Assisi Convent School
Worksheet -1 Chemical reactions and Equations class 10
Multiple choice questions
1. Which of the following statements about
the reaction below are incorrect?
2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) +CO2(g)
1. Lead is getting reduced.
2. Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised.
3. Carbon is getting oxidised.
4. Lead oxide is getting reduced.
(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 and 3
(c) 1, 2 and 3
(d) all of the above
2. A shiny brown coloured element X on
heating in air becomes black in colour.
Here X is:
(a) Copper
(b) Silver
(c) Aluminium
(d) Mercury
3. The following reaction is an example of a
𝟒 𝑵𝑯𝟑 (𝒈) + 𝟓 𝑶𝟐 (𝒈) ⟶ 𝟒𝑵𝑶 (𝒈) + 𝟔 𝑯𝟐𝑶 (𝒈)
(a)Displacement reaction
(b)Combination reaction
(c) Redox reaction
(d)Neutralization reaction
4. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodine and
aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodine is formed. While
performing the activity if lead is not available, which of the following can be
used in place of lead nitrate?
(a) Lead sulphate
(b) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate
5. Which gas is used in flush bags of chips to prevent oxidation?
a) Helium
b) Neon
c) Nitrogen d) Argon
[Link] – Reason Type Questions
Two statements are given for questions : Assertion (A) and Reason (R).
Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c),
and (d) as given below:
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Worksheet -1 Chemical reactions and Equations class 10
(a) Assertion (A) and Reason (R) both are correct statements and reason
is the correct explanation for assertion.
(b) Assertion (A) and Reason (R) both are correct statements and reason
is not the correct explanation for assertion.
(c) Assertion (A) is a correct statement but the Reason (R) is a wrong
statement.
(d) Assertion (A) is a wrong statement but the Reason (R) is a correct
statement.
[Link] (A): The balancing of chemical equations is based on the law of
conservation of mass.
Reason (R): Total mass of reactants is equal to the total mass of products
[Link] (A): A reducing agent is a substance which can either accept
electrons.
Reason (R): A substance which helps in oxidation is known as a reducing agent.
3. Assertion (A): When zinc rod is dipped into aqueous solution of copper
sulphate, the colour of the solution changes.
Reason (R): Zinc being more reactive displaces less reactive. Copper from its
aqueous solution resulting in the formation of zinc sulphate which is colourless.
1. Define Rancidity.
2. Which one is a chemical change?
Electrolysis of water or sodium chloride exposed to sunlight?
3. Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the following reaction.
Carbon monoxide reacts with hydrogen gas at 340 atm. to form methyl alcohol.
4. White silver chloride turns grey in sunlight. Why?
5. Why are bags of chips flushed with nitrogen gas?
6.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation involved in the above reaction
(b) Write one use of the solution of the product formed in the above reaction.
7. A magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen to give a white compound ‘X’
accompanied by emission of light. If the burning ribbon is now placed in an
atmosphere of nitrogen, it continues to burn and forms a compound ‘Y’.
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Worksheet -1 Chemical reactions and Equations class 10
(a) Write the chemical formulae of X and Y.
Write a balanced chemical equation, when X is dissolved in water.
8. Observe the following figure and answer the questions.
a) Identify the type of reaction.
b) Write a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
c) What are the gaseous products formed in this reaction
9. Differentiate between photochemical and thermal decomposition reactions.
Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following reactions and also
classify them.
(a) Lead acetate solution is treated with dilute hydrochloric acid to form
lead chloride and acetic acid solution.
A piece of sodium metal is added to absolute ethanol to form sodium ethoxide
and hydrogen gas.
10. What is Redox reaction? Identify the reducing agent and oxidizing agent in the
following reactions.
(a) CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O
(b) Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2
(c ) 4NH3 + 5O2 → 4NO + 6H2O
Case Study based questions -
1. Read the following and answer any four questions from 1.1 to 1.5:
Marble’s popularity began in ancient Rome and Greece, where white and off-
white marble were used to construct a variety of structures, from hand-held
sculptures to massive pillars and buildings.
[Link] substance not likely to contain CaCO3 is
a) Dolomite b) A marble statue c) Calcined gypsum d) Sea shells.
2 A student added 10g of calcium carbonate in a rigid container, secured it
tightly and started to heat it. After some time, an increase in pressure was
observed, the pressure reading was then noted at intervals of 5 mins and
plotted against time, in a graph as shown below. During which time interval
did maximum decomposition took place?
a) 15-20 min b) 10-15 min c) 5-10 min d) 0-5 min
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3,Calcium oxide can be reduced to calcium, by heating with sodium metal.
Which compound would act as an oxidizing agent in the above process?
a) Sodium b) sodium oxide c) calcium d) calcium oxide
[Link] corrosion.
A student performed an experiment by adding small iron nails to a solution of
copper sulfate (CuSO₄) in a beaker. After a few minutes, he observed that the
blue color of the solution started fading, and a reddish-brown deposit appeared on
the iron nails.
1: What type of chemical reaction is observed in the experiment?
2: Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction.
3 : Why does the blue color of the solution fade?
4 What is the brownish-red substance deposited on the iron nails?
Which metal is more reactive in this reaction? Justify your answer.
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