulphate solution, zinc sulphate solution and copper are obtained. (a) The chemical equation for the reaction mentioned above is as follows:-...
What happens when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight? Write a chemical equation for this reaction. Also give one use of such a reaction.
When silver chloride is exposed to light, it decomposes into silver metal and chlorine gas, which is a photolytic breakdown reaction. The chemical equation for this reaction is as follows:- 2AgCl(s)...
What happens when silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride solution?
(a) Write the equation for the reaction which takes place.
(b) Name the type of reaction involved.
When silver nitrate solution is added to sodium chloride solution, a white silver chloride precipitate forms along with the sodium nitrate solution. (a) The chemical equation for the reaction is:-...
(a) What happens when a piece of iron metal is placed in copper sulphate solution? Name the type of reaction involved.
(b) Write balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reaction:
Barium chloride solution reacts with sodium sulphate solution to give insoluble barium sulphate and a solution of sodium chloride.
(a) Magnesium sulphate solution and copper metal are produced when a piece of iron metal is immersed in a copper sulphate solution. This is an example of a displacement reaction. CuSO4 + Fe →...
(a) Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Explain with equations of these reactions.
(b) Express the following facts in the form of a balanced chemical equation:
“When a strip of copper metal is placed in a solution of silver nitrate, metallic silver is precipitated and a solution containing copper nitrate is formed.”
(a) Decomposition reactions are reactions that split or break substances into two simpler components. When calcium carbonate is heated, it decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. This is...
What is meant by (a) displacement reaction, and (b) double displacement reaction? Explain with the help of one example each.
(a) A displacement reaction occurs when one active element removes a less reactive ingredient from a salt solution. 2KI + Cl2 → 2KCl + I2 b) A double displacement reaction occurs when two ionic...
(a) Define the following in terms of gain or loss of hydrogen with one example each:
(i) Oxidation (ii) reduction
(b) When a magnesium ribbon is heated, it burns in air to form magnesium oxide. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Name (i) substance oxidised, and (ii) substance reduced.
Oxidation is the removal of hydrogen and reduction is the addition of hydrogen. This is demonstrated by an example as foloows: Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 In the reaction above, Fe got reduced while...
(a) Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of Oxygen with one example each:
(i) Oxidation (ii) reduction
(b) When copper powder is heated strongly in air, it forms copper oxide. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
Name
(i) substance oxidised, and
(ii) substance reduced
(a) Oxidation is the addition of oxygen while reduction is the removal of oxygen. H2S + Cl2→ S + 2HCl In the reaction shown above, hydrogen is removed from hydrogen sulphide, so it is an oxidation...
(a) What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
(b) What do you mean by a precipitation reaction? Explain giving an example.
(a) A displacement reaction occurs when a more reactive ingredient displaces a less reactive element out of its compound. The displacement reaction involves both metals and non-metals. An example of...
Give one example of an oxidation-reduction reaction which is also:
(a) A combination reaction
(b) A displacement reaction
(a) 2Cu + O2 → 2CuO (in the presence of heat) Copper oxide is formed when copper reacts with oxygen in an oxidation-reduction reaction. (b) CuO + H2→ Cu + H2O Dihydrogen oxide is formed when...
Zinc oxide reacts with carbon, on heating, to form zinc metal and carbon monoxide. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Name
(i) oxidizing agent, and
(ii) reducing agent, in this reaction.
ZnO + C → Zn + CO (i) An oxidizing agent is a reactant that gains electrons and undergoes reduction during a redox reaction. In the reaction shown above, the oxidizing agent is zinc oxide as it...
What is a decomposition reaction? Give an example of a decomposition reaction. Describe an activity to illustrate such a reaction by heating.
A decomposition reaction occurs when a substance is broken down or split into two or more components. They are divided into three categories. Thermal decomposition, electrolytic decomposition, and...
(a) What is the colour of ferrous sulphate crystals? How does this colour change after heating?
(b) Name the product formed on strongly heating ferrous sulphate crystals. What type of chemical reaction occurs in this change?
(a) Ferrous sulphate crystals are green in colour but their colour changes to white when heated. This is because the water in the crystals evaporates and anhydrous ferrous sulphate is produced,...
(a) Give an example of an endothermic reaction?
(b) Is oxidation an exothermic or an endothermic reaction?
(c) Explain, by giving an example, how oxidation and reduction processed side by side.
(a) An endothermic process is one in which heat is absorbed during the reaction. For example, burning carbon in the presence of oxygen produces carbon dioxide and releases a significant quantity of...
(a) What is a redox reaction? Explain with an example. (b) When a magnesium ribbon burns in air with a dazzling flame and forms a white ash, is magnesium oxidised or reduced? Why? (c) In the reaction represented by the equation: MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 +2H2O +Cl2
(i) Name the substance oxidized
(ii) Name the oxidizing agent
(iii) Name the substance reduced
(iv) Name the reducing agent
A redox reaction is a reaction when both oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously. An example for a redox reaction is as follows:- SO3(aq) + MnO4(aq) → SO4(aq) + Mn Here, Sulphur trioxide...
What is an oxidation reaction? Identify in the following reaction (i) the substance oxidized, and (ii) substance reduced: ZnO + C → Zn +CO
Oxidation is the process of losing an electron by an atom. Alternatively, oxygen can be added to a substance to raise the fraction of oxygen in its molecule. Oxidation can even be accomplished...
