Ch -1 Chemical Reactions and Its Equations
Assignment
1. In a double displacement reaction such as the reaction between sodium sulphate solution and
barium chloride solution :
(A) exchange of atoms takes place
(B) exchange of ions takes place
(C) a precipitate is produced
(D) an insoluble salt is produced
The correct option is
(a) (B) and (D)
(b) (A) and (C)
(c) only (B)
(d) (B), (C) and (D)
2. When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black
precipitate of copper sulphide is obtained and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the
solution. The reaction is an example of a
(a) combination reaction
(b) displacement reaction
(c) decomposition reaction
(d) double displacement reaction.
3. In which of the following, the identity of initial substance remains unchanged?
(a) Curdling of milk
(b) Formation of crystals by process of crystallisation
(c) Fermentation of grapes
(d) Digestion of food
4. Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime.
CaO(s) + H2O(l) → Ca(OH)2(aq)
This reaction can be classified as
(A) Combination reaction
(B) Exothermic reaction
(C) Endothermic reaction
(D) Oxidation reaction
Which of the following is a correct option?
(a) (A) and (C)
(b) (C) and (D)
(c) (A), (C) and (D)
(d) (A) and (B)
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5. Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (ii) and (iii)
(b) (ii) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
6. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?
Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iv) only
7. A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by heating limestone in the absence
of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3
8. Pb + CuCl2 → PbCl2 + Cu
The above reaction is an example of:
(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement
9. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a coating of
(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride
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10. A student learns that some products are formed as a result of combining two compounds
while some compounds are formed as a result of the dissociation of two compounds. The
image shows two reactions.
Which reaction is an example of a combination reaction and a decomposition reaction?
(a) Both reactions are examples of combination reaction
(b) Both reactions are examples of a decomposition reaction
(c) Reaction P is an example of a combination reaction, while reaction Q is an
example of a decomposition reaction
(d) Reaction P is an example of a decomposition reaction, while reaction Q is an
example of a combination reaction
Chemical equations
Q1. Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation?
Q2. Balance the following chemical equations and identify the type of chemical reaction.
(a) Mg(s) + Cl2(g) ⎯→ MgCl2(s)
(b) HgO(s) ⎯⎯⎯⎯→ Hg(l) + O2(g)
(c) Na(s) + S(s) ⎯⎯⎯⎯→ Fuse Na2S(s)
(d) TiCl4(l) + Mg(s) ⎯→ Ti(s) + MgCl2 (s)
(e) CaO(s) + SiO2(s) ⎯→ CaSiO3(s)
(f) H2 O2 (l) ⎯⎯⎯⎯ U V → H2 O(l) + O2 (g)
Q3. Complete the missing components/variables given as x and y in the following reactions
(a) Pb(NO3)2 (aq) + 2KI(aq) ⎯→ PbI2 (x) + 2KNO3(y)
(b) Cu(s) + 2Ag NO3 (aq) ⎯→ Cu(NO3)2(aq) + x(s)
(c) Zn(s) + H2SO4(aq) ⎯→ ZnSO4(x) + H2(y)
(d) CaCO3(s) ⎯⎯⎯x → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
Q4. A metal ‘X’ is available in the form of ribbon and burns in air with a dazzling white flame
upon heating. It leaves a white powder ‘Y’ which is dissolves in water and its solution
turns red litmus blue:
(a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’.
(b) Write balanced equation of ‘Y’ with water.
(c) Why is it advised to clean ‘X’ with a sand paper before burning?
Q5. On adding a drop of barium chloride solution to an aqueous solution of sodium sulphite,
white precipitate is obtained.
(a) Write a balanced chemical equation of the reaction involved
(b) What other name can be given to this precipitation reaction?
(c) On adding dilute hydrochloric acid to the reaction mixture, white precipitate disappears.
Why?
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Q6. (i) What is observed when a solution of potassium iodide is added to a solution of lead
nitrate taken in a test tube?
(ii) What type of reaction is this?
(iii) Write a balanced chemical equation to represent the above reaction.
Q7. State any two observations in an activity which may suggest that a chemical reaction has
taken place. Give examples to support your answer.
Q8. Write balanced chemical equations for the following chemical reactions:
(a) Hydrogen + Chlorine → Hydrogen chloride
(b) Lead + Copper chloride → Lead chloride + Copper
(c) Zinc oxide + Carbon → Zinc + Carbon monoxide
Types of chemical reaction
Q1. A compound ‘A’ is used in the manufacture of cement. When dissolved in water, it evolves a
large amount of heat and forms compound ‘B’.
(i) Identify A and B.
(ii) Write chemical equation for the reaction of A with water.
Q2. (a) 2 g of silver chloride is taken in a China dish and the China dish is placed in sunlight for
sometime. What will be your observation in this case? Write the chemical reaction involved
in the form of a balanced chemical equation. Identify the type of chemical reaction.
(b) Why are certain reagents like silver bromide stored in dark bottles in the lab?
