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Chapter

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Mathematical
TransformationInduction
of Substances
Force and Pressure

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1. Physical changes are reversible while chemical 1. A very common misconception. Chemical
changes are not. changes are also reversible. In equilibrium
reactions, products can be reconverted to

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reactions leading to reversibility of chemical
change. On the other hand, some physical

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eg: crushing a rock.
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2. Chemical reactions will continue until all the 2. In case of equilibrium reactions before
reactants are exhausted. exhaustion of reactants, products get
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3. (i) Energy is used up in the chemical reactions. 3. Energy is not ”used up” or created in chemical
(ii) Energy is created in chemical reaction. reaction instead, they are released or stored
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atoms.
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4. A candle burning is endothermic since heat is 4. Heat is needed at the beginning to initiate
used to burn wax. orneeded to initiate the reaction or activate
the reaction. Once activated, the reaction
proceeds without further energy input, and
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Therefore, it is an exothermic reaction.

Another example is heating a piece of
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SYNOPSIS
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3.1 INTRODUCTION
From the dawn of creation, the world has been subjected to the escapable phenomenon
called change. In fact, the only thing which is permanent perhaps, is change. Change is
inexorable law of nature. It has manifested itself in every branch of human activity.
Chemistry is that branch of science which deals with the reactions of various substances
and the resulting changes. They range from very simple ones like change in state, colour,
volume etc, to the more complex interconnecting reactions that keep our bodies alive.

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Types of Changes
(i) Physical change (ii) Chemical change

3.2 Physical change

The process where a change is occurring only in physical properties, without affecting
the identity of the molecules is called a physical change.
In a physical change, the chemical composition remains the same and the original

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Examples
Melting of ice, Melting of Wax

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The process in which the change is affecting the identity of a molecule by a change in

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chemical composition is called chemical change.
In a chemical change, the original substance cannot be regenerated. Hence, it is a
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Physical state
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Homogeneous Reaction
If all the reactants and products in a chemical reaction are in the same physical state,
then the reaction is said to be a homogenous reaction. Same physical state means that
all of them are in gaseous state or in liquid state or in solid state.
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H2(g) + Cl2(g) → 2HCl (g)

Hydrogen chlorine Hydrogen chloride
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Heterogeneous Reaction
If all the reactant and products in a chemical reaction are not in the same physical state,
then the reaction is said to be a heterogeneous reaction.
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Example
CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2 (g)
Calcium carbonate calcium oxide Carbondioxide

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Difference between exothermic and endothermic reactions:

Exothermic reaction Endothermic reaction
1. Heat is given out during the 1. Heat is absorbed during the
reaction. reaction
2. Heat liberated is indicated by a 2. Heat absorbed is indicated by a
positive sign on the product side. negative sign on the product side.
3. An exothermic reaction is 3. An endothermic reaction is

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Reactants Product + Heat Reactants Product – Heat
4. Energy of the reactants is greater 4. Energy of the reactants is lesser

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than the products. than the products.
Irreversible Reaction
A reaction that occurs only in one direction, i.e., from reactants to products, is called an

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The reaction of quicklime with water to form hydrated lime is an irreversible reactions.
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CaO (s) + H2O (l) → Ca(OH)2 + Heat
Calcium oxide Water Calcium hydroxide
(quick lime) (hydrated lime)
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CH4 (g) + 2O2 (g) → CO2 (g) + 2H2O (g) + Heat
methane oxygen carbon dioxide water vapour
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Reversible Reaction
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A reaction that occurs in both directions is called a reversible reaction. The reactant
change to products and simultaneously products change to reactants. The reactants and
products achieve a state of equilibrium with one another.
A reversible reaction is represented by two half – arrows between the reactants and
products. One half – arrow points from reactants towards products and the other half
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arrow points in the opposite direction.

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N2 (g) + 3H2 (g) ƒ 2NH3 (g)

Nitrogen Hydrogen Ammonia
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Decomposition Reaction
A reaction in which a compound decomposes into two or more elements or compounds is
known as a decomposition reactions. When limestone is strongly heated, it decomposes
into quick lime (calcium oxide) and carbon dioxide.
Example
CaCO3 (s) → CaO (s) + CO2 (g)
Calcium carbonate calcium oxide carbon dioxide

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Precipitation Reaction
A reaction in which a precipitate is formed is called a precipitation reaction. A precipitate
is an insoluble product that separates out as solid particles at the bottom of the solution.
If we add a few drops of dilute hydrochloric acid to a solution of silver nitrate, a white
precipitate of silver chloride is formed.
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HCl (aq) + AgNO3 (aq) → AgCl (s) + HNO3 (aq)
Hydrochloric acid Silver nitrate Silver chloride (ppt.) Nitric acid

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Oxidation Reaction
A chemical reaction in which there is gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen is called an
oxidation reaction.

