Practise Questions for Prelims Section A Set1

Q1 .Give one word for the following :

(a) the compound formed when nitric acid reacts with protein of the skin.

(b) An acid used in flavouring and aerated drinks

(c) a base used as antacid

(d) An anion which gives brown ring test

(e ) Basicity of phosphoric acid.

Q2.Give suitable chemical term for the following:

(a) A substance that absorbs moisture from the atmospheric air without dissolving in it.

(b) The tendency of an atom in a molecule to attract the shared pair of electron towards itself.

(c) A hydrocarbon containing – C -H – functional group.

(d) The series of organic compounds where the successive members differ by a CH2 group.

(e) The amount of a substance containing elementary particles like atoms,molecules or ions in12g of C.

Q3.Write balanced chemical equations for the following :-

(a) the hydrolysis of magnesium nitride

(b) the conversion of lead carbonate to lead sulphate (2 steps only)

(c) the reaction of ethyl bromide with an alcoholic solution of caustic potash

(d) the reaction of copper (ii) oxide and ammonia

Q4.Give relevant observations for each of the following chemical reactions according to the instructions in
brackets .

(a) Copper nitrate crystals are heated ( 2 observations)

(b) Calcium carbide is hydrolysed with cold water and the gaseous product formed is passed through
bromine water.

(c)Impure copper is refined eletrolytically (observtion at anode)

(d) Dil hydrochloric acid is added to lead nitrate solution and the solution is heated(stepwise
observation)

Q5.Write the structural formula of the following functional groups.

(i) alkyne (ii) alcohol

Q6.Write the IUPACnames of the following organic compounds given below :

Q7.Answer the following with regards to the extraction of aluminium from bauxite

(i) Write the electrode reactions involved in the Hall Herroult process of electrolytic extraction of aluminium

(ii) Why is it preferable to use a number of graphite anodes rather than a single anode when fused alumina is
electrolyzed?

(ii) Write the chemical formulae of the two compounds added to the fused alumina in the electrolytic
reduction of alumina.Write one major reason for the addition of each of these compounds.

Q8. Element X is a metal with valency 2.Element Y is a non metal with valency 3.Answer the following
questions with regards to the elements in X and Y :

(i) Write equations to show how X and Y form ions

(ii) If Y is a diatomic gas, write the equation for the direct combination of X and Y to form a compound.

(iii) If the compound formed between X and Y is melted and an electric current passed through the
molten compound , the element Y will be obtained at the ……………. and X at the ……………. Of the electrolytic
cell.(Provide the missing words)

Q9.

a.Answer the following questions:

(i) Write the balanced equation for the lab preparation of Hydrogen Chloride gas.

(ii) How is hydrochloric acid prepared in the lab and why ?

(iii) State one chemical test to identify hydrogen chloride gas

b.The fountain experiment is performed to prove two importanct properties of gases X and Y

(i) Identify X and Y

(ii) Mention the important properties proved by this experiment

(iii) State y our obervation for the changes taking place in the round bottom flask for both the gases.

c. Answer the following questions :

(i) differentiate betweening roasting and calcination

(ii) Calculate the weight of the quick lime when 82 g of calcium nitrate is heated.Also,find the volume
of nitrogen dioxide evolved at the same time.

Q10.Explain the following :

(i)Solid lead bromide does not conduct electricity but fused lead bromide does.

(ii) Direct addition of dilute sulphuric acid to lead (II) carbonate is an impractical method to prepare
lead sulphate.

(ii) Acetic acid has four hydrogen atoms , still it is considered as a monobasic acid.
 Section B

Q11.

(a) The electrical conductivity of acetic acid is less in comparison to electrical conductivity of dil
sulphuric acid at same concentration .Give reasons (2 marks)

(b)What is the volume of 7 grams of chlorine at STP ? [Cl= 35.5] (2 marks)

(c) copy and complete the table : (2 marks)

Anode Electrolyte
Purification of copper -------------- -----------------

(d) Write the balanced chemical equation to show how sulphurtrioxide is converted to sulphuric acid
in the contact process.

Q12.Give the equation for the preparation of each of the following salts from the starting material given.

(i) Copper sulphate from copper (II) oxide

(ii) Iron (III) chloride from Iron

(iii) Potassium sulphate from potassium hydroxide solution

(iv) Lead chloride from lead carbonate (two equations)

Q13.By the addition of only one solution how would you distinguish between hydrochloric acid and dilute
nitric acid?

Q14.Give the structural formula for the following :

(i) Propanaic acid

(ii) Ethanal

(iii) 3 – Methly pentane

(iv) 2,3 dichloro butane

(v) Ethanoic acid

Q15. (i) Calculate the percentage of nitrogen and oxygen in ammonium nitrate.(Relative molecular mass of

ammonium nitrate is 80 , H=1,N=14 ,O = 16)

(ii) A gas cylinder filled with hydrogen holds 5 g of the gas.The same cylinder holds 85 g of gas “X” at the

same temperature and pressure .Calculate the molecular mass of the gas.

(iii) State Gay Lussac’s law of combining volumes.

