Introduction
Question 1
Explain the term 'symbol'. State a reason why the symbol of calcium is 'Ca' & of copper is 'Cu'.
Answer
Symbol — An atom of any element is denoted by a symbol. It is the short form or abbreviated name of the element. It represents
- a specific element or one atom of an element. e.g. 'H' represents one atom of the element hydrogen.
- the weight of the element equal to its atomic weight.
- distinguishes one element from another and is characteristic of that element only.
The symbol 'Ca' for calcium is taken from the first two letters of its name "Calcium" whereas the symbol 'Cu' for Copper is taken from the first two letters of its latin name "Cuprum".
Valency
Question 2
Define the term 'valency'. With reference to water & ammonia as compounds respectively state the valency of oxygen & nitrogen. Magnesium [2, 8, 2] has valency 2+. Give reasons.
Answer
Valency is the number of hydrogen atoms which can combine with [or displace] one atom of the element [or radical] forming a compound.
In case of water, two atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of oxygen. Hence, valency of oxygen is 2.
In case of ammonia, three atoms of hydrogen combine with one atom of nitrogen. Hence, valency of nitrogen is 3.
Valency is also defined as the number of electrons an atom can donate or accept so as to achieve stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas. In case of magnesium [2, 8, 2], it donates two electrons to achieve a stable electronic configuration of the nearest noble gas [Neon (2,8)], hence its valency is 2+
Question 3
Explain the term 'variable valency'. Copper having electronic configuration 2, 8, 18, 1 exhibits variable valency. Give a reason for the same & name the compound CuCl & CuCl2.
Answer
Variable valency refers to the capacity of certain elements to have multiple valencies or combining abilities. These elements can lose electrons beyond their valence shell, including the penultimate shell. This characteristic allows them to display variable valency.
The outermost shell of copper has 1 electron & the penultimate shell [last but one] has 18 electrons. The penultimate shell has not attained stability & one or more electrons sometimes jumps to the outermost shell. The valency electron thus increases & Cu has new configuration: Cu = 29 [2, 8, 17, 2]. Therefore copper exhibits: Cu1+ & Cu2+ valency.
The compound CuCl is Copper [I] Chloride or Cuprous Chloride & CuCl2 Copper [II] Chloride or Cupric Chloride.
Question 4
State the valencies of the following metallic elements -
(a) Potassium
(b) Sodium
(c) Calcium
(d) Magnesium
(e) Zinc
(f) Aluminium
(g) Chromium
[write each symbol with the valency]
Answer
S. No. | Element | Symbol | Valency |
---|---|---|---|
(a) | Potassium | K1+ | 1 |
(b) | Sodium | Na1+ | 1 |
(c) | Calcium | Ca2+ | 2 |
(d) | Magnesium | Mg2+ | 2 |
(e) | Zinc | Zn2+ | 2 |
(f) | Aluminium | Al3+ | 3 |
(g) | Chromium | Cr3+ | 3 |
Question 5
Certain metals exhibit variable valencies which include valencies: 1+, 2+, 3+, & 4+. State the variable valency of the following metals -
(a) Copper
(b) Silver
(c) Mercury
(d) Iron
(e) Tin
(f) Lead
[write each symbol with the variable valency]
Answer
S. No. | Element | Symbol | Valency |
---|---|---|---|
(a) | Copper | Cu1+ | 1 |
Cu2+ | 2 | ||
(b) | Silver | Ag1+ | 1 |
Ag2+ | 2 | ||
(c) | Mercury | Hg1+ | 1 |
Hg2+ | 2 | ||
(d) | Iron | Fe2+ | 2 |
Fe3+ | 3 | ||
(e) | Tin | Sn2+ | 2 |
Sn4+ | 4 | ||
(f) | Lead | Pb2+ | 2 |
Pb4+ | 4 |
Question 6
State which of the following ions or radicals given below of non-metallic elements exhibit valency: 1-, 2- & 3-
(a) Chloride
(b) Bromide
(c) Iodide
(d) Nitrate
(e) Hydroxide
(f) Bicarbonate
(g) Bisulphite
(h) Bisulphate
(i) Aluminate
(j) Permanganate
(k) Oxide
(l) Sulphide
(m) Sulphite
(n) Sulphate
(o) Carbonate
(p) Dichromate
(q) Zincate
(r) Plumbite
(s) Phosphate
(t) Nitride