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2Mg (s) + O2 (g) → 2MgO (s)
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Reduction Reaction
A chemical reaction in which there is gain of hydrogen or loss of oxygen is called a
reduction reaction.
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Consider the reaction between hydrogen and chlorine gases. If a mixture of H2 and Cl2
gases are kept in sunlight, it reacts instantaneously to form hydrogen chloride gas.
Since chlorine gains hydrogen, the reaction represents reduction of chlorine.
H2 (g) + Cl2 (g) → 2HCl (g)
Hydrogen Chlorine Hydrogen chloride
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Redox Reaction
In a chemical reaction, whenever one substance is oxidised, another substance is reduced.
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2H2 (g) + O2 (g) → 2H2 O (l)

Hydrogen Oxygen Water
Consider the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen. Here hydrogen gains oxygen, so it
is oxidation reaction. And oxygen gains hydrogen, so it is reduction reaction.
Similarly, consider the reaction between iron oxide and carbon monoxide to form iron
and carbon dioxide. Since iron oxide loses oxygen, it is undergoing reduction while carbon
monoxide gains oxygen, it is undergoing oxidation reaction.
Fe2O3 (s) + 3CO (g) → 2Fe (s) + 3CO2 (g)
Iron oxide Carbon monoxide Iron Carbon dioxide

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We see that every oxidation reaction is also a reduction reaction and vice versa. Hence,
the chemical reactions involving reduction and oxidation are called redox reactions.
Oxidizing agent
Substances that help in oxidation of other substances are known as oxidising agents
For example, in the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO
‘C’ undergoes oxidation by gaining ‘O’ from ZnO. That is, ZnO helps C to get oxidised

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by giving oxygen. Hence, Zn is the oxidising agent.
Similarly, oxidising agents also gain electrons or hydrogen and help the other substances
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Reducing agent
Substances that help in reduction of other substances are known as reducing agents.
For example, in the reaction. H2S + Cl2 → S + 2HCl

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Why is hydrogen placed in the metal reactivity series, though it is not a metal?
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Answer:
Hydrogen is placed in the metal reactivity series, since it shows the following properties
of metals:
Hydrogen atom has one electron in its valence shell and it readily loses its electron to
form a positive ion like metals. Hence, hydrogen is placed in metal reactivity series.
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Example 2:
When a piece of copper is dipped in silver nitrate solution, formation of a white silvery
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compound is observed. Explain.

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When a piece of ‘Cu’ is dipped in AgNO3 solution, ‘Cu’ disappears and a white silvery
compound settles down. This process can be represented as,

Cu + 2AgNO3 → 2Ag ↓ +Cu (NO 3 )2

As copper (Cu) is present above silver (Ag) in reactivity series, it is more reactive than
Ag.
Therefore, ‘Cu’ loses electrons more easily than ‘Ag’ and displaces ‘Ag’ from silver ni-
trate (AgNO3) solution, forming copper nitrate (Cu(NO3)2) and metallic silver (Ag) which
settles down as a white compound.

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Example 3:
Which of the following reactions are not possible and why?
1. FeSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Fe 2. ZnSO4 + Ag → AgSO4 + Zn

3. Pb (NO3 )2 + Ca → Ca (NO3 )2 + Pb 4. H2SO4 + Cu → CuSO4 + H2

5. HgCl2 + Mg → MgCl 2 + Hg 6. 2MgO → 2Mg + O 2

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Answer:
We know that a more reactive metal replaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution.
The reactivity series is as follows:

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Potassium(K)
Sodium (Na) (More reactive)
Calcium (Ca)
Magnesium(Mg)

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Hydrogen Zinc (Zn)
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Tin (Sn)
Lead (Pb)
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Copper (Cu)
Mercury (Hg)
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Hydrogen Gold (Au)
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the given reactions.
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1. FeSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Fe
This reaction is possible as ‘Mg’ is more reactive than ‘Fe’ (as evident from the reactivity
series). Hence, it can displace ‘Fe’ from its solution (FeSO4).
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2. ZnSO4 + Ag → AgSO4 + Zn
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This reaction is not possible as ‘Ag’ is less reactive than ‘Zn’. As per reactivity series, a
less reactive metal cannot displace a more reactive metal from its salt solution. Hence,
this reaction is not possible.
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3. Pb (NO3 )2 + Ca → Ca (NO3 )2 + Pb
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This reaction is possible as ‘Ca’ is more reactive than ‘Pb’ (reactivity series). As a result,
‘Ca’ can displace ‘Pb’ from its solution [Pb(NO3)2].
4. H2SO4 + Cu → CuSO4 + H2
This reaction is not possible as ‘Cu’ is less reactive than Hydrogen as per reactivity
series, as a result it cannot displace Hydrogen from its solution.
5. HgCl2 + Mg → MgCl 2 + Hg
This reaction is possible as ‘Mg’ is more reactive than ‘Hg’ as per reactivity series, as a
result ‘Mg’ can displace ‘Hg’ from its solution (HgCl2).

