ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 3

Chemistry
Time Allowed: 2 hours Maximum Marks: 80

General Instructions:

Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately.

You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes.

This time is to be spent reading the question paper.

The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers.

Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B.

The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ].

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options: [15]
(a) The set representing the correct order of first ionisation energy is [1]

a) K > Na > Li b) B > C > N

c) Ge > Si > C d) Be > Mg > Ca

(b) The number of electrons present in the valence shell of a halogen is ________. [1]

a) 1 b) 7

c) 5 d) 3
(c) Which of the following does not conduct electricity? [1]

a) Molten NaOH b) Solid NaCl

c) Aqueous NaCI d) Molten KOH

(d) The drying agent used to dry HCl gas is: [1]

a) CaO b) Al2O3

c) ZnO d) conc. H2SO4

(e) An aqueous solution turns red litmus solution blue. Excess addition of which of the following solution [1]
would reverse the change?

a) Hydrochloric acid b) Ammonium hydroxide solution

c) Baking powder d) Lime

(f) A metal which is amphoteric in nature. [1]

a) Sodium b) Copper

c) Zinc d) Manganese
 (g) If NA is Avogadro’s number, then the number of oxygen atom in one g-equivalent of oxygen is [1]

NA
a) NA b) 4

NA
c) 2NA d)
2

(h) The perfect example of an ideal gas is: [1]

a) None of these b) Hydrogen

c) Water vapour d) Air

(i) During electrolysis of a concentrated aqueous solution of NaCl, what is the product at the cathode? [1]

a) Hydrogen b) Sodium

c) Oxygen d) Chlorine
(j) The neutral oxide: [1]

a) NO2 b) N2O

c) P2O5 d) Fe2O3

(k) A solid which bursts into flames on addition of concentrated nitric acid is ________. [1]

a) Alcohol b) Turpentine oil

c) Ferric sulphate d) Saw dust

(l) Nitric acid was also called as [1]

a) aqua hydroxide b) aqua nitrate

c) aqua fortis d) aqua-regia

(m) An organic weak acid is ________ [1]

a) Hydrochloric acid b) Sulphuric acid

c) Formic acid d) Nitric acid

(n) The organic compound obtained as the end product of the fermentation of sugar solution is: [1]

a) Methanol b) Ethane

c) Methanoic acid d) Ethanol

(o) The reaction of alcohol with acetic acid in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid is known as [1]

a) saponification b) distillation

c) esterification d) condensation
2. Question 2 [25]
(a) i. Why silver nitrate is dissolved in tap water? [5]
ii. A compound A when warmed with dilute sulphuric acid, gives a gas. Name that gas.
iii. Complete and balance the following reaction.
NH3 + O2 ⟶ N2 + H2O

N2 + H2 ⇌ NH3
Mg + N2 ⟶ Mg3N2 → Ma(OH)2

(b) Match the salts given in Column I with their method of preparation given in Column II: [5]
 Column I Column II

(a) Pb(NO3)2 from PbO (i) Simple displacement

(b) MgCl2 from Mg (ii) Titration

(c) FeCl3 from Fe (iii) Neutralisation

(d) NaNO3 from NaOH (iv) Combination

(c) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. As we move across the period metallic characters ________. (decreases/increases) [1]
ii. ________ indicators can differentiate between the acidic or basic solutions of different pH [1]
values.

iii. The number of molecules present in 35.5 g of chlorine is ________ × 1023. (3.01/6.02) [1]
iv. Electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride solution will form ________ at the cathode, [1]
(hydrogen gas/sodium metal)
v. Ammonia gas is collected by ________ (an upward displacement of air/a downward [1]
displacement of water/a downward displacement of air)
(d) Identify the following:
i. Series of compounds having similar structural formulae, same functional group and similar [1]
chemical properties.
ii. The gas evolved in warming ammonium sulphate with sodium hydroxide solution. [1]
iii. The particle that move when electric current is passed through metal wire. [1]
iv. The process by which soluble salt like sodium sulphate can be prepared. [1]
v. The most metallic element in its respective group is placed at the ________. (top/bottom) [1]
(e) i. A gaseous compound of nitrogen and hydrogen contains 12.5% hydrogen by mass. Find the [2]
molecular formula of the compound if its relative molecular mass is 37.
(N = 14, H = 1)
ii. The following table shows the electronic configuration of the elements W, X, Y, Z: [3]

Element W X Y Z

Electronic Configuration 2, 8, 1 2, 8, 7 2, 5 1

Answer the following questions based on the table above:

i. What type of bond is formed between?
a. W and X
b. X and Y
ii. What is the formula of the compound formed between?
a. X and Z
b. W and X

Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
3. Question 3 [10]
(a) i. Of the two gases, ammonia and hydrogen chloride, which is more dense? Name the method of [2]
 collection of this gas.
ii. Give one example of a reaction between the above two gases which produces a solid compound.
(b) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Sodium thiosulphate is reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid [1]
ii. Lead sulphate from lead carbonate. [1]
(c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. He, Ar, Ne (Increasing order of the number of shells) [1]
ii. F, B, N, O (In the increasing order of electron affinity) [1]
iii. Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (increasing order of metallic character) [1]
(d) Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. Two adjacent members of homologous series differ by CH2 units and ________ amu. [1]

ii. A carbon atom linked with two carbon atoms is known as ________ carbon. [1]
iii. CH2O is an ________ for the molecular formula, C6H12O6. [1]

4. Question 4 [10]
(a) What is lone pair effect? In what kind of compound does this effect occur? [2]
(b) Given: 2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O [2]

2000 cc of O2 was burnt with 400 cc of ethane.

Calculate the volume of CO2 formed and unused O2.

(c) The following questions related to the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis: [3]
i. Give the equation for the reaction that takes place at cathode.
ii. Explain why it is necessary to renew anode from time to time.
iii. What is the role of graphite?
(d) Explain the following:
i. Cast iron is used to make castings. [1]
ii. An aqueous solution of the salt ammonium chloride is acidic in nature while an aqueous [1]
solution of sodium chloride is neutral.
iii. Although copper is a good conductor of electricity, it is a non-electrolyte. [1]
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) i. Which will give red precipitate with ammoniacal cuprous chloride solution? Identify the [1]
substance.
ii. How is methanol converted to methanal? [1]
(b) State the type of bonding in the following molecules: [2]
i. Water
ii. Calcium oxide
(c) Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. Ammonia is oxidised by a metal oxide [1]
ii. Lead nitrate is heated in a dry test tube [1]
iii. Ammonium chloride is warmed with concentrated sulphuric acid [1]
(d) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to sodium thiosulphate. [1]
 ii. Sodium hydroxide solution is added to ferric chloride solution at first a little and then in [1]
excess.
iii. Electricity is passed through molten lead bromide. [1]
6. Question 6 [10]
(a) i. What is meant by a group in the periodic table? [2]
ii. Within a group where would you expect to find the element with:
a. the greatest metallic character?
b. the largest atomic size?
(b) i. If 150 cc of gas A contains X molecules, how many molecules of gas B will be present in 75 cc of [2]
B? The gases A and B are under the same conditions of temperature and pressure.
ii. Name the law on which the above problems is based.
(c) List three characteristics of isomers. [3]
(d) Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using the reagent given in the bracket. [3]
i. Manganese dioxide and copper (II) oxide. (using concentrated HCl).
ii. Ferrous sulphate solution and ferric sulphate solution. (using sodium hydroxide solution).
iii. Dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sulphuric acid. (using lead nitrate solution).
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) NaCl has a high melting point and boiling point as compared to carbon tetrachloride. Why? [2]
(b) Calculate the mass percent of each element of water. [2]
(c) Differentiate between electrical conductivity of copper sulphate solution and copper metal. [3]
(d) Write the IUPAC names of each of the following. [3]
H H H

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i. H − C = C − C − H
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H H

H H

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ii. H − C − C ≡ C − C − H
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H H

H H

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iii. H − C − C = O
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8. Question 8 [10]
(a) An element L consists of molecules: [2]
i. What type of bonding is present in the particle that make up L?
ii. When L is heated with iron metal, it forms a compound FeL. What chemical term would you use
to describe the charge undergone by L?
(b) What are the applications of Avogadro’s law? [2]
(c) The pH values of three solutions A, B and C are given in the table. [3]
Answer the following questions:

Solution pH value

A 12

B 2
 C 7

i. Which solution will have no effect on litmus solution?

ii. Which solution will liberate CO2 when reacted with sodium carbonate?
iii. Which solution will turn red litmus solution blue?
(d) i. Write the balanced chemical equation to prepare ammonia gas in the laboratory by using an alkali. [3]
ii. State why concentrated sulphuric acid is not used for drying ammonia gas.
iii. Why is ammonia gas not collected over water?
 Solution

Section A
1. Question 1 Choose one correct answer to the questions from the given options:
(i) (d) Be > Mg > Ca
Explanation: {
Be > Mg > Ca
(ii) (b) 7
Explanation: {
7
(iii) (b) Solid NaCl
Explanation: {
As, attractive force between ions in solid state are very strong and ions are not free to move, therefore they do not
conduct electricity in solid state.
NaCl (solid) is an ionic solid hence, do not conduct electricity.
(iv) (d) conc. H2SO4
Explanation: {
conc. H2SO4