Practise Questions for Prelims Section A Set 2

Q1. (a) Fill in the blanks

(i) the non- metallic component in stainless steel is ……………………..
(ii) The process of coating iron with zinc is known as ……………………..
(iii) ……………………gas is evolved when dilute hydrochloric acid is heated with iron (ii) suphide.
(iv)The catalyst used in Haber’s process is ……………………..
(v) Sulphr can be converted to sulphuric acid using ……………….. nitric acid.

(b)Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(i) In the given equation identify the role played by concentrated sulphuric acid :
C+ 2H2SO4 -> CO2 +2H2O + 2SO2
(A) Non volatile acid (B) Dehydrating agent
(C) Oxidizing agent (D) Reducing agent

(ii)) Dehydrohalogenation of a compound X with alcoholic KOH produces ethene.The

compound X is :
(A) Ethyl bromide (B) Methyl chloride
(C) Ethylene dichloride (D) Methyl bromide

(iii) In th periodic table, the element with atomic number 19 belongs to :

(A) 4th period and group I (B) 1st period and group 4
(C) 4th period and group 17 (D) 4th period and group 9

(iv) During ionization metals lose electrons , this change is called:

(A)Reduction (B) Oxidation
(C) Redox (D) Displacement

(v) Lead Chloride is prepared by :

(A)Synthesis reaction (B) Neutralization reaction
(C) Precipitation reaction (D) Direct combination

(c) Write the balanced equation for each of the following :

(i) Preparation of ethanol from ethyl chloride.
(ii) Preparation of ethyne from calcium carbide
(iii) Copper is treated with cold and dilute nitric acid.
(iv) Ammonia gas is reacted with excess of chlorine gas.
(v) Calcium bicarbonate is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid.
(d) State your observation when :
(i)A few drops of concentrated sulphuric acid is added to hydrated copper sulphate.
(ii) Ammonia gas is passed over heated copper oxide.
(iii) Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to lead nitrate solution
(iv) Ammonium hydroxide solution is added to ferrous sulphate solution first in small amount
and then in excess.
(v) Excess ammonia gas is reacted with chlorine.
(e)Identify the term/substance in each of the following :

(i) A salt which is formed by incomplete neutralization of a base by an acid.

(ii) A bond formed when the combining atoms have very high electronegativity difference.
(iii) The non metal in period 3 having a valency of one.
(iv) The gas liberated when ethanol is treated with metallic sodium
(v) The electrolyte used for electroplating an article with silver.
 (f) (A) State the reaction occurring at anode during the electrolysis of :
(i) aqueous copper sulphate solution using a copper anode.
(ii) aqueous copper sulphate solution using a platinum anode
(B) for the electrolysis of molten lead bromide:
(i) Why is the electrolytic cell made of silica ?
(ii) What is the observation at the cathode ?
(iii) Name the product formed at the anode.
(g) (i) Give the IUPAC names of the following compounds :
(A) CH3 – COOH
(B) CH3 – CH =CH – CH3
(C) CH3 – O- CH2 -CH3
(ii) Name the method of collection of ammonia gas in the laboratory.State one reason for choosing
such method of collection of the gas.
Section B

Q2. (a) Arrange the following elements as directed :

(i) Cl,S, Al,Na ( in increasing order of ionization potential)

(ii) C,O,F,N ( in increasing order of electronegativity)

(b) Draw the electron dot diagram of ammonium ion.

(c) Give the formulae of the various types of salts formed between potassium hydroxide and carbonic acid.

Also mention the type of salt obtained.

(d)Calculate the weight of :

(i) copper sulphate formed , and

(ii) Sulphuric acid required wen 128 g of copper is added to concentrated sulphuric acid.

Cu + 2H2SO4 -> CuSO4 +SO2 +2H2O (given : Cu= 64, H=1,S=32,O =16}

(e) Name the reducing agent used to reduce zinc oxide.

Q3.(a) Explain the following :

(i) Halogens have very high values of electron affinity
(ii) Sodium chloride has a high melting point.
(iii) Nitric acid obtained in the laboratory is yellow in colour.
(iv) Sulphuric trioxide gas is not dissolved in water directly to get sulphuric acid .
(b) for electroplating an object with nickel.
(i) Name the electrolyte used
(ii) Give the equation taking place at the cathode.
Q4.(a) State two disadvantates of ammonia as a refrigerant.

(b) In relation to the contact process :

(i) state the temperature used
(ii) Mention the pressure used.
(iii) Name the cheaper catalyst used.
(c) Name the alkali used for the lab preparation of ammonia.Why is a higher ratio of it used ?

(d) What is the difference of any two adjacent homologues in terms of molecular mass.

(e) Name the group which determines the reactivity of an organic compound.

(f) Name the products obtained when acetic acid reacts with ethanol in presence of concentrated sulphuric

acid.
Q5. (a) In relation to the laboratory preparation of hydrogen chloride gas:

i. Why is concentrated nitric acid not used ( in place of concentrated sulphuric acid) as the reactant ?

ii. Name the drying agent used.

(b) in the manufacture of nitric acid by Ostwald process:

i.State the three equations involved.

ii.Why is a higher ratio of air used in this process?

(c) Draw the position isomers of butyne and mention their IUPAC names

(d) In the electrolytic refining of copper :

i.Name the anode used

ii.Name the electrode whose volume increases with time.