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6. 2MgO → 2Mg + O 2
This reaction is not possible as formation of MgO is an example for chemical change and
in a chemical change reverse reaction cannot take place (decomposition of MgO).
Example 4:
Identify the type of chemical reactions.
(A) H2 + Cl2 → 2HCl (B) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

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(E) 2KI + Pb(NO3)2 → 2KNO3 + PbI2 ↓

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Reaction Explanation
(A) H2 + Cl2 → 2HCl Two elements H2 and Cl2 combine to form a single
compound, HCl. Hence, it is a combination

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(B) CaO + H2O → Ca (OH)2 Two compound CaO and H2O combine to form a
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combination reaction. As two compounds combine
to form a new compound, it is a compound –
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(C) CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 The compound CaCO3 splits (decomposes) into two
compounds, CaO and CO2. Hence, it is a compound
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– compound decomposition.
(D) FeSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Fe Here, magnesium (Mg) is displacing, iron (Fe) from
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its salt solution (FeSO 4 ). Hence, it is a

displacement reaction.
(E) 2KI + Pb(NO3)2 → 2KNO3 + PbI2 ↓ The reactants potassium iodide and lead nitrate
react to form potassium nitrate and lead iodide.
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by the decomposition of reactants. Hence, it is a

double decomposition reaction.
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Example 5:
Compound A reacts with compound B to form compounds C and D. ‘C’ can easily dissolve
in ‘D’ and ‘D’ on electrolysis gives hydrogen and oxygen. What type of compounds are
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A, B, C and D?
Answer:
Compound D on electrolysis gives H2 and O2 and hence it is identified as H2O (water).
∴ A+B →C+D
(water)
Compound C easily dissolves in water, hence its a salt.
∴A + B → C + D
(salt) (water)
Salt and water are the products of a neutralization reaction. Therefore, compounds A
and B are identified as Acid and Base.

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Example 6:
Match the following equations with the type of reactions.
(i) Al(OH)3 → Al2O3 + H2O (p) Neutralisation reaction.
(ii) Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2 (q) Decomposition reaction.
(iii) CO2 + C → 2CO (r) Displacement reaction.
(iv) 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O (s) Combination reaction.
Answer:
(i) Al(OH)3 → Al2O3 + H2O

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product. Hence, the reaction is a decomposition reaction.

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(ii) Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
In this reaction, we have two reactants one of which is an element, that it is zinc (Zn).
Zinc is displacing H2 from HCl to form ZnCl2. Hence this reaction is a displacement
reaction

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Element – Compound combination reaction.
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(iv) 2NaOH + H2SO4 → Na2SO4 + 2H2O
In this reaction, two reactants react to form two products. Both the reactants and the
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the reaction. Hence, the reaction is a double decomposition reaction. The exchange
of radicals can be seen as follows:
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2[Na+ + OH– ] + [2H+ + SO4 –2] [2Na+ + SO4 –2] + 2[H+ + OH–]

On the other side, a base reacts with an acid to form salt and water. Hence it is a
neutralisation reaction. Therefore, the correct matches are i – q, ii – r, iii – s, iv – p.
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interchange of radicals. Complete the table given below representing double decomposition
reactions.
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(A) → +
[salt] [water]
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(B) Cu(OH)2 + –––––––––– → CuCl 2 +

 salt 
[water]
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(C) CuO + H2SO4 → +

[salt] [water]
The above reactions are examples of _____ [Precipitation/neutralisation] reactions.

(D) → + [Pr ecipitate] ↓

[salt]

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(E) __________ + NH4OH → ( NH 4 )2 SO4 + Cu(OH)2 ↓

[salt ] [Precipatate]

(F) Pb(NO3)2 + ________ → NaNO3 + ________ ↓

[salt]
[Pr ecipitate ]
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(A) → NaCl + H 2O
[Sodium chloride ] [water ]

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(B) Cu(OH)2 + 2HCl → CuCl 2 + 2H 2O
[Cupric chloride] [water ]

(C) CuO + H2SO4 → CuSO 4 + H 2O

[Copper sulphate ] [ w ater ]

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The above reactions are examples of Neutralisation reactions.