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words:
(a) The addition of oxygen to a substance is called ______ whereas removal of oxygen is called ______.
(b) The addition of hydrogen to a substance is called ______ whereas removal of hydrogen is called ______.
(c) Anti-oxidants are often added to fat containing foods to prevent ______ due to oxidation
Answer: (a) Oxidation; reduction. (b) Reduction; oxidation. (c) Rancidity.
When SO2 gas is passed through saturated solution of H2S, the following reaction occurs:
In this reaction, which substance is oxidized and which one is reduced?
SO2 + 2H2S → 2H2O +3S In the reaction above, H2S got oxidized as Hydrogen was removed from the molecule while SO2 got reduced because Oxygen was removed.
Identify the component oxidized in the following reaction:
H2S is oxidized in the above reaction as Hydrogen is being removed from H2S to release sulphur.
In the following reaction between lead sulphide and hydrogen peroxide:
(a) Which substance is reduced? (b) Which substance is oxidized?
(a) H2O2 is reduced. (b) PbS is oxidised.
What type of reactions are represented by the following equations?
(a) Combination reaction, since calcium oxide combines with carbon dioxide to calcium carbonate. (b) Displacement reaction, since sodium replaces oxygen to give sodium hydroxide. (c) Displacement...
Which of the following is a combination and which is a displacement reaction.
(a) Displacement reaction, since Chlorine replaces Iodine to combine with POtassium to give Potassium chloride. (b) Combination reaction since Potassium and chloride combine to form two molecules of...
Balance the following chemical equations:
The given chemical equations have been balanced as follows: (a) 2FeSO4→ Fe2O3 + SO2 + SO3 In this reaction, Ferrous sulphate decomposes to give Ferric oxide. Sulphur dioxide and sulphur trioxide....
What type of chemical reactions is represented by the following equations?
(i) A + BC → AC+ B
(ii) A +B → C
(iii) X → Y+ Z
(iv) PQ + RS → PS + RQ
(v) A2O3 + 2B → B2O3 + 2A
(i) Displacement reaction, since A replaces B to combine to C giving AC. (ii) Combination reaction since A and B combine to give a product C which is different from both the reactants. (iii)...
What type of chemical reaction stake place when:
(a) A magnesium wire is burnt in air?
(b) Lime-stone is heated?
(c) Silver bromide is exposed to sunlight?
(d) Electricity is passed through water?
(e) Ammonia and hydrogen chloride are mixed?
(a) Combination reaction, since magnesium reacts with oxygen in this reaction. (b) Decomposition reaction, since on heating limestone decomposes to give calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. (c)...
What type of reactions are represented by the following equations?
Answer: (i) Decomposition reaction, since calcium carbonate decomposes to gove calcium oxide and carbon dioxide in the reaction. (ii) Combination reaction, since Calcium oxide combines with water to...
In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the chemical equation of the reaction involved.
Chemical equation for the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution which involves displacement by copper metal is as follows:- 2AgNO3 (aq) + Cu (s) → Cu(NO3)2 (aq) + 2Ag (s)
Write one equation each for the decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of (a) heat, (b) light, and (c) electricity.
(a) When heat is applied, a decomposition reaction occurs. 2Pb(NO3)2→ 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2 (b) Decomposition reaction in the presence of light 2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl2 (c) Decomposition reaction with the...
Name two anti-oxidants which are usually added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent rancidity.
Antioxidants are utilized as preservatives in fat-containing foods to delay oxidation-induced rancidity. Antioxidants with longer half-lives, such as butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) and butylated...
What type of chemical reaction is used to extract metals from their natural compounds like oxides or chlorides?
A decomposition reaction is used to extract several metals from their naturally occurring compounds such as oxide and chloride. Example: 2NaCl → 2Na + Cl2
Give one example of a decomposition reaction that is carried out: (a) With electricity (b) By applying heat
(a) Electricity decomposes into hydrogen and oxygen gas when it passes through acidified water. 2H2 O → 2H2 + O2 (a) Thermal decomposition occurs when heat is applied. An example of thermal...
Explain why food products containing fats and oils (like potato chips) are packaged in nitrogen.
Nitrogen is used to flush the packet of chips or foods containing fats and oils. This is because nitrogen acts as an antioxidant. The food is packaged to keep it from getting oxidizing. When we pack...
What are anti-oxidants? Why are they added to fat and oil containing foods?
Antioxidants are compounds that are added to fat and oil-containing foods to help slow down or prevent rancidity. Antioxidants can be nutrients as well as enzymes that are proteins that aid in...
State important uses of decomposition reactions.
Important uses of decomposition reactions:- (i) In photography, light is utilized to decompose silver chloride into silver and chlorine. This is an important use of decomposition reaction. (ii) This...
What is the general name of the chemicals which are added to fat and oil containing foods to prevent the development of rancidity?
Antioxidants are compounds that are added to fat and oil-containing foods to help slow or prevent rancidity. Ascorbic acid and tocopherols are natural antioxidants, but butylated hydroxyanisole...
Which term is used to indicate the development of unpleasant smell and taste in fat and oil-containing foods due to aerial oxidation (when they are kept exposed for a considerable time)?
