Atoms and Molecules

1. Define polyatomic ion. Give one example.

2. What is formula unit of mass? How is it different from molecular mass?
3. What is Law of conservation of mass and Law of constant proportions?
4. What is an ion? Explain the types of ion with examples.
5. Find the molecular mass of H2O.
6. Define the term valency. What is the valency for magnesium and copper?
7. What is the difference between cation and anion?
8. What is atomicity? What is the atomicity of phosphorus and nitrogen?
9. Find the number of atoms in 0.5 mole of C atom.
10. Find the mass of 1.5 mole of CO2 molecule.
11. Calculate the formula unit mass of NaCl and CaCl2.
12. What is the difference between molecules 2O and O2?

1. The atomicity of K2Cr2O7 is

I. 9
II. 11
III. 10
IV. 12
2. The formula for quicklime is
I. CaCl2
II. CaCo3
III. Ca(OH)2
IV. CaO
3. The symbol of cadmium is
I. Ca
II. Cu
III. Cm
IV. Cd
4. All noble gas molecules are
I. Monoatomic
II. Diatomic
III. Triatomic
IV. Both I and II
5. The valency of nitrogen in NH3 is
I. 1
II. 3
III. 4
IV. 5
6. The formula of ethanol is C2H5 – OH. What will be its molecular mass?
I. 46 u
II. 34 u
III. 34 g
IV. 46 g
7. Number of moles present in 28g of nitrogen atoms are
I. 1 mole
II. 2.3 moles
III. 0.5 mole
 IV. 2 moles
8. The molecular mass of x is 106. x can be
I. CaCo3
II. So3
III. Na2Co3
IV. NaCl
9. Which among the following is not a postulate of Dalton�s atomic theory?
I. Atoms can not be created or destroyed
II. Atoms of different elements have different sizes, masses and chemical properties
III. Atoms of same elements can combine in only one ratio to produce more than any one
compound
IV. Atoms are very tiny particles which can not be further divided
10. Which of the following is a wrong Combination?
I. 6.022 * 1023 molecules of oxygen = 32g of oxygen
II. 6.022 * 1023 ions of sodium = 23g of sodium
III. 6.022 * 1023atoms of C = 24g of carbon
IV. 6.022 * 1023 atoms of H = 1g of hydrogen atoms

1. Explain the molecular mass of C2H5OH.

2. Explain the law of constant proportion.
3. Explain the difference of O2 and 2O.
4. Find the number of moles in 7g of Na.
5. What is the atomicity of Ca(OH)2?
6. Write the formula for Aluminium Chloride.
7. State the difference between sodium atom and sodium ion.
8. What is formula unit mass? How is it different from molecular mass?
9. Define valency and give valency of copper and iron.
10. Calculate the mass of one molecule of chlorine.

1. What are the rules for writing the symbol of an element? (3)
2. Explain relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass. (2)
3. What is the relationship between mole, Avogadro number and mass? (3)
4. How do atoms exist? (2)
5. Define a mole. What is the importance of a mole? (3)
6. Calculate the mass of one atom of oxygen (1.5)
7. Calculate the mass of one ion of oxygen (1.5)
8. What do you understand by atomic mass and Gramatomic mass of an element? (2)
9. The formula of water is H2O. What do you understand by this formula? (3)
10. State the Law of conservation of mass and the Law of constant proportion with
examples. (4)

Structure of Atom
1. An atom has atomic number 12, what is its valency and name the element?
2. Name two elements with same number of protons and neutrons?
3. Name the isootope used for treatment of cancer.
4. What does this symbol represent?
5. Draw the atomic structure of (i) an atom with same number of sub-atomic particles, (ii) an
atom with same number of electrons in L and M shell.
6. What is an octate? Why would atoms want to complete their octate?
7. Find the valency of
8. What are nucleons? What is the name given to those atoms which have same number of
nucleons in it?
9. Give the difference between three sub-atomic particles.
10. Give the names of three atomic species of hydrogen.

1. The nucleons are

I. Protons and electrons
II. Neutrons and electrons
III. Protons and neutrons
IV. None of these
2. The isotope deuterium of hydrogen has
I. No neutrons and one proton
II. One neutrons and two protons
III. One electron and two neutron
IV. One proton and one neutron
3. The electrons present in the outermost shell are called
I. Valency electrons
II. Octate electrons
III. Duplet electrons
IV. Valence electrons
4. An alpha particle contains
I. 4 positive charge and 2 mass unit
II. 2 positive charge and 4 mass unit
III. 2 positive charge and 2 mass unit
IV. 4 positive charge and 4 mass unit
5. The atomic number of sodium is 11 and its mass number is 23. It has
I. 11 neutrons and 12 protons
II. 12 protons and 11 electrons
III. 11 electrons and 12 neutrons
IV. 12 electrons and 11 neutrons
6. The electronic configuration of chlorine is
I. 2,7
II. 2,8,8,7
III. 2,8,7
IV. 2,7,8
7. The isotope used to remove the brain tumours and treatment of cancer is
I. U-235
II. Na-24
III. Iodine
IV. C0-60
8. In an alpha scattering experiment, few alpha particles rebounded because
I. Most of the space in the atom is occupied
II. Positive charge of the atoms very little space
III. The mass of the atom is concentrated in the centre
 IV. All the positive charge and mass of the atom is concentrated in small volume
ANSWERS
1. III
2. IV
3. IV
4. II
5. III
6. III
7. IV
8. II