(D) n 2NaCl +
→ [Sodium chloride ]
Fe (OH )2
[Ferrous hydroxide ] ↓
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(E) CuSO4 + 2 NH4OH → [ Ammonium sulphate]
+ [Copper hydroxide ] ↓

2NaNO3 Pb (OH )2
(F) Pb(NO3)2 + 2NaOH → +
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[ Ammonium nitrate ] [Lead hydroxide ]

Example 8:
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A substance X undergoes a chemical change involving the loss of Hydrogen and this
results in the formation of a product Y. What type of agents are X and Y? (Reducing
agent or Oxidising agent)
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dation. Hence, we need to know whether the substance has undergone oxidation or
reduction. As X undergoes a chemical change by losing hydrogen atom, it is undergoes
oxidation. Hence, it is a reducing agent. To the product Y, hydrogen is added, it
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undergoes reduction. Hence, Y acts as an oxidising agent.

Example 9:
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In the formation of a compound AB, atoms of element A lost two electrons each while
atoms of element B gained two electrons each. Which of the elements A or B is oxidised
in the formation of AB?
Answer:
It is to be noted that the substance that undergoes oxidation is said to be oxidised and
the substance that undergoes reduction is said to be reduced. As A loses 2 electrons, it
undergoes oxidation and hence is oxidised.
B gained 2 electrons, it undergoes reduction and hence is reduced.
Therefore, the element A is oxidized in the formation of AB.

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utilizes the light energy of the Sun trapped by chlorophyll, the green pigment in the
leaves. In this process, as energy is absorbed in the form of light, the reaction can be
called an endothermic reaction.
Within the plants, glucose first gets converted into starch. Then the carbon atoms are
used to build proteins and the other complex compounds needed for life.
Example 12:
The equation below shows the reaction between nitrogen and oxygen.

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N2 (g ) + 2O2 (g ) + 66 kJ → 2NO 2 (g )
(a) Is this an exothermic or endothermic reaction? Explain your answer.

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Solution:
(a) Endothermic reaction.
66 kJ of heat energy is absorbed in this reaction.

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In an experiment, the weight of carbon in carbon dioxide was found to be 25%. In another

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experiment, 1.2 g of carbon on heating produces 4.8 g of carbondioxide. Show that the
results prove the law of constant proportions.
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Case – I Case – II
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⇒ % of oxygen = 75% (100% – 25%) Weight of carbon dioxide = 4.8 g

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weight of carbon
oxygen is 25% : 75% = 1 : 3 = × 100
weight of carbon dioxide

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is 25% : 75% = 1 : 3
From both the above cases, it is clear that the ratio of weights of carbon and oxygen is
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Example 14:
1.375 g of cupric oxide was reduced by heating in a current of hydrogen, and the weight
of copper that remained was 1.098 g. In another experiment, 1.179 g of copper was
dissolved in nitric acid and the resulting copper nitrate was converted into cupric oxide
by ignition. The weight of cupric oxide formed was 1.476 g. Show that these results
illustrate the law of constant proportions.

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Case – I Case – II
Weight of cupric oxide taken = 1.375 g Weight of cupric oxide formed = 1.476 g

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Weight of copper left = 1.098 g Weight of copper taken = 1.179 g
⇒ Weight of oxygen present in cupric ⇒ Weight of oxygen present in cupric
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= weight of cupric oxide – wieght of copper = weight of cupric oxide – weight of copper
= 1.375 gm – 1.098 gm = 0.277 g = 1.476 gm – 1.179 gm = 0.297 g

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weight of cupric oxide taken
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0.277
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1.476
In both the cases, percentage of oxygen in cupric oxide is 20%. Hence, it proves the
law of constant proportions.
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results illustrate law of multiple proportions.
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Solution:
For compound CO For compound CO2
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Elements Carbon Oxygen Elements Carbon Oxygen

No. of atoms 1 2 No. of atoms 1 1
Atomic weight 12 16 Atomic weight 12 16
Weight of each 12 16 Weight of each 12 32
element element
Ratio of weights of carbon and oxygen in the compound CO is 12 : 16 = 3 : 4
Ratio of weights of carbon and oxygen in the compound CO2 is 12 : 32 = 3 : 8
The ratio of weights of the element oxygen, combining with a part of carbon in the
two compounds, is 4 : 8 = 1 : 2.

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Homogeneous Exothermic Irreversible Decomposition reaction

reaction reaction reaction
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SECTION – A
BASIC PRACTICE
FILL IN THE BLANKS

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1. Decomposition is reverse of __________ reaction.
2. In double decomposition reaction __________ are exchanged.

