Chemical Reactions and Equations - MCQ - Set I
Question 1. Magnesium ribbon is rubbed before burning because it has a
coating of
(a) basic magnesium carbonate
(b) basic magnesium oxide
(c) basic magnesium sulphide
(d) basic magnesium chloride
Question 2. In the balanced equation – aFe2 O3 + bH2 → cFe + dH2 O The
value of a,b,c,d are respectively
(A) 1,1,2,3
(B) 1,1,1,1
(C) 1,3,2,3
(D) 1,2,2,3
Question 3. What is the formula of quick lime. What does it form when
put into water.
A. CaO, CaCO3
B. CaO, Ca(OH)2
C. Ca(OH)2, CaCO3
D. None
Question 4. Which of the following reactions involves the combination of
two elements :-
a)CaO + CO2 -> CaCO3
b)4Na + O2 -> 2Na2O
c)SO2 +(1/2)O2 -> SO3
d)NH3 + HCl -> NH4Cl
Question 5. Which of the following statements about the given reaction
are correct?
3Fe (s) + 4H2O (g) → Fe3O4 (s) + 4 H2 (g)
(i) Iron metal is getting oxidised
(ii) Water is getting reduced
(iii) Water is acting as reducing agent
(iv) Water is acting as oxidising agent
(a) (i), (zi) and (iii)
(b) (in) and (iv)
(c) (i), (ii) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Question 6. To facilitate the electrolysis of water we add a few drops of
acids like sulfuric acid or salts like NaCl. Because:
A. It acts as a catalyst
B. It prevents the decomposition of electrodes used.
C. It increases the electrical conductivity of water.
D. None
Question 7. Which of the following reactions is not balanced
(A) 2NaHCO3 → Na2 CO3, + H2 O + CO2
(B) 2C4 H10 + 1202 → 8CO2 + 10H2 O
(C) 2AI + 6H2O → 2AI (OH)3 + 3H2
(D) 4NH3 + 5O2 → 4NO + 6H2O
Question [Link] hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue
solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate of copper sulphate is
obtained and the sulphuric acid so formed remains in the solution. The
reaction is an example of :-
a)A combination reaction
b)A displacement reaction
c)A decomposition reaction
d)A double decomposition reaction
Question 9. Which of the following are exothermic processes?
(i) Reaction of water with quick lime
(ii) Dilution of an acid
(iii) Evaporation of water
(iv) Sublimation of camphor (crystals)
(a) (i) and (ii)
(b) (ii) and (iii)
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (ii) and (iv)
Question [Link] equation – Cu + xHNO3 → Cu(NO3 ) 2 + yNO2 + 2H2O The
values of x and y are
(A) 3 and 5
(B) 8 and 6
(C) 4 and 2
(D) 7 and 1
Question [Link] happens when copper rod is dipped in iron sulphate
solution :-
a)Copper displaces iron
b)Blue color of copper sulphate solution is obtained
c)No reaction takes place
d)Reaction is exothermic
Question 12. A student added dilute HCl to a test tube containing zinc
granules and made following observations :-
a)The zinc surface became dull and black
b)A gas evolved which burnt with a pop sound
c)The solution remained colorless
d)The solution becomes green in color.
Question 13. Three beakers labelled as A, B and C each containing 25 ml
of water were taken. A small amount of NaOH, anhydrous CuSO4 and
NaCl were added to the beakers A, B and C respectively. It was observed
that there was an increase in the temperature of the solution contained
in beakers A and B, whereas in case of beaker C, the temperature of the
solution falls. Which one of the following statement(s) is (are) correct?
(i) In beakers A and B, exothermic process has occurred.
(ii) In beakers A and B, endothermic process has occuBftd.
(iii) In beaker C exothermic process has occurred.
(iv) In beaker C endothermic process has occurred.
(a) (i) only
(b) (ii) only
(c) (i) and (iv)
(d) (iv), (ii) and (iii)
Question 14. A balanced chemical equation is in accordance with
a)Avogadro’s law
b)Law of multiple proportion
c)Law of conservation of mass
d)Law of gaseous volumes
Question 15. Give the ratio in which hydrogen and oxygen are present in
water by volume.
