P&D's EDUCATION

Chapter :- All Std 10 : Science Date : 07/12/24

Marks - 100 Science MCQs 1 By - Dhiraj Sir
Section A
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• Write the answer of the following questions. [Each carries 1 Mark] [100]
1. Magnesium ribbon burns with which coloured flame in presence of air ?
(A) Bright white (B) Bright blue coloured (C) A bright purple (D) Bright green
2. By which symbol aqueous state of reactants and products are shown in a chemical equation ?
(A) l (B) aq (C) g (D) lq

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3. In a chemical equation, either reactant or product, the solution made in what is called aqueous ?
(A) Alcohol (B) Ether (C) Water (D) Air

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4. In whose presence can photosynthesis become possible ?
(A) Sunlight and chloroplast (B) Water and oxygen
(C) Water and nitrogen (D) Sunlight and air
5. Calcium hydroxide very strongly reacts with water and forms slaked lime. Which type of reaction is this ?
(A) Displacement reaction (B) Precipitation reaction (C) Combination reaction (D) Oxidation reaction
6. What is the chemical formula of marble ? CA
(A) Na2CO3 (B) CaCO3 (C) BaCO3 (D) Ca(OH)2
7. Burning of coal is a which type of process ?
(A) Double displacement (B) Combination (C) Decomposition (D) Displacement
8. Reaction in which heat is released with formation products-which type of reaction is this ?
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(A) Exothermic (B) Precipitation (C) Endothermic (D) Decomposition
9. Which type of process is respiration ?
(A) Endothermic (B) Exothermic (C) (A) and (B) both (D) None of these
10. When a single reactant breaks down to give simple product - which type of reaction is this ?
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(A) Displacement reaction (B) Decomposition reaction

(C) Redox reaction (D) Double displacement reaction
11. Reaction of zinc with sulphuric acid gives zinc sulphate and Hydrogen. Which is the balanced equation
for this chemical change ?
(A) Zn + H2SO4 ® ZnSO4 + H2 (B) Zn + 2H2SO4 ® 2ZnSO4 + H2
(C) 2Zn + H2SO4 ® ZnSO4 + 2H2 (D) It is not given here
D

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12. CaCO3(s) ¾¾ ¾® CaO(s) + CO2(g) which kind of reaction is this ?
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(A) Displacement reaction (B) Oxidation reaction

(C) Thermal decomposition Reaction (D) Precipitation Reaction
13. The reason of conversion white silver chloride (AgCl) into blue colour in the presence of sunlight is ..........
(A) Displacement of AgCl into Ag and Cl (B) Decomposition of AgCl into Ag and Cl
(C) Oxidation of AgCl in presence of sunlight (D) Redox Reaction between AgCl and sunlight
14. Which type of reactions are useful in black and white photography ?
sunlight 2Ag(s) + Cl (g)
(A) 2AgCl(s) ¾¾¾¾¾ sunlight 2Ag(s) + Br (g)
(B) 2AgBr(s) ¾¾¾¾¾
® 2 ® 2
(C) (A) and (B) both (D) CaCO3(s) ® CaO(s) + CO2(g)

15. Which are more active elements than copper ?

(A) Iron and Aluminium (B) Sodium and Magnesium
(C) Zinc and Aluminium (D) Zinc and Lead
16. If during any chemical reaction insoluble substance is produced in water then that reaction is called
........... type of reaction.
(A) Combination (B) Double displacement (C) Precipitation (D) Redox
17. Na2SO4(aq) + BaCl2(aq) ® BaSO4(aq) + NaCl(aq) Which type of reaction is this ?
(A) Combination (B) Double displacement (C) Precipitation (D) Redox
18. Chemical reaction in which exchange of ions takes place between reactants, then such reactions are
called which type of reactions ?
(A) Displacement Reactions (B) Combination reactions
(C) Thermal decomposition reactions (D) Double displacement reactions
19. If copper powder is heated then black coloured coating is formed on it. Due to formation of which
substance it occur ?

