ICSE 2025 EXAMINATION

Sample Question Paper - 2

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 element with the highest ionisation potential in the periodic table is ________. [1]

a) He b) Xe

c) Ar d) Ne
(b) The electronegativity on moving from left to right in a period [1]

a) decreases b) depends on the number of valence

electrons

c) increases d) remains the same

(c) The electronic configurations of four elements [1]
L : 1s22s22p4

Q : 1s22s22p63s23p5
P : 1s22s22p63s1
R : 1s22s22p63s2
The formulae of ionic compounds that can be formed between them are

a) LP, R2L, P2Q, RQ b) L2P, RL, PQ, R2Q

c) P2L, RL, PO, RQ2 d) LP, RL, PQ, RQ

(d) If few drops of a concentrated acid accidentally spills over the hand of a student, what should be [1]
done?

a) Wash the hand immediately with plenty b) After washing with plenty of water
of water and apply a paste of sodium apply solution of sodium hydroxide on
hydrogen carbonate the hand
 c) Wash the hand with saline solution d) Neutralise the acid with a strong alkali
(e) Aqua regia is a mixture of: [1]

a) concentrated hydrochloric acid and b) dilute hydrochloric acid and

dilute nitric acid concentrated nitric acid

c) concentrated hydrochloric acid (3 parts) d) concentrated hydrochloric acid (1 part)

and concentrated nitric acid (1 part) and concentrated nitric acid (3 parts)
(f) Hydroxide of this metal is soluble in sodium hydroxide solution: [1]

a) Silver b) Copper

c) Magnesium d) Lead
(g) The element which has two atoms in its molecule is [1]

a) ozone b) phosphorus

c) oxygen d) helium
(h) What will be the empirical formula of CH3COOH? [1]

a) CHO2 b) C2H2O2

c) CH2O d) C2HO

(i) The particles present in strong electrolytes are: [1]

a) only molecules b) only atoms

c) mainly ions d) ions and molecules

(j) What does 22 carat gold means? [1]

a) 22 parts gold mixed with 2 parts of Cu b) 22 parts gold mixed with 3 parts of Zn
or Ag

c) 22 parts of gold only d) 22 parts gold mixed with 2 parts of Al

(k) NH4Cl(s) is heated in a test tube. Vapours are brought in contact with red litmus paper, which changes [1]

to blue and then to red. It is because of

a) greater diffusion of HCl than NH3 b) formation of NH4OH and HCl

c) greater diffusion of NH3 than HCl d) formation of NH3 and HCl

(l) Select the pair of gases which turn lime water milky: [1]

a) CO2 and NH3 b) SO2 and SO3

c) CO2 and SO3 d) SO2 and CO2

(m) Which of the following reactions will not produce ethane? [1]

a) Reduction of CH3COOH with HI/P4 b) Reduction of CH3COCH3 with Hl/P4

c) Sodalime decarboxylation of sodium d) Hydrogenation of ethane in the

propionate presence of Ni
(n) The functional group present in acetic acid is: [1]
 a) Hydroxyl -OH b) Carboxyl -COOH

c) Ketonic =O d) Aldehydic -CHO

(o) What will be the final oxidation product of ethyl alcohol? [1]

a) Acetaldehyde b) Acetone

c) Acetalhyde d) Acetic acid

2. Question 2 [25]
(a) Complete and balance the following equations. [5]
∘
200 C

i. KNO3 + H2SO4 (conc.) −−−→ ________ + ________

Δ

ii. 2Cu(NO3)2 −
→ ________ + ________ + ________

iii. KOH + HNO3 ⟶ ________ + ________

iv. P + 5HNO3 ⟶ ________ + ________ + ________
v. C + 4HNO3 ⟶ ________ + ________ + ________

(b) Match the gases given in column I to the identification of the gases mentioned in column II. [5]

Column I Column II

(a) Hydrogen sulphide (i) Turns acidified potassium dichromate solution green

(b) Nitric oxide (ii) Turns lime water milky

(c) Carbon dioxide (iii) Turns reddish brown when it reacts with oxygen

(d) Sulphur dioxide (iv) Turns moist lead acetate paper silvery black

(c) Complete the following by choosing the correct answers from the bracket:
i. The energy required to remove an electron from a neutral isolated gaseous atom and convert it [1]
into a positively charged gaseous ion is called ________. (electron affinity/ionisation
potential/electronegativity)
ii. Soluble salts are prepared by ________ whereas insoluble salts are generally prepared by [1]
________.
iii. The number of moles in 11 gm of nitrogen gas is ________. (0.39/0.49/0.29) [1]
[Atomic mass of N = 14]
iv. ________ the concentration of an ion in a solution, the greater is the probability of its being [1]
discharged at its appropriate electrode.
v. Quicklime is not used to dry HCl gas because ________ (CaO is alkaline/CaO is acidic/CaO is [1]
neutral).
(d) Identify the following:
i. The property by which carbon compounds with itself to form a long chain. [1]
ii. The gas evolved when hydrochloric acid is added to manganese(IV) oxide. [1]
iii. The electrolytic deposition of a superior metal on a base plate. [1]
iv. The base which is soluble in water. [1]
v. The properties of the elements are a periodic function of their ________. (atomic number/mass [1]
number/relative atomic mass)
 (e) i. i. State the volume occupied by 40 gm of methane at STP, if its vapour density (V.D.) is 8. [2]
ii. Calculate the number of moles present in 160 gm of NaOH.
[Atomic mass: Na = 23, H = 1, O = 16].
ii. Elements X, Y and Z have atomic number 6, 9 and 12 respectively. Which: [3]
i. forms an anion?
ii. forms a cation?
iii. has four electrons in its valence shell?

