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Worksheet Name: Chem ch 3 Standard: 10TH Subject: SCIENCE

Instructions
1. TKA 10 CHEM CH 3 Ncert exampler.

Q1.
a. Given below are the steps for extraction of copper from its ore. Write the reaction
involved.
1. Roasting of copper (1) sulphide.
2. Reduction of copper (1) oxide with copper (1) sulphide.
3. Electrolytic refining.
b. Draw a neat and well labelled diagram for electrolytic refining of copper.

Q2. Give the steps involved in the extraction of metals of low and medium reactivity from their respective
sulphide ores.
Q3. Explain the following.
1. Reactivity of Al decreases if it is dipped in HNO3.
2. Carbon cannot reduce the oxides of Na or Mg.
3. NaCl is not a conductor of electricity in solid state whereas it does conduct electricity in aqueous solution
as well as in molten state.
4. Iron articles are galvanised.
5. Metals like Na, K, Ca and Mg are never found in their free state in nature.
Q4. A non-metal A which is the largest constituent of air, when heated with H2 in 1 : 3 ratio in the presence
of catalyst (Fe) gives a gas B. On heating with O2 it gives an oxide C. If this oxide is passed into water in the
presence of air it gives an acid D which acts as a strong oxidising agent.
1. Identify A, B, C and D.
2. To which group of periodic table does this non-metal belong?

Q5. A non-metal A is an important constituent of our food and forms two oxides B and C. Oxide B is toxic
whereas C causes global warming.
1. Identify A, B and C.
2. To which Group of Periodic Table does A belong?
Q6. A non-metal X exists in two different forms Y and Z. Y is the hardest natural substance, whereas Z is a
good conductor of electricity. Identify X, Y and Z.
Q7. A metal that exists as a liquid at room temperature is obtained by heating its sulphide in the presence of
air. Identify the metal and its ore and give the reaction involved.
Q8. Why should the metal sulphides and carbonates be converted to metal oxides in the process of
extraction of metal from them?

Q9. Compound X and aluminium are used to join

railway tracks.
1. Identify the compound X.
2. Name the reaction.
3. Write down its reaction.
Q10. When a metal X is treated with cold water, it gives a basic salt Y with molecular formula XOH (Molecular
mass = 40) and liberates a gas Z which easily catches fire. Identify X, Y and Z and also write the reaction
involved.

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Q11. A solution of CuSO4 was kept in an iron pot. After few days the iron pot was found to have a number of
holes in it. Explain the reason in terms of reactivity. Write the equation of the reaction involved.
Q12. An element A reacts with water to form a compound B which is used in white washing. The compound B
on heating forms an oxide C which on treatment with water gives back B. Identify A, B and C and give the
reactions involved.
Q13. During extraction of metals, electolytic refining is used to obtain pure metals.
1. Which material will be used as anode and cathode for refining of silver metal by this
process?
2. Suggest a suitable electrolyte also.
3. In this electrolytic cell, where do we get pure silver after passing electric current?
Q14. An element A burns with golden flame in air. It reacts with another element B, atomic number 17 to
give a product C. An aqueous solution of product C on electrolysis gives a compound D and liberates
hydrogen. Identify A, B, C and D. Also write down the equations for the reactions involved.
Q15. Iqbal treated a lustrous, divalent element M with sodium hydroxide. He observed the formation of
bubbles in reaction mixture. He made the same observations when this element was treated with
hydrochloric acid. Suggest how can he identify the produced gas. Write chemical equations for both the
reactions.
Q16. A metal A, which is used in thermite process, when heated with oxygen gives an oxide B, which is
amphoteric in nature. Identify A and B. Write down the reactions of oxide B with HCl and NaOH.
Q17. Of the three metals X, Y and Z. X reacts with cold water, Y with hot water and Z with steam only.
Identify X, Y and Z and also arrange them in order of increasing reactivity.
Q18. Generally, when metals are treated with mineral acids, hydrogen gas is liberated but when metals
(except Mn and Mg), treated with HNO3, hydrogen is not liberated, why?

