Flash Education

2016
Physical Science
Time - Three Hours Fifteen Minutes
(First fifteen minutes for reading the question paper only)

Full Marks - 90

(For Regular and Sightless Regular Candidates)

Full Marks - 100

(For External and sightless External Candidates)

Special credits will be given for answers which are brief and to the point.

Marks will be deducted for spelling mistakes, untidiness and bad handwriting

Figures in the margin indicate full marks for each question.

Group - A
1. Give very short answers to any ten of the following questions : [1 x 10 = 10]
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1.1. Which particle is present in equal number in 6 C and 168 O ?

1.2. What will be difference of temperature of two bodies in Kelvin scale if their

temperature difference in Celsius scale is 10° ?

1.3 What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in the M shell of an

atom ?

1.4 What is the mass in gram of 2.24 litre of N2 at STP ? (N = 14)

1.5. The mass and specific heat of a body are respectively m gram and s cal/g/°C. What is

the water equivalent of the body in CGS unit ?

1.6 From which part of the atom is  -ray emitted ?

1.7 What type of lens converts a parallel beam of light into a divergent beam ?

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1.8 What is the angle between the magnetic field and electric field in Fleming’s left hand

rule ?

1.9 What type of chemical bond is present between oxygen and hydrogen atoms in water

molecule ?

1.10 Which is the most electronegative element.

1.11 Which gas is evolved when aluminium is heated with an aqueous solution of sodium

hydroxide ?

1.12 Write the formula of the precipitate formed when an aqueous solution of barium

chloride is added to dilute sulphuric acid.

1.13 What is the number of hydrogen atoms in an alkane having n number of carbon

atoms ?

GROUP - B

2.1. The outermost shell of an atom of an element is M and it contains 6 electrons. How

many electrons are there in K and L shell of the atom ?

If the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the above atom is same, then

what would be its atomic number and mass number of the atom. [1 + 1 + 1]

2.2. Write down the three postulates of Dalton’s atomic theory. [3]

2.3. If and 40
20 Ca and 37
17 Cl from Ca
2
and Cl - respectively, then the number of which two

particles remain the same in the two ions ? [2]

3.1. State Charles’ law and express it in mathematical form. [2 + 2]

3.2. How do the temperature and pressure of a gas depend on the motion of gas

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molecules ? [2]

3.3. A gas of volume 91 cm3 at STP is heated to a temperature of 27°C. If the pressure is

kept constant, what will be the volume of that gas at this temperature ? [2]

4.1. The number of molecules in 1 mole is the same for the three compounds CO, C2H4 and

NO. The number of molecules present in 1g is the same for two of the above

compounds while it is different for the remaining compound. Identify the compound.

Find out the number of molecules present in 1g of this compound.

Which one of the three compounds has maximum number of atoms in 1g of the

compound ?(H = 1, C = 12, N = 14, O = 16) [2 + 1 + 1]

4.2. Write with an example what is meant by gram atomic mass. [2]

4.3. How many gram of magnesium oxide is produced when 24 gram of magnesium is

completely burnt in oxygen ? (Mg = 24, O = 16) [2]

5.1. What is meant by absolute zero temperature ? What is Kelvin scale of temperature.

[2 + 2]

5.2. What is the number of oxygen atoms 22.4 L of CO2 at STP ? [2]

5.3. A Cl- ion is produced from 37

17 Cl and another Cl- ion is produced from 35
17 Cl . The

number of which particle is different in the two Cl- ions ? What is the relation between
37
17 Cl and 35
17 Cl ? [1 + 1]

GROUP - C

6.1. Find the temperature at which the reading of Celsius and Fahrenheit scales will be the

same. [2]

6.2. Define specific heat. [2]

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6.3.1. What will happen when two bodies at different temperatures come in contact with

each other ? [2]

6.3.2. Write down the SI units of thermal capacity and water equivalent. [2]

7.1.1 Is the lens of a magnifying glass convex or concave ? [1]

7.1.2 What is meant by the optical centre of a convex lens ? [2]

7.2. What are pure and impure spectra ? Is rainbow a pure or an impure spectrum ?

[2 + 1]

7.3 If white light is passed through a prism, light of which colour is deviated most and

light of which colour is deviated least ? [2]

8.1. What will be the length of the image when the length of the object is 5 cm and its

linear magnification is 1. 5 ? [2]

8.2. What is meant by resistivity ? How does the resistance of a conducting wire depend

on its diameter ? [2 + 2]

8.3. If three resistances of 3 ohm, 4 ohm, and 5 ohm are connected to a cell in parallel

combination, through which resistance will flow the highest current and through

which resistance will flow the lowest current ? [2 + 2]