[write each ion or radical with the correct valency]
Answer
Valency | Element/Radical | Ion |
---|---|---|
1- | Chloride | Cl1- |
Bromide | Br1- | |
Iodide | I1- | |
Nitrate | NO31- | |
Hydroxide | OH1- | |
Bicarbonate | HCO31- | |
Bisulphite | HSO31- | |
Bisulphate | HSO41- | |
Aluminate | AlO21- | |
Permanganate | MnO41- | |
2- | Oxide | O2- |
Sulphide | S2- | |
Sulphite | SO32- | |
Sulphate | SO42- | |
Carbonate | CO32- | |
Dichromate | Cr2O72- | |
Zincate | ZnO22- | |
Plumbite | PbO22- | |
3- | Phosphate | PO43- |
Nitride | N3- |
Question 7
Differentiate between the terms - 'Ion' & 'radical' with suitable examples.
Answer
Ion | Radical |
---|---|
An ion is any atom or a group of atoms carrying a positive or negative charge due to loss or gain of electrons. | A radical is an atom or a group of atoms of the same or of different elements that behaves as a single unit with a positive or a negative charge. |
Positively charged ions are called cations. For example, Sodium [Na1+] | Positively charged radicals are called basic radicals. For example, Ammonium [NH41+] |
Negatively charged ions are called anions. For example, Chloride [Cl1-]. | Negatively charged radicals are called acidic radicals. For example, Bicarbonate [HCO31-] |
Chemical Formula
Question 8
Write the chemical formula of the following compounds in a step-by-step manner
(a) Potassium chloride
(b) Sodium bromide
(c) Potassium nitrate
(d) Calcium hydroxide
(e) Calcium bicarbonate
(f) Sodium bisulphate
(g) Potassium sulphate
(h) Zinc hydroxide
(i) Potassium permanganate
(j) Potassium dichromate
(k) Aluminium hydroxide
(l) Magnesium nitride
(m) Sodium zincate
(n) Copper [II] oxide
(o) Copper [I] sulphide
(p) Iron [III] chloride
(q) Iron [II] hydroxide
(r) Iron [III] sulphide
(s) Iron [III] oxide.
Answer
(a) Potassium chloride
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Potassium chloride :
(b) Sodium bromide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Sodium bromide :
(c) Potassium nitrate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Potassium nitrate :
(d) Calcium hydroxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Calcium hydroxide :
(e) Calcium bicarbonate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Calcium bicarbonate :
(f) Sodium bisulphate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Sodium bisulphate :
(g) Potassium sulphate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Potassium sulphate :
(h) Zinc hydroxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Zinc hydroxide :
(i) Potassium permanganate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Potassium permanganate :
(j) Potassium dichromate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Potassium dichromate :
(k) Aluminium hydroxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Aluminium hydroxide :
(l) Magnesium nitride
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Magnesium nitride :
(m) Sodium zincate
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Sodium zincate :
(n) Copper [II] oxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Copper [II] oxide :
(o) Copper [I] sulphide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Copper [I] sulphide :
(p) Iron [III] chloride
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Iron [III] chloride :
(q) Iron [II] hydroxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Iron [II] hydroxide :
(r) Iron [III] sulphide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Iron [III] sulphide :
(s) Iron [III] oxide
Step 1 — Write each symbol with its valency
Step 2 — Interchange the valencies
Step 3 — Write the interchanged number & hence the formula
Therefore, we get
Formula of Iron [III] oxide :
Chemical Equations
Question 9
What is a chemical equation. How it is represented. Differentiate between a 'word equation' and a 'molecular equation' with a suitable example.