Q3. Lead nitrate solution is added to a test tube containing potassium iodide solution.
(a) Write the name and colour of the compound precipitated.
(b) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
(c) Name the type of this reaction justifying your answer.
Q4. 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals were heated in a hard glass test tube and observations recorded.
(a) What was the successive colour change?
(b) Identify the liquid droplets collected on the cooler parts of the test tube.
(c) What type of odour is observed on heating ferrous sulphate crystals?
(d) Name the products obtained on heating ferrous sulphate crystals.
(e) What type of reaction is taking place?
Q5. Mohan took pure water for the electrolytic decomposition of water but did not see any
bubbles near the electrodes. Explain
Q6. You might have noted that when copper powder is heated in a China dish, the reddish brown
surface of copper powder becomes coated with a black substance.
(a) Why has this black substance formed?
(b) What is the black substance?
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(c) Write the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place.
(d) How can the black coating on the surface be turned reddish brown?
Q7. Arrange iron, copper and zinc in increasing order of reactivity on the basis of following
reactions. Give reasons.
Fe(s) + CuSO4(aq) FeSO4(aq)+ Cu(s)
Zn(s) + FeSO4(aq) ZnSO4(aq) + Fe(s)
Q8. Solid calcium oxide was taken in a container and water was slowly added to it.
(i) State the two observations made in the experiment.
(ii) Write the name and chemical formula of the product formed.
Q9. Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions
(a) 4NH3 + 5O2⎯→ 4NO + 6H2 O
(b) H2O + F2⎯→ HF + HOF
(c) Fe2 O3 + 3CO ⎯→ 2Fe + 3CO2
(d) 2H2 + O2⎯→ 2H2O
Q10. On heating a reddish-brown metal ‘X’ in sufficient supply of oxygen, a black coating is
obtained on its surface.
(a) Identify ‘X’.
(b) Write the chemical equation to represent the above change.
(c) Is the element ‘X’ getting oxidized or reduced?
Q11. (a) Name the gases evolved at anode and cathode on electrolysis of water.
(b) What is the ratio of gases evolved on electrolysis of water?
Q12. Which of the following reaction is possible? Explain giving suitable reason.
Zn(s) + CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
Fe(s) + ZnSO4(aq) → FeSO4(aq) + Zn(s)
Zn(s) + FeSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Fe(s)
Q13. What is the brown coloured gas evolved when lead nitrate crystals are heated in a dry test
tube?
Q14. Design an activity to show a decomposition reaction in which light is used to decompose a
reactant. Write chemical equation of the reaction and state its one use.
Q15. Draw a labelled schematic diagram to show the electrolysis of water. Why is the amount of
gas collected in one of the test tubes in this activity double of the amount collected in the
other?
Q16. Classify the following chemical reactions as exothermic or endothermic:
(i) Water is added to quick lime.
(ii) Dilute sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules.
(iii) When ammonium chloride is dissolved in water in a test tube it becomes cold.
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(iv) The decomposition of vegetable matter into compost.
(v) Electrolysis of water.
(vi) Silver chloride turns grey in the presence of sunlight to form silver metal.
Q17. Name the substance oxidised and reduced, and also identify the oxidising agents and reducing
agents in the following reactions:
(i) Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂.
(ii) 3MnO₂ + 4Al → 3Mn + 2Al₂O₃
(iii) H₂S + SO₂ → S + H₂O.
Q18. An aqueous solution of metal nitrate ‘P’ reacts with sodium bromide solution to form yellow
precipitation compound ‘Q’ which is used in photography. ‘Q’ on exposure to sunlight
undergoes decomposition reaction to form metal present in along with a reddish brown gas.
Identify ‘P’ and ‘Q’. Write balanced chemical equations for the chemical reactions. List two
categories in which this reaction can be placed.
Q19. (i) Classsify the following reaction into different type:
(a) AgNO3 + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO3
(b) CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2
(c) 2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2.
(ii) Which of the above reaction is precipitation reaction? Why is a reaction called precipitation
reaction?
Corrosion and rancidity
Q1. (a) What do you understand by the term ‘corrosion’?
(b) List two important conditions necessary for the process of corrosion to take place.
(c) What is the chemical formula of rust?
(d) List three methods by which you can prevent the rusting of iron metal.
(e) Why do gold and silver not corrode in moist air?
Q2. What is galvanized iron? How is galvanised iron protected from rust?
Q3. (a) Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Why?
(b) List two important methods to prevent the food from getting rancid.
Q4. What happens when food materials containing fats and oils are left for a long time? List two
observable changes and suggest three ways by which this phenomenon can be prevented.
Q5. A silver article generally turns black when kept in the open for a few days. The article when
rubbed with toothpaste again starts shining.
(a) Why do silver article turns black when kept in the open for a few days? Name the
phenomenon involved.
(b) Name the black substance formed and give its chemical formula.
Q6. When copper metal corrodes, a green deposit is formed on its surface. What is the chemical
name and chemical formula of this green deposit?
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