The term "rancidity" is used to describe the situation caused by the aerial oxidation of unsaturated fat found in food and other items. When fats and oils are exposed to air, light, or moisture,...
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction: Zinc + Silver nitrate Zinc nitrate + Silver
The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of zinc with silver nitrate to give zinc nitrate and silver. Zn + 2AgNO3 → Zn(NO3)2 + 2Ag
Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution change when an iron nail is kept immersed in it?
It is a displacement reaction. Because an iron nail dropped in the solution is more reactive than copper sulphate and displaces the molecules, the copper sulphate solution changes colour. As the...
Name the various types of chemical reactions.
Chemical reactions come in a variety of forms. The following are the names: (i) Combination reactions. (ii) Decomposition reaction. (iii) Displacement reaction. (iv) Double displacement reaction....
What type of reaction is represented by the digestion of food in our body?
Our digestive system represents the decomposition reaction. It is nothing more than a chemical reaction in which the food we are eating is further broken down into digestible nutrients such as fats,...
Gas A, which is the major cause of global warming, combines with hydrogen oxide B in nature in the presence of an environmental factor C and a green material D to form a six carbon organic compound E and a gas F. The gas F is necessary for breathing.(a) What is gas A?(b) What is the common name B?(c) What do you think could be C?(d) What is material D? Where is it found? (e) Name the organic compound E.(f) What is gas F? Name the natural process during which it is released.
(a) Gas A is Carbon dioxide, CO2 (b) B is Water, H2O (c) Sunlight is the environmental factor (d) Material D is Chlorophyll; it is found in green leaves of plants which provide pigmentation (e)...
The white solid compound A decomposes quite rapidly on heating in the presence of a black substance X to 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 alongwith potassium nitrate solution. Gas C does not burn itself but helps burn things. (a) What is compound A? (b) What is compound B? (c) What is gas C? (d) What do you think is the black substance X? What is its function? (e) What is the general name of substance like X?
(a) Compound A is Potassium chlorate, KClO3 (b) Compound B is Potassium chloride, KCl (c) Gas C is Oxygen, O2 (d) X is Manganese dioxide, MnO2; Manganese dioxide is used as a catalyst in order to...
When a mixture of gases X and Y is compressed to 300 atm pressure and then passed over a catalyst consisting of a mixture of zinc oxide and chromium oxide (heated to a temperature of 300oC), then an organic compound Z having the molecular formula CH4O is formed. X is a highly poisonous gas which is formed in appreciable amounts when a fuel burns in a limited supply of air; Y is a gas which can be made by the action of a dilute acid on an active metal; and Z is a liquid organic compound which can react with sodium metal to produce hydrogen gas. (a) What are X, Y and Z? (b) Write a balance chemical equation of the reaction which takes place when X and Y combine to form Z. Indicate the conditions under which the reaction occurs.
(a) X= Carbon monoxide gas (CO); Y= Hydrogen gas (H2); Z = Methanol (CH3OH or CH4O) (b)CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH (l) Carbon monoxide when reacts with hydrogen gas under a pressure of 300atmosphere and...
The metal M reacts vigorously with water to form a solution S and a gas G. The solution S turns red litmus to blue whereas gas G, which is lighter than air, burns with a pop sound. Metal M has a low melting point and is used as a coolant in nuclear reactors. (a) What is metal M? (b) What is solution S? Is it acidic or alkaline? (c) What is gas G? (d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place when metal M reacts with water. (e) Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic?
(a) Sodium is the metal ( Na ) (b) Solution S is Sodium hydroxide solution (NaOH solution),It is alkaline. (c) Hydrogen, H2is the gas evolved (d) 2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2 (e) Reaction is...
A metal X forms a salt XSO4. The salt XSO4 forms a clear solution in water which reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to form a blue precipitate Y. Metal X is used in making electric wires and alloys like brass. (a) What do you think metal X could be? (b) Write the name, formula, and colour of salt XSO4. (c) What is the blue precipitate Y? (d) Write a chemical equation of the reaction which takes place. When salt XSO4 reacts with sodium hydroxide solution. Give the state symbols of all the reactants and products which occur in the above equation.
(a) Metal could be Copper, Cu. (b) Copper sulphate, CuSO4, Blue colour. (c) The blue precipitate Y is Copper hydroxide, Cu(OH)2 (d) CuSO4 (aq) + 2NaOH (aq) → Cu(OH)2 (s) +...
A silvery-white metal X taken in the form of ribbon, when ignited, burns in air with a dazzling white flame to form a white powder Y. When water is added to powder Y, it dissolves partially to form another substance Z. (a) What could metal X be? (b) What is powder Y? (c) With which substance metal X combines to form powder Y? (d) What is substance Z? Name one domestic use of substance Z. (e) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction which takes place when metal X burns in air to form powder Y.
(a) Magnesium, Mg because magnesium undergoes oxidation in the presence of oxygen. (b) Magnesium oxide, MgO (c) Oxygen (of air), O2 (d) Magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2; Used as an antacid to relieve...
