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Chemical Reactions and Equations
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1.1 Chemical Equations
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Practice · 6
- IT 1.1 Q1Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
- Write the balanced equation for the following chemical reactions.IT 1.1 Q2 (i)Hydrogen + Chlorine Hydrogen chloride
- IT 1.1 Q2 (ii)Barium chloride + Aluminium sulphate Barium sulphate + Aluminium chloride
- IT 1.1 Q2 (iii)Sodium + Water Sodium hydroxide + Hydrogen
- Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions.IT 1.1 Q3 (i)Solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in water react to give insoluble barium sulphate and the solution of sodium chloride.
- IT 1.1 Q3 (ii)Sodium hydroxide solution (in water) reacts with hydrochloric acid solution (in water) to produce sodium chloride solution and water.
1.2 Types of Chemical Reactions
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Practice · 3
- A solution of a substance 'X' is used for whitewashing.IT 1.2 Q1 (i)Name the substance 'X' and write its formula.
- IT 1.2 Q1 (ii)Write the reaction of the substance 'X' named in (i) above with water.
- IT 1.2 Q2Why is the amount of gas collected in one of the test tubes in Activity 1.7 double of the amount collected in the other? Name this gas.
1.3 Have You Observed the Effects of Oxidation Reactions in Everyday Life?
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Practice · 4
- IT 1.3 Q1Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution change when an iron nail is dipped in it?
- IT 1.3 Q2Give an example of a double displacement reaction other than the one given in Activity 1.10.
- Identify the substances that are oxidised and the substances that are reduced in the following reactions.IT 1.3 Q3 (i)
- IT 1.3 Q3 (ii)
Exercises
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- Ex 1 Q1Which of the statements about the reaction below are incorrect? (a) Lead is getting reduced. (b) Carbon dioxide is getting oxidised. (c) Carbon is getting oxidised. (d) Lead oxide is getting reduced.
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- Ex 1 Q2The above reaction is an example of a
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- Ex 1 Q3What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron filings? Tick the correct answer.
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- Ex 1 Q4What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equations be balanced?
- Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them.Ex 1 Q5 (a)Hydrogen gas combines with nitrogen to form ammonia.
- Ex 1 Q5 (b)Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide.
- Ex 1 Q5 (c)Barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate to give aluminium chloride and a precipitate of barium sulphate.
- Ex 1 Q5 (d)Potassium metal reacts with water to give potassium hydroxide and hydrogen gas.
- Balance the following chemical equations.Ex 1 Q6 (a)
- Ex 1 Q6 (b)
- Ex 1 Q6 (c)
- Ex 1 Q6 (d)
- Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions.Ex 1 Q7 (a)Calcium hydroxide + Carbon dioxide Calcium carbonate + Water
- Ex 1 Q7 (b)Zinc + Silver nitrate Zinc nitrate + Silver
- Ex 1 Q7 (c)Aluminium + Copper chloride Aluminium chloride + Copper
- Ex 1 Q7 (d)Barium chloride + Potassium sulphate Barium sulphate + Potassium chloride
- Write the balanced chemical equation for the following and identify the type of reaction in each case.Ex 1 Q8 (a)Potassium bromide(aq) + Barium iodide(aq) Potassium iodide(aq) + Barium bromide(s)
- Ex 1 Q8 (b)Zinc carbonate(s) Zinc oxide(s) + Carbon dioxide(g)
- Ex 1 Q8 (c)Hydrogen(g) + Chlorine(g) Hydrogen chloride(g)
- Ex 1 Q8 (d)Magnesium(s) + Hydrochloric acid(aq) Magnesium chloride(aq) + Hydrogen(g)
- Ex 1 Q9What does one mean by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples.
- Ex 1 Q10Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain.
- Ex 1 Q11Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
- Ex 1 Q12Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.
- Ex 1 Q13What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
- Ex 1 Q14In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.
- Ex 1 Q15What do you mean by a precipitation reaction? Explain by giving examples.