(a) 1:2
(b) 1:1
(c) 2:1
(d) 1:8
Question [Link] equation
Cu + xHNO3 -> Cu(NO3)2 + yNO2 + 2H2O
The values of x and y are
a)3 and 5
b)8 and 6
c)4 and 2
d)7 and 1
Question 17. Zn + H2SO4(dil) ->ZnSO4 + H2
Above reaction is
a)Decomposition reaction
b)Single displacement reaction
c)Combination reaction
d)Synthesis reaction
Question 18. Which among the following statement(s) is (are) true?
Exposure of silver chloride to sunlight for a long duration turns grey due
to
(i) the formation of silver by decomposition of silver chloride
(ii) sublimation of silver chloride
(iii decomposition of chlorine gas from silver chloride
(iv) oxidation of silver chloride
(a) (i) only
(b) (i) and (iii)
(c) (ii) and (iii)
(d) (iv) only
Question [Link] reaction in which two compounds exchange their ions
to form two new compounds is
a)A displacement reaction
b)A decomposition reaction
c)An isomerization reaction
d)A double displacement reaction
Question [Link] the gases sulphur dioxide and hydrogen sulphide mix
in the presence of water, the reaction is
SO2 + 2H2S -> 2H2O + 3S. here hydrogen sulphide is acting as
a)An oxidizing agent
b)A reducing agent
c)A dehydrating agent
d)A catalyst
Question 21. CuO + H2 ->H2O + Cu, reaction is an example of
a)Redox reaction
b)Synthesis reaction
c)Neutralization
d)Analysis reaction
Question 22.A substance which oxidizes itself and reduces other is
known as
a)Oxidizing agent
b)Reducing agent
c)Both of these
d)None of these
Question 23. A substance ‘X’ is used in white-washing and is obtained by
heating limestone in the absence of air. Identify ‘X’.
(a) CaOCl2
(b) Ca (OH)2
(c) CaO
(d) CaCO3
Question 24.A redox reaction is one in which
a)Both the substance are reduced
b)Both the substance are oxidized
c)An acid is neutralized by the base
d)One substance is oxidized while the other is reduced
Question 25. When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of
(a) AgNO3
(b) Ag2S
(c) Ag2O
(d) Ag2CO3
Question [Link] the following equation:
Na2CO3 + xHCI -> 2NaCI +CO2 + H2O, the value of x is
a)1
b)2
c)3
d)4
Question [Link] the equation, NaOH + HNO3 -> NaNO3 + H2O nitric acid is
acting as
a)An oxidizing agent
b)An acid
c)A nitrating agent
d)A dehydrating agent
Question 28. Fe2O3+ 2 Al -> 2AI2O3 + 2Fe
The above reaction is an example of a
a)Combination reaction
b)Double displacement reaction
c)Decomposition reaction
d)Displacement reaction
Question [Link] silver chloride in sunlight turns to
a)Grey
b)Yellow
c)Remain white
d)Red
Question 30. Black and white photography uses
a)Decomposition of silver chloride
b)Decomposition of silver bromide
c)Both
d)None of these
Question [Link] copper powder is heated it gets coated with
a)Black copper oxide
b)Yellow copper oxide
c)Red copper oxide
d)None of these
Question [Link] of phosphorus and oxygen is an example of
a)Oxidation
b)Reduction
c)Rancidity
d)None of these
Question [Link] of an iron is an example of
a)Reduction
b)Ionization
c)Oxidation
d)Dissociation
Question [Link] of the following does not corrode when exposed to
the atmosphere-
a)Iron
b)Copper
c)Gold
d)Silver
Question [Link] CaCO3 in a test tube. Heat it over a flame, when a
colorless gas comes out. The reaction is called a
a)Decomposition reaction
b)Displacement reaction
c)Double decomposition reaction
d)Double displacement reaction
Question 36. MnO2 + 4HCl → 2 + 2H2O + Cl2
Identify the substance oxidized in the above . equation.
(a) MnCl2
(b) HCl
(c) H2O
(d) MnO2
Question 37. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:
(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant
Question 38. Rancidity of fat or oil is:
A. Degradation by microorganism
B. Oxidation of fat
C. Reduction of fat
D. None
Question 39. Which of the following is an endothermic process?
(a) Dilution of sulphuric acid
(b) Sublimation of dry ice
(c) Condensation of water vapours
(d) Respiration in human beings
Question 40. What type of chemical reactions take place when electricity
is passed through water?
(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement