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3. A decomposition reaction taking place due to passage of electric current is called
__________.
4. Formation of SO3 from SO2 and O2 is a __________ reaction.

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5. Heat is released in _________ reactions.
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Zn displaces __________ from CuSO4 solution.
Presence of soluble impurities __________ the boiling points of liquid.
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8. In oxidation reaction either __________ is added or __________ is removed.
9. Oxidising agent undergoes __________.
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10. A reaction in which there is transfer of electrons from one reactant to another is called
a __________.
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11. Addition of silver nitrate to sodium chloride solution causes preciptation of silver chlo-
ride. This is an example of ____________ reaction.
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12. Burning magnesium ribbon in air to form magnesium oxide is an example of ________
reaction.
13. Digestion of food is an example of _________ change.
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14. Respiratory reaction is an example of __________ change.

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15. Dissolution of salt in water is a __________ change.

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16. Endothermic reactions are accompanied by absorption of heat.
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17. In redox reactions, oxidation and reduction take place simultaneously.

18. Combination is the reverse of decomposition reaction.
19. Neutralisation is a double displacement reaction.
20. Two elements combine to form one compound in a displacement reaction.
21. Formation of calcium oxide and carbon dioxide by heating limestone is an example of
double decomposition reaction.
22. Reaction of hydrochloric acid with zinc oxide to form zinc chloride and water is a neutral-
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23. Heating of sugar solution is a chemical change.

24. Reaction of magnesium ribbon with dilute sulphuric acid to form magnesium sulphate
and hydrogen is a combination reaction.
25. Melting of butter is a physical change.

MATCH THE FOLLOWING

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26. Column - I Column - II
(A) Expansion or contraction of metals (p) Physical change
on heating or cooling

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(B) Action of heat on zinc hydroxide (q) Chemical change
(C) A stone place under sunlight (r) Combination of physical and

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chemical change
(D) Shaping of glass by heating (s) Neither a physical nor a chemical

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(A) Absorption of energy (p) Physical change
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(B) Curdling of milk (q) Exothermic reaction
(C) Glowing of an electric bulb (r) Chemical change
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(D) Releasing of energy (s) Endothermic reaction

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Column - I Column - II

(A) H2+Cl2 → 2HCl p) Decomposition of a compound into

two elements.

(B) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 (q) Combination of two elements to

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form a new compound.

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(C) 2HgO 

heat
→ 2Hg + O2 (r) Decomposition of a compound into
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a compound and an element.

(D) 2KClO3 

heat
→ 2KCl + 3O2 (s) Combination of two compounds to
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FURTHER PRACTICE
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which of the following statements is correct?
(A) Physical changes are irreversible
(B) All chemical changes are reversible

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(C) New substances are formed during a physical change.
(D) Chemical change produces new substances.
2. Identify the physical change in the following:

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(A) Reaction of zinc metal with dilute sulphuric acid.
(B) Formation of solutions of soluble substances in water.
(C) Burning of coal

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(A) Physical change (B) Chemical change
(C) Both physical and chemical changes (D) None
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4. Chemical reaction does not involves:
(A) Absorption (or) release of energy (B) Forming of new substances (or) products
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(C) Two (or) more reactants (D) None of the above

5. In which type of change, we observe alteration only in specific property of matter but not
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composition?
(A) Chemical change (B) Physical change
(C) Both physical and chemical change (D) None of the above
6. The formation of nitrous oxide from nitrogen and oxygen is the example for:
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(A) Decomposition reaction

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(B) Chemical combination of one element and one compound

(C) Chemical combination of two compounds
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(D) Chemical combination of two elements

7. Chemical combination involves:
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(A) Combination of two atoms.

(B) Combination of only same type of elements.
(C) Combination of only same type of compounds.
(D) Combination of any two or more elements or compounds.
8. A +B – + C+D – → A +D – + C+B – .
Identify the above generalised type of reaction.
(A) Chemical replacement reaction (B) Chemical double decomposition reaction
(C) Chemical displacement reaction (D) Chemical combination reaction

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9. Identify the following reactions as endothermic or exothermic.

(i) 2NaHCO3 + Heat energy → Na2CO3+ H2O + CO2

(ii) 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO + energy

(i) (ii)
(A) Exothermic Endothermic
(B) Endothermic Exothermic

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(C) Exothermic Exothermic
(D) Endothermic Endothermic

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10. Which type of chemical decomposition reaction is the following reaction?
Cu(OH)2 
heat
→ CuO + H2O
(A) Decomposition of one element into one compound and one element.