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(A) Copper II oxide (B) Copper III oxide
(C) Copper II dioxide (D) No substance is formed

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20. If one reactant is oxidised and other reactant is reduced during chemical reaction, which type of reaction
is that ?
(A) Electrolysis (B) Thermal decomposition
(C) Redox (D) Reduction
21. MnO2 + 4HCl ¾® MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2, Give the type of reaction.
(A) Displacement (B) Combination (C) Decomposition (D) Redox
22.
(A) Corrosion (B) Rancidity
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If a metal surface fades due to attack of moisture, acid etc. This reaction is called ...........
(C) Oxidation (D) Reduction
23. Which substances are used as antioxidant to prevent oil and fatty food items from being stale ?
(A) Carbon dioxide (B) Nitrogen gas (C) Chlorine gas (D) aqueous solutions
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24. By which reaction insoluble salts are produced ?
(A) Precipitation (B) Combination (C) Corrosion (D) Redox
25. Which is the balance equation of Al + HCl ¾® AlCl3 + H2 ?
(A) Al + HCl ¾® AlCl3 + 2H2 (B) 2Al + 6HCl ¾® 2AlCl3 + 3H2
(C) 2Al + 3HCl ¾® 2AlCl3 + 2H2 (D) 2Al + 4HCl ¾® 3AlCl3 + 3H2
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26. What is the formula of lead sulphate ?

(A) Pb2SO4 (B) Pb(SO4)2 (C) PbSO4 (D) Pb2(SO4)3
27. Which is a reducing agent in reaction 3O2(g) + 2H2S(g) ® 2H2O(l) + 2SO2(g)
(A) O2 (B) H2O (C) H2S (D) SO2
D

28. Chemically, rusting is ...........

(A) Hydrated ferrous oxide (B) Ferric oxide (C) Hydrated ferric oxide (D) None of these
29. Following reaction is an example of what ? 4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) ® 4NO(g) + 6H2O(l)
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(i) Displacement Reaction

(ii) Burning Reaction
(iii) Redox Reaction
(iv) Neutralisation Reaction
(A) (i) and (iv) (B) (ii) and (iii) (C) (iii) and (iv) (D) (i) and (ii)
30. Produced due to burning / Combustion of Methane.
(A) CO2 (B) H2O
(C) CO2 and H2O both (D) Neither CO2 nor H2O
31. Oil and fat containing food items kept for long time, due to which process it becomes stale ?
(A) Oxidation (B) Corrosion (C) Reduction (D) Hydrogenation
32. Silver articles are kept in open for long time, due to formation of which substance it becomes black ?
(A) H2S (B) AgS (C) AgSO4 (D) Ag2S
33. When dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with zinc metal, which of the following is needed for the
identification of excreted gas ?
(A) Lime water (B) Red litmus paper (C) Burning ribbon (D) pH paper
34. When carbon dioxide gas is passed from lime water ..........
(A) Calcium hydroxide is produced. (B) White precipitates of CaO are produced.
(C) Lime water turns milky. (D) The colour of lime water disappears
35. What is correct for following reactions ?
3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) ® Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g)
(i) Iron metal is oxidised
(ii) Water is reduced
(iii) Water acts as a reducing agent

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(iv) Water acts as an oxidation agent
(A) (i), (ii) and (iii) (B) (ii) and (iv) (C) (i), (ii) and (iv) (D) (ii) and (iii)
36. Reaction of H2 gas with O2 gas forms water, this is an example of what ?

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(A) Combination Reaction (B) Redox Reaction (C) Exothermic Reaction (D) All of the Above
37. For Reaction : CuO + H2 ® Cu + H2O which statement is correct ?
(A) CuO is an oxidising agent (B) H2 is oxidising
(C) This reaction is a displacement reaction (D) All of the given
38. From which of the following is heat energy exerted ?
(A) Electrolysis of water
(C) Burning of LPG
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(D) Decomposition of AgBr in presence of sunlight
39. Element X gets converted into red and brown colour affected with moistured air and new compound Y
is formed, what will be compound X and Y ?
(A) X = Fe, Y = Fe2O3 (B) X = Ag, Y = Ag2S (C) X = Cu, Y = CuO (D) X = Al, Y = Al2O3
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40. If anyone in your house is suffering from Acidity problem. Then which of the following cures will you
suggest him ?
(A) Lemon juice (B) Vinegar (C) Baking soda solution (D) All of the above
41. Acids are .......... in taste.
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(A) sour (B) bitter (C) sour-bitter (D) tasteless

42. Base are ......... in taste
(A) sour (B) bitter (C) sour-bitter (D) tasteless
43. Which of the following is the example of natural indicator ?
(A) Indigo (B) Turmeric (C) Chilli (D) Chlorophyll
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44. Which artificial indicator is used for Acid - Base test ?