1. Give difference between isotopes and isobars.

2. Number of protons and electrons are same in an atom. Then why is it wrong to say that
atomic number of an atom is equal to its number of electrons.
3. An atom is electrically neutral, on loss or gain of electrons why does it become charged?
4. What is valency? Explain different types of valencies.
5. According to you, among the structure of atom studies which model is correct and why?
6. Give an activity to understand the implications of Rutherford’s α scattering experiment by a
gold foil.
7. Explain Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment and give its observation and
conclussion drawn.
8. Establish the relationship between atomci number, mass number, isotopes, isobars and
valency of an atoms.

1. What are nucleons?

(2 Marks)
2. Give the electronic configuaration of Cl– ion.
(2 Marks)
3. Draw the atomic structure of helium atom.
(3 Marks)
4. What are isobars?
(2 Marks)
5. What is mass number of an atom?
(2 Marks)
6. Find the valency of
(3 Marks)
7. What are isotopes? Give its two applications.
(3 Marks)
8. An atom is electrically neutral. How can it become charged?
(3 Marks)
9. Explain Rutherford’s α-particle scattering experiment and give its observation and
conclusion drawn.
(4 Marks)
10. Give the difference between three sub-atomic particles.
(3 Marks)
11. Give the names of three atomic species of hydrogen.
(3 Marks)
 Is Matter Around Us Pure
1. What is tincture of iodine?
2. Any idea about ‘concentration of a solution’?
3. State the principle for separation of immiscible liquids?
4. Why a mixture is an impure substance?
5. Define aerosol.
6. What is meant by solubility of a solute?
7. How to differentiate between sol, solution and suspension?
8. What is meant by chromatography?
9. Define emulsion with example.
10. How to separate ammonium chloride+ sodium chloride. Explain briefly.
Science Quiz
1. Air shows the property of
(a) N2
(b) O2
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) None of these.
2. The components of water can be separated by
(a) Physical methods
(b) Chemical methods
(c) Both
(d) They can�t be separated
3. Mixture can be
(a) homogeneous
(b) heterogeneous
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) pure substance
4. Brass is a
(a) Compound
(b) Element
(c) Homogeneous mixture
(d) Heterogeneous mixture
5. In sugar solution,
(a) Sugar is solute, water is solvent
(b) Sugar is solvent, water is solute
(c) Both are solutes
(d) Both are solvents.
6. Brass is a solution of molten copper in
(a) solid zinc
(b) molten zinc
(c) gaseous zinc
(d) molten tin
7. 24 carat of diamond is equal to
(a) 200 mg
(b) 200 g
(c) 95% mg
(d) 91% gold
8. 1 carat of diamond is equal to
(a) 200 mg
(b) 200 g
 (c) 100 mg
(d) 100 g
9. Diamond is lustrous because
(a) it is colourless
(b) it is hard
(c) it is pure
(d) its refractive index is high
10. If we burn graphite,
(a) residue will be left
(b) no residue will be left
(c) it will not burn
(d) it will change into diamond.
11. Nanometer is an
(a) Instrument used for measuring micro-distance
(b) Instrument used for measuring macro-distance
(c) Unit for measuring micro-distance
(d) Unit for measuring macro-distance.
12. Barometer measures
(a) Pressure
(b) Atmospheric pressure
(c) Wind velocity
(d) Gaseous pressure.
13. Thermometer is an instrument that measures
(a) Temperature of substance
(b) Heat of substance
(c) Radiation of substance
(d) Flow energy in a substance.
14. Anemometer measures
(a) Amount of haemoglobin in blood
(b) Pollination of plant by the wind
(c) Wind resistance
(d) Wind speed.
1. (c) 2. (b) 3. (c) 4. (c) 5. (a)
10.
6. (b) 7. (a) 8. (a) 9. (d)
(b)
11. 12. 13. 14.
(c) (b) (a) (d)

1. Which process can purify the impure sample of potash alum?

2. Name the solutions which show the Tyndall effects
3. What is centrifugation? Explain briefly.
4. Name some homogenous as well as heterogeneous mixtures.
5. What are the differences between a physical change and a chemical change?
6. What is the procedure to obtain different gases from air?
7. How is fog different from smoke?
8. Is water a compound? Prove your answer.
9. Calculate the concentration of 45 g salt present in 500 g of solution.
10. A girl is given naphthalene balls powder and common salt. Help her by explaining how to
separate the mixture.
Maximum marks: 30 (3 each)
Time: 40 minutes
1. How to separate two immiscible liquids?
2. What is water called a universal solution?
3. Give the differences between true solution, colloidal solution and suspension?
4. Draw a flow diagram to show the water purification system is water works.
5. Give two applications of centrifugation.
6. How can you prove that water is a compound?
7. How can we convert saturated solution into unsaturated by heating?
8. What is the difference between fog and smoke?
9. Show the different types of colloids with examples.
10. What is Tyndall effect?