A solid substance P which is very hard is used in the construction of many buildings, especially flooring. When substance P is heated strongly, it decomposes to form another solid Q and a gas R is given out. Solid Q reacts with water with the release of a lot of heat to form a substance S. When gas R is passed into a clear solution of substance S, then a white precipitate of substance T is formed. The substance T has the same chemical composition as starting substance P. (a) What is substance P? Write its common name as well as a chemical formula. (b) What is substance Q? (c) What is gas R? (d) What is substance S? what is its clear solution known as? (e) What is substance T? Name any two natural forms in which substance T occurs in nature.
(a) Calcium carbonate (limestone), CaCO3 (b) Calcium oxide, CaO (c) Carbon dioxide, CO2 (d) Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2; Lime water. (e) Calcium carbonate; Limestone and Marble.
When metal X is treated with a dilute acid Y, then a gas Z is evolved which burns readily by making a little explosion. (a) Name any two metals which can behave like metal X. (b) Name any two acids which can behave like acid Y. (c) Name the gas Z. (d) Is the gas Z lighter than or heavier than air? (e) Is the reaction between metal X and dilute acid Y exothermic or endothermic? (f) By taking a specific example of metal X and dilute acid Y, Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place. Also, indicate physical states of all the reactants and products.
(a) Zinc and Iron. (b) Dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulphuric acid. (c) Hydrogen. (d) Lighter than air. (e) Exothermic. (f) Suppose metal X is zinc (Zn) and acid Y is dilute hydrochloric acid...
The number of carbon atoms joined in a spherical molecule of buckminsterfullerene is:
(a) Fifty (b) Sixty (c) Seventy (d) Ninety Solution: Option (b) is the answer. Buckminsterfullerene has the formula C60 and is a kind of fullerene. It is made up of twenty hexagons and twelve...
The number of isomers formed by the hydrocarbon with molecular formula C5H12 is:
(a) 2 (b) 5 (c) 3 (d) 4 Solution: Option (c) is the answer.
The pencil leads are made of mainly:
(a) Lithium (b) Charcoal (c) Lead (d) Graphite Solution: Option (d) is the answer.
Which of the following cannot exhibit isomerism?
(a) C4H10 (b) C5H12 (c) C3H8 (d) C6H14 Solution: Option (c) is the answer. Because there must be greater than or equal to 4 carbon atoms for chain isomerism to occur, propane does not display chain...
The hydrocarbon which has alternate single and double bonds arranged in the form of a ring is:
(a) Cyclobutane (b) Benzene (c) Butene (d) Hexene Solution: Option (b) is the answer. Benzene is a hydrocarbon that has alternate single and double bonds arranged in the form of a ring. Alternating...
A hydrocarbon having one double bond has 100 carbon atoms in its molecule. The number of hydrogen atoms in its molecule will be:
(a) 200 (b) 198 (c) 202 (d) 196 Solution: Option (a) is the answer. Alkenes are made up of double bonds and have the formula CnH2n. The number of carbon atoms in its molecule is denoted by the...
A saturated hydrocarbon has fifty hydrogen atoms in its molecule. The number of carbon atoms in its molecule will be:
(a) Twenty-five (b) Twenty four (c) Twenty-six (d) Twenty seven Solution: Option (b) is the answer. Saturated hydrocarbons with the general formula CnH2n+2 are known as alkanes. The number of...
The pair of elements that exhibits the property of catenation is :
(a) Sodium and silicon (b) Chlorine and carbon (c) Carbon and sodium (d) Silicon and carbon Solution: Option (d) is the answer. Silicon and Carbon both can bond with 4 other atoms to form long-chain...
The number of carbon atoms in the organic compound named 2,2-dimethylpropane is:
(a) Two (b) Five (c) Three (d) Four Solution: Option (b) is the answer. Neopentane, commonly known as 2,2-dimethylpropane, is a five-carbon double-branched-chain alkane. At room temperature and...
One of the following is not an allotrope of carbon. This is:
(a) Diamond (b) Graphite (c) Cumene (d) Buckminsterfullerene Solution: Option (c) is the answer. Cumene (isopropylbenzene) is an aliphatic-substituted aromatic hydrocarbon. Crude oil and refined...
When water is added gradually to a white solid X. A hissing sound and a lot of heat is produced forming a product Y. A suspension of Y in water is applied to the walls of a house during whitewashing. A clear solution of Y is also used for testing carbon dioxide gas in the laboratory. (a) What could be solid X? Write its chemical formula. (b) What could be product Y? Write its chemical formula. (c) What is the common name of the solution of Y which is used for testing carbon dioxide gas? (d) Write a chemical equation of the reaction which takes place on adding water to solid X. (e) Which characteristics of chemical reactions are illustrated by this example?
Answer: (a) Calcium oxide, CaO. (b) Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 (c) Lime water. (d) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 (e) Change in temperature.
When the solution of substance X is added to a solution of potassium iodide, then a yellow solid separates out from the solution. (a) What do you think substance X is likely to be? (b) Name the substance of which the yellow solid consists. (c) Which characteristic of chemical reactions is illustrated by this example? (d) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction which takes place. Mention the physical states of all the reactants and products involved in the chemical equation.
Answer: (a) Lead Nitrate (b) Lead Iodide (c) Formation of precipitate (d)Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + 2KI (aq) → PbI2 (s) + 2KNO3 (aq)
The organic compound prepared by Wohler from an inorganic compound called ammonium cyanate was;
(a) Glucose (b) Urea (c) Uric acid (d) Vinegar Solution: Option (b) is the answer.
