GREENWOODS PUBLIC SCHOOL
FIRST PRE-BOARD EXAMINATION 2023-24
CHEMISTRY
Marks: 80 IX Time: 2 Hours
Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.
You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.
This time is to be spent in reading the Question Paper.
The time given at the head of this paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.
Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four main questions from Section B.
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].
SECTION A [40 Marks]
Attempt all questions from this Section
Question 1
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: [15]
(i) The symbol of tin is:
A. W
B. Sn
C. Pb
D. Te
(ii) The formula of nitrous acid is:
A. NO2
B. H2SO4
C. HNO3
D. HNO2
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(iii) P1V1 = P2V2 equation is of which law?
A. Avogadro’s law
B. Charle’s law
C. Boyle’s law
D. Gas law
(iv) According to octet rule, how many number of electron present in the valence shell :
A. 4
B. 6
C. 8
D. 10
(v) Hydrogen is collected over:
A. Alcohol
B. Air
C. Water
D. Sulphur
(vi) The major constituent of air is:
A. Oxygen
B. Ozone
C. Nitrogen
D. Carbon dioxide
(vii) How to denote the mass number of an element:
A. A
B. M
C. Z
D. N
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(viii) The valency of carbon in CO2 is,
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
(ix) The gas evolved when dilute sulphuric acid reacts with magnesium:
A. Sulphur dioxide
B. Hydrogen sulphide
C. Carbon dioxide
D. Hydrogen
(x) The formula that used to fill the electrons in the shells is:
A. n2
B. 2n2
C. 3n2
D. 4n2
(xi) Pure hydrogen burns in pure oxygen with:
A. Pale blue flame
B. Green flame
C. Dark blue flame
D. Bluish green flame
(xii) According to the modern periodic law, the properties of elements are A periodic function
of their:
A. Atomic volume
B. Atomic number
C. Atomic weight
D. Mass number
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(xiii) 173K is equal to:
A. -200oC
B. 100oC
C. -100oC
D. 400oC
(xiv) Chemical name of Plaster of paris is:
A. Sodium carbonate decahydrate
B. Magnesium sulphate heptahydrate
C. Sodium sulphate decahydrate
D. Calcium sulphate semihydrate
(xv) Pure water freezes at:
A. 00C
B. 273K
C. 100K
D. Both A and B
Question 2
(i) Fill in the blanks with the correct choice given in brackets. [5]
(i) Cations are formed by the _______________ of electrons [Gain/ Lose]
(ii) The promoter used in the manufacture of ammonia_______________ [Fe / Mo]
(iii) Nucleus was discovered by_________________ [Rutherford / J.J Thomson]
(iv) CaCO3 heat CaO + CO2. This reaction is an example of ________________
[Direct combination/ Chemical decomposition]
(v) The standard temperature is _________ [2730C/ 273K]
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(ii) Give a reason for each of the following: [5]
(i) Nitrogen molecule is an example for diatomic molecules.
(ii) Ozone layer has an important role in our earth atmosphere.
(iii) Isotopes have the same chemical properties.
(iv) Alkali metals are kept in inert solvent
(v) Pepsi bottle starts bubbling when it is opened.
(iii) Deduce the molecular formulae for the following compounds: [5]
(i) Aluminium hydroxide
(ii) Sodium chlorate
(iii) Iron(II)chloride
(iv) Calcium sulphate
(v) Sodium chloride
(iv) Match the alloys given in column A to the uses given in column B: [5]
Column A Column B
a) Constant Temperature 1) Calcium oxide
b) Greenhouse effect 2) Isobar
c) Constant pressure 3) Concentrated sulphuric acid
d) Drying agent 4) Isotherm
e) Dehydrating agent 5) Chlorofluorocarbon
(v) Draw the orbital diagram of following covalent compounds: [5]
i) Hydrogen chloride
ii) Carbon tetrachloride
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SECTION B [40 Marks]
Attempt any four main questions from this Section
Question 3
(a) Explain the composition, causes and effects of acid rain. [5]
(b) Define catalyst and promoter with one example each. [2]
(c) A given mass of a gas occupies 572cm3 at 130C and 725mm Hg pressure. What will be its
volume at 240C and 792mm Hg pressure? [3]
Question 4
(a) Explain the manufacture of Hydrogen gas with appropriate chemical reaction. [4]
(b) Differentiate between oxidation and reduction (write 3 differences each) [3]
(c) Describe the two types of hardness of water. Which type of hardness of water can be
removed easily? [3]
Question 5
(a) Complete the following table: [6]
Element Mass Atomic Number of Number of Number of
Number Number Electron Proton Neutron
Sodium 23 11 A B C
Phosphorus 31 D E F 16
(b) Draw the graphical verification of Boyle’s law. [3]
(c) Explain neuralisation reaction with an example. [1]
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Question 6
a) Balance the following skeleton equation by using Hit and Trial method: [5]
i) Al + H2SO4 Al2(SO4)3 + H2
ii) Zn + NaOH Na2ZnO2 + H2
b) Calculate the relative molecular masses of the following compounds: [3]
i) CaCl2 ( Atomic masses of Ca= 40u, Cl = 35.5u)
ii) C12H22O11 ( Atomic masses of C= 12u, H = 1u, O = 16u)
c) Define Boyle’s law with an appropriate equation . [2]
Question 7
(a) Define the following terms: [5]
i) Valency
ii) Relative atomic mass
iii) Effervescence
iv) Electronic configuration
v) Standard temperature and pressure
(b) Answer the following: [5]
i) What are the elements of group 1 called as?
ii) Name first two elements of group 1.
iii) What are the elements of group 17 called as?
iv) Name first two elements of group 17.
v) Why inert gases have zero valency?
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Question 8
Write the atomic number and electronic configuration for the following elements: [10]
i) Carbon
ii) Oxygen
iii) Magnesium
iv) Argon
v) Calcium
vi) Sulphur
vii) Fluorine
viii) Aluminium
ix) Potassium
x) Silicon
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