- Explain the following in terms of gain or loss of oxygen with two examples each.Ex 1 Q16 (a)Oxidation
- Ex 1 Q16 (b)Reduction
- Ex 1 Q17A shiny brown coloured element 'X' on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the element 'X' and the black coloured compound formed.
- Ex 1 Q18Why do we apply paint on iron articles?
- Ex 1 Q19Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Why?
- Explain the following terms with one example each.Ex 1 Q20 (a)Corrosion
- Ex 1 Q20 (b)Rancidity
What the board has asked from this chapter
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2026
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- 17Which of the following is an example of a displacement reaction ?
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 19In the following equation x and y respectively are :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 17(i) (ii) Which of the following options clearly describes both the reactions ?
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 17When lead nitrate is heated in a boiling tube, we observe :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 17The volume ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 17The volume ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 17Which of the following are combination reactions ? (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 18. The above reaction is an example of -
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 19When ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a test tube, we observe that :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 19Which of the following are decomposition reactions ? (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 19The gases evolved on heating lead (II) nitrate crystals are :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 262 g of green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a dry boiling tube. Name the type of chemical reaction taking place. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Is this an exothermic or an endothermic reaction ?Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 26Define the following terms : (i) Corrosion (ii) Rancidity (iii) Exothermic reactionCorrosion and Rancidity
- 23A student notices that her silver jewellery turned dull and had a grey-black coating over it after wearing for a few months. What results in the change in colour of the silver metal ?
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Corrosion and Rancidity - 26Give reasons : (i) Potato chips manufacturers fill the packet of chips with nitrogen gas. (ii) Respiration is an exothermic reaction. (iii) Silver chloride is stored in dark coloured bottles.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- In the question two statements are given – one labelled as Assertion (A) and other labelled as Reason (R). Answer this question selecting the appropriate option from (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below :24Assertion (A) : Reaction of quick lime with water is an exothermic reaction. Reason (R) : A large amount of heat is evolved on the reaction of quick lime and water.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 25Answer the following : (a) Why should chemical equations be balanced ? (b) Name the oxidising and reducing agent in the following equation :Oxidation and Reduction
- 26What happens when (i) Calcium carbonate is heated ? (ii) Silver bromide is exposed to sunlight ? (iii) Lead is added to copper (II) chloride solution ? Write balanced chemical equations of the reactions involved in support of your answer.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 26Answer the following : (a) Identify the substance oxidized and the substance reduced in the following reaction : (b) What type of reaction occurs when Lead (II) nitrate solution is mixed with potassium iodide solution ? (c) Why is silver chloride stored in dark coloured bottles ?Oxidation and Reduction
- 26What happens when (i) lead (II) nitrate is heated ? (ii) iron (II) sulphate is heated ? (iii) silver chloride is exposed to sunlight ? Write balanced chemical equations of the reactions involved in support of your answer.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 26What happens when : (a) An iron nail is dipped in copper (II) sulphate solution ? (b) Potassium iodide solution is mixed with lead nitrate solution ? (c) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight ? Write balanced chemical equations to support your answer.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 26Account for the following : (a) White silver chloride turns grey when exposed to sunlight. (b) Lead (II) nitrate on heating releases brown fumes. (c) Bags of oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen gas.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 26What happens when (i) potassium iodide solution is added to lead (II) nitrate solution ? (ii) zinc is added to copper (II) chloride solution ? (iii) hydrogen gas is passed over hot copper (II) oxide ? Write balanced chemical equations of the reactions involved in support of your answer.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 26(a) Name the substance oxidised and reduced in the following reaction : (b) Balance the following chemical reaction : (c) Give one example each of electrolytic decomposition and decomposition by sunlight.Oxidation and Reduction
- 27Define the following terms : (a) Corrosion (b) Rancidity (c) Double displacement reactionCorrosion and Rancidity
- 27Answer the following : (a) Write two observations when green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a boiling tube. (b) Why brown coloured copper powder turns black on heating ? (c) What happens when limestone is heated strongly ?Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27Translate the following statements into chemical equation and then balance them : (a) Water is added to quicklime (b) Burning of natural gas (c) Thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphateWriting and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 27Seema took a small amount of copper powder in a china dish and heated it. What changes will she observe on heating ? When gas is passed over this heated substance, what visible changes will be seen in it ? Give the chemical equations of the reactions involved, along with the names and colours of the products in each case.Oxidation and Reduction
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- 1In the following experimental setup of electrolysis of water, if P and Q are the gases collected in the test tubes enclosing the electrodes R and S, then select the option/options in which the matching is correct : (i) P – Oxygen gas , R – Anode (ii) P – Hydrogen gas , R – Cathode (iii) Q – Hydrogen gas , S – Cathode (iv) Q – Oxygen gas , S – Anode
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1Consider the following chemical equation : To balance this chemical equation, the values of ‘p’, ‘q’, ‘r’ and ‘s’ must be respectively :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 1In which one of the following situations a chemical reaction does not occur?