Q19. Two ores A and B were taken. On heating ore A gives CO2 whereas, ore B gives SO2. What steps will
you take to convert them into metals?
Q20. Give the reaction involved during extraction of zinc from
its ore by.
1. Roasting of zinc ore.
2. Calcination of zinc ore.
Q21. What happens when.
1. ZnCO3 is heated in the absence of
oxygen?
2. A mixture of Cu2O and Cu2S is heated?

Q22. An alkali metal A gives a compound B (molecular mass = 40) on reacting with water. The compound B
gives a soluble compound C on treatment with aluminium oxide. Identify A, B and C and give the reaction
involved.
Q23. What are the constituents of solder alloy? Which property of solder makes it suitable for welding
electrical wires?
Q24. Give two examples each of the metals that are good conductors and poor conductors of heat
respectively.
Q25. The following reaction takes place when aluminium powder is heated
with MnO2.
3MnO2(s) + 4Al(s) → 3Mn(l) + 2Al2O3(l) + Heat
1. Is aluminium getting reduced?
2. Is MnO2 getting oxidised?

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Q26. A metal M does not liberate hydrogen from acids but reacts with oxygen to give a black colour product.
Identify M and black coloured product and also explain the reaction of M with oxygen.
Q27. Give the formulae of the stable binary compounds that would be formed by the combination of
following pairs of elements.
1. Mg and N2
2. Li and O2
3. Al and Cl2
4. K and O2

Q28. Name one metal and one non-metal that exist in liquid state at room temperature. Also name two
metals having melting point less than 310K (37°C).

Q29. 2mL each of concentrated HCl, HNO3 and a mixture of concentrated HCl and concentrated HNO3 in the
ratio of 3 : 1 were taken in test tubes labelled as A, B and C. A small piece of metal was put in each test
tube. No change occurred in test tubes A and B but the metal got dissolved in test tube C respectively.
The metal could be:
A. Al B. Au C. Cu D. Pt
Q30. Although metals form basic oxides, which of the following metals form an amphoteric oxide?
A. Na B. Ca C. Al D. Cu
Q31. Which one of the following properties is not generally exhibited by ionic compounds?
A. Solubility in water. B. Electrical conductivity in solid state.
C. High melting and boiling points. D. Electrical conductivity in molten state.
Q32. If copper is kept open in air, it slowly loses its shining brown surface and gains a green coating. It is due
to the formation of:
A. CuSO4 B. CuCO3 C. Cu(NO3)2 D. CuO
Q33. What happens when calcium is treated with water?
1. It does not react with water.
2. It reacts violently with water.
3. It reacts less violently with water.
4. Bubbles of hydrogen gas formed stick to the surface of calcium.
A. 1 and 4 B. 2 and 3 C. 1 and 2 D. 3 and 4
Q34. Electrical wires have a coating of an insulting material. The material, generally used is:
A. Sulphur. B. Graphite. C. PVC. D. All can be used.
Q35. The composition of aqua-regia is:
A. Dil.HCl : Conc. HNO3 3 : 1 B. Conc.HCl : Dil. HNO3 3 : 1
C. Conc.HCl : Conc.HNO3 3 : 1 D. Dil.HCl : Dil.HNO3 3 : 1
Q36. The electronic configurations of three elements X, Y and Z are X — 2, 8; Y — 2, 8, 7 and Z — 2, 8, 2.
Which of the following is correct?
A. X is a metal. B. Y is a metal.
C. Z is a non-metal. D. Y is a non-metal and Z is a metal.
Q37. Which of the following can undergo a chemical reaction?
A. MgSO4 + Fe. B. ZnSO4 + Fe. C. MgSO4 + Pb. D. CuSO4 + Fe.
Q38. Stainless steel is very useful material for our life. In stainless steel, iron is mixed with:
A. Ni and Cr. B. Cu and Cr. C. Ni and Cu. D. Cu and Au.

Q39. Which of the following are not ionic compounds?