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(C) Decomposition of one compound into two elements.
(D) Decomposition of one compound into one compound and one element.
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11. (i) Reaction between calcium oxide and water is a _____ reaction.
(ii) Reaction of mercuric oxide with strong heat is a _____ reaction.
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(A) Decomposition Combination
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(B) Combination Combination

(C) Combination Decomposition
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(D) Decomposition Decomposition

12. The reaction Pb(NO3)2 + 2 NaI → 2 NaNO3 + PbI2 ↓ is classified as
(A) combination reaction (B) decomposition reaction
(C) single replacement reaction (D) double replacement reaction
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13. 4 Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3

In the above equation, identify the oxidising agent.
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(A) Al (B) O2 (C) Al2O3 (D) Both ‘a’ and ‘c’

14. “Nitric oxide reacts with oxygen to form reddish brown nitrogen dioxide gas”. Choose
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the correct equation for the above reaction.

(A) 2NO + O2 → 2NO2 (B) N2O + O2 → NO2 + NO

(C) NaNO3 

heat
→ 2 NaNO2+ O2 (D) 2NO3 + O2 → 2NO2 + 2 O2
15. Choose the incorrect statement:
(A) Combination of two different elements is possible.
(B) Decomposition of single compound is not possible.
(C) Decomposition of a chemical compound into two new compounds is possible.
(D) Combination of an element with a compound to form a new product is possible.

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(A) Law of multiple proportions (B) Law of reciprocal proportions

(C) Law of conservation of mass (D) Law of constant proportions
25. Which one of the following pairs of compounds illustrates the law of multiple proportions?
(A) H2O, Na2O (B) MgO, Na2O (C) Na2O, BaO (D) SnCl2, SnCl4

MULTIPLE ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Chemical change involves:

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(B) Change in the composition.

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(C) Absorption (or) the release of energy.
(D) Formation of precipitate.
2. Choose the incorrect statement(s).

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(B) Chemical reactions are not alone characterised by change in state.

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(D) Physical changes are not reversible.
3. The reaction, AB → A + B is a:
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(C) Chemical composition (D) Decomposition reaction
4. Identify the combination reaction in the following:
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(C) 2CO + O2 → 2 CO2 (D) Cu(OH)2 

heat
→ CuO + H2O
5. Identify the correct combination reaction of two compounds to form a new product.
(A) H2 + Cl2 → 2HCl (B) 2CO + O2 → 2 CO2
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(C) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 (D) NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
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6. “Reaction of potassium iodide solution with lead nitrate solution” is the example of:
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(A) Chemical replacement reaction (B) Neutralisation reaction

(C) Precipitation reaction (D) Chemical double decomposition reaction
7. Chemical compounds are formed to have constant composition irrespective of their
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(A) Method of formation (or) Source (B) Conditions for formation

(C) Substances taken for formation (D) Time of formation

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ASSERTION AND REASON TYPE QUESTIONS

The questions given below consists of statement of an Assertion and a Reason. Use the
following key to choose the appropriate answer.
(A) If both assertion and reason are CORRECT and reason is the CORRECT explanation
of the assertion.
(B) If both assertion and reason are CORRECT, but reason is NOT THE CORRECT
explanation of the assertion.

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(C) If assertion is CORRECT, but reason is INCORRECT.
(D) If assertion is INCORRECT, but reason is CORRECT.

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(E) If both assertion and reason are INCORRECT.
1. Assertion: Physical change of a substance involves change in all properties and
composition of its molecules.

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without any change in its specific property is called physical change.
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Assertion: Burning of coal is a physical change.
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Reason: When coal is burnt, the chief component, carbon is changed to carbon dioxide.
This process cannot be reversed.
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3. Assertion: “A golden yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed when colourless lead
nitrate solution is mixed with colourless solution of potassium iodide.” So,
it is a chemical change.
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Reason: Formation of new products in the reaction with the precipitate indicates a
chemical change.
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4. Assertion: Beating of metals into sheets is a physical change.

Reason: The conversion of metals into sheets involves no chemical reaction and
sheets can be easily reconverted into metals with some external conditions.
So, it is reversible.
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5. Assertion: Catalyst is a substance which takes part in a chemical reaction, undergoes

chemical change and alters the rate of a reaction.
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Reason: Catalyst is a substance which does not take part in a chemical reaction, but
changes the rate of a reaction.
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6. Assertion: When an electric current is passed through an aqueous solution of sodium

chloride, sodium ions move towards cathode and chloride ions move towards
anode.
Reason: Cathode is a negatively charged electrode and therefore attracts Na+ ions.
Anode is a positively charged electrode and therefore attracts Cl– ions
7. Assertion: The process of depositing a thin and compact layer of a superior metal over
an inferior metal by the process of electrolysis is known as electroplating.
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8. Assertion: The laws of chemical combination ultimately led to the idea of ‘atoms’ being
the “smallest unit of” matter.
Reason: The laws of chemical combination played a significant role in the development
of Dalton’s atomic theory of matter.

