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An element A burns with golden flame in the air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number 17 to give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and liberates hydrogen. Identify A, B, C and D. Also write down the equations for the reactions involved.

Identification: A - Sodium B - Chlorine C - Sodium Chloride D - Sodium hydroxide Reactions Involved: 2Na +CL2 →2NaCl 2NaCl+ 2H2O→ 2NaOH+ Cl2+H2

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A non-metal A which is the largest constituent of air, when heated with H2 in 1:3 ratio in the presence of a catalyst (Fe) gives a gas B. On heating with O2 it gives an oxide C. If this oxide is passed into water in the presence of air, it gives an acid D which acts as a strong oxidising agent.

(a) Identify A, B, C and D (b) To which group of periodic table does this non-metal belong? Answers: (a) A - Nitrogen  Explanation: Nitrogen is the non-metal which is the largest constituent of...

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During the extraction of metals, electrolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals. (a) Which material will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by this process? (b) Suggest a suitable electrolyte also. (c) In this electrolytic cell, where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?

(a) Anode - Impure metal; Cathode - Pure metal (b) Electrolyte - Silver Sulphate/Silver Nitrate (c) Cathode

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Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide. He observed the formation of bubbles in a reaction mixture. He made the same observations when this element was treated with hydrochloric acid. Suggest how he can identify the produced gas. Write chemical equations for both the reactions.

The lighted matchstick must be brought close to the gas to identify the produced gas. When the stick burns a pop sound is observed which will help for the identification of the gas. Chemical...

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2 mL each of concentrated HCl, HNO3 and a mixture of concentrated HCl and concentrated HNO3 in the ratio of 3: 1 were taken in test tubes labelled as A, B and C. A small piece of metal was put in each test tube. No change occurred in test tubes A and B but the metal got dissolved in test tube C respectively. The metal could be

(a) Al (b) Au (c) Cu (d) Pt Answer: (b) Au Reason: Gold is an insoluble metal in soluble acids and only soluble in aqua region. Therefore, the metal on the C test plate should be gold (Au). The...

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A sulphate salt of Group 2 element of the Periodic Table is a white, soft substance, which can be molded into different shapes by making its dough. When this compound is left in the open for some time, it becomes a solid mass and cannot be used for molding purposes. Identify the sulphate salt, and why does it show such behavior? Give the reaction involved.

Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate which is white in colour and has soft texture. 2. Gypsum is a hard compound which is used for molding purposes and is formed when Plaster of Paris is left open...

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A dry pellet of a common base B, when kept in the open absorbs moisture and turns sticky. The compound is also a by-product of the chloralkali process. Identify B. What type of reaction occurs when B is treated with an acidic oxide? Write a balanced chemical equation for one such solution.

Identification: B – Sodium Hydroxide(NaOH) Neutralization process occurs when sodium hydroxide reacts with acidic oxide. 2NaOH+ CO2 →Na2CO3+ H2O

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In one of the industrial processes used for the manufacture of sodium hydroxide, a gas X is formed as a by-product. The gas X reacts with lime water to give a compound Y which is used as a bleaching agent in the chemical industry. Identify X and Y, giving the chemical equation of the reactions involved.

Identification: X = Chlorine Y = Bleaching powder Reaction Involved: Ca(OH)2 (s) + Cl2 (g) →  CaOCl2 (s) + H2O — Calcium oxychloride (bleaching powder)

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An organic compound A on heating with concentrated H2 SO4 forms a compound B which on addition of one mole of hydrogen in presence of Ni forms a compound C. One mole of compound C on combustion forms two moles of CO2 and 3 moles of H2O. Identify the compounds A, B and C and write the chemical equations of the reactions involved.

Compound A – Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) Reaction Involved: CH3CH2OH → CH2-CH2+ H2O Compound B – Ethene (CH2= CH2) Reaction Involved: CH2=CH2 →C2H6 Compound C - Ethane (CH3 — CH3) Reaction...

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A compound C (molecular formula, C2H4O2 ) reacts with Na – metal to form a compound R and evolves a gas which burns with a pop sound. Compound C on treatment with an alcohol A in presence of an acid forms a sweet-smelling compound S (molecular formula, C3H6O2 ). On addition of NaOH to C, it also gives R and water. S on treatment with NaOH solution gives back R and A. Identify C, R, A, S and write down the reactions involved.

Identification: C - Ethanoic acid R - Sodium Ethanoate A - Ethanol S - Ester Reactions Involved: 2CH3COOH  +2 Na →2CH3COONa+H2 CH3COOH  +C2H5OH → CH3COOC2H5 + H20 CH3COOC2H5+NaoH...

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(a) What are hydrocarbons? Give examples. (b) Give the structural differences between saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons with two examples each. (c) What is a functional group? Give examples of four different functional groups.

Answers: (a) The Hydrocarbons are basically the compounds of Carbon and hydrogen such as Ethane and Methane. (b) The Hydrocarbons having single bond is known as saturated hydrocarbons such as Ethane...

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A salt X is formed and a gas is evolved when ethanoic acid reacts with sodium hydrogen carbonate. Name the salt X and the gas evolved. Describe an activity and draw the diagram of the apparatus to prove that the evolved gas is the one which you have named. Also, write a chemical equation of the reaction involved.

Identification: Salt X - Sodium Ethanoate Gas - Carbon-di-oxide. Reaction Involved: CH3COOH+NaHCO3 → CH3COONA+H2O+CO2 Activity Involved: Experiment set up. 2. In a test-tube and take spoon full of...

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A compound X is formed by the reaction of a carboxylic acid C2H4O2 and an alcohol in the presence of a few drops of H2SO4. The alcohol on oxidation with alkaline KMnO4 followed by acidification gives the same carboxylic acid as used in this reaction. Give the names and structures of (a) carboxylic acid, (b) alcohol and (c) the compound X. Also write the reaction.

(a) Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) (b) Ethanol (CH3CH2OH) (c) Ethyl ethanoate (CH3COOCH2CH3 ) Reactions Involved: (a) (b) (c)

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