Practice Worksheet – Reactions and
Question Types
Class 10 Science – Chapter 1: Chemical Reactions and Equations
Includes all types of reactions from the chapter and competency-based questions.
Section A – Practice All Important Reactions
1. Write balanced chemical equations for the following reactions:
a) Reaction of zinc with dilute sulphuric acid
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b) Reaction of calcium oxide with water
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c) Decomposition of lead nitrate on heating
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d) Electrolysis of water
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e) Reaction between iron and copper sulphate solution
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f) Burning of methane in oxygen
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g) Formation of rust on iron in presence of water and oxygen
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h) Reaction between silver nitrate and sodium chloride
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i) Heating of ferrous sulphate crystals
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j) Thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate
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Section B – Identify the Type of Reaction
2. Mention the type of reaction for each of the following equations:
i) 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O
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ii) CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
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iii) Zn + CuSO₄ → ZnSO₄ + Cu
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iv) BaCl₂ + Na₂SO₄ → BaSO₄ + 2NaCl
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v) C + O₂ → CO₂
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Section C – Competency-Based Questions
3. Read the following case and answer the questions that follow:
A student performed an activity by placing an iron nail in a blue copper sulphate solution.
After 30 minutes, he noticed the colour of the solution faded and a brown layer appeared on
the nail.
a) What type of reaction is taking place?
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b) Write the balanced chemical equation.
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c) What inference can be drawn about the reactivity of iron and copper?
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4. During the electrolysis of water, it was observed that the volume of gas collected at one
electrode is double of that at the other. Answer the following:
a) Name the gases collected.
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b) Why is the ratio 2:1?
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c) Write the balanced equation.
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