Paragraph Questions

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Passage - I

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Limestone is held with tongs and heated on the flame directly. It crumbled to give white
powder of calcium oxide. After cooling, when water is added to it a hissing sound is heard

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and water started boiling. If it is allowed to stay over night, a clear solution (top layer) is
taken and for this experiment below as lime water.

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When carbon dioxide is bubbled into testtube a clear solution of lime water, turbidity
appears first and later a white precipitate of calcium carbonate is formed. Carbon dioxide
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is continued to passed into the same solution and the solution again became clear because
of formation of calcium bicarbonate. On heating the contents of the tube, white precipitate
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(i) On heating limestone, the following are formed.
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(A) calcium hydroxide, carbon dioxide (B) calcium bicarbonate

(C) calcium oxide and carbon dioxide (D) calcium oxide and water
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(ii) Passing of carbon dioxide to lime water gave the following initially
(A) calcium bicarbonate and carbon dioxide (B) calcium carbonate and water
(C) calcium carbonate and carbon dioxide (D) calcium oxide and water
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(C) calcium bicarbonate and CO2 (D) calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide
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SECTION – B
Conceptual Questions
1. What type of reaction is the reaction of quick lime with water?
2. 4 Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3 In the above equation, identify the oxidising agent.

3. Fe + S → FeS. In the above reaction,` how many number of electrons are lost by

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the iron atom and how it acts?
4. Calcium carbonate decomposes on heating to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
According to law of conservation of mass, if 5.6 gms of calcium oxide and 4.4 gms of

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carbon dioxide are formed, how much calcium carbonate was taken?
5. We have seen combination or synthesis, decomposition, double decomposition and
displacement reactions. Identify the nature of the following reactions: Write against

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(A) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2

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(B) 2NaHCO3  heat
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(C) 4Fe + 3O2 + 3H2O → 2Fe2O3 + 3H2O
(D) CaCl2 + 2AgNO3 → 2AgCl ↓ + Ca(NO3)2
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(E) CaCO3  heat
→ CaO + CO2
(F) 2KI + Cl2 → 2KCl + I2
6. What happens when
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(A) a copper rod is placed in FeSO 4 solution?

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(B) an iron rod is placed in CuSO4 solution?

7. Classify the following combination reactions into different types.
(A) Na2O + H2O → 2NaOH (B) 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe2O3
(C) MgCl2 + 3O2 → Mg(ClO3)2
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8. Arrange the following in the increasing order of their reactivity:

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Ca, Cu, Hg, Al, Ag, K, Zn.

9. Name of the oxidising agent in the following reactions.
(A) ZnO + C → Zn + CO (B) Cl2 + H2S → 2HCl + S
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(C) 4HCl + MnO2 → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2

10. Hydrogen and Oxygen combine in the ratio of 1 : 8 by mass to form water. What mass of
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Oxygen gas would be required to react completely with 3 grams of hydrogen gas?
11. In two different experiments, copper oxide was obtained from copper. The ratio of mass
of copper and mass of oxygen found in the two experiments are same. They are in the
ratio of 4 : 1. What do you infer about the experiments?
12. In an experiment 1.288 g of copper oxide was obtained from 1.03 g of copper and 0.258 g
of oxygen. Calculate the ratio of copper and oxygen in the sample?
13. Certain non-metal X forms two oxides I and II. The mass percentage of oxygen in I(X4O6)
is 43.7 which is same as that of X in the 2nd oxide. Find the formula of 2nd oxide.

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SECTION – C
Previous Contest Questions

1. The strongest reducing agent is:

(A) HNO2 (B) H2S (C) H2SO3 ((D) SnCl2
2. Which substance is serving as a reducing agent in the following reaction?

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FeSO4 + Mg → MgSO4 + Fe
(A) Mg (B) SO4–2 (C) Fe ((D) MgSO4

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3. In the reaction, 4Fe + 3O 2 ƒ 4Fe3 + + 6O 2 − Which of the following statements is
incorrect?
(A) It is a redox reaction (B) Metallic iron is a reducing agent

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(C) Fe3+ is an oxidising agent (D) Metallic iron is reduced to Fe3+

