
Chemical Reactions & Equations Test Class 10 — 40 Marks
PERIODIC TEST — Chapter Test (2026–27) | CLASS 10 | SUB: Science
Chapter 1 — Chemical Reactions and Equations | Max Marks: 40 | Time: 90 minutes
| Section | Marks | Questions | Time | Strategy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 12 | 12 MCQ | 15 mins | Quick recall |
| B | 8 | 4 ×2M | 20 mins | Brief |
| C | 12 | 4 ×3M | 30 mins | Detailed |
| D | 8 | 2 ×4M Case | 20 mins | Analysis |
| Review | 5 mins | |||
Syllabus: Balanced equations, types (combination/decomposition/displacement/double/precipitate), redox, corrosion, rancidity. Only NCERT scope for 2026–27.
Section A — Multiple Choice (1 mark each)
Q1. White precipitate BaSO4 forms in
Q2. 2Pb(NO3)2 → 2PbO + 4NO2 + O2 is
Q3. Fe displaces Cu from CuSO4 because Fe is
Q4. Rancidity prevented by nitrogen flush because it
Q5. CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O: CuO is
Q6. Balanced: Fe + H2O → Fe3O4 + H2 is
Q7. 2AgCl → 2Ag + Cl2 needs sunlight — this is
Q8. White wash CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 + heat + CO2 → CaCO3 shine due to
Q9. Respiration C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy is
Q10. Characteristic of chemical reaction includes
Q11. Which is double displacement?
Q12. Corrosion black coating on silver is
Section B — Short Answer (2 marks each)
Q13. What is balanced equation? Why balance? Give one example. [2M]
Q14. Give one thermal and one photo decomposition reaction. [2M]
Q15. Name the gas evolved when Zn reacts with acid, how to test? [2M]
Q16. Distinguish corrosion vs rancidity (2 points). [2M]
Q16. Why do chips bags use nitrogen flush? [2M]
[Attempt any ONE]
Option1: Corrosion rusts metals (Fe2O3); rancidity oxidises fats → foul smell. Prevention paint vs antioxidants/nitrogen.
Option2: Nitrogen inert, displaces O2, prevents fat oxidation, keeps chips fresh.
Section C — Long Answer (3 marks each)
Q17. Balance: (a) Ca(OH)2 + HNO3 → Ca(NO3)2 + H2O (b) BaCl2 + K2SO4 → BaSO4 + KCl [3M]
(b) BaCl2 + K2SO4 → BaSO4 +2KCl.
Q18. Identify type + reason: (i) Burning Mg ribbon (ii) Electrolysis of water (iii) Fe+CuSO4 [3M]
Q19. Explain redox with CuO+H2 example, label oxidised/reduced. [3M]
Q19. What is precipitation? Give two examples with precipitate colour. [3M]
Opt1: CuO+H2→Cu+H2O, CuO loses O reduced, H2 gains O oxidised → redox both.
Opt2: Insoluble solid from double displacement. Eg., BaSo4 white, PbI2 yellow.
Q20. Describe rancidity, effects, 4 prevention methods. [3M]
Q20. Write three observations that indicate chemical reaction. [3M]
Opt1: Fats oxidise → foul odour/taste. Prevent: antioxidant, air-tight, nitrogen, fridge.
Opt2: Change in state, colour, gas, precipitate, temp.
Section D — Case-Based (4 marks each)
Q21. Case: Student heats 2g FeSO4 crystals, observes brown solid + gases, smells. Related to decomposition.
(a) Equation? (1M) (b) Type + condition (1M) (c) Colour/odour reason (1M) (d) Other decomposition example with different condition (1M)
Q22. Case: Chips left open turn rancid, nitrogen bag stays fresh. Explain.
(a) Process name (1M) (b) Why nitrogen prevents (1M) (c) Two other preventions (1M) (d) Analogous corrosion example (1M)
Q22. Case: White wash CaO + H2O → Ca(OH)2 then Ca(OH)2 + CO2 → CaCO3 shiny after 2 days.
(a) First reaction type (1M) (b) Second type (1M) (c) Why shiny (1M) (d) Balance both (1M)
Opt1: (a) Rancidity oxidation (b) Nitrogen inert displaces O2 (c) Air-tight, fridge/antioxidant (d) Rusting Fe2O3 corrosion analogous.
Opt2: (a) Combination CaO+H2O→Ca(OH)2 (b) Combination/carbonation (c) CaCO3 calcite shiny layer (d) Balanced as given.

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