Section B
Attempt any 4 questions
3. Question 3 [10]
(a) State one chemical test to distinguish between each of the following pairs - [2]
Manganese dioxide and Copper (II) oxide.
(b) Write the products and balance the equation.
i. Sodium sulphate using dilute sulphuric acid. [1]
ii. Ammonium sulphate crystals. [1]
(c) Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:
i. Cs, Na, Li, K, Rb (increasing order of metallic character) [1]
ii. F, B, N, O (In the increasing order of electron affinity) [1]
iii. K, Pb, Ca, Zn (In the increasing order of the reactivity) [1]
(d) Fill in the blanks by selecting the appropriate word from the given choice:
i. ________ is also known as wood spirit. (methanol/ethanol/propanol). [1]
ii. ________ was the first organic compound prepared in laboratory. [1]
iii. CH2O is an ________ for the molecular formula, C6H12O6. [1]

4. Question 4 [10]
(a) Explain the bonding in methane molecule using electron dot structure. [2]
(b) Calculate the volume of 320 g of SO2 at STP. [2]

[Atomic mass of S = 32 and O = 16]

(c) Bayer's process is used to concentrate bauxite to alumina. Give balanced chemical equations for the [3]
reaction taking place for its conversion from bauxite to alumina.
(d) Explain the following:
i. Aluminium is more abundant than gold in the earth's crust, yet it is gold and not aluminium [1]
that has been known to man since ancient times.
ii. Zinc chloride is stored in air-tight bottles. [1]
iii. An aqueous solution of sodium chloride conducts electricity. [1]
5. Question 5 [10]
(a) i. What are the main types (groups) of aliphatic hydrocarbons? [1]
ii. Define Homologous series [1]
(b) Explain, polar covalent bond with the help of suitable example. [2]
(c) Give balanced chemical equation for the following:
i. Lead nitrate is heated in a dry test tube [1]
 ii. Magnesium sulphate solution is mixed with barium chloride solution [1]
iii. Action of dilute sulphuric acid on sodium sulphite [1]
(d) State one relevant observation for each of the following reactions:
i. Barium chloride solution is slowly added to sodium sulphate solution. [1]
ii. Ammonium hydroxide solution is added to copper (II) nitrate solution in small quantities and [1]
then in excess.
iii. In the electrolyte during the electrolysis of copper sulphate solutions with inert electrodes. [1]
6. Question 6 [10]
(a) An element Z has atomic number 16. Answer the following questions. [2]
i. State the period and group to which Z belongs.
ii. Is Z a metal or a non-metal?
(b) Find the number of moles and molecules present in 7.1 g of Cl2. (At. Wt. Cl = 35.5) [2]
(c) Give the common name of [3]
i. ethanol
ii. ethoxyethane
iii. ethanoic acid
(d) Distinguish between the following pairs of compounds using the test given within the brackets. [3]
i. Calcium sulphite and calcium carbonate (using dil. HCl).
ii. Calcium nitrate and potassium nitrate (using a flame test).
iii. Lead nitrate solution and Zinc nitrate solution (using an alkali).
7. Question 7 [10]
(a) What is the essential difference in the nature of compounds when two combining atoms? [2]
i. differ much in their electronegativities?
ii. don't differ much in their electronegativities?
(b) If the empirical formula of a compound is CH and it has a vapour density of 13, find the molecular [2]
formula of the compound.
(c) Identify the following reactions as either oxidation or reduction. [3]
i. O + 2e −
⟶ O
2−

ii. K
+ −
⟶ K + e

iii. Fe 3+
+ e
−
⟶ Fe
2+

(d) Write the IUPAC name of the following compounds: [3]

i. Ethyl alcohol
ii. Formaldehyde
iii. Acetaldehyde
iv. Acetic acid
8. Question 8 [10]
(a) Show the formation of covalent bonds in [2]
i. oxygen
ii. nitrogen molecule by dot diagram.
(b) If 6 litres of hydrogen and 4 litres of chlorine are mixed and exploded and if water is added to the [2]
 gases formed, find the volume of the residual gas.
(c) A metal carbonate X on reacting with an acid gives a gas which when passed through a solution Y [3]
gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G that is obtained at anode during the electrolysis
of brine and when passed on dry Y, it gives a compound Z, used for disinfecting drinking water.
Identify X, Y, G and Z.
(d) List the properties of ammonia that make it: [3]
i. A good refrigerant
ii. A cleaning agent
iii. As a source of hydrogen