The chemical equations are balanced to satisfy one of the following laws in chemical reactions. This law is known as (a) Law of conservation of momentum (b) Law of conservation of mass (c) Law of conservation of motion (d) Law of conservation of magnetism
Answer: Option (b) is the correct response. When the mass of atoms of different elements in the reactants side equals the mass of atoms in the products side, the equations are balanced.
A diamond-toothed saw is usually for cutting;
(a) Steel girders (b) Logs of woods (c) Marble slabs (d) Asbestos sheets Solution: Option (c) is the answer. Diamond is hard. Hence suitable for cutting marble slabs.
One of the following is an exothermic reaction. This is: (a) Electrolysis of water (b) Conversion of limestone into quicklime (c) Process of respiration (d) Process of photosynthesis
Answer: Option (c) is the correct response. As heat energy is emitted during respiration, it is an exothermic reaction that keeps our body temperature stable.
Which of the following is not an endothermic reaction? (a) CaCO3→ CaO + CO2 (b) 2H2O → 2H2 + O2 (c) 6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2 (d) C6H12O6 + 6O2→ 6CO2 + 6H2O
Answer: Option (d) is the correct response. This is responsible for the exothermic respiration reaction, in which glucose burns in oxygen to produce heat energy.
An alkyne has seventy-five carbon atoms in its molecule. The number of the hydrogen atoms in its molecule will be :
(a) 150 (b) 148 (c) 152 (d) 146 Solution: Option (b) is the answer. The number of hydrogen atoms in an alkyne molecule with 75 carbon atoms is 148. Alkynes have the generic formula CnH2n-2, where n...
One of the following is an endothermic reaction. This is: (a) Combination of carbon and oxygen to form carbon monoxide (b) Combination of nitrogen and oxygen to form nitrogen monoxide (c) Combination of glucose and oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water(d) Combination of zinc and hydrochloric acid to form zinc chloride and hydrogen
Answer: Option (b) is the correct response. Nitrogen monoxide is formed when nitrogen and oxygen are heated to extremely high temperatures in an endothermic reaction.
An unsaturated hydrocarbon having a triple bond has 50 hydrogen atoms in the molecule. The number of carbon atoms in its molecule will be:
(a) 24 (b) 25 (c) 26 (d) 28 Solution: Option (c) is the answer. CnH2n-2 is the general formula for unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a triple bond. The number of atoms in one molecule is denoted...
The chemical reaction between quicklime and water is characterised by: (a) Evolution of hydrogen gas (b) Formation of a slaked lime precipitate (c) Change in temperature of mixture (d) Change in colour of the product
Answer: Option (c) is the correct response. The reaction between quicklime and water produces a greater amount of energy, making it an exothermic reaction.
The hydrocarbon 2-methyl butane is an isomer of :
(a) n-pentane (b) n-butane (c) Propane (d) Iso-butane Solution: Option (a) is the answer.
The chemical reaction between the two substances is characterised by a change in colour from orange to green. These two substances are most likely to be: (a) Potassium dichromate solution and sulphur dioxide (b) Potassium permanganate solution and sulphur dioxide (c) Potassium permanganate solution and lemon juice (d) Potassium dichromate solution and carbon dioxide
Answer: Option (a) is the correct response. The reaction of potassium dichromate with sulphur dioxide is characterised by a colour shift. By passing sulphur dioxide through acidified potassium...
An acid that can decolorise purple coloured potassium permanganate solution is : (a) Sulphuric acid (b) Citric acid (d) Carbonic acid (d) Hydrochloric acid
Answer: Option (b) is the correct response. When purple-colored potassium permanganate reacts with citric acid, the colour changes from purple to colourless.
A cyclic hydrocarbon having carbon-carbon single bonds as well as carbon-carbon double bonds in the molecule is:
(a) C6H12 (b) C6H14 (c) C6H6 (d) C6H10 Solution: Option (c) is the answer.
You are given the solution of lead nitrate. In order to obtain a yellow precipitate, you should mix it with a solution of (a) Potassium chloride (b) Potassium nitride(c) Potassium sulphide (d) Potassium iodide
Answer: Option (d) is the correct response. When lead nitrate reacts with potassium iodide, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed.
The property of self-combination of the atoms of the same element to form long chains is known as:
(a) Protonation (b) Carbonation (c) Coronation (d) Catenation Solution: Option (d) is the answer. Catenation is the bonding of atoms of the same element into a series, known as a chain, in...
Which one of the following does not involve a chemical reaction? (a) Digestion of food in our body (b) Process of respiration (c) Burning of candle wax when heated (d) Melting of candle wax on heating
Answer: Option (d) is the correct response. Wax changes its physical state but not its characteristics when heated, therefore there is no chemical change but there is a physical change.
The number of covalent bonds in pentane (molecular formula C5H12) is:
(a) 5 (b) 12 (c) 17 (d) 16 Solution: Option (d) is the answer. In pentane, each bond pair is a covalent bond.There are 16 single bonds in all.As a result, the correct answer is 16.
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
Answer: Option (c) is the correct response. Atoms of one element do not convert into another to generate products; however, bonds between these atoms break and products are formed, and atoms are...
