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SCA MARBLE ARCH SCHOOL

First Terminal Examination
Chemistry
Max,Marks: 80
Std: 8 Time: 2 Hrs.
Date: 13/ 09 / 2023

ruled sheets.
Answer to this paper must be written on first 15 minutes
You will not be allowed towrite duringthe
This time is to be spent in reading the question paper
time allowed for writing answers.
The time given at the head of this paper is the
This Paper is divided into two sections
from Section B
Attempt all questions from. Section A and all questions given in brackets
The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are
This paper consists of six printed pages

SECTION A
(Attempt allquestions in this section)
31
(15)
eIA))Selectthe correct option from those given below.
(1)What is always true for a pure substance
A) Italways boils at 100°C.
B) contains only one type of atom.
It has a sharp melting point.
D) It is solid at soom temperature. key
- prolon
2) The diagram shows the structure of an atom. (n) neutron
this atom n
Which diagram shows the structure of an isotope of = electron

B C
A

3) Which two elements form an alloy when they are

heated together?
and hydrogen D) copper and zinc.
A) chlorine and hydrogen B) chlorine and zinc C) copper
an ionwith a charge of +1?
4) What happens to an atom when it becomes
A) It gains an electron. B) It gains a proton.
C) It loses an electron..D) It loses a proton.

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 Which dye on the chromatogram is a pure substance?

(6)/Fermentation of sugar produces a mixture of ethanol solution and solid yeast.

How is the solid yeast removed from the mixture?
A) Crystallization B) Distillation C) Filtration .D Fractional distillation
7) Matter exists as elements, compounds and element compound mixture
mixtures. A calcium polassium carbonate sodlum chloride
Which row identifies an element, a compound
and a mixture? brass sodium chloride air

C calcium sodium chloride brass

D sodium chloride water poBassium carbonale

8) Diagrams of the three states of matter for carbon dioxide are shown.
1 2 3

Which two diagrams show the states of matter before and after the sublimation of carbon dioxide?
A) 2 to 1 B) 2 to 3 C) 3 to 1 D) 3 to 2

9)Which equation for the decomposition of calcium nitrate is correct?

A) Ca(NO3)2 ----> CaO + NO, + O2
B)Ca(N03)2 > CaO + 2NO2 + O2
C) 2Ca(NO,)2 > 2CaO +2NO2 + O2
> 2CaO + 4NO2 + O2
D)2Ca(NO3)2
(10)Which row identifies a chemical change chemical change physical change
and aphysical change? A boiling ethanol burning ethanol
B burning ethanol evaporating ethanol
C dissolving ethanol in water burning ethanol
evaporating ethanol dissolving ethanol in water

of water
(1DAshirt is stained with red ink from a pen. The shirt is left to soak in a bowl
Which process causes the red colour to spread? red ink
stain
A) diffusion
B) evaporation -redcoloured water
C) melting
D) neutralization
water shirt a few hours later

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 (12)The formula of the compound formed between carbon and chlorine is :
A) CCh B) CCl4 C) CaClh D) CaCla

13) Which change of state takes plaçe during evaporation?

A) gas to liquid B) liquid to gas C) liquid to solid D) solid to gas
compound formula
14)For which compound is the formula correct? ammonia NH,
A

B carbon monoxide CO,

iron(I) oxide FesOz
D zinc hydroxide Zn(OH2

substance that contains Xand Y.Which types of

15) The diagram shows a method for separatinga
substance can be separated as shown? -filter paper
X
A) Compounds
B) Elements
C) Mixtures
D) Molecules

(3)
QIB) Name the following.
1) The state of matter which has only one upper free _yrtace.
The Symbol of Tungsten. v
3) A non metal which shows a positive valency.
4) The valency of lron in ferrous sulphate.
5) The orbit closest to the nucleus in an atom.
6) Changes that can be brought about by changing the conditions to obtain the original substances.
Perersa{e
(3)
QIC) State the names of the following apparatus.
Water out

Water in

(1) (2)
(3)