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 1The correct balanced chemical equation showing exothermic reaction in which natural gas burns in air is :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 1Example of thermal decomposition reaction are (i) (ii) (iii) (iv)
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mass ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated at the electrodes during electrolysis of water is :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1The main observations while performing the experiment of burning magnesium ribbon in air are : (i) Magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling white flame. (ii) A white powder is formed. (iii) Magnesium ribbon vapourises. (iv) Aqueous solution of the white powder turns blue litmus to red.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1In the electrolysis of water, the mass ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated at the electrodes is :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 3Select from the following a statement which is not true about burning of magnesium ribbon in air :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 5The values of a, b, c and d in the following balanced chemical equation are respectively :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 5The colour of the solution observed after about 1 hour of placing iron nails in copper sulphate solution is
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - Question Nos. 17 to 20 consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below :17Assertion (A) : All exothermic reactions are accompanied with evolution of heat and light. Reason (R) : Combination reactions may or may not be exothermic.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - For Questions number 17 to 20, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (A), (B), (C) and (D) as given below.17Assertion (A) : Decomposition reactions are generally endothermic reactions. Reason (R) : Decomposition of organic matter into compost is an exothermic process.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - Question Nos. 17 to 20 consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option from (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below :17Assertion (A) : Silver chloride turns grey in sunlight. Reason (R) : Decomposition of silver chloride into silver and chlorine takes place by sunlight.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 21While burning a magnesium ribbon in air, list two safety measures which should be followed. Also state two observations of this activity.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21(a) In common practice silver is recovered from silver nitrate solution by the use of copper metal. Name the type of reaction that takes place in this process and give the chemical equation of the reaction involved. (b) Name the method used for refining silver.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21A crystalline substance of green colour ‘X’ emits gases of characteristic odour when heated over a flame. It first loses water and changes colour. On further heating, it decomposes and produces a solid compound Y. (a) Identify ‘X’ and ‘Y’. (b) State the change in colour observed when ‘X’ is heated.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21Name the compound used in black and white photography. State whether the reaction that occurs is exothermic or endothermic. Give justification for your answer.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21Define oxidation. Identify and name the substance oxidised in the following reaction :Oxidation and Reduction
- 21A student performs the following experiment in his school laboratory. List two observations to justify that in this experiment a chemical change has taken place.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (a)List the possible sources of energy required in decomposition reactions. Illustrate any one with a suitable example.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21Balance the following chemical equations : (a) (b)Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 21 (b)What is observed when hydrated ferrous sulphate crystals are heated in a dry boiling tube ? Give balanced chemical equation(s) of the reactions(s) that occur(s).Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 26Write chemical equation for the chemical reaction between the aqueous solutions of sodium sulphate and barium chloride. State two types of chemical reactions in which this reaction can be placed.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 26Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them : (a) Nitric acid reacts with calcium hydroxide to form calcium nitrate and water. (b) Sodium chloride reacts with silver nitrate to form silver chloride and sodium nitrate.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 26A copper wire on burning in flame, gets coated with a black substance. Write the chemical equation of the reaction that takes place. How can this chemical change be reversed ?Oxidation and Reduction