(A) Methyl orange (B) phenolphthalein
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(C) (A) and (B) both (D) Potassium permanganate

45. Colourful florets of which flower indicates presence of acid and base in the solution ?
(A) Hydrangea (B) Petunia (C) Geranium (D) All of the above
46. Which chemical formula of Magnesium hydroxide is correct ?
(A) Mg(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH) (C) Mg2(OH) (D) MgO
47. The odour of the substances change in acidic medium and basic medium. What are they called ?
(A) Acid-base indicators (B) Olfactory indicators (C) Redox indicators (D) Internal indicators
48. Which is the missing link ? Acid + metal ® salt + ...
(A) Water (B) Hydrogen gas
(C) Carbon dioxide gas (D) Hydrochloric acid gas
49. Which main product is obtained by reaction of sodium hydroxide with zinc metal ?
(A) NaZnO2 (B) NaZn2O (C) Na2ZnO2 (D) Zn(OH)2
 Which main product is obtained by reaction of sodium hydroxide with zinc metal ?
(A) NaZnO2 (B) NaZn2O (C) Na2ZnO2 (D) Zn(OH)2
50. Which of the following is not the form of calcium carbonate ?
(A) Lime stone (B) Chalk (C) Marble (D) Slaked lime
51. By what name the process of forming salt and water by reaction between acid and base is called ?
(A) Neutralisation reaction (B) Redox reaction
(C) Direct preparation reaction (D) Hydrolysis reaction
52. Which type of oxide is called basic oxide ?
(A) Non-metallic oxide (B) Metallic oxide (C) (A) and (B) both (D) Inactive oxide
53. Which type of oxides are acidic in nature ?
(A) Non-metallic oxide (B) Metallic oxide (C) (A) and (B) both (D) Inactive oxide

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54. Which of the following is the property of alkali base ?
(A) Sticky like soap in touch (B) bitter-sour
(C) corrosive (D) All of the given

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55. By mixing acid or base with water, concentration of ions per unit is decreased, What is this called ?
(A) aquification (B) dilution (C) upwarding (D) melting
56. As the concentration of Hydronium ion (H3O+) is more, value of pH is ..........
(A) less (B) more
(C) equal CA (D) increases and decreases
57. What is pH value of pure water or human blood ?
(A) 8.0 (B) 7.4 (C) 2.4 (D) 4.7
58. When pH of rain water is less than 5.6, what is it called ?
(A) Acid rain (B) Base rain (C) Neutral rain (D) Amphibian rain
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59. Which of the following is known as milk of magnesia ?
(A) Mn(OH)2 (B) Mg(OH)2 (C) MgO (D) Mg(OH)
60. Of what substance is upper layer of teeth made ?
(A) CaCO3 (B) CaSO4 (C) Ca3(PO4) 2 (D) CaO
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61. Which acid is present in leaves of Nettle ?

(A) Methanoic acid (HCOOH) (B) Ethanoic acid (CH3COOH)
(C) Carbonic acid (H2CO3) (D) Lactic acid
62. NaCl, Na2SO4 and NaNO3 are members of which salt family ?
(A) Sodium salt family (B) Chloride salt family (C) Sulphate salt family (D) Basic salt family
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63. Which substance is produced by chlor alkali method ?

(A) KOH (B) Ca(OH)2 (C) NaOH (D) HCl
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64. Which are useful substances for making of bleaching powder ?

(A) Chlorine gas + dry slaked lime (B) Hydrochloric acid + dry slaked lime
(C) Chlorine gas + sodium hydroxide (NaOH) (D) Hydrogen gas + dry slaked lime
65. Which of the following is the chemical formula of bleaching powder ?
(A) Ca(OH)2 (B) CaOCl2 (C) Ca2OCl (D) CaCO3×2H2O
66. Give the uses of bleaching powder.
(A) For the bleaching of cotton clothes. (B) As an oxidising agent in chemical industries.
(C) To make drinking water germ free. (D) All of the above
67. What is the chemical formula of Baking soda ?
(A) NaHCO3 (B) NH4Cl (C) Na2CO3 (D) NaCO3
68. What is the chemical formula of washing soda ?
1
(A) NaHCO3 (B) Na2CO3×10H2O (C) CaSO4 × H O (D) NaOH
2 2
 What is the chemical formula of washing soda ?
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(A) NaHCO3 (B) Na2CO3×10H2O (C) CaSO4 × H O (D) NaOH
2 2
69. Give use of washing soda.
(A) In glass, soap and paper industry (B) Making of Borax
(C) To remove permanent hardness (D) Given all
70. Give chemical formula of Plaster of Paris.
1 1
(A) CaSO4 × H O (B) CuSO4 × H O (C) CaSO4×2H2O (D) CaSO4×2H2O
2 2 2 2
71. Give use of Plaster of Paris.
(A) To arrange broken bones (B) Making toys
(C) to smoothen the surface (D) All of the given

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72. Which of the following pair of both salts is acidic ?
(A) KCl, KNO3 (B) Na2SO4, K2SO4 (C) CH3COONa, K2CO3 (D) CuSO4, AgNO3

