IMPORTANT QUESTIONS CHAPTER 1 – CHEMICAL
REACTIONS AND EQUATIONS
MCQ’s
1. Zn + 2CH3COOH ( CH3 COO)2 Zn + H2
The above reaction is a :
(A)Decomposition reaction (B) Displacement
reaction
(C) Double displacement reaction (D) combination reaction
2. The colour of the solution observed after 30 minutes of placing zinc
metal to copper sulphate solution is
A) Blue B) Colourless
C) Dirty green D) Reddish Brown
3. Identify ‘x’, ‘y’ and ‘z’ in the following reaction :
(a) x = gas; y = reaction condition; z = gas
(b) x = solid; y = liquid; z = gas
(c) x = number of moles of KClO3; y = reaction condition; z = number
of molecules of oxygen
(d) x = physical state of KClO3 and KCl;
y = reaction condition, z = physical state of O2.
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? (2020)
(a) (A) and (C)
(b) (C) and (D)
(c) (A), (C) and (D)
(d) (A) and (B)
5. 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.
6. 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 (2020)
(a) (B) and (D)
(b) (A) and (C)
(c) only (B)
(d) (B), (C) and (D)
7.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
8. A single displacement reaction is represented below:
PQ+R PR+Q
Which of the following is true about the reactans and products?
option Type of ion of R in Stability of PQ as
product compared to PQ
A cation more stable
B cation less stable
C anion more stable
D anion less stable
(a) A (b) B (c) C (d) D
9. Some type of chemical reactions are listed below.
Decomposition
Combination
Displacement
Double displacement
Which two of the following chemical reactions are of the same type?
(P)AgNO3+NaCl AgCl+NaNO3
(Q)Mg + 2HCl MgCl2+H2
(R)CH4+2O2 CO2+2H2O
(S)2KOH+H2SO4 K2SO4+H2O
(a) P and Q (b) Q and R (c) R and S (d) P and S
ASSERTION REASON QUESTIONS
10.Assertion (A) : Following is a balanced chemical equation for the
action of steam on iron : 3Fe + 4H2O → Fe3O4 + 4H2
Reason (R): The law of conservation of mass holds good for a chemical
equation.
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and reason (R) is the correct
explanation of the assertion (A)
11.Assertion: Rusting of Iron is endothermic in nature.
Reason: As the reaction is slow, the release of heat is barely evident.
d) Assertion is false but Reason is true
12. Assertion (A): Decomposition reactions are generally endothermic
reactions.
Reason (R): Decomposition of organic matter into compost is an
exothermic process.
Ans: Option (b). Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct
explanation of A.
13. Assertion (A): In the given reaction, X stands for 2.
3 Fe + X H2O ------ Fe3O4 + 4 H2
Reason (R): To balance the given equation, the number of atoms of
each element should be same on both the sides.
Ans: Option (d). A is false, but R is true.
14. Dil. HCl is added to Zn granules. How will you prove that
chemical change has taken place here? Support your response
with two arguments.
Ans-Response with any of the given two arguments.
Bubbles of gas/ Evolution of gas
Change in colour (Zn - silvery grey to black)
Change in temperature
15. 1 g of copper powder was taken in a China dish and heated.
What change takes place on heating? When hydrogen gas is
passed over this heated substance, a visible change is seen in it.
Give the chemical equations of reactions, the name and the
colour of the products formed in each case.
Ans:
When copper powder is heated in a China dish, the reddish brown
surface of copper powder becomes coated with a black substance
which is copper oxide.
When hydrogen gas is passed over CuO, the black coating on the
surface turned reddish brown due to the formation of Cu.
16. 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.
(iii) List two types of reaction in which this reaction may be
classified.
Answer:
(i) A is calcium oxide, CaO which is used in the manufacturing of
cement.
B is calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)3.
(iii) The given reaction is a combination reaction.
Example : NH3(g)(g) + HCl(g) → NH4Cl(s)
2NO(g) + 02(g) → 2NO2(g)
17. Mention with reason the colour changes observe when:
(i) silver chloride is exposed to sunlight.
(ii) copper powder is strongly heated in the presence of
oxygen.
(iii) a piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution.
Answer:
(i) When white silver chloride is left exposed to sunlight, its colour
changes to grey as it decomposes to silver in the presence of
sunlight.
This type of reaction is called photodecomposition reaction.
(ii) When copper powder is strongly heated in presence of oxygen, the
reddish brown surface of copper powder becomes coated with a black
substance which is copper oxide.
(iii) When a piece of zinc is dropped in copper sulphate solution, then
the blue colour of copper sulphate fades gradually due to the formation
of colourless zinc sulphate solution and reddish brown copper metal
gets deposited on zinc piece.
18. 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.
Answer:
(a) When lead nitrate is added to potassium iodide then yellow
precipitate of lead iodide is formed along with potassium nitrate.
(b) Balanced chemical reaction is as follows :
(c) This type of reaction is called precipitation reaction in which one of
the products formed is an insoluble substance or this is also called
double displacement reaction.
19. 2 g of ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling
tube.
(a) List any two observations.
(b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place.
(c) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction and
name the products formed.
