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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
CLASS VIlI FIRST TERM EXAMINATION F.M. :50
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TIME: 1HR15MINS

1.Answer the following: (Marks: 17)

A) The idea of this physical quantity is
obtained from Newton's first
law
(1)
B) The maximum number of electrons that can
be accommodated in
the last shell -
(1)
C) The Sl unit of momentum
(1)
D) 2Na,s has number of neutrons.
(1)
E) The organic catalyst found in our
stomach which converts proteins
into smaller amino acids
F) The magnitude of force for a 2 kg mass will be (1)
-N. (1)
G) Atoms of different elements that
have same mass number are
called
H) The initiating and (1)
influencing factor for production of ammonia by
combination of nitrogen and hydrogen (2)
I) An example of exothermic reaction from
everyday life (1)
J) A light metal
K) Anon metal used for making adsorbent (1)
L) The inhibitor used in (1)
decomposition of hydrogen peroxide- (1)
M) The chemical reaction where
acetylene decomposes into carbon
and hydrogen is initiated by -
N) An element used to make gunpowder (1)
O) °Ca,0 has (1)
electrons in the outermost shell.
P) Ametal which has ability to form (1)
coloured substances (1)
 2.(a )Define force from Newtons first law. Mention its absolute units.
How are they related? (2+1+2)
(b) A4kg object is moving across a surface with a constant velocity
of 2m/s. Determine the force necessary for maintain this state
of motion. (3)

3.(a ) What is a nuclear force?

(b) °0,, "o,,°0, are known as of oxygen. ft
Draw neat dot diagrams for the above elements.
(Give the electronic configuration) [1
(c)Give three drawbacks of Daltons atomic theory. (2+2+3+3)

4) (a )Is MnO, always a positive catalyst?

(b)Name the initiating factor for the following equations
(write balanced equations)
i. Hydrogen and chlorine gas react to form hydrogen chloride gas.
i. Lead and sulphur react to form lead sulphide.
(c) Mention whether the following reactions are exothermic or
endothermic reactions with reasons: CaO + H,0=Ca(OH)2
H¡+l, =2HI
(d) Show that oxidation and reduction go hand in hand in the
following reaction. Give reasons foryour answer.
Also name the oxidant and reductant.

[2+(3+3)+(2+2)+4]
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CLASS VIII CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL
SECOND TERM EXAMINATION F.M. :50
PHYSICAL SCIENCE TIME: 1HR15 MINS
1. Fillin the
blanks 1x10

a. Liquid flows towards pressure and

pressure from-
hence seeks its own-
b. A gas mixture used for welding is
C. A colourless odourless gas--when passed through
d. The value of g at the
centre of the Earth is ----,
e. Example of a neutral Oxide is
F. Height of the water column ina
Barometric tube would be ---time the
height of Hg column at the same place.
G. Magnitude ofG in Sl system is
2. Answer in brief :
2x10
a. Define normal atmospheric pressure.
b. Derive a relation between g & G

c. How does g vary on the surface of the Earth ?

dSolution obtained by disolving the solid from burning Mg ribbon, in water is
divided into 2 parts. A drop of Red Litmus solution &a drop of Blue
solution is dropped in them separately. What would be your litmUS
explain . observation
ocolourless gases A & B when come in contact with each other gjve a
colored gas C. ldentify them with balaced equation.
f. Define Escape velocity.

a. Find the relation between gmoon &gearth

h. Write a balanced equation showing O2 can be prepared from acid

 i. Why is G called
universal?
ji Density of water in 1gm/cc.Express it in
kg/litre
3. Answer the following questions w.r.t Oz
preparation in the Laboratory.
a Write the balanced
eqation.
b. State the conditions
required.
c. How is the gas collected ?
d. State any one
precautions with reason 1x4
4. Derive anexpression for pressure of a liquid at a given depth h. 4
5. Give an example of an
amphoteric oxide &establish your answer. 4
6. State the Laws of Falling bodies.
4
7. What would be the change in the
Force between two bodies if their
masses are made twice & one third
respectively & distance is doubled
4
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CARMEL HIGH SCHOOL F.M. :90
CLASS VIII ANNUAL EXAMINATION TIME: 2HRS
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
15x1=15
I. Answer all the questions
is the reductant.
a) In the reaction between hydrogen and cupric oxide
hydrogen peroxide.
b) slows down the rate of decomposition of
c) Reaction initiated by light is
d)_adsorbs largest volume of hydrogen at 0° C.
e) Allotrope of carbon used in shoe polish is
Isthe commonly used nitrogen fertilizer.
g) A gas with rotten egg smell is
h) Absorbent of carbon dioxide is
i) SI unit of momentum is
j) The retarding force required to stop a body of mass 20mg moving with a
velocity 100cm/s in 10s is
k) Mass of 5cc of mercury is
is force acting on unit area of the surface.
m) Abody having avolume 10ccand density 8g/cc will in water

n) acceleration due to gravity is the force of gravity on mass

o) Distance traversed by a freely falling body_ with the increase in the time of
fall
I. Answer all the questions:
1.a) Show that action and reaction are equal and opposite (3+3+2)
h)Aforce produces an aCceleration of 16m/s in abody of
mass 0.5ka and an
acceleration of 4m/s on another body. Calculate the
acceleration produced
bythe force when bothare tied together ?
c) Between 1 kg -wt and 1N which force produces greater aCceleration on
a body?
 2.a) state Archimedes principle. Abody of volume V is immersed in a liquid of
density d. What is its apparent loss of weight?
b) Give reason: i) Floating body is weightless.
ii) A ship sinks deeper in river water than in sea water.
c) the side of a cube is 5 cm and the density of its material is 9 glcc When it is
dipped in a liquid of density 1.2 g/ cc, find the apparent loss of weight (3+4+3)
3.a) Why is the free surface of a liquid at rest horizontal?
b) how is the atmospheric pressure measured using a
barometer?
c) Atwhat depth of water willthe pressure be twice the
atmospheric pressure?
4.a) Explain the variation of acceleration due to gravity on (2+3+3)
the surface of the earth.
b) Obtain the Moon's gravitational force.
c) show that the earth always
produces same acceleration on every object.
d) If the radius of the earth =6.37x 10°m,
find the mass of the earth. (3+2+2+3)
5.a) in the preparation of hydrogen write the
following:
i. the principle ii. the balanced equation ii. the method of
b) why is granulated and collection of the gas
commercial zinc used in the preparation of hydrogen gas?
c) name an amphoteric oxide anda
neutral oxide.
d) discuss briefly the
reaction of oxygen with metals and
in each nonmetals giving one eguation
6. write the equations for the following: (3+2+1+4)
a) decomposition of calcium
bicarbonate on heating
b) chemical reaction initiated by
pressure
c) hydrogen sulphide passed through chlorine
water
d) formation of hydrolith
e) reaction between Phosphorus and
oxygens.
f) water added to calcium oxide
(6x3)
7.a) Explain how carbon dioxide is used as a fire
extinguisher
b) what will happen if CO2 gas is
bubbled thrOugh clear lime water?
c) Mention the crystalline
allotropes of carbon and mention one use for each
d) Is CO2 a supporter of combustion
kk
(2+3+3+3)