EVERWIN GROUP OF CBSE SCHOOLS 3.Which of the following gives the correct increasing order of acidic strength?
(Kolathur-Maduravoyal-Mathur-Perambur-Surapet-Madurantakam-Rajamangalam-Paruthipattu) (a) Water < Acetic acid < Hydrochloric acid
CLASS X REVISION EXAMINATION-II MARKS: 80 (b) Water < Hydrochloric acid < Acetic acid
DATE:27.11.2024 SCIENCE TIME: 3 HRS (c) Acetic acid < Water < Hydrochloric acid
General Instructions: (d) Hydrochloric acid < Water < Acetic
i)This question paper consists of 39 questions in 5 sections. 4. A scientist in a chemistry lab wants to make salt of pH 5.5 using acid and base. The
ii) All questions are compulsory. However, an internal choice is provided in some table shows the acid and base present in the lab.
questions. A student is expected to attempt only one of these questions
iii. Section A consists of 20 objective type questions carrying 1 mark each.
iv. Section B consists of 6 Very Short questions carrying 02 marks each. Answers to
these questions should be in the range of 30 to 50 words.
v. Section C consists of 7 Short Answer type questions carrying 03 marks each.
Answers to these questions should in the range of 50 to 80 words
vi. Section D consists of 3 Long Answer type questions carrying 05 marks each.
Answer to these questions should be in the range of 80 to 120 words.
Which of the acid and base he should use for the reaction?
vii. Section E consists of 3 source-based/case-based units of assessment of 04 marks
(a) CH3COOH and NaOH (b) HCl and NaOH
each with sub-parts
(c) HCl and NH4OH (d) H2CO3 and NaOH
5. Which of the following is (are) true when HCl (g) is passed through water?
SECTION -A
(i) It does not ionise in the solution as it is a covalent compound.
Select and write one most appropriate option out of the four options given for each
(ii) It ionises in the solution.
of the questions (20x1=20)
(iii) It gives both hydrogen and hydroxyl ion in the solution.
1. A student makes a list of some activities he observes one day.
(iv) It forms hydronium ion in the solution due to the combination of hydrogen ion
1. Baking a cake in an oven
with water molecule.
2. Cutting an apple pie into slices
(a) (i) only (b) (iii) only (c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (iii) and (iv)
3. Crushing the can after drinking a soda
6. wSnO2 + xH₂ → ySn + zH2O. For which of the following values of w, x, y and z will
4. Carving a wooden log to make a stand
the equation above be balanced?
Which activity can the student classify as a chemical change?
(a) w = 1 x = 1 y = 1 z = 1 (b) w = 1 , x = 2 y = 2 z = 1
(a) Activity 1, as the properties of the substances in the mixture change.
(c) w = 1 x = 2 y = 1 z = 2 (d) w = 1 x = 1 y = 1 z = 2
(b) Activity 2, as the physical state of the apple pie changes when cut.
7.An aqueous solution 'A' turns phenolphthalein solution pink. On addition of an
(c) Activity 3, as the shape of the can changes.
aqueous solution 'B' to 'A', the pink colour disappears. Which of the following
(d) Activity 4, as the shape and size of the wooden log changes.
statement is true for solution 'A' and 'B'?
2. What is the product obtained when Copper (II) oxide is heated with hydrogen gas?
(a) A is strongly basic and B is a weak base.
(a) Copper oxide (b) Copper metal
(b) A is strongly acidic and B is a weak acid.
(c) Copper sulphate (d) Copper chloride
(c) A has pH greater than 7 and B has pH less than 7.
(d) A has pH less than 7 and B has pH greater than 7.
8. A big tree falls in a forest, but its roots are still in contact with the soil. The d) secondary consumer to primary consumer
branches of this fallen tree grow straight up (vertically). This happens in response to:
(a) Water and light (b) Water and minerals Q. No 17 to 20 are Assertion - Reasoning based questions.
(c) Gravity and water (d) Light and gravity These consist of two statements – Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Answer these
9.The growth of tendrils in pea plants is due to the: questions selecting the appropriate option given below:
(a) Effect of sunlight on the tendril cells facing the sun (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
(b) Effect of gravity on the part of tendril hanging down towards the earth (b) Both A and R are true and R is not the correct explanation of A
(c) Rapid cell division and elongation in tendril cells that are away from the support (c) A is true but R is false
(d) Rapid cell division and elongation in tendril cells in contact with the support (d) A is False but R is true
10.A person consuming sea food is least likely to develop (e) Both A and R is false
(a) Diabetes (b) Goitre (c) Both A and B (d) Heart Diseases 17. Assertion (A):In a reaction of copper with oxygen, copper serves as a reducing
11.An action potential travelling along an axon: agent.
