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RBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 1Chemical Reactions and Equations

RBSE Class 10 Science Chemistry Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs (Objectives) are very important for students preparing for Board Exams. These MCQS have been prepared on the basis of important topics of chemical reactions and equations.

RBSE Class 10 Science MCQs Chapter 1Chemical Reactions and Equations


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Chemical Reactions and Equations Objectives with Answers

 

Multiple Choice Questions


Put (√) mark against correct answer:


1.Mg+O2→MgO is a

(a)  Skeletal equation                  

(b)  balanced chemical equation 

(c)  Word equation               

(d)  all the above


Correct answer – (a)


Explanation- In the above reaction atoms of reactants and products are not balanced at both left and right side so it is called skeletal equation.



2.The balanced chemical equation in the following is

(a)  2Fe+3H2O→Fe2O3+H2

(b)  2Fe+H2O→Fe2O3+H2    

(c)  2Fe+3H2O→Fe2O3+3H2

(d) 2Fe+H2O→Fe2O3+3H2


Correct answer – (c)


Explanation-  in the option (c ) No. of atoms of reactants and products are balanced so this is the correct answer.


 

3.Symbol (↑)is used to represent

(a)  Aqueous state                

(b)  gaseous state

(c)  Liquid state                    

(d)  solid state


Correct answer – (b)


Explanation-   all gases go upward so an up-arrow (↑) is used to represent gaseous state.

 


4. Burning of coal is a / an

(a) Exothermic reaction              

(b)Oxidation reaction

(c)  Combination reaction          

(d) All the above


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   In the above reaction, heat is produced so it is an exothermic reaction. Coal ( C) combines with Oxygen so it is an oxidation reaction and  combination reaction.

 


5.  2KCl →2KCl +3O2is a

(a)  Isomerization reaction         

(b)Displacement reaction

(c)  Combination reaction          

(d)Decomposition reaction


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   In the above reaction, KCl3 breaks down into KCl and O2 in the presence of Heat so it is decomposition reaction.

 


6.  2H2 + O2→2H2O is a

(a)  Isomerization reaction         

(b)  Displacement reaction

(c)  Combination reaction         

(d)  Decomposition reaction


Correct answer – (c)


Explanation-   In the above reaction, Hydrogen combines with Oxygen to produced water so it is Combination reaction.


 

7. 2Mg + O2 → 2MgO is a

(a)  Combination equation         

(b) Decomposition reaction

(c)  Isomerization reaction         

(d) Displacement reaction


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   In the above reaction, Fe displaces Hydrogen from water and  Fe2O3.


 

8. Metal more reactive than copper, is

(a)  Fe                            

(b)  Zn

(c)  Pb                           

(d)  All the above


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   According to reactivity series Fe, Zn, Pb are more reactive than copper.


 

9. When zinc pieces are added to dilute sulphuric acid, a.................... reaction takes place.

(a)  Displacement                 

(b)  Double displacement

(c)  Decomposition             

(d)  Combination

 

Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   According to reactivity series Fe, Zn, Pb are more reactive than copper.

 


10. When barium chloride is added to sodium sulphate solution, reaction takes place.

(a)  Displacement                 

(b)Double displacement

(c) Combination                         

(d)Decomposition


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   According to reactivity series Fe, Zn, Pb are more reactive than copper.

 


11. The reaction in which heat is absorbed is called

(a)  Isomerization reaction         

(b)  Endothermic reaction

(c)  isothermic reaction                    

(d)  Exothermic reaction


Correct answer – (b)


Explanation-   In endothermic reaction heat is absorbed during chemical reaction.

 


12. The reaction in which heat is produced is called

(a)  isomerisation reaction          

(b) Endothermic reaction

(c) Isothermic reaction               

(d)Exothermic reaction


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation-   In the exothermic reaction, heat is liberated.

 


13. For decomposition reaction, energy is required in the form of

(a)  Heat                               

(b)Light

(c) Electricity                       

(d)All the above


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation – In the decomposition reaction energy is required and heat, light and electricity are the forms of energy.

 


 

14. A reaction in which a substance combines with oxygen, is called as

(a)  Endothermic reaction           

(b)  Exothermic reaction

(c)  Oxidation reaction              

(d)  Reduction reaction


Correct answer – (c)


Explanation – when Oxygen is added to a substance, it is called and Oxidation reaction.

 


15. A reaction in which a substance combine with hydrogen, is called as

(a) Endothermic reaction            

(b)Exothermic reaction

 (c)Oxidation reaction                

(d)Reduction reaction


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation – When a substance combines with hydrogen, it receives electron and get reduced.

 


16.On passing a gas, lime water becomes milky, the passed gas is

(a)  Argon                            

(b)  Carbon monoxide

 (c)  Carbon dioxide                   

(d)  Hydrogen


Correct answer – (c)

 

 

17. Rancidity occurs when fats and oils are

(a)  Oxidation reaction               

(b)  Reduction reaction

 (c)  Decomposition reaction            

(d)  Displacement reaction


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation Fats and oils react with atmospheric oxygen , they become rancid and it is an Oxidation reaction.

 


18.The example of a physical change is

(a)milk is left at room temperature is summers

(b)an iron tawa is heated

(c)iron tawa is left exposed to humid air

(d)food is cooked


Correct answer – (b)


Explanation – because on heating iron tawa  or other iron articles are heated , there is no chemical change occurs so it an example of physical change.