Matter In Our Surroundings

1. Which of the following is heaviest metal?
Pb, As, Al, Ni
2. Which of the following has highest melting point?
Ni, Fe, Pt, W.
3. Which property of cotton makes it suitable for use as clothing in summer?
4. Name the synthetic fibre which resembles wool in its properties.
5. Which material is used for making CDs?
6. Why is rayon called artificial silk?
7. What is used for coating non-stick kitchen wares?
8. Which gas is used as referigerant in fridge and in air conditioner?
9. Why do gold, silver and platinum occur in free state?
Answers.
1. Pb
2. W
3. It absorbs moisture
4. Acrylic
5. Polycarbonate
6. It is prepared from cotton but has shine like silk
7. Teflon
8. Freon
9. Freon

1. CO2 can be easily liquified and even solidified because

(a) It has weak forces of attraction
(b) It has comparatively more force of attraction than other gases
(c) It has more intermolecular space
(d) It is present in atmosphere.
2. Which of the following has heighest kinetic energy?
(a) Particles of ice at 0 °C
(b) Particles of water at 0 °C
(c) Particles of water at 100 °C
(d) Particles of steam at 100 °C
3. Bose-Einstein Condensate have
(a) Very low kinetic energy
(b) Low kinetic energy
(c) High kinetic energy
(d) Highest kinetic energy.
4. Which of the following is most suitable for summer?
(a) Cotton
(b) Nylon
(c) Polyester
(d) Silk.
5. Which of the following is incorrect about plasma?
(a) Fluorescent tube and neon sign bulbs consist of plasma.
(b) The gas gets ionised when electrical energy flows through it.
(c) It consists of super-energetic and super-excited particles.
(d) The plasma glows with colour which does not depend upon nature of gas.
6. The colour of vapours formed on sublimation of iodine solid is
(a) Purple (violet)
(b) Colourless
(c) Yellow
(d) Orange
7. Under which of the following conditions we can boil water at room temperature?
(a) At low pressure
(b) At high pressure
(c) At very high pressure
(d) At atmospheric pressure
8. Which of the following is not endothermic process?
(a) Fusion
(b) Vapourisation
(c) Temperature
(d) Insoluble heavy impurities
9. Which of the following does not affect rate of evaporation?
(a) Wind speed
(b) Surface area
(c) Temperature
(d) Insoluble heavy impurities
10. Kinetic energy of molecules is directly proportional to
(a) Temperature
(b) Pressure
(c) Both (a) and (b)
(d) Atmospheric pressure
1. (b) 2. (d) 3. (a) 4. (a)

5. (d) 6. (a) 7. (a) 8. (c)

9. (d) 10. (a)

1. Why do we see water droplets collected on the outer surface of a glass container, containing
ice?
2. Explain why solids have fixed shape but liquids and gases do not have fixed shape.
3. Why is it advisable to use pressure cooker at higher altitudes?
4. What are fluids?
5. Why is water liquid at room temperature?
6. Cotton is solid but it floats on water. Why?
7. Why are solids generally denser than liquids and gases?
8. Name the factors that affect evaporation.
9. How is the high compressibility property of gas useful to us?
10. With the help of an example, explain how diffusion of gases in water is essential?
11. On a hot sunny day, why do people sprinkle water on the roof or open ground?
12. Why to people perspire a lot on a hot humid day?
13. A balloon when kept in sun, bursts after some time. Why?
14. Pressure and temperature determine the state of a substance. Explain this in detail.
15. Explain giving examples the various factors on which rate of evaporation depends.

1. Camphor disappears without leaving any residue.

Explain? (2)
2. Why do we feel cool when we touch a piece of
ice? (2)
3. What is Latent Heat of
Fusion?
(2.5)
4. Define latent heat of
Vaporization?
(2.5)
5. How can you show that evaporation causes
cooling? (3)
6. How can you justify that table is a
solid? (3)
7. Arrange the following in decreasing order of force of attraction: Water, Salt, Oxygen, and
give reasons. (3)
8. What are the characteristics of
matter?
(3)
9. The smell of hot sizzling food reaches you several meters away, but to smell the cold food
you have to go close. Why? (3)
10. After rains, the rain drops dry away easily- on a sunny day or on a cloudy day? Give
reasons. (3)
11. How can matter change its
state?
(3)