- 26What happens when : (write balanced chemical equation) (a) Lead nitrate is thermally decomposed, (b) Natural gas burns in oxygen (or air) ?Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27 (A)Why do we balance a chemical equation? Name and state the law that suggests the balancing of a chemical equation? Balance the following chemical equation :Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 27Explain why respiration is considered as an exothermic reaction. Give the chemical equation for this reaction.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27How is a double displacement reaction different from a displacement reaction ? Explain giving example in the form of balanced chemical equations.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 27 (a)(i) Define the term decomposition reaction. Write one chemical equation each for decomposition reaction where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity. (ii) Decomposition of vegetable matter into compost is considered an exothermic reaction. Why ?Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27Write balanced chemical equation for the reactions that occur when (a) steam is passed over red hot iron. (b) natural gas is burnt in air. (c) glucose reacts with oxygen in the cells of our body and provides energy.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 27State the change that is observed when a China dish containing copper powder is heated over the flame of a burner. Name the phenomenon responsible for the change and write balanced equation for the chemical reaction that occurs. How is this reaction different from the reaction that occurs when copper wares kept in open air slowly lose their shiny brown surface and gain a coat ? Write chemical name of the coating and state its colour.Oxidation and Reduction
- 27 (B)Define a precipitation reaction. Give its example and also express the reaction that occurs in the form of a balanced chemical equation.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 27 (b)Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions ? Write one chemical equation each for these two types of reactions mentioning the name of the reactant(s) and the product(s) involved in the reactions.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
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- 1An iron nail is placed in a solution of copper sulphate. The nail is taken out after 15 minutes. The nail will be found to be covered with :
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 1A chemical reaction in which exchange of ions occurs between the reactants, is known as :
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 1Solid Calcium oxide reacts vigorously with water to form Calcium hydroxide accompanied by the liberation of heat. From the information given above it may be concluded that this reaction
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1To balance the following chemical equation, the values of the coefficients , and must be respectively :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 1Which of the following is not a thermal decomposition reaction ?
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1The above reaction is a :
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 1Identify the product ‘X’ obtained in the following chemical reaction : ‘X’ +
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 2Select from the following a decomposition reaction in which source of energy for decomposition is light :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 2Which of the following is a redox reaction, but not a combination reaction ?
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Oxidation and Reduction - 3Which of the following reactions is an endothermic reaction ?
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 3Select from the following a process in which a combination reaction is involved :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 5Consider the following Chemical equation : a + b c + d In order to balance this chemical equation, the values of a, b, c and d must be
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 5The products obtained when Lead nitrate is heated in a boiling tube.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 6Identify the correct statement about the following reaction :
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Oxidation and Reduction - 7Which one of the following reactions is different from the remaining three ?
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 7The reaction given above is a redox reaction because in this case :
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Oxidation and Reduction - Q. Nos. 17 to 20 consists of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R), answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below :17Assertion (A) : A piece of Zinc metal gets reddish brown coating when kept in copper sulphate solution for some time. Reason (R) : Copper is more reactive metal than Zinc.