 


19.Which of the following is a double displacement reaction

(a) C+O2 →CO2

(b)CuSO4 +Fe →FeSO4 +Cu

(c) CH4 +2O2 →CO2 +2H2O

(d) Na2SO4+baCl2 →BasO4+2NaCl


Correct answer – (d)

 


20.Which of the following is / are exothermic processes

(i)        Sublimation of ammonium chloride

(ii)       Quick lime is added to water

(iii)     Evaporation of water           

(iv)Dilution of an acid


(a) (i) and (ii)                       

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv)                    

(d)  (ii) and (iv)


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation when quick lime is added to water , heat is produced and heat is also liberated when an acid is diluted.

 


21.Fe2O3 + 2Al →Al2O3+2Fe is a

(i)        combination reaction           

(ii)       displacement reaction

(iii)       redox reaction                

(iv)    double displacement reaction


(a) (i) and (ii)                         

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv)                    

(d) (ii) and (iv)


Correct answer – (b)

 

 

22. Silver bromide, on exposure to sunlight turns grey due to

(a)  Formation of silver by its decomposition

(b) Oxidation of silver bromide

(c) Sublimation of silver bromide

(d) Decomposition of bromine gas from silver bromide


Correct answer – (a)


Explanation – when Silver bromide (AgBr) is kept in sunlight , it gets decomposed into silver and bromine

         Sunlight

AgBr →Ag +Br


 

23.Water on electrolysis decomposes to hydrogen and oxygen. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen is

(a) 1:2                           

(b) 1:1

(c) 2:1                            

(d) 4:1


Correct answer – (c)

 


24.A dilute ferrous sulphate solution is added to acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. It is due to

(a)  KMnO4 is an oxidising agent and oxidation of FeSO4 occurs

(b) Colour appears due to dilution and no reaction takes place

 (c) FeSO4 acts as an oxidising agent

(d) KMnO4 is an unstable compound and decomposes to a colourless compound.


Correct answer – (a)

 


25. Which of the following is (are) an endothermic reaction (s)

(a)  Sublimation of camphor             

(b) Evaporation of water

(c) Condensation of water vapour

(d) Dilution of acid


Correct answer – (a)

 


26. Which of the following gases can be used for storage of fresh sample of an oil for a long time

(a)  Nitrogen and oxygen                  

(b) CO2 and helium

(c) CO2 and oxygen                    

(d) Nitrogen and helium


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation – Nitrogen and Helium both are inactive gases so they stop the Oxidation process of any food stuff containing oil.

 


27.100 mL of water was taken in beakers A, B and C. A small amount of CuSO4, NaOH  and NaCI were added to beaker A, B and C respectively. The temperature of beaker A and B increased where in beaker C decreases. The correct statement (s) is / are

(i)   In beaker C exothermic process has occurred

(ii) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred

(iii) In beakers A and B endothermic process has occurred

(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occurred


(a) (i) and (ii)                       

(b)  (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv)                    

(d)  (ii) and (iv)

Correct answer – (d)

 


28. Chemical formula of rust is

(a)  Fe2O3                             

(b)  FeCO3

(c)  Fe2O3.xH2O                         

(d)  FeCO3.xH2O


Correct answer – (c)

 


29. For rusting of iron, the essential requirement is

(a)  Air                           

(b)  Water

(c)  Open surface of metal         

(d)  All the above


Correct answer – (d)

 


30. Rusting is a / an

(a)  Oxidation reaction               

(b)  Reduction reaction

 (c)  Decomposed                       

(d)None of the above


Correct answer – (a)


Explanation- During the rusting, iron combines with atmospheric oxygen so it an    oxidation reaction.



31.A student while heating solid lead nitrate taken in a test tube would observe

(a). Yellow residue of PbO

(b) White residue of PbO2

(c) Green residue of NO2

(d) Brown residue of NO


Correct answer – (d)



32.chemical changes are…………………

(a) Always accompanied with exchange of light

(b) Temporary , reversible  and a new substance is produced

 (c ) Permanent , irreversible and a new substance is produced

(d) Never accompanied with exchange of light and heat energy


Correct answer – (c)



33.Magnesium 6+ Oxygen →Magnesium oxide  is an example of

(a) Double displacement reaction

(b) Simple displacement reaction

(c) Combination reaction

(d) Decomposition reaction


Correct answer – (c)



34.Which of the following will be required to identify the gas evolved when dilute hydrochloride acid reacts with Zinc metal

(a) red litmus

(b) blue litmus

(c) a burning splinter

(d) lime water


Correct answer – ( c)


Explanation – In the above reaction Hydrogen gas evolves and it is an inflammable gas so with the help of a burning splinter, it can be identified.



35. Which among the following is not a physical change?

(a) Liquification of gases into liquids

(b) Vaporization of liquids into gases

(c) Melting of solids to liquids

(d) Decay of matter


Correct answer – (d)


Explanation – After decay of matter, new substances are formed and it is an irreversible process so it not a physical change.


 

36. Breaking of lead bromide into lead and bromine is an example of …….

(a) Displacement reaction

(b) Decomposition reaction

(c) Combination reaction

(d) Neutralization reaction  


Correct answer – (b)



37.  NaCl +AgNO3→AgCl+ NaNO3 is an example of ……

(a) Decomposition reaction

(b) Double displacement reaction

(c) Combination reaction

(d) Displacement reaction


Correct answer- (a)



38.The main cause of rancidity in food items is…..

(a) Antioxidants

(b) Oxidation of the fats present in food items

(c) Bacteria

(d) Proteins present in the food items


Correct answer-  (b)



39.Rancidity can be prevented by

(a) Storing food away from light

(b) Adding antioxidants

(c) Keeping food in refrigerator

(d) All of these


Correct answer-  (d)



40. What is the chemical name of slaked lime?

(a) Calcium oxide

(b) Calcium Hydroxide

(c) Calcium dioxide

(d) Carbon mono oxide

Correct answer- (b)


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