Q.1 Answer in one word .
(1) What is the homogeneous mixture of two or more metals called ?
Ans - Alloy
(2) Which metals melt on keeping on palm ?
Ans – Gallium, Caesium
(3) Name two metals which are found in nature in the free state.
Ans – Gold, Silver
(4) Name a metal which is a liquid at room temperature .
Ans – Mercury
(5) Name a metal which can be easily cut with a knife.
Ans – Sodium, Potassium
(6) Name a metal which is the best conductor of electricity.
Ans – Silver
(7) Name a metal which is a poor conductor of heat.
Ans - Lead
Q.2 Choose the correct option.
(1) A solution turns red litmus blue, its pH is likely to be
(a) 1
(b) 4
(c) 5
(d) 10
(2) A solution reacts with crushed-egg shells to give a gas that turns lime water
milky. The solution contains
(a) NaCl
(b) HCl
(c) LiCl
(d) KCl
(3) 10 mL of a solution of NaOH is found to be completely neutralised by 8 mL of a
given solution of HC1. If we take 20 mL of the same solution of NaOH, the
amount of HC1 solution (the same solution as before) required to neutralise it
will be
(a) 4 mL
(b) 8 mL
(c) 12 mL
(d) 16 mL
(4) Which one of the following types of medicines is used for treating indigestion?
(a) Antibiotic
(b) Analgesic
(c) Antacid
(d) Antiseptic
(5) The most reactive metal is-
(a) Na
(b) Au
(c) Ag
(d) Cu
(6) Which property is not exhibited by metals –
(a) Electrical conductivity
(b) Ductility
(c) Brittleness
(d) Malleability
(7) Which of the following methods is suitable for preventing an iron frying pan from rusting ?
(a) Applying grease
(b) Applying paint.
(c) Applying a coating of zinc
(d) All the above.
(8) Which of the following pairs will give displacement reactions ?
(a) NaCl solution and copper metal.
(b) MgCl2 solution and aluminium metal.
(c) FeSO4 solution and silver metal.
(d) AgNO3 solution and copper metal.
Q.3 Fill in the blanks.
(1) General formula of alkane is CnH2n+2
(2) General formula of alkene is CnH2n
(3) General formula of alkyne is
C n H 2n–2
(4) Chemical formula of the rust is
Fe2O3.x H2O
(5) Gold is the most ductile metal.
(6) Iodine is a non metal , but it is lustrous.
(7) Compounds of carbon having double and triple bonds between their carbon atoms are called
unsaturated hydrocarbons
(8) Compounds with identical molecular formula but different structures are called Isomers
Q.4 True or False.
(1) Aerobic respiration occurs in the presence of air .T
(2) Fishes have only three chambers in their heart. F
(3) Removal of waste from the body is called excretion. T
(4) Green plants do not make their own food. F
(5) Nephron is the structural unit of kidney. T
(6) Xylem transports food . F
(7) Fishes respire through gills. T
Q 5. Why Respiration is considered an exothermic reaction ?
Or
Define exothermic chemical reaction?
Q 6. Define corrosion.
Or
Why do ionic compounds have high melting point?
Q 7. What is saturated hydrocarbons ?
Or
What is homologous series.
Q 8. How does binary fission differ from multiple fission ?
Or
Define the bisexual flower.
Q 9. Define variation.
Or
Why did Mendel choose the pea plant for their experiment? Write two reasons.
Q 10. Define the principal focus of a concave mirror.
Or
Define the radius of curvature of a spherical mirror ?
Q 11. Define magnification ?
Or
Define the centre of curvature of the spherical mirror ?
Q 12. Why are copper and aluminium wires usually employed for electricity transmission ?
Or
Define electric current and write its S.I. unit ?
Q 13. Define the electric fuse.
Or
When does short circuiting occur in the electric circuit ?
Q 14. What is the function of earth wire ? Why is it necessary to earth metallic appliances ?
Or
Draw domestic electric circuit
Q 15 . What is the role of saliva in the digestion of food ?
Or
From where do plants get each of the raw materials required for photosynthesis.
Q 16. What is ozone and how does it affect any ecosystem ?
Or
What is the role of decomposers in the environment ?
Q 17. Explain the following terms.
(a) Oxidation
(b) Reduction
Or
Define endothermic chemical reaction with one example?
Q 18. How does chemical coordination take place in animals ?
Or
Write the names and functions of four plant hormones.
Q 19. Draw a ray diagram of scattering of light in colloidal solution.
Or
Why do stars appear to twinkle
Q 20. Write Chemical formula of the following-
(a) Baking soda
(b) Bleaching powder
(c) Plaster of Paris
(d) Washing soda
Or
(a) Define neutralization reaction with example.
(b) Why does an aqueous solution of an acid conduct electricity ?
Q 21. Write the names, formula and structural formula of first four hydrocarbons.
Or
Write the names , formula and structural formula of first four alcohols of alkane series ?
Q 22. Write four differences between autotrophic nutrition and heterotropic nutrition.
Or
Draw a well labelled diagram of human respiratory system.