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4. In the reaction, 2Ag + 2H 2SO 4 → Ag 2SO 4 + SO 2 + 2H 2O , sulphuric acid acts as:
(A) oxidising agent (B) reducing agent
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(C) catalyst (D) acid and oxidant
5. When iron is added to CuSO4 solution, copper is precipitated. It is due to _________.
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(A) oxidation of Cu2+ (B) reduction of Cu2+
(C) hydrolysis of CuSO4 (D) ionisation of CuSO4
6. An oxidising agent is a substance which can _____.
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(A) accept electrons (B) donate electrons

(C) accept protons (D) donate protons
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7. The reaction, Zn 2 + (aq ) + 2e − → Zn (s ) is:

(A) oxidation (B) reduction (C) redox reduction (D) none
8. The reaction, 2K 2 MnO4 + Cl 2 → 2KMnO 4 + 2KCl , is an example of ________.
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(A) oxidation (B) reduction (C) neutralisation (D) chlorination

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9. In the reaction, Cu (s ) + 2Ag + (aq ) → Cu 2 + + 2Ag (s )

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(A) Cu(s) is oxidised to Cu2+ (B) Cu(s) reduced to Cu2+ (aq)

(C) Ag (aq) is oxidised to Ag (s) (D) both Cu(s) and Ag+(aq) are oxidised.
10. Which of the following reactions involves oxidation and reduction?
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(A) NaBr + HCl → NaCl + HBr (B) HBr + AgNO3 → AgBr + HNO3
(C) H2 + Br2 → 2HBr (D) Na 2O + H2SO4 → Na 2SO4 + H2O
11. In the reaction between zinc and iodine, zinc iodide is formed. What is being oxidised.
(A) zinc ions (B) iodide ioins (C) zinc atom (D) iodine

12. In the reaction, Cl 2 + OH − → Cl − + ClO3− + H 2O chlorine is ________.

(A) oxidised (B) reduced
(C) oxidised as well as reduced (D) neither oxidised nor reduced

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13. Oxidation is defined as __________.

(A) gain of electrons (B) loss of electrons
(C) gain of electrons (D) loss of neutrons

14. In the rusting of iron, 4Fe + 3O2 → 2Fe 2O 3 , iron is:

(A) reduced (B) oxidised (C) precipitated (D) hydrolysed
15. Which of the following reactions indicates the oxidising behaviour of H2SO4?

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(A) 2PCl 5 + H 2SO 4 → 2POCl 3 + 2HCl + SO 2Cl 2
(B) NaCl + H 2SO4 → NaHSO4 + HCl

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(C) 2NaOH + H 2SO 4 → Na 2SO 4 + 2H 2O
(D) 2HI + H 2SO4 → I 2 + SO2 + 2H 2O

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When a zinc strip is placed in blue copper sulphate solution, the colour fades away and
the solution turns colourless. Why?
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2. Ramu has a copper coin. But he wants a silver coin. As a chemist, can you help him get
the silver coin by giving him the right solution from those given below.
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(A) Cu(NO3)2 (B) AgNO3 (C) both

3. We often see beautiful hydrogen gas balloons flying in the sky. Hydrogen gas is filled
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into these balloons from a cylinder. Can you guess how the hydrogen gas is produced in
this cylinder? Which of the following reactions produces hydrogen in the cylinder.
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(A) Zn + HCl (B) Ag + HCl (C) Cu + HCl (D) AgCl + HCl.

Explain?
4. Copper sulphate solution is placed in an iron pot and left over night. The next morning,
a number of holes are formed in the iron pot. But, when iron sulphate solution is placed
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in a copper pot and left over night, the copper pot remained as it was. Why?
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5. An element ‘A’ forms a sulphide A2S. In terms of loss or gain of electrons, find out which
atom is oxidised and which atom is reduced?
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6. In a solution of lead acetate, a strip of metal ‘M’ is dipped. After some time, a white
coating of lead is observed on the metal strip. Which is more reactive ‘M’ or lead?
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7. We have seen metal activity series. Similarly we also have halogen activity series, Cl,
Br, I. Applying the same principle of metal activity series, can you answer the following
questions:
When chlorine is passed into KBr solution, a deep red coloured liquid is formed. When
chlorine is passed into KI solution, a violet coloured solution is formed. Explain?
8. When 0.28 g of iron filings were heated in a current of dry air, 0.36 g of iron oxide is
formed. Find the weight of oxygen that combines with this weight of metal, with the
help of law of conservation of mass.

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CROSS WORD PUZZLE

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2 The gas displaced by Zn on reaction with HCl 1 Type of change, magnetisation of iron
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4 A reaction that occurs in both directions 3 Loss of hydrogen

6 Decomposition of lime stone gives quick lime 5 Heat is absorbed during a chemical reaction
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8 Heat is evolved during a chemical reaction 7 Type of change, curdling of milk

9 Reaction of an acid and a base
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