Answer the following questions: (a) What do you understand by exothermic and endothermic reactions? (b) Give one example of an exothermic reaction and one of an endothermic reaction. (c) Which of the following are endothermic reactions and which are exothermic reactions? (i) Burning of natural gas (ii) Photosynthesis (iii) Electrolysis of water (iv) Respiration (v) Decomposition of calcium carbonate
Answer: (a)An exothermic reaction occurs when energy is discharged from the system into the environment. An endothermic reaction occurs when energy is taken from the environment in the form of heat....
Out of the following pairs of compounds, the unsaturated compounds are:
(a) C2H6 and C4H6 (b) C6H12 and C5H12 (c) C4H6 and C6H12 (d) C2H5 and C4H10 Solution: Option (c) is the answer. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are those that belong to the alkene or...
(a) State the various characteristics of chemical reactions. (b) State one characteristic of each of the chemical reactions which take place when: (i) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium carbonate (ii) Lemon juice is added gradually to potassium permanganate solution (iii) Dilute sulphuric acid is added to barium chloride solution (iv) Quicklime is treated with water (v) Wax is burned in the form of a candle
Answer: (a) A chemical reaction is a process that occurs when reactants react to generate new material. It is defined by the evolution of a gas, color change, precipitate formation, temperature...
(a) What is meant by a chemical reaction? Explain with the help of an example. (b) Give one example each of a chemical reaction characterized by: (i) Evolution of a gas (ii) Change in colour (iii) Formation of a precipitate (iv) Change in temperature (v) Change in the state.
Answer: (a) By undergoing particular reactions and rearrangements, a chemical reaction produces new compounds. On the left, there will be reactants, and on the right, there will be products. Methane...
Buckminsterfullerene is an allotropic form of the element:
(a) Phosphorus (b) Fluorine (c) Carbon (d) Sulphur Solution: Option (c) is the answer. Buckminsterfullerene has the formula C60 and is a kind of fullerene. It is made up of twenty hexagons and...
(e) How many isomers of the following hydrocarbons are possible?
(i) C3H8 (ii) C4H10 (iii) C5H12 (iv) C6H14 Solution: (e) (i) No isomers (ii) Two (iii) Three (iv) Five
(c) Give the names and structural formulae of one saturated cyclic hydrocarbon and one unsaturated cyclic hydrocarbon.
(d) Give one example of a hydrocarbon, other than pentane, having more than three isomers. Solution: (c) Saturated cyclic hydrocarbon: Cyclohexane C6H12 Unsaturated Cyclic hydrocarbon: Benzene C6H6...
(a) What are hydrocarbons? Explain with examples.
(b) Explain the meaning of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons with two examples each. Solution: (a) A hydrocarbon is a compound composed entirely of hydrogen and carbon. Methane (CH4), ethane...
When potassium nitrate is heated, it decomposes into potassium nitrite and oxygen. Write a balanced equation for this reaction and add the state symbols of the reactants and products.
Answer: The balanced chemical equation for heating of potassium nitrate to decompose into potassium nitrite and oxygen is as follows: 2KNO3 (s)→ 2KNO2 (s) + O2 (g)
Translate the following statement into a chemical equation and then balance it: ‘Barium chloride solution reacts with aluminium sulphate solution to form a precipitate of barium sulphate and aluminium chloride solution’.
Answer: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of Barium chloride with Aliminium sulphate solution to form a precipitate of barium sulphate and aluminium chloride solution is as follows:...
(c) Write the IUPAC name of the compound having the formula n-C4H10.
(d) Write the IUPAC names for the following: Solution: (c) Butane (d) (i) 2-methylpropane (ii) 2-methylbutane (iii) Propene (iv) Propyne
(a) Explain the term ‘isomers’. Give one example of isomers.
(b) Write (i) structural formula, and (ii) electron-dot structure, of anyone isomer of n-heptane. Solution: (a) Isomers are organic molecules that have the same chemical formula but distinct...
Write a balanced chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis giving the physical states of all the substances involved and the conditions of the reaction.
The balanced chemical equation for the process of photosynthesis which produces carbohydrates and water is as follows: 6CO2 (g) + 6H2O (l) → C6H12O6 (aq.) + 6O2 (g) Thus reaction...
Ammonia reacts with oxygen to form nitrogen and water. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. Add the state symbols for all the reactants and products.
Answer: The balanced chemical equation for the reaction of ammonia with oxygen producing nitrogen and water: 4NH3 (g) + 3O2 (g) → 2N2 (g) + 6H2O (l)
(a) Substitute formulae for names and balance the following equations: Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce calcium chloride, water, and carbon dioxide gas. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reaction: Sodium hydroxide solution reacts with a hydrochloric acid solution to produce sodium chloride solution and water.
Answer: (a) Balanced chemical equation for the reaction of calcium carbonate with hydrochloric acid: CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl2 + H2O + CO2 (b) Balanced chemical equation for the...
(a) Potassium chlorate (KClO3) on heating forms potassium chloride and oxygen. Write a balanced equation for this reaction and indicate the evolution of gas. (b) Rewrite the following information in the form of a balanced chemical equation: Magnesium burns in carbon dioxide to form magnesium oxide and carbon.
Answer: (a) Balanced chemical equation for heating of potassium chlorate: 2KClO3 (s) → 2KCl (s) + 3O2 (g) (b) Balanced chemical equation for burning of magnesium in carbon...
Carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen under certain conditions to form methanol. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction indicating the physical states of reactants and products as well as the conditions under which this reaction takes place.
Answer: Carbon dioxide reacts with hydrogen under certain conditions to form methanol. The reaction for the same is as follows: CO(g) + 2H2(g) → CH3OH Conditions for the reaction to take place:...
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions, and add the state symbols:
(a) Magnesium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce magnesium chloride, carbon dioxide, and water. (b) Sodium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid to produce sodium sulphate and water....
(c) Why is graphite a good conductor of electricity but diamond is a non-conductor of electricity?
(d) State any two uses of graphite. Solution: (c) Each carbon atom in a graphite crystal is linked to just three other carbon atoms. As a result, the fourth valence electron is free and is...
(a) What is graphite? Of what substance is graphite made?
(b) Describe the structure of graphite with the help of a labelled diagram. Solution: Solution: (a) Graphite is a carbon allotrope that is a soft, greyish black, and opaque carbon-based material....
(c) Explain why, diamond has a high melting point.
(d) State any two uses of a diamond. Solution: (c) It has a high melting point, and breaking the network of strong covalent connections requires a lot of energy. (d) (i) Used in the creation of...
(a) What is a diamond? Of what substance is a diamond made?
(b) Describe the structure of the diamond. Draw a simple diagram to show the arrangement of carbon atoms in a diamond. Solution: Solution: (a) A diamond is a clear, colourless material with...
(c) Explain why a diamond can be used in rock drilling equipment but graphite cannot.
(d) State one use of diamond which depends on its ‘extraordinary brilliance’ and one use of graphite that depends on its being ‘black and quite soft’. Solution: (c) Due to its hardness, diamond may...
(a) Write two points of difference in the structures of diamond and graphite.
(b) Explain why graphite can be used as a lubricant but diamond cannot. Solution: (a) (i) Carbon atoms in diamonds are bonded to four other carbon atoms. The carbon atom in graphite is connected to...
(a) Giving their structures, state the number of single bonds, double bonds and triple bonds(if any) following compounds:
(i) ethyne (ii) ethene (iii) benzene (b) Write the molecular formula and structure of cyclohexane. How many covalent bonds are there in the molecule of cyclohexane? Solution: (i)(ii) (iii) (i)...
(a) What is the unique property of a carbon atom? How is this property helpful to us?
(b) Explain why, diamond is hard while graphite is soft. Solution: (a) By joining atoms to atoms, carbon may create lengthy chains. The most distinctive feature of a carbon atom is catenation. As a...
(b) Give the common name of (i) ethyne, and (ii) ethene.
(c) Write the molecular formula and structure of benzene. Solution: (b) (i) Acetylene (ii) Ethylene (c) C6H6
(a) Give the name and structural formula of one member each of the following:
(i) alkane ; (ii) alkene ; (iii) alkyne ; (iv) cycloalkane. Solution: (i)
(a) Why does the element carbon form a large number of carbon compounds?
(b) Write down the structures and names of two isomers of butane (C4H10). Solution: (a) Carbon can build long chains of carbon atoms through covalent bonding, which is why there are so many...
(a) How can diamonds be made artificially? How do synthetic diamonds differ from natural ones?
(b) Give any two differences between the properties of diamond and graphite. What causes these differences? Solution: Diamonds may be created artificially by exposing pure carbon to extremely high...
Catenation is the ability of an atom to form bonds with other atoms of the same element. It is exhibiting both carbon and silicon. Compare the ability of catenation of the two elements. Give reasons.
Solutions: An element's capacity to make bonds with other atoms of the same element is referred to as catenation. Both carbon and silicon show this property. In comparison to silicon, carbon has a...
a) Give IUPAC names and formulae of an organic compound containing single bonds and the other containing a triple bond.
(b) Which of the following is the molecular formula of benzene? C6H6 , C6H10 , C6H12 , C6H14 (c) Which of the two has a branched-chain: isobutene or normal butane? Solution: (a) Methane (single...
(a) Friedrich Wohler converted an inorganic compound into an organic compound in the laboratory.
(i) Give the name and formula of the inorganic compound. (ii) Write the name and formula of the organic compound formed. (b) Give the molecular formula of butane and mention the names of its two...
(a) Aluminium hydroxide reacts with sulphuric acid to form aluminium sulphate and water. Write a balanced equation for this reaction. (b) Balance the following chemical equation:
Answer: (a) 2Al(OH)3 + 3H2SO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + 6H2O (b) MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + Cl2 + 2H2O
Write any two observations in an activity that may suggest that a chemical reaction has taken place. Give an example in support of your answer
(i) Temperature shiftsWhen calcium oxide combines vigorously with water to generate calcium hydroxide, a considerable quantity of heat is released, causing the system's temperature to rise,...
(a) Explain, with example, how the physical states of the reactants and products can be shown in a chemical equation. (b) Balance the following equation and add state symbols:
(c) Convey the following information in the form of a balanced chemical equation: “An aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate reacts with an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide to form a precipitate of ferrous hydroxide and sodium sulphate remains in solution.”
Answer: (a) In a chemical reaction, the physical state of the reactants and products can be indicated by using the letters in the round brackets. If it is solid, it will be (s), liquid, it will be...
a) What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equations be balanced? b) Aluminium burns in chlorine to form aluminium chloride (AlCl3). Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction. c) Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. Write a balanced chemical equation for this reaction.