Answer
A chemical equation is a shorthand form for representing the result of a chemical change.
It is represented with the help of formulas and symbols of the reactants and products.
Word equation | Molecular equation |
---|---|
Zinc + sulphuric acid ⟶ zinc sulphate + Hydrogen | Zn + H2SO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + H2 |
Question 10
State the information provided by a chemical equation. Chemical equations suffer from a number of limitations. State the main limitations of a chemical equation.
Answer
Information provided by a chemical equation :
- The formulas & symbols of the reactants & products.
- The physical state of the substance whether it is solid, liquid or gas.
- The special conditions required such as heat, catalyst, direction of reaction.
- Tells the ratio in which the substances react in a balanced equation.
Chemical equation do not tell us about:
- The physical states of the reactants & products - hence [(s) for solids, (g) for gas may be added]
- The conditions such as temperature, pressure or catalyst which affect the reaction.
- The concentration of the reactants & products hence [(dil.) dilute & (conc) concentrated may be added.]
- The nature of the chemical reaction.
- The speed of the reaction.
- The heat changes accompanying the reaction.
- The completion of the reaction.
Question 11
State what is a balanced equation with a relevant example. Give a reason why an equation is balanced with reference to the law of conservation of matter.
Answer
A balanced equation is one in which the number of atoms of each element of the reactant is equal to the number of atoms of each element of the products.
Zn + H2SO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + H2
An equation must be balanced to comply with the 'law of conservation of matter' because according to this law : matter is neither created nor destroyed during the chemical change.
Question 12
Write balanced molecular equations for the following word equations:
(a) Calcium + oxygen ⟶ Calcium oxide
(b) Calcium + water ⟶ Calcium hydroxide + hydrogen
(c) Zinc + sulphuric acid ⟶ Zinc sulphate + hydrogen
(d) Lead sulphate + ammonium hydroxide ⟶ Ammonium sulphate + lead hydroxide
(e) Copper hydroxide + nitric acid ⟶ copper nitrate + water
(f) Lead nitrate + sodium chloride ⟶ sodium nitrate + lead chloride
Answer
(a) 2Ca + O2 ⟶ 2CaO
(b) Ca + 2H2O ⟶ Ca(OH)2 + H2
(c) Zn + H2SO4 ⟶ ZnSO4 + H2
(d) PbSO4 + 2NH4OH ⟶ (NH4)2SO4 + Pb(OH)2
(e) Cu(OH)2 + 2HNO3 ⟶ Cu(NO3)2 + 2H2O
(f) PbNO3 + NaCl ⟶ NaNO3 + PbCl
Question 13
Balance the following equations:
(a) P + O2 ⟶ P2O5
(b) Na2O + H2O ⟶ NaOH
(c) K + H2O ⟶ KOH + H2
(d) Fe + H2O ⇌ Fe3O4 + H2
(e) CaO + HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O
(f) Fe + Cl2 + FeCl3
(g) Al + H2O ⟶ Al2O3 + H2
(h) Al + H2SO4 ⟶ Al2(SO4)3 + H2
(i) Fe2O3 + H2 ⟶ Fe + H2O
(j) C + H2SO4 ⟶ CO2 + H2O + SO2
(k) Pb3O4 ⟶ PbO + O2
(l) Al + O2 ⟶ Al2O3
(m) NO + O2 ⟶ NO2
(n) ZnS + O2 ⟶ ZnO + SO2
(o) Pb3O4 + HCl ⟶ PbCl2 + H2O + Cl2
(p) ZnO + NaOH ⟶ Na2ZnO2 + H2O
(q) H2S + Cl2 ⟶ S + HCl
(r) FeCl3 + NaOH ⟶ NaCl + Fe(OH)3
(s) Fe2O3 + CO ⟶ Fe + CO2
(t) KHCO3 ⟶ K2CO3 + H2O + CO2
(u) CuO + NH3 ⟶ Cu + H2O + N2
