Groomers Schooling System

Mock Examination (2024 – 2025)

Chemistry (Grade – 9th)
Section - A (Marks 12)
Time Allowed: 20 minutes
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Q1. Fill the relevant bubble against each question according to curriculum. Each part carries one mark.

S# Question (A) (B) (C) (D) (A) I (B) I (C) I (D)

1. The most electronegative element F Br Cl I 0 0 0 0
in the group VIIA is:
2. Suggest the primary focus of The behavior The study of The study of The properties 0 0 0 0
organic chemistry? of inorganic carbon-based metals and of gases and
salts molecules and alloys their
their reactions interactions

3. Metallic Character increases down the Rb Cs Na K 0 0 0 0

group, which one of the following is the
most metallic:

4. Covalent bonds are formed by CS2 Na2S CaCl2 LiBr 0 0 0 0

sharing of electron. Identify the
covalent compound:

5. Predict the group and period that III A, 6th IV A, 3rd VA, 4th VI A, 3rd 0 0 0 0
shows electric configuration of X is
3𝑠2 , 3𝑝 4 .
6. Which one of the following U-234 U-235 U-238 U-232 0 0 0 0
Isotopes is used in nuclear
reactors?
7. Which of the atoms follow duplet O2 F2 H2 N2 0 0 0 0
rule:

8. How many molecules of oxygen 8 x 6.022 x 6.022 x 1023 32 x 6.022 x 16 x 0 0 0 0

gas contains one mole of 1023 1023 6.022
oxygen gas? x 1023
9. Which is a polar molecule? H2 HCl N2 F2 0 0 0 0

10. In H2S, the oxidation state of +1 +2 -1 -2 0 0 0 0

Sulphur is:
 Groomers Schooling System
Mock Examination (2024 – 2025)
Chemistry (Grade – 9th)
11. Identify which of the following H Cl S S and Cl2 0 0 0 0
element in the given reaction is
oxidized
H2S+Cl2→2HCl + S
12. Which of the following element has Li Na K Rb 0 0 0 0
greater shielding effect?
 Groomers Schooling System
Mid – Term Examination (2024 – 2025)
Chemistry (Grade – Pre 9th)
Time allowed: 2.45 hour Total Marks Sections B and C: 53

Note: Answer all parts from Section 'B' and all questions from Section 'C' on the E-sheet. Write your answers on
the allotted/given spaces.
SECTION-B (Marks 33)

Q.2 Answers the following questions briefly. (11 x 3 = 33)

i. Elements
i are unstable in free state except How can exothermic reactions be 03
noble gases. Explain how elements attain 03 OR distinguished from endothermic reactions.
stability? Explain by giving examples.
ii. Write
Q electronic configuration of Aluminum 03 Define following branches of chemistry. 03
. 27 OR a. Astrochemistry
13Al . Identify its group and period.
4 b. Geochemistry
c. Physical chemistry
iii. Define
Q shielding effect. Among (Li, Na) and 03 Which element has lower metallic character? 03
(N,. P) pairs which one has higher shielding Mg or Ca.
5
effect?
OR
iv. Atoms
Q are joined together by ionic or covalent 03 Differentiate between polar and non-polar 03
.
bonds. Differentiate between ionic bond and OR covalent bond.
6
covalent bond.
v. Calculate the number of atoms in each of 03 Which element has smaller ionization energy? 03
the following samples. OR C or Si.
a. 3.4 moles of nitrogen gas
b. 15 g of Sodium metal
vi. Use electron dot and cross structure to explain 03 Determine the oxidation number of Nitrogen 03
OR
formation of ionic bond between Mg and O. in the given compounds
i.) HNO3 ii.) NH3 iii.) NO2
vii. Define isotopes of an element. Write 03 What is electronegativity? How does 03
isotopes of hydrogen, give their atomic and electronegativity changes down a group?
mass numbers. OR
viii. Explain formation of cation by following 03 Define corrosion. How is corrosion 03
elements: OR prevented by cathodic protection?
Al, Be
ix. Why Alkali and Alkaline earth metals called 03 What do mean by periods and groups in a 03
‘s’ block elements? OR periodic table?
x. Draw electron dot and cross structure for 03 Describe the formation of anions by the 03
OR
following molecules. following non-metals.
NH3 HCl CH4 Sulphur (s = 16 ), Chlorine (Cl = 17)
xi. Write the electronic configuration of following 03 Identify the electronic configuration and the 03
elements. position of an element in the periodic table.
39 35 32
Ne, Na, O OR 19K , 17Cl and 16S

SECTION -C (Marks 20)

Note: Attempt all questions. Marks of each question are given along with each question. (4 x 5 = 20)

Q.3 What are the type of bonds responsible for the Describe the trend of Ionization Energy in the
formation of F2, O2 and N2? Explain the 05 OR Period and group. Explain with reasons. 01+04
formation of bond with the help of structures.

Q.4 Balance the following chemical equations: Write a note on hydrogen bonding.
01+04 OR 01+04
1. Na (s) + H20 NaOH (aq) + H2(g)
2. NH3(g) N2(g) + H2(g)
 Groomers Schooling System
Mid – Term Examination (2024 – 2025)
Chemistry (Grade – Pre 9th)
Q.5 Predict the trend of atomic size, ionization Compare the general properties of metals and
energy and electronegativity of group IIA of non-metals.
periodic table by using knowledge of 05 OR 05
chemical periodicity.

Q.6 An atom of an element has atomic number 9 Explain the formation of metallic bond and
and mass number 19. 05 OR properties of metals. 05
{A) State the number of protons and neutrons
in the nucleus of this atom.
(b) State the number of electrons in this atom.
(c) Show with electron cross-dot diagrams, the
formation of ions by this atom.
(d) Write electronic configuration of this
element.
(e) Point out its group in the periodic table.
(f) Point out its period in the periodic table.