(5) (6)
(4)
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 separations: (3)
separation/ separation technique for the following
QID) Name the method of
fat free milk 2) Salt from sea water
trochling
Fractions of crude oil 4) lron and chalk powder potassium nitrate 'on
(6)^bdium chloride and
water
5 SandSedand
meh eeon Crysuli on (3)
of the following compounds.
QIE) Write the formula Calcium hydroxide 3) Copper (lI) sulphide
1) Ferric oxide 2) AmmÍnium carbonat 6) sodiurn oitrate
4) Aluminum nitride(5) (03 (4)
diagram of:
QIF) Draw the atomic orbital
1) Carbon (at no 6) (at no. = 15)
2) Phosphorous ion
(4)
QIG) Balance the following equations:
> Fe + CO2
1) FezO3 + CO ZnO + NO + Oz
2) Zn(NO3)2
3) CH¡ + O2 CO2 + H20
---> NO + H5O
4) NH3+ O2
(2)
following changes.
QTHName the phenomenon that causes the
(1/ Making caramel from sugar.
2) Popsicles from fruit drinks.
3) Formation of clouds.
and smaller when kept out in a bowl.
4) Camphor balls getting smaller
Copy and fill in the table (you are required to draw the table in your paper) (3)
Electronic
QII) Metal/ non metal
Element Atomic Mass number Valency configuration
number exhibited

24 +2
A 12
2,6
16
40 Noble gas
18

SECTION B
(Attempt all questions from section B)
Question 2
chloride
Collon pluz
Q2 A)The diagram shows the separation of ammonium
and salt.

YName the method of separation (1/2)

21 What substance would X be? (1/2)
X
.3Y Name the substance left behind as the residue (1/2)
4Y State the function of the cotton plug. (1/2)
5Y Can a mixture of iodine and naphthalene be separated by this
process? Justify your answer. (1)
chwtde and salt
Q2 Explain the above process on the basis of kinetic (2)
theory of matter when the mixture is heated.

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Q2C) Fill in the blanks. (3)
The element used in advertisement signs is
countries.
compound is used in thermometers to measure temperatures in cold
3) Asolvent that dissolves nail polish is
4 lunL rete is a mixture of calcium and oxide water and sand. X
5) is an example of solid gas mixture.
6) Chemical formula of rust is
(2)
Q 2P) Classify the following as physical or chemical change.
() Sharpening of a pencil
Bread turns into black toast on heating
3) Switching on an electric bulb
4) Cutting of fruits.
Question 3

Q3A) Convert the following word equations into symbolic balanced equations.
Phosphorous +Oxygen --> phosphorous pentoxide. 4Poyi509 -? Pos
2) Ammonia + Hydrogen chloride ---.> ammonium chloride.
3) Ammonia + Oxygen ’ Nitrogen + water.
4) Ferrous chloride + sodium hydroxide ---- > Ferrous hydroxide + sodium chloride.

Q3B) Distinguish between: (3)

1) Elements and compounds.
2) Fractional distillation and fractional crystalization
3) Protons and neutrons

Q3C) The four elements W, XYand Zhave atomic numbers 9, 10, 20 and 14 respectively. (3)
Which amongst them
a) Forms a cation? b) Forms an anion? c) ls a noble gas?
d) is an element with valency 4?
is used in toothpaste
Write the formula of the compound formed between W and Y.
Question 4

Q4 A)Give reasons (4)

1) The movement of the particles of matter decreases when matter is cooled.
2) Burning of magnesium ribbon is considered a chemical change.
3) Amixture of methyl and ethyl alcohol can be separated by fractional distillation and not by a
separating funnel.
4) A chemical equation must be balanced.
(4)
Q4 B) The diagram represents an isotope of hydrogen [HJ.
X 1) Define isotopes.
2) Will isotopes have the same chemical properties or different?
Justify your answer.
3) Give the names of two isotopes of hydrogen which have neutrons.
4) Ifan isotope of hydrogen has a mass number of 2, how many
electrons does it have?
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Q4C) Write the names of the following compounds. (2)
1) NazZnO2 KCIO, 3) H,SO4 4) Cuo
Podassju
Question 5 chloe
Q5 A)Define: (2)
i) Atomicity
ii) Metalloids

Q5 B)a) Give two limitations of achemical eguation. (1)

b) Draw the diagram of a hydrogen molecule. (1)
How is the bonding inhydrogen different from bonding in a nitrogen molecule?
c) Name the acid present in fizzy drinks. State the number of atoms in its molecule (1)
5Sulphur burns in oxygen with a blue flame.
1) Nrite the balanced equation for the above (1)
State whether the above change is a physical or a chemical change with (1)
appropriate reason.
(Q5 D)A student wishes to separate the constituents of Gunpowder.
(3)
Potassium nitrate + Charcoal + Sulphur
He plans an experiment accordingly to obtain all the components.
Fill in the missing words.

The mixture is taken in a beaker and water is added to it. After stirring
dissolve in water and will
will be left behind The mixture is then filtered
and the filtrate is (ii) to get the salt.
To the residue the student then adds (iv)_ to dissolve sulphur and
left behind in the filter paper. The procedure is repeated with the filtrate will be
to get the solid. This process that
the student uses to separate the three components by use of solvent is termed as
(vi)_

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