(v) (a) Hydrochloric acid

Explanation: {
Hydrochloric acid
(vi) (c) Zinc
Explanation: {
Zinc
(vii) (b) NA

Explanation: {
Each oxygen atom in O2(g) bear two electrons.
N
Thus, 1 g equivalent of O2 = 2
A

NA
Hence, 1 g equivalent of oxygen atom = 4

(viii) (a) None of these

Explanation: {
None of these
(ix) (a) Hydrogen
Explanation: {
Hydrogen
(x) (b) N2O
Explanation: {
N2O

(xi) (d) Saw dust

Explanation: {
Saw dust
(xii) (c) aqua fortis
Explanation: {
aqua fortis
 (xiii) (c) Formic acid
Explanation: {
Formic acid
(xiv) (d) Ethanol
Explanation: {
Ethanol
(xv) (c) esterification
Explanation: {
esterification
2. Question 2
(i) i. Silver nitrate is dissolved in tap water because tap water contains sodium chloride thus, silver nitrate reacts with it to
form a curdy white precipitate.
ii. Sulphite, SO 2−

iii. 4NH3 + 3O2 ⟶ 2N2 + 6H2O

N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3 + Heat
Catalyst - Iron
Promoter - Molybdenum
Temp. - 450-500oC
Pressure (atm) - 200-1000 atm
6H2 O

3Mg + N2 ⟶ Mg3N2 −−−→ 3Mg(OH)2 + 2NH3 ↑

(ii) (a) - (iii), (b) - (i), (c) - (iv), (d) - (ii)
(iii)Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. 1. decreases
ii. 1. Universal
iii. 1. 3.01
iv. 1. Hydrogen gas
v. 1. Downward displacement of air
(iv)Identify the following:
i. 1. Homologous series
ii. 1. Ammonia
iii. 1. Electron
iv. 1. Titration
v. 1. bottom
(v) Element Percentage Atomic mass No. of atoms Simplest ratio
i.
N 87.5 14
87.5

14
= 6.25 6.25

6.25
=1

H 12.5 1
12.5

1
= 12.5 12.5

6.25
=2
Empirical formula of compound = NH2
Empirical formula weight = 14 + 2 = 16
Molecular weight
Molecular weight = 37 n = =
37
= 2.3 = 2
Empirical formula weight 16

Molecular formula = (NH2)2 = N2H4.

ii. i. a. Electrovalent bond or ionic bond
b. Covalent bond
ii. a. ZX
b. WX
Section B
3. Question 3
(i) i. Hydrogen chloride is denser than ammonia. It is collected by upward displacement of air.
 ii. N H3 + HC l → N H4 C l
ammonia gas hydrogen Ammonium
C hloride C hloride
gas (white solid)

(ii) Write the products and balance the equation.

i. Na 2 SO3 + 2HCl
( dil) → 2NaCl + SO2 ↑ + H2 O + S ↓
Sodium Sodium Sulphur Water Sulphur
Hydrochloric
thiosulphate chloride dioxide
acid

ii. PbCO3 + 2HNO3 → Pb(NO3)2 + H2O + CO2

Pb(NO3)2 + Na2SO4 → 2NaNO3 + PbSO4

(iii)Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:

i. He < Ne < Ar
ii. B, N, O, F
iii. Li < Na < K < Rb < Cs (increasing order)
(iv)Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. 1. 14
ii. 1. Catenation
iii. 1. empirical formula
4. Question 4
(i) When the unshared pair of electrons around an atom in the middle of a molecule is completely shared by another atom or
an ion, it is called lone pair effect. Lone pair effect is shown by polar covalent compounds such as HCl and NH3.
(ii) 2C 2 H6 + 7O2 ⟶ 4CO2 + 6H2 O [By Gay Lussac's law]
: 7 vol :: 4 vol : 6 vol
2 vol

2 volumes of C2H6 give 4 volumes of CO2

400 cc of C2H6 gives 4

2
× 400 cc of CO2
400 cc of C2H6 gives 800 cc of CO2
So, CO2 produced = 800 cc
2 Volume of C2H6 uses 7 volumes of O2
400 cc of C2H6 uses 7

2
× 400 volumes of O2
400 cc of C2H6 uses 1400 volumes of O2
Unused O2 = 2000 - 1400 = 600 cc
(iii) i. Al3+ + 3e- ⟶ Al
ii. Anode is renewed from time to time because they get oxidized.
iii. Graphite acts as anode.
(iv)Explain the following:
i. This is due to fact that cast iron expands on solidification. It takes the shape of the mould and is used to make
castings.
ii. Ammonium chloride is a salt of weak base and strong acid. It undergoes salt hydrolysis to produce an acidic solution
whereas sodium chloride is a salt of strong acid and strong bases, it does not undergo salt hydrolysis. Hence, its
solution remains neutral.
iii. An electrolyte must have free ions which act as charge carriers whereas in copper the free electrons act as charge
carriers.
5. Question 5
(i) i. Ethyne
ii. Methanal is prepared by the controlled oxidation of methanol (CH3OH) at 873-923 K and using silver or iron oxide
as catalyst.
873−923K