Answer
(a) 4P + 5O2 ⟶ 2P2O5
(b) Na2O + H2O ⟶ 2NaOH
(c) 2K + 2H2O ⟶ 2KOH + H2
(d) 3Fe + 4H2O ⇌ Fe3O4 + 4H2
(e) CaO + 2HCl ⟶ CaCl2 + H2O
(f) 2Fe + 3Cl2 + 2FeCl3
(g) 2Al + 3H2O ⟶ Al2O3 + 3H2
(h) 2Al + 3H2SO4 ⟶ Al2(SO4)3 + 3H2
(i) Fe2O3 + 3H2 ⟶ 2Fe + 3H2O
(j) C + 2H2SO4 ⟶ + CO2 + 2H2O + 2SO2
(k) 2Pb3O4 ⟶ 6PbO + O2
(l) 4Al + 3O2 ⟶ 2Al2O3
(m) 2NO + O2 ⟶ 2NO2
(n) 2ZnS + 3O2 ⟶ 2ZnO + 2SO2
(o) Pb3O4 + 8HCl ⟶ 3PbCl2 + 4H2O + Cl2
(p) ZnO + 2NaOH ⟶ Na2ZnO2 + H2O
(q) H2S + Cl2 ⟶ S + 2HCl
(r) FeCl3 + 3NaOH ⟶ 3NaCl + Fe(OH)3
(s) Fe2O3 + 3CO ⟶ 2Fe + 3CO2
(t) 2KHCO3 ⟶ K2CO3 + H2O + CO2
(u) 3CuO + 2NH3 ⟶ 3Cu + 3H2O + N2
Objective Type Questions
Question 1
Complete the statements given below by filling in the blank with the correct word/s.
The formula of silver [I] chloride is ............... [AgCl/AgCl2].
The basic unit of an element is a/an ............... [molecule/atom/ion].
Atom contains .............. [neutron/nucleus], with positively charged ............... [electrons/protons] .
Element .............. [calcium/lead/carbon] has the symbol derived from its Latin name 'plumbum'.
From the elements - He, Br, Pt & O; the element which forms a polyatomic molecule is ............... & which is liquid at room temperature is ...............
The valency of iron in FeO is ............... [2+/1+] of chlorine [chloride] in CaCl2 is .............. [1-/2-] and of dichromate in K2Cr2O7 is .............. [2+/2-]
Answer
The formula of silver [I] chloride is AgCl.
The basic unit of an element is a/an atom.
Atom contains nucleus, with positively charged protons.
Element lead has the symbol derived from its Latin name 'plumbum'.
From the elements - He, Br, Pt & O ; the element which forms a polyatomic molecule is O & which is liquid at room temperature is Br
The valency of iron in FeO is 2+ of chlorine [chloride] in CaCl2 is 1- and of dichromate in K2Cr2O7 is 2-.
Question 2
Match the statements - 1 to 10 below with their correct answers from - A to J.
1. Elements having valency of two | A: Br1- |
2. An anion | B: Divalent |
3. A gaseous non-metal | C: Reactants |
4. A cation | D: Ammonium |
5. The term used for the substances which take part in the chemical reaction | E: Nitric oxide |
6. The meaning of the symbol 'ꕔ' over the arrow in a chemical equation | F: Nitrogen |
7. The chemical name for nitrogen monoxide | G: Zero |
8. A radical containing nitrogen & hydrogen only | H: Nitrous oxide |
9. The chemical name for dinitrogen oxide | I: Heat required |
10. The valency of noble gases | J: K1+ |
Answer
1. Elements having valency of two | B: Divalent |
2. An anion | A: Br1- |
3. A gaseous non-metal | F: Nitrogen |
4. A cation | J: K1+ |
5. The term used for the substances which take part in the chemical reaction | C: Reactants |
6. The meaning of the symbol 'ꕔ' over the arrow in a chemical equation | I: Heat required |
7. The chemical name for nitrogen monoxide | E: Nitric oxide |
8. A radical containing nitrogen & hydrogen only | D: Ammonium |
9. The chemical name for dinitrogen oxide | H: Nitrous oxide |
10. The valency of noble gases | G: Zero |
Question 3
Match the compounds in List I - 1 to 20 with their correct formulas in List II - A to T.