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 21(a) Write the essential conditions for following reaction to take place and name its types : (b) Complete the following chemical reaction in the form of a balanced equation : + ...... + ......Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, an ash of white colour is produced. Write chemical equation for the reaction giving the chemical name of the ash produced. State the type of chemical reaction giving justification for your answer.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21 (a)Copper powder is taken in a china dish and heated over a burner. Name the product formed and state its colour. Write the chemical equation for the reaction involved.Oxidation and Reduction
- 21Name the type of chemical reaction in which calcium oxide reacts with water. Justify your answer by giving balanced chemical equation for the chemical reaction.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21 (a)Define a decomposition reaction. Write an equation to show thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate crystals.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21 (a)“No precipitation reaction can occur without exchange of ions between the two reactants.” Justify this statement giving a balanced chemical equation for the reaction.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (a)Give one example of each of the following : (i) Chemical reaction showing evolution of gas. (ii) Change in the colour of the substance during a chemical reaction.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 21When a few drops of Barium chloride solution are added to an aqueous solution of Sodium sulphate, a white precipitate is obtained. (a) Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved. (b) What is the other name of this precipitation reaction ? Why is it called so ?Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (b)Write chemical equation for the chemical reaction which occurs when the aqueous solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate react together. Write the symbols of the ions present in the compound precipitated in the reaction.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (b)What is meant by a balanced chemical equation ? Why is it necessary for the equation to be balanced ?Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 21 (b)Giving one example of each, differentiate between a displacement reaction and a double displacement reaction.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (b)Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them : (i) Hydrogen sulphide gas burns in air to give water and sulphur dioxide. (ii) Silver bromide on exposure to sunlight decomposes into silver and bromine.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 23Translate the following statement into a balanced chemical equation. “When barium chloride reacts with aluminium sulphate, aluminium chloride and barium sulphate are formed.” State the type of this reaction giving reason to justify your answer.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 26Translate the following statements into chemical equations and then balance them : (i) Solution of barium chloride and aluminium sulphate in water react to give insoluble barium sulphate and the solution of aluminium chloride. (ii) Aluminium metal reacts with steam to give aluminium oxide and hydrogen gas.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 27Study the experimental set-up shown in the diagram and write chemical equation for the chemical reaction involved. Name and define the type of reaction. List two other metals which can be used in place of iron to show the same type of reaction with copper sulphate solution.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 27Answer the following questions in the context of electrolysis of water : (a) Why is this reaction/process called a decomposition reaction ? (b) Giving reason state whether this reaction is exothermic or endothermic. (c) Name the gases collected at the anode and cathode. (d) What is the mass ratio of the gases collected at the anode and cathode ?Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27Write one chemical equation each for the chemical reaction in which the following have taken place : (i) Change in colour (ii) Change in temperature (iii) Formation of precipitate Mention colour change/temperature change (rise/fall)/compound precipitated along with equation.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 29(a) State any two observations when an electric current is passed through acidulated water, in a container having each electrode covered by test tubes filled with water. (b) Write the ratio of the mass of the gas collected at the cathode to the mass of the gas collected at the anode.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 33(i) Define a decomposition reaction. Write chemical equation for the reaction that occurs when lead nitrate is heated strongly in a boiling tube. (ii) In electrolytic decomposition of water two gases are liberated at the electrodes. Give the mass ratio of the gas liberated at the cathode and at the anode.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 34 (a)When lead nitrate is heated strongly in a boiling tube, two gases are liberated and a solid residue is left behind in the test tube. (i) Name the type of chemical reaction and define it. (ii) Write the name and formula of the coloured gas liberated. (iii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. (iv) Name the residue left in the test tube and state the method of testing its nature (acidic/basic).Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 34 (a)What is a chemical reaction ? Describe one activity each to show that a chemical change has occurred in which (i) change of colour, and (ii) change in temperature has taken place.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 34 (b)(i) Write balanced chemical equation for the following word equation. Lead nitrate + Potassium iodide Lead iodide + Potassium nitrate Is this a double displacement reaction ? Justify your answer. Name the compound precipitated and write the ions present in it. (ii) Write the method of preparation of . What happens when is passed through it ? Write balanced chemical equation for the reaction involved.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 34 (b)(i) Define a decomposition reaction. How can we say that (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. (ii) “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.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
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- 1Which of the following is an example of endothermic process ?
