1.
Write the balanced chemical equation for the following reaction and identify the
type of reaction: Zinc reacts with dilute sulphuric acid to form zinc sulphate and
hydrogen gas.
2. When a small amount of water is added to calcium oxide, a hissing sound is
heard and a lot of heat is produced. (a) What type of reaction is this? (b) Write the
balanced chemical equation. (c) State two observations.
3. Write the chemical equation for the decomposition of lead nitrate on heating.
Name the products formed and the type of reaction.
4. Explain why silver chloride turns grey when exposed to sunlight. Write a
balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.
5. What is a redox reaction? Identify the oxidised and reduced substances in the
following equation: Zn + CuSO4 → ZnSO4 + Cu.
6. A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for whitewashing. (a) Name the substance
‘X’ and write its chemical formula. (b) Write the chemical equations involved in its
preparation and reaction with CO2 in the air.
7. Identify the type of chemical reactions and write balanced equations for the
following: (a) Heating of ferrous sulphate crystals (b) Reaction between sodium
sulphate and barium chloride solution.
8. State any two observations that help you determine that a chemical reaction has
taken place. Give one example for each observation.
9. Explain why rusting of iron is considered a redox reaction. Write the chemical
reaction involved.
10. When a magnesium ribbon burns in air, a white ash is formed. (a) Name the
product formed. (b) Write the balanced equation. (c) Identify the type of reactio