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 1. KCl
2. HCl
3. CCl4
4. NaCl
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 3 and 4 D. 1 and 3
Q40. An element forms an oxide A2O3 which is acidic in nature. Identify A as a metal
or non-metal.
Q41. An alloy is:
A. An element. B. A compound.
C. A homogeneous mixture. D. A heterogeneous mixture.
Q42. Which among the following statements is incorrect for magnesium metal?
A. It burns in oxygen with a dazzling white B. It reacts with cold water to form magnesium
flame. oxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
C. It reacts with hot water to form magnesium D. It reacts with steam to form magnesium
hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas. hydroxide and evolves hydrogen gas.
Q43. Aluminium is used for making cooking utensils. Which of the following properties of aluminium are
responsible for the same?
1. Good thermal conductivity.
2. Good electrical conductivity.
3. Ductility.
4. High melting point.
A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 1 and 4
Q44. The ability of metals to be drawn into thin wire is known as:
A. Ductility. B. Malleability. C. Sonorousity. D. Conductivity.
Q45. Generally, non-metals are not lustrous. Which of the following nonmetal is lustrous?
A. Sulphur. B. Oxygen. C. Nitrogen. D. Iodine.
Q46. Which of the following metals exist in their native state in nature?
1. Cu
2. Au
3. Zn
4. Ag
A. 1 and 2 B. 2 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4
Q47. Which among the following alloys contain mercury as one of its constituents?
A. Stainless steel. B. Alnico. C. Solder. D. Zinc amalgam.
Q48. An element A is soft and can be cut with a knife. This is very reactive to air and cannot be kept open in
air. It reacts vigorously with water. Identify the element from the following:
A. Mg B. Na C. P D. Ca
Q49. Which of the following metals are obtained by electrolysis of their chlorides in molten state?
1. Na
2. Ca
3. Fe
4. Cu
A. 1 and 4 B. 3 and 4 C. 1 and 3 D. 1 and 2

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Q50. Which one of the following four metals would be displaced from the solution of its salts by other three
metals?
A. Mg B. Ag C. Zn D. Cu
Q51. Which of the following non-metals is a liquid?
A. Carbon. B. Bromine. C. Phosphorus. D. Sulphur.
Q52. Generally, metals are solid in nature. Which one of the following metals is found in liquid state at room
temperature?
A. Na B. Fe C. Cr D. Hg
Q53. Metals are refined by using different methods. Which of the following metals are refined by electrolytic
refining?
1. Au
2. Cu
3. Na
4. K
A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 3 D. 2 and 4
Q54. An alloy is:
A. An element. B. A compound.
C. A homogeneous mixture. D. A heterogeneous mixture.
Q55. Generally, non-metals are not conductors of electricity. Which of the following is a good conductor of
electricity?
A. Diamond. B. Graphite. C. Sulphur. D. Fullerene.
Q56. Galvanisation is a method of protecting iron from rusting by coating with a thin layer of:
A. Gallium. B. Aluminium. C. Zinc. D. Silver.
Q57. Generally metals react with acids to give salt and hydrogen gas. Which of the following acids does not
give hydrogen gas on reacting with metals (except Mn and Mg)?
A. H2SO4 B. HCl C. HNO3 D. All of these.
Q58. Alloys are homogeneous mixtures of a metal with a metal or nonmetal. Which among the following
alloys contain non-metal as one of its constituents?
A. Brass. B. Bronze. C. Amalgam. D. Steel.
Q59. During electrolytic refining of zinc, it gets:
A. Deposited on cathode. B. Deposited on anode.
C. Deposited on cathode as well as anode. D. Remains in the solution.
Q60. Which one of the following metals do not react with cold as well as hot water?
A. Na. B. Ca. C. Mg. D. Fe.
Q61. Which of the following property is generally not shown by metals?
A. Electrical conduction. B. Sonorous in nature.
C. Dullness. D. Ductility.
Q62. Reaction between X and Y, forms compound Z. X loses electron and Y gains electron. Which of the
following properties is not shown by Z?
A. Has high melting point. B. Has low melting point.
C. Conducts electricity in molten state. D. Occurs as solid.
Q63. Silver articles become black on prolonged exposure to air. This is due to the formation of:
A. Ag3N B. Ag2O C. Ag2S D. Ag2S and Ag3N

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Q64. An electrolytic cell consists of:
1. Positively charged cathode.
2. Negatively charged anode.
3. Positively charged anode.
4. Negatively charged cathode.
A. 1 and 2 B. 3 and 4 C. 1 and 3 D. 2 and 4
Q65. Which of the following oxide(s) of iron would be obtained on prolonged reaction of iron with steam?
A. FeO B. Fe2O3 C. Fe3O4 D. Fe2O3 and Fe3O4

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