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1During electrolysis of water, if the volumes of oxygen and hydrogen evolved at the electrodes are and respectively, then is
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 1To balance the following chemical equation the values of and y should respectively be :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 2When aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed, an insoluble substance separates out. The chemical equation for the reaction involved is :
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - 2The emission of brown fumes in the given experimental set-up is due to
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 2The balanced chemical equation showing reaction between quicklime and water is :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 3In order to balance the above chemical equation, the values of , y and z respectively are :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 3Study the following chemical reaction : The reducing agent in this reaction is :
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Oxidation and Reduction - 3Select the appropriate state symbols of the products given as X and Y in the following chemical equation by choosing the correct option from table given below :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 3In order to balance the following chemical equation, the values of the coefficients x and y respectively are :
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Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations - 3A metal ribbon ‘X’ burns in oxygen with a dazzling white flame forming a white ash ‘Y’. The correct description of X, Y and the type of reaction is :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 8Select endothermic reaction from the following :
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - 12Consider the following chemical equation I and II I. II. The correct statement about these equations is –
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Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions - Q. No. 17 to 20 are Assertion – Reasoning based questions. These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these questions selecting the appropriate option given below.17Assertion (A) : Reaction of Quicklime with water is an exothermic reaction. Reason (R) : Quicklime reacts vigorously with water releasing a large amount of heat.
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Combination and Decomposition Reactions - For questions number 17 to 20, two statements are given — one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R). Select the correct answer to these questions from the codes (a), (b), (c) and (d) as given below :17Assertion (A) : In the following reaction ZnO undergoes reduction. Reason (R) : Carbon is a reducing agent that reduces ZnO to Zn.
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Oxidation and Reduction - 21State whether the given chemical reaction is a redox reaction or not. Justify your answer.Oxidation and Reduction
- 21A metal nitrate ‘A’ on heating gives a metal oxide along with evolution of a brown coloured gas ‘B’ and a colourless gas, which helps in burning. Aqueous solution of ‘A’ when reacted with potassium iodide forms a yellow precipitate. (a) Identify ‘A’ and ‘B’ (b) Name the types of both the reactions involved in the above statement.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 21 (a)What is observed when aqueous solutions of potassium iodide and lead nitrate are mixed together ? Name the type of reaction and write the chemical equation for the reaction that occurs.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 21 (b)When copper powder is heated in a watch glass, a black substance is formed. (i) Why is this black substance formed ? Name it. (ii) How can this black substance be reversed to its original form ?Oxidation and Reduction
- 27Silver chloride kept in a china dish turns grey in sunlight. (a) Write the colour of silver chloride when it was kept in the china dish. (b) Name the type of chemical reaction taking place and write the chemical equation for the reaction. (c) State one use of the reaction. Name one more chemical which can be used for the same purpose.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27Write down the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the type of reaction in each case. (a) Nitrogen gas is treated with hydrogen gas to form ammonia gas. (b) Lead nitrate is heated strongly to form lead monoxide, nitrogen dioxide and oxygen. (c) A copper wire is dipped in silver nitrate solution and a shining deposit of silver is produced.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 27(a) Define oxidation. (b) Identify the oxidising agent in the following reactions and balance the chemical equations : (i) (ii)Oxidation and Reduction
- 27(a) Define a double displacement reaction. (b) Write the chemical equation of a double displacement reaction which is also a (i) Neutralization reaction and (ii) Precipitation reaction. Give justification for your answer.Displacement and Double Displacement Reactions
- 27(a) Identify the reducing agent in the following reactions : (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (b) Define a redox reaction in terms of gain or loss of oxygen.Oxidation and Reduction
- 27(i) While electrolysing water before passing the current some drops of an acid are added. Why ? Name the gases liberated at cathode and anode. Write the relationship between the volume of gas collected at anode and the volume of gas collected at cathode. (ii) What is observed when silver chloride is exposed to sunlight ? Give the type of reaction involved.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
- 30With the help of an appropriate example, justify that some of the chemical reactions are determined by (a) Change in temperature, (b) Evolution of a gas, and (c) Change in colour Give chemical equation for the reaction involved in each case.Writing and Balancing Chemical Equations
- 31A reddish brown metal used in electrical wires when powdered and heated strongly turns black. When hydrogen gas is passed over this black substance, it regains its original colour. Based on this information answer the following questions – (a) Name the metal and the black substance formed. (b) Write balanced chemical equations for the two reactions involved in the above information.Oxidation and Reduction
- 33State the change in colour observed in each of the following cases mentioning the reason : (a) Silver chloride is exposed to sunlight. (b) A piece of zinc is dipped in ferrous sulphate solution. (c) Copper powder is strongly heated in air.Combination and Decomposition Reactions
The 10 board questions to practise first
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Question 1
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27Seema took a small amount of copper powder in a china dish and heated it. What changes will she observe on heating ? When gas is passed over this heated substance, what visible changes will be seen in it ? Give the chemical equations of the reactions involved, along with the names and colours of the products in each case.Question 2
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26What happens when (i) lead (II) nitrate is heated ? (ii) iron (II) sulphate is heated ? (iii) silver chloride is exposed to sunlight ? Write balanced chemical equations of the reactions involved in support of your answer.Question 3
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26Give reasons : (i) Potato chips manufacturers fill the packet of chips with nitrogen gas. (ii) Respiration is an exothermic reaction. (iii) Silver chloride is stored in dark coloured bottles.Question 4
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17(i) (ii) Which of the following options clearly describes both the reactions ?Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 5
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19In the following equation x and y respectively are :Tap an option to check your answer.