2CH3 OH + O2 −−−−−−→ 2HCHO + 2H2 O

Methanol catalyst Methanal

 (ii) i. Electron dot Structure of water (H2O)

ii. Electron dot structure of calcium oxide (CaO)

(iii)Give balanced chemical equation for the following:

i. 3CuO + 2NH3 → 3Cu + 3H2O + N2 ↑
Δ

ii. 2Pb(NO3)2 −
→ 2PbO + 4NO2 ↑ + O2 ↑

iii. 2NH4Cl + H 2 SO4 → (NH4)2SO4 + 2HCl ↑

(conc)

(iv)State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:

i. Gas (SO3) evolved which turns potassium dichromate paper from orange to green and yellow particles of sulphur.
ii. A reddish brown ppt. of ferric hydroxide is formed which remains insoluble in excess of sodium hydroxide.
iii. A silvery white metal of Pb (lead) is deposited at cathode.
6. Question 6
(i) i. The vertical column in the periodic table is called a group.
ii. a. Bottom of the group
b. Bottom of the group
(ii) i. 150 cc of gas A = X mole
150 cc of gas B = X mole
1 cc of gas B = moleX

150

75 cc of gas B = X

150
× 75

= 75×X

150
=
X

2
molecules
ii. Avogadro's law
(iii) i. They have same molecular formula.
ii. They have different physical and chemical properties.
iii. They have same molecular mass.
(iv) i. On adding concentrated hydrochloric acid if a greenish yellow gas is evolved it is Manganese dioxide. If no gas is
evolved it is CuO.
ii. On adding sodium hydroxide solution if a dirty green precipitate is formed it is ferrous sulphate solution. If a
reddish-brown precipitate is formed, it is Ferric sulphate solution.
iii. On adding lead nitrate solution, if white precipitate is formed which dissolves on heating, then it is dilute HCl.
If white precipitate formed does not dissolve on heating, it is dilute H2SO4.
7. Question 7
(i) Sodium chloride has high melting point and boiling point because it has strong electrostatic force of attraction between
its ions hence, more energy is required whereas carbon tetrachloride has weak van der Waals forces of attraction and
hence, energy required is less.
(ii) Molar mass of H2O = 2 × atomic mass of H + 1 × atomic mass of O
= 2 × 1.01 + 1 × 16.00 = 18.02 g
2×1.008
Mass % of hydrogen = × 100 = 11.18%
18.02
16.00
Mass % of oxygen = 18.02
× 100 = 88.79%
(iii) Electrolyte- CuSO4 Solution
Copper metal

The flow of electricity takes place by flow of electrons which The flow of electricity takes place by flow of ions
have negligible mass. which are dense particles as compared to electrons.

Decomposition of the electrolytic solution takes

There is no decomposition of the parent metal and thus the
place and thus the chemical properties of the
chemical properties of the metal are intact.
electrolyte are altered.
 Metals are good conductors of electricity in the solid state and Electrolytes are good conductors of electricity in
in the molten state. aqueous solution or molten state but do not conduct
in the solid state.

During metallic conduction, there is no transfer of matter. The Electrolytic conduction involves transfer of ions. The
flow of electricity only produces heat energy and no new electrolyte is decomposed and new products are
products are formed. formed.

(iv) H H H

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i. H − C = C − C − H
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H H

The IUPAC name: Prop-1-ene

H H

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ii. H − C − C ≡ C − C − H
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H H

The IUPAC name: But-2-yne

H H

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iii. H − C − C = O
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The IUPAC name: Ethanal

8. Question 8
(i) i. Covalent bonding since L consists of molecules.
ii. L is getting reduced.
(ii) i. It determines the molecular formula of a gas.
ii. It determines atomicity of gases.
iii. It explains Gay-Lussac’s law of combining volumes.
iv. It establishes the relation between molecular weight and vapour density of a gas.
(iii) i. C/pH 7
ii. B/pH 2
iii. A/pH 12
(iv) i. 2NH4Cl + Ca(OH)2 −
→ CaCl2 + 2H2O + 2NH3 ↑
Δ

ii. Concentrated sulphuric acid reacts with ammonia/form ammonium sulphate or NH3 being basic combines with
concentrated H2SO4/as follow in chemical equation.
2NH 3 + H2 SO4 → (NH 4 )2 SO4
salt

iii. NH3 is highly soluble in water or dissolves in water.