Answer:
(a) Ferrous sulphate crystals (FeSO4.7H2O) lose water when heated and
the colour of the crystals changes. It then decomposes to ferric oxide
(Fe2O3), sulphur dioxide (SO2) and sulphur trioxide (SO3) with a smell of
burning sulphur.
(b) This is a thermal decomposition reaction.
20. Take 3 g of barium hydroxide in a test tube, now add about
2 g of ammonium chloride and mix the contents with the help
of a glass rod. Now touch the test tube from outside.
(i) What do you feel on touching the test tube?
(ii) State the inference about the type of reaction occurred.
(iii) Write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction
involved.
Answer:
(i) When barium hydroxide is added into ammonium chloride, the
bottom of test tube is found to be cooler.
(ii) It is an endothermic reaction.
(iii) Ba(OH)2 + 2NH4Cl → BaCl2 + 2NH4OH
21. (a) Can a displacement reaction be a redox reaction?
Explain with the help of an example.
(b) Write the type of chemical reaction in the following:
(i) Reaction between an acid and a base
(ii) Rusting of iron.
Answer:
(a) Consider the following displacement reaction:
Zn(s)+ CuSO4(aq) → ZnSO4(aq) + Cu(s)
Here, Zn has changed into ZnSO4 (i.e., Zn2+ ions) by loss of electrons.
Hence, Zn has been oxidised. CuSO4 (i.e., Cu2+) has changed into Cu by
gain of electrons. Hence, CuSO4 has been reduced. Thus, the above
reaction is a displacement reaction as well as a redox reaction.
(b) (i) Neutralisation reaction
(ii) Oxidation reaction.
22.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.
Answer:
Food materials containing fats and oils change their taste and smell
due to a process called rancidity. Rancidity is a process in which air
reacts with fats and oils which changes the smell and taste of food.
Methods of prevention:
Vacuum packing,
refrigeration of food materials,
placing of food materials, away from direct sunlight.
23.(i) Why is respiration considered as an exothermic reaction?
(ii) Write chemical name and the formula of the brown gas
produced during thermal decomposition of lead nitrate.
(iii) Why do chips manufactures flush bags of chips with gas
such as nitrogen?
Answer:
(i) The glucose produced in our body during digestion combines with
oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy. The special name
of this reaction is respiration. Thus respiration is an exothermic process
because energy is produced during this process.
C6H12O6(aq) + 6O2(g) → 6CO2(g) + 6H2O(l) + Energy
Brown gas evolved is nitrogen dioxide (NO2).
(iii) Chips manufacturers usually flush bags of chips with gas such as
nitrogen because atmospheric oxygen can react with chips which may
cause change in colour, change in taste. So to cut the contact between
air and the chips, nitrogen gas is used which do prevent its oxidation.
24. What is a chemical reaction? Describe one activity each to
show that a chemical change has occurred in which (i) change
of colour, an (ii) change in temperature has taken place.
Ans-(a) a chemical reaction involves the breaking and making of
bonds between atoms to produce new substances./ when reactant
changes to products.
(i) add lead nitrate solution to potassium iodide solution taken in a test
tube.
The colour changes from colourless solution to yellow ppt./
Pb (NO3)2 + 2KI PbI2+ 2KNO3
(yellow)
(ii) calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to produce slaked lime
( calcium hydroxide) releasing a large amount of heat
CaO(s) + H2O Ca (OH)2 + heat
25.Define a decomposition reaction. How can we say tha (I)
electrolysis of water, and (II) blackening of silver bromide
when exposed to sunlight, are decomposition reactions?
Mention the type of energy involved in each case.
(i)“The type of reactions in which (I) calcium oxide is formed,
and (II) calcium hydroxide is formed are opposite reactions to
each other.” Justify this statement with the help of chemical
equations.
Ans- (b)
(i) A reactant breaks down to give two or more products. / a reaction
which requires energy to split a compound or reactant in two or more
simple substances.
(I) water splits into hydrogen gas and oxygen gas.
Electrical energy
(II) silver bromide decomposes into silver and bromine
Light energy
(ii)
(I)formation of calcium oxide
CaCO3 HEAT
CaO+CO2
It is an endothermic reaction/decomposition reaction.
(II) Formation of calcium hydroxide
CaO+H2O Ca(OH)2
It is exothermic/combination reaction.
Q 26. (a) A student performs the following experiment in his
school laboratory.
List two observations to justify that in this experiment a
chemical change has taken place.
Ans: Two observations to justify that a chemical change has taken
place in the above experiment are:
(i) Evolution of gas (Hydrogen).
(ii) Rise in temperature.
(b) What happens when: (Write the balanced chemical
equations).
(i) Lead nitrate is thermally decomposed.
(ii) Natural gas burns in Oxygen (air).
Ans: (i)
(ii) CH4 + 2 O2 -------------- CO2 + 2 H2O
Methane Oxygen Carbon dioxide Water
Q 27. Translate the following statements into chemical
equations and then balance them.
(i) Nitric acid reacts with Calcium hydroxide to form Cacium
nitrate and water.
(ii) Sodium chloride reacts with Silver nitrate to form Silver
chloride and Sodium nitrate.
Ans. (i)
(ii)
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