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26Answer the following : (a) Identify the substance oxidized and the substance reduced in the following reaction : (b) What type of reaction occurs when Lead (II) nitrate solution is mixed with potassium iodide solution ? (c) Why is silver chloride stored in dark coloured bottles ?Question 7
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17When lead nitrate is heated in a boiling tube, we observe :Tap an option to check your answer.
Question 8
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262 g of green coloured crystals of ferrous sulphate are heated in a dry boiling tube. Name the type of chemical reaction taking place. Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. Is this an exothermic or an endothermic reaction ?Question 9
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5The values of a, b, c and d in the following balanced chemical equation are respectively :Tap an option to check your answer.
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18. The above reaction is an example of -Tap an option to check your answer.
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8 most-asked questions · 13 key points · 15 formulas · 5 diagrams
Checked against NCERT Science (CBSE Class 10), Chapter 1.
Most asked in board papers
- 1Decomposition by heat or light: heating ferrous sulphate, lead nitrate or calcium carbonate; silver chloride or bromide in sunlight (photography)
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- 2Displacement and double displacement (precipitation): iron nail in copper sulphate, sodium sulphate with barium chloride, potassium iodide with lead nitrate
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- 3Write and balance an equation from a word statement, find the coefficients, and say why equations are balanced
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- 4Combination, exothermic and endothermic reactions: quicklime and water, burning magnesium ribbon, natural gas, respiration
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 · 1 mark
- 5Oxidation and reduction: name the substance oxidised and reduced or the oxidising and reducing agent; copper heated in air, then CuO with hydrogen
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023
- 6Electrolysis of water: the gas at each electrode, why acid is added, volume ratio 2 : 1 and mass ratio 1 : 8
Asked 4 times: 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 · 1 mark
- 7Observations that show a chemical reaction has taken place: change in colour, state or temperature, or a gas given off
Asked 3 times: 2025, 2024, 2023 · 3 marks
- 8Corrosion and rancidity: define them, the black coating on silver, nitrogen in chip packets
Asked in 2026 · 3 marks
Must-know points
- Signs of a chemical reaction
- A change in state, a change in colour, evolution of a gas or a change in temperature tells us a chemical reaction has taken place. Example: magnesium ribbon burns with a dazzling white flame and becomes a white powder (magnesium oxide).
- Balanced chemical equation
- The number of atoms of each element is the same on the reactant and product sides. We balance because of the law of conservation of mass: mass can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction. An unbalanced equation is a skeletal equation.
- State symbols
- (s) solid, (l) liquid, (g) gas, (aq) aqueous solution in water. Conditions such as heat, light, pressure or a catalyst are written above or below the arrow.
- Combination reaction
- A reaction in which a single product is formed from two or more reactants. Example: quicklime and water give slaked lime, KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{CaO + H2O -> C… + heat. Burning of coal and of magnesium are also combination reactions.
- Decomposition reaction
- A single substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances. It needs energy: heat (thermal decomposition: ferrous sulphate, lead nitrate, limestone), light (silver chloride, silver bromide in black and white photography) or electricity (electrolysis of water). It is the opposite of combination.
- Exothermic and endothermic
- Exothermic: heat is given out along with the products (burning natural gas, respiration, decomposition of vegetable matter into compost, quicklime with water). Endothermic: energy is absorbed (most decomposition reactions; barium hydroxide with ammonium chloride).
- Electrolysis of water
- A few drops of dilute sulphuric acid are added so that water conducts electricity. Hydrogen collects at the cathode (negative) and oxygen at the anode (positive). The volume of hydrogen is double that of oxygen (2 : 1). Hydrogen burns with a pop; oxygen makes a candle burn brighter.
- Displacement reaction
- A more reactive element displaces a less reactive element from its compound. Iron, zinc and lead are more reactive than copper: an iron nail in copper sulphate gets a brownish coating and the blue solution fades to light green.
- Double displacement and precipitation
- Reactions in which there is an exchange of ions between the reactants. An insoluble substance formed is a precipitate, and a reaction that gives one is a precipitation reaction: sodium sulphate and barium chloride give white KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{BaSO4}; lead nitrate and potassium iodide give yellow KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{PbI2}.
- Oxidation and reduction
- Oxidation: a substance gains oxygen or loses hydrogen. Reduction: a substance loses oxygen or gains hydrogen. The substance that gives oxygen (and is itself reduced) is the oxidising agent; the one that takes oxygen (and is itself oxidised) is the reducing agent.
- Redox reaction
- One reactant gets oxidised while the other gets reduced. In KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{CuO + H2 -> Cu…, CuO is reduced and KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{H2} is oxidised. In KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{ZnO + C -> Zn …, ZnO is reduced and C is oxidised. In KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{MnO2 + 4HCl ->…, HCl is oxidised and KaTeX parse error: Undefined control sequence: \ce at position 1: \̲c̲e̲{MnO2} reduced.
- Corrosion
- When a metal is attacked by substances around it such as moisture, acids, etc., it is said to corrode. Examples: rusting of iron (reddish brown), black coating on silver, green coating on copper. It damages car bodies, bridges, railings and ships.
- Rancidity
- When fats and oils are oxidised, they become rancid and their smell and taste change. Prevented by adding antioxidants, keeping food in airtight containers, and flushing chip packets with nitrogen so the chips are not oxidised.
Formulas
Burning magnesium (combination)
Quicklime and water (combination, exothermic)
Burning natural gas (exothermic)
Respiration (exothermic)
Heating ferrous sulphate (thermal decomposition)
Heating limestone (thermal decomposition)
Heating lead nitrate (thermal decomposition)
Electrolysis of water
Silver halides in sunlight (photography)
Displacement of copper
Barium sulphate precipitate
Lead iodide precipitate (yellow)
Barium chloride and aluminium sulphate
Copper heated in air, then hydrogen passed
Steam over red hot iron
Diagrams to practise
- Electrolysis of water (Figure 1.6): label plastic mug with water and a few drops of dilute H₂SO₄ · carbon electrodes in rubber stoppers · test tubes over the electrodes · hydrogen at cathode (double volume) · oxygen at anode · 6 V battery
- Heating ferrous sulphate crystals (Figure 1.4): label boiling tube with green ferrous sulphate crystals · test tube holder · burner · smell of burning sulphur (SO₂, SO₃)
- Heating lead nitrate (Figure 1.5): label boiling tube with lead nitrate powder · brown fumes of nitrogen dioxide · test tube holder · burner
- Iron nails in copper sulphate solution (Figure 1.8): label test tube A: solution only, blue · test tube B: iron nails tied with thread · nail turns brownish · blue colour fades
- Oxidation of copper to copper oxide (Figure 1.10): label china dish with copper powder · tripod and wire gauze · burner · black coating of copper(II) oxide
Mistakes that cost marks
Balancing by changing a formula
Mixing up volume and mass in electrolysis
Wrong gases from lead nitrate
Swapping the oxidising and reducing agent
Thinking every decomposition is endothermic
Confusing displacement with double displacement