Answer: (a) By balancing the total number of atoms of each element in reactants and products, a chemical equation can be created. To follow the Law of Conservation of Mass, a chemical equation must...
(a) What are the various ways in which a chemical equation can be made more informative? Give examples to illustrate your answer. (b) Write a balanced chemical equation from the following information: An aqueous calcium hydroxide solution (lime water) reacts with carbon dioxide gas to produce a solid calcium carbonate precipitate and water.
Answer: (a) Ca(OH)2 (aq)+ CO2 (g)—3000°C →CaCO3(s)+H2O(l) A chemical equation can be informative by 1) The chemical states of substances present in the reaction are denoted by (s) for solids,...
When hydrogen is passed over copper oxide, copper and steam are formed. Write a balanced equation for this reaction and state which of the chemicals are: (i) Elements (ii) Compounds (iii) Reactants (iv) Products (v) Metals (vi) Non-metals
Answer: H2 + CuO→ Cu + H2O (i) H2 and Cu are elements (ii) CuO and H2O are compounds (iii) H2 and CuO are reactants (iv) Cu and H2O are products (v) Cu is the metal (vi) H2 is...
(a) What is a chemical equation? Explain with the help of an example. (b) Giving examples, state the difference between balanced and unbalanced chemical equations. (c) Balance the following chemical equations:
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Solutions: Answer: (a) Chemical equations are symbols for chemical reactions in which the reactants and products are stated as chemical formulae. The left side of a chemical equation contains...
(a) Give one example of a chemical reaction. (b) State two characteristics of the chemical reaction which takes place when dilute sulphuric acid is poured over zinc granules. (c) Give two characteristics of the chemical reaction which occurs on adding potassium iodide solution to lead nitrate solution.
Answer: (a) By undergoing specific reactions and rearrangements, a chemical reaction produces new compounds. On the left, there will be reactants, and on the right, there will be products. The...
Fill in the following blanks with suitable words: (a) Chemical equations are balanced to satisfy the law of _______. (b) A solution made in water is known as an ____ solution and indicated by the symbol _______.
Answer: (a) Conservation of mass (b) Aqueous; (aq)
Balance the following equations:
Answer: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Answer: (i) (ii) (iii)
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Write complete balanced equations for the following reactions: (a) Calcium (solid) + Water (liquid) →Calcium hydroxide (solution) + Hydrogen (gas) (b) Sulphur dioxide (gas) + Oxygen (gas) → Sulphur trioxide (gas)
Answer:
Correct and balance the following equations:
Answer: (a) (b)
Complete and balance the following equations:
(a) NaOH + ______ → Na2SO4 + H2O (b) Ca(OH)2 + _______ → CaCO3 + H2O Answer: (a) (b)
Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions: (a) Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide → Calcium carbonate + Water (b) Aluminium + Copper chloride → Aluminium chloride + Copper
Answer: (a) (b)
Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance the equations: (a) Aluminium metal replaces iron from ferric oxide, Fe2O3, giving aluminium oxide and iron (b) Barium chloride reacts with zinc sulphate to give zinc chloride and barium sulphate.
Answer: (a) (b)
Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance the equations: (a) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide. (b) Phosphorus burns in oxygen to give phosphorus pentoxide. (c) Carbon disulphate burns in the air to give carbon dioxide and sulphur dioxide.
Answer: Balanced chemical equations for the given reactions:-
How will you indicate the following effects in a chemical equation? (a) A solution made in water (b) Exothermic reaction (c) Endothermic reaction
Answer: (a) A water-based solution (b) Exothermic reaction (c) Thermodynamic reaction
Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?
The term "endothermic reaction" refers to a reaction in which heat is absorbed. As we all know, photosynthesis is a process in which green plants and other organisms use sunlight to convert carbon...
What does the symbol (aq) represent in a chemical equation?
The symbol (aq) represents an aqueous solution in a chemical equation.
What is wrong with the following chemical equation? Mg + O → MgO, correct and balance it.
Answer: Since oxygen is not present in its elemental form, so it is not possible for it to take part in the reaction as O. Here, Oxygen should be in molecular form, O2. The corrected and balanced...
State whether the following statement is true or false: A chemical equation can be balanced easily by altering the formula of a reactant or product.
Answer: False This statement is false because every reactant and product has a definite formula depending on the valency of the constituents. So, altering its formula for balancing an equation would...
Why should magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in the air?
Magnesium ribbon is made of pure magnesium metal. It is highly reactive with oxygen, resulting in the oxidation of magnesium when it comes into contact with air. It produces an oxide layer on the...
What happens chemically when quicklime is added to water filled in a bucket?
Calcium oxide is the chemical formula for quick lime. When calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) is introduced to water in a bucket, it forms calcium hydroxide (slaked lime) and reacts rapidly, producing...
On what basis is a chemical equation balanced?
A chemical equation is always balanced when the number of atoms of each element on the reactant and product sides is compared. It is based on the Law of Conservation of Mass, which states that the...
Why is respiration considered an exothermic process?
An exothermic reaction is the one in which energy is released. As energy is released during the process of breathing, it is referred to as an exothermic reaction.