List I | |||
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1. Copper [I] sulphide | 2. Potassium permanganate | 3. Phosphoric acid | 4. Copper [I] oxide |
5. Carbonic acid | 6. Aluminium sulphide | 7. Iron [II] oxide | 8. Iron [III] sulphide |
9. Iron [II] sulphate | 10. Sodium zincate | 11. Nitrous oxide | 12. Aluminium sulphate |
13. Magnesium nitride | 14. Iron [III] sulphate | 15. Copper [II] oxide | 16. Iron [III] oxide |
17. Nitric oxide | 18. Copper [II] sulphide | 19. Iron [II] sulphide | 20. Magnesium nitrate |
List II | |||
---|---|---|---|
A. KMnO4 | B. Mg3N2 | C. Mg(NO3)2 | D. Al2(SO4)3 |
E. Na2ZnO2 | F. N2O | G. H2CO3 | H. Al2S3 |
I. NO | J. FeS | K. Fe2S3 | L. H3PO4 |
M. Cu2S | N. CuS | O. Fe2O3 | P. FeO |
Q. FeSO4 | R. Fe2(SO4)3 | S. CuO | T. Cu2O |
Answer
Compounds | Formulas |
---|---|
1. Copper [I] sulphide | M. Cu2S |
2. Potassium permanganate | A. KMnO4 |
3. Phosphoric acid | L. H3PO4 |
4. Copper [I] oxide | T. Cu2O |
5. Carbonic acid | G. H2CO3 |
6. Aluminium sulphide | H. Al2S3 |
7. Iron [II] oxide | P. FeO |
8. Iron [III] sulphide | K. Fe2S3 |
9. Iron [II] sulphate | Q. FeSO4 |
10. Sodium zincate | E. Na2ZnO2 |
11. Nitrous oxide | F. N2O |
12. Aluminium sulphate | D. Al2(SO4)3 |
13. Magnesium nitride | B. Mg3N2 |
14. Iron [III] sulphate | R. Fe2(SO4)3 |
15. Copper [II] oxide | S. CuO |
16. Iron [III] oxide | O. Fe2O3 |
17. Nitric oxide | I. NO |
18. Copper [II] sulphide | N. CuS |
19. Iron [II] sulphide | J. FeS |
20. Magnesium nitrate | C. Mg(NO3)2 |
Question 4
Underline the incorrectly balanced compound in each equation & rewrite the correct equation.
2Na + 3H2O ⟶ 2NaOH + H2
4P + 4O2 ⟶ 2P2O5
Fe2O3 + 2H2 ⟶ 2Fe + 3H2O
2Al + 2H2SO4 ⟶ Al2(SO4)3 + 3H2
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ NH3
ZnO + 3NaOH ⟶ Na2ZnO2 + H2O
FeCl3 + 3NH4OH ⟶ 2NH4Cl + Fe(OH)3
FeS + 2HCl ⟶ 2FeCl2 + H2S
3NH3 + H2SO4 ⟶ (NH4)2SO4
PbO2 + 4HCl ⟶ PbCl2 + H2O + Cl2
Answer
2Na + 2H2O ⟶ 2NaOH + H2
4P + 5O2 ⟶ 2P2O5
Fe2O3 + 3H2 ⟶ 2Fe + 3H2O
2Al + 3H2SO4 ⟶ Al2(SO4)3 + 3H2
N2 + 3H2 ⇌ 2NH3
ZnO + 2NaOH ⟶ Na2ZnO2 + H2O
FeCl3 + 3NH4OH ⟶ 3NH4Cl + Fe(OH)3
FeS + 2HCl ⟶ FeCl2 + H2S
2NH3 + H2SO4 ⟶ (NH4)2SO4
PbO2 + 4HCl ⟶ PbCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2