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73. Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
(A) Tomato - Tartaric acid (B) Sour fruit - Citric acid
(C) Sting of / bite of ant - Methanoic acid (D) Curd – Lactic acid
74. Which of the following doesn’t make acidic salt ?
(A) Nitric acid (B) Carbonic acid (C) Hydrochloric acid (D) Sulphuric acid
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Find the correct reaction occurring in chlor alkali.
(A) 2NaCl(l) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(s) + Cl2(g) + H2(g)
(B) 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(aq) ® 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(g) + H2(aq)
(C) 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(aq) + H2(g)
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(D) 2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(l) ® 2NaOH(aq) + Cl2(g) + H2(g)
76. When you add some drops of acetic acid in test tube having sodium bicarbonate, which of the following
will be your observation ?
(A) No reaction will take place
(B) A colourless gas with lots of effervescence and fuel smell will be released.
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(C) Brown coloured gas in large amount with effervescence will be released.
(D) Colourless and tasteless gas bubbles are formed.
77. If you take some distilled water in a test tube. Add equal amount of acetic acid in test tube and shake
it and put it on the stand. Put the test tube on stand for some time without shaking. What will you
observe after 5 minutes ?
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(A) The water layer is seen above acetic acid.

(B) Produced precipitates settle on the bottom of test tube
(C) Bubbles of colourless gas come out from the test tube
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(D) We can see clean, colourless transparent solution in test tube.

78. Following is useful to separate Iron (II) chloride and Iron (III) chloride.
(A) Distilled water (B) NaOH (C) diluted HCl (D) Hot water
79. By what name the property of metal, being beaten into sheets, is called ?
(A) Malleability (B) Metallic lustre (C) Ductility (D) Sonorous
80. The capability of metal to be drawn into thin wires is called ..........
(A) malleability (B) metallic lustre (C) ductility (D) sonorous
81. Which is the most malleable metal ?
(A) Gold (B) Silver (C) (A) & (B) both (D) Platinum
82. Which is the most ductile metal ?
(A) Gold (B) Silver (C) (A) & (B) both (D) Platinum
83. Which metal is the best conductor of heat ?
(A) Silver (B) Copper (C) (A) & (B) both (D) Lead
84. Which metal is the poor conductor of heat ?
(A) Mercury (B) Iron (C) Aluminium (D) Zinc
85. The metals which are hit on hard surfaces and produce sound are which metals ?
(A) Mercury (B) Iron (C) Aluminium (D) Zinc
86. Which metal exists as liquid at room temperature ?
(A) Bromin (B) Gallium (C) Mercury (D) All of the above
87. Which of the following metals has the low melting point ?
(A) Gallium (Ga) (B) Caesium (C) (A) & (B) both (D) Aluminium (Al)

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88. Which of the following is the lustrous non-metal ? #
(A) Iodine (I) (B) Carbon (C) Nirtogen (D) Bromin
89. Name the substances which is naturally hard and has high melting and boiling points ?

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(A) Fullerenes (B) Graphite (C) Diamond (D) All of the given
90. ......... among three allotropes of carbon is a good conductor of electricity.
(A) Fullerenes (B) Graphite (C) Diamond (D) All of the given
91. Which of the following alkali metals can be cut with a knife ?
(A) Lithium (Li) (B) Sodium (Na) CA (C) Potassium (K) (D) All of the above
92. Generally metal oxides are ..........
(A) Acidic (B) Basic (C) Amphoteric (D) Not possible
93. Generally non-metallic oxides are ...........
(A) acidic (B) basic (C) amphoteric (D) not possible
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94. Which of the following is the amphoteric oxide
(A) Al2O3 (B) ZnO (C) (A) and (B) both (D) CuO
95. ) Which of the following oxide reacts with both acid and base and can form salt and water ?
(A) Al2O3 (B) ZnO (C) (A) and (B) both (D) CuO
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96. What will be the molecular formula of salt produced during following reaction ?
Al2O3 + 2NaOH ®
(A) NaAlO2 (B) Na2AlO2 (C) Na2AlO (D) Na2Al2O
97. Which metal is kept immersed in kerosene to make it protected and prevent fire ?
(A) Potassium (B) Sodium (Na) (C) (A) & (B) both (D) Magnesium (Mg)
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98. Which metal does not burn by burning but forms a black coloured oxide layer on hot metal ?
(A) Copper (B) Aluminium (C) Iron (D) Zinc
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99. Which metal does not react with oxygen at higher temperature ?
(A) Gold (B) Copper (C) Zinc (D) Aluminium
100. Which metal does not react with cold water but forms hydroxide with hot water ?
(A) Potassium (B) Magnesium (C) Aluminium (D) Gallium