9.1.1. The heat generated by the passage of electric current through a metallic conductor is

800 J. If the current is 1A and the resistance of the conductor is 20 ohm, determine

the time for which electricity was passed through the wire. [2]

9.1.2. Mention two differences between potential difference and electromotive force. [2]

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9.2. It is written ‘220V - 60W’ on a bulb What does it mean ? [2]

9.3. Explain why the household electrical appliances are connected In parallel combination.

[2]

10.1. What effects on the rotation of a Barlow’s wheel will be seen if (i) the position of the

poles of the magnet is reversed (ii) current is Increased ? [2]

10.2 Mention three ways by which strength of an electromagnet can be increased. [3]

10.3.1 Name an instrument where an electromagnet is used. [1]

10.3.2 Why is ‘earthing’ necessary? [2]

11.1. Why is diode called a valve ? [2]

11.2. Mention the principle of production of X-rays. [2]

11.3.1. Arrange  ,  and  rays in increasing order of penetrating power. Which one has

the highest electric charge ? [2]

11.3.2. Mention two characteristic pf nuclear fission . [2]

GROUP - D

12.1. 17 electrons and 18 neutrons are present element. By the number of which particle the

position of the element cannot be determined in the Mendeleef’s periodic table ? The

element belongs to which period and to which group in the Mendeleef’s periodic

table? [1 + 2]

12.2. In the light of electronic theory of oxidation - reduction, identify which one of the

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following is oxidation and which one Is reduction reaction :

Ca  Ca 2  2e O  2e  O 2- [1 + 1]

12.3. How many elements are present in the second period of long form of that periodic

table ? What is the name of the last element of that period ? To which group does the

element belong ? [1 + 1 + 1]

13.1. Mention two differences between organic and inorganic compounds. [2]

13.2. What is the monomer of PVC ? Mention one use of PVC. [2]

13.3. Match the right column with the left column : [½ x 8 =4]

Left column Right column

1. The number of carbon-carbon bond i. Smaller
in acetylene molecules.
2. The size of Na atom in comparison to ii. Methane
that of Li atom.
3. Duralumin contains. iii. Carbon
4. The number of electrons in the iv. Cu
outermost shell of neon.
5. The size of chlorine atom in v. Larger
comparison to that of bromine atom.
6. Every organic compound contains vi. Eight
7. Polymer is formed by vii. Three
8. Responsible for the formation of
will-o’ -the wisp. viii.Ethylene

14.1. Mention the. following points for the laboratory preparation of nitric acid:

(i) starting chemicals

(ii) balanced chemical equation of the' chemical reaction.

How is nitric acid prepared in the laboratory collected ? [1 + 1 + 1]

14.2. What are used as electrolyte, cathode and anode for electroplating of nickel on iron

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spoon in the electrolytic method ? [3]

14. 3. Give an example of dehydrating property of concentrated sulphuric acid with

balanced chemical equation. [2]

15.1.1 Define an ore. [1]

15.1.2 Give one example of ore of each of magnesium and zinc. [2]

15.2 What type of chemical bond is formed by complete transfer of electron from one atom

to another atom ? Show by an example. [1 + 2]

15.3 Mention one use of each of the following two substances : [1 + 1]

(i) urea

(ii) methylated spirit.

16.1. Mention three sources of air pollutant sulphur dioxide gas. Mention one harmful

effect of the presence of excess sulphur dioxide in the atmosphere. [3 + 1]

16.2. How will you convert ? [2]

HC ≡ CH → CH3CH3

16.3. Write the formula of the functional group present in the following two compounds :

ethyl alcohol, acetaldehyde. [2]

17.1. The molecular formula of an organic compound is C2H4. It decolourises the colour of

bromine dissolve in carbon tetrachloride.

Identify the organic compound. [2]

17.2. Write the balanced chemical equation for the first step of the Substitution reaction of

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methane with chlorine in diffused sunlight. [2]

17.3. Write with balanced chemical equation what happens when : [2 + 2]

(i) iron powder is added to dilute hydrochloric acid.

(ii) zinc dust is boiled with concentrated aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide.

GROUP - E

18. Answer any five questions: [2 x 5 = 10]

18.1. If V litre of O2 gas contains n number of O2 molecules at STP, what will be the
V
number of SO2 and H2 molecules present respectively in litre of SO2 gas and 2V
2
litre of H2 gas at STP ?

18.2. Arrange proton, neutron, and electron m decreasing order of their masses.

18.3. How are ammeter and voltmeter are connected in an electric circuit ?

18.4 What is a lens?

18.5. What is fuming sulphuric acid ?

18.6 What type of chemical bond is present in hydrogen chloride ? Show by drawing

electron-dot structure.

18.7 Mention one use of each of methane and acetylene.

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