SAMPLE QUESTION PAPER :II

CHEMISTRY : CLASS X
2006-07
1. Write an expression for instantaneous rate of reaction.
(1)
2. An organic liquid A has the molecular formula C3H6O.It reacts with
hydrogen cyanide but does not reduce Tollens reagent. On reduction, it
forms propan -2-ol. What is this liquid A?
(1)
3. Write the reaction of a metal which reacts neither with cold water nor
with hot water but reacts with heated steam to produce hydrogen gas.
(2)
4. Define pH. Find the pH of a substance whose hydrogen ion concentration
is 1 x10-7 mol L-1.
(2)
5. Write chemical reactions :
(2)
a)

Preparation of ethanoic acid from methanol

b)

Preparation of Acetone

6. What is the role of limestone in extraction of iron from haematite.

(2)
7.
a)
Write the rate of the reaction in terms of KI for the following
reaction:
(3)
H2O2 + 2 KI + H2SO4 2H2O + I2 + K2SO4
b)

The Kc for the reaction N2 + O2 2 NO is 4.8 X 10 -31 and that of

PCl3 + Cl2 PCl5 is 1.9 . In which case the formation of product will
be
favoured ?

c)

N2 + 3 H2
temperature
affect the reaction?

2 NH3 + 92 kJ . How will an increase in

8. Sugarcane juice mixed with yeast was kept in a covered container. After a
few days it
developed a strong smell. Name the process taking place.
What could the strong smell due to. Write the reactions involved in the
above process. State two uses of the separated substance.
(3)
9. Metal M occurs in the earths crust as M2O3.Pure form of this metal when
exposed to air forms reddish brown rust. This metal is used in making
machinery parts and construction work .Describe all the metallurgical steps
involved in its extraction.
(4)