(a) moves rapidly in both directions (b) moves faster than a neurotransmitter. Reason (R): The substance which gains oxygen in a chemical reaction acts as a
(c) is slowed by myelin (d) travels through the blood. reducing agent.
12. Which statement shows the interaction of an abiotic component with a biotic 18. Assertion (A): Nerve impulse is a one way conduction
component in an ecosystem? Reason (R): Nerve impulse is transmitted from dendrite to axon terminal
a) A grasshopper feeding on a leaf 19. Assertion(A): When a battery is short-circuited, the terminal voltage is zero.
b) Rainwater running down into the lake Reason(R): In the situation of a short-circuit, the current is zero
c) An earthworm making a burrow in the soil 20. Assertion (A): Wastes such as plastics, paper, vegetable or fruit peels, which are
d) A mouse fighting with another mouse for food. generated in our house daily are biodegradable.
13. The purpose of a rheostat is: Reason (R): Biodegradable wastes can be broken down into simpler, harmless
(a) Increase the magnitude of current only substance in nature in due course of time by the biological processes such as action
(b) Decrease the magnitude of current only of microorganisms.
(c) Increase or decrease the magnitude of current
(d) None of these SECTION – B
14. When a 40V battery is connected across an unknown resistor there is a current of Q. no. 21 to 26 are very short answer questions (6x2=12)
100 mA in the circuit. Find the value of the resistance of the resister: 21. A, B and C are three elements which undergo chemical reactions according to the
(a) 5000 Ω (b) 800 Ω (c) 0.8 Ω (d) none of these following equations.
15) What is the order of the waste management hierarchy, from most to least A2O3 + 2B------>B2O3+2A
favoured? 3CSO4 + 2B ----->B2(SO4)3 + 3C
a) Prevention-Recycle-Reuse- Disposal b) Prevention-Reuse-Disposal- Recycle 3CO + 2A →A2O3 + 3C
c) Prevention-Disposal-Reuse- Recycle d) Prevention-Reuse-Recycle- Disposal Answer the following questions with reasons.
16) If a grasshopper is eaten by frog, then the energy transfer will be from : (i) Which element is the most reactive?
a) producers to decomposers (ii) Which element is the least reactive?
b) producer to primary consumer iii) What is the type of reactions listed above? Arrange them in the order of
c) primary consumer to secondary consumer increasing reactivity.
22. A food web consists of many interrelated food chains. It represents the feeding b)What happens to the resistance of the conductor when the temperature is
relationship between many food chains. An aquatic food web is represented in the increased?
image given below.
25. a) A wire of resistance 5 Ω is bent in the form of a closed circle. Find the
resistance between two points at the ends of any diameter of the circle.
Or
b) A circuit has a resistor with a resistance of 3Ω followed by three parallel branches,
each holding a resistor with a resistance of 5Ω. What is the total equivalent
resistance of the circuit?
26. What is the primary environmental concern associated with the accumulation of
Consider that a dam is constructed across the river where this aquatic food web biodegradable wastes?
exists. The small fishes in the river generally travel upstream to lay eggs which was
SECTION - C
not possible after the construction of the dam.
Q.no. 27 to 33 are short answer questions (7x3=21)
The population of which organism is MOST likely to increase due to the construction
27.a) Four samples A, B, C and D change the colour of pH paper or solution to Green,
of the dam? Justify.
Reddish, Blue and Orange. Their pH was recorded as 7, 2, 10 & 5 respectively. Which
of the samples has the highest amount of hydrogen ion concentration? Arrange the
23. a) Name ONE plant hormone that controls directional growth.
four samples in the decreasing order of their pH.
b) Plant hormones are also referred to as growth regulators and can be controlled by
(b) Rahul found that the compound 'A' which he stored in a container, has become
a number of stimuli. Mention ONE point of difference between the functioning of
very hard and lost its binding nature. What is the reason for this? Also, write a
animal growth hormones and plant growth regulators with respect to such control.
chemical equation to represent the reaction taking place.
Or
(c) Give any one use of Compound 'A' other than for plastering or smoothening of
Hormones in Animals are secreted in specific quantities by glands in the body. The
walls.
secretion of these hormones is also regulated by the body.
The table below gives the normal reading of blood glucose levels before and after
28. A) (i) Crystals of copper sulphate are heated in a test tube for some time.
eating.
(a) What is the colour of copper sulphate crystals before heating, and after
heating?
(b) What is the source of liquid droplets seen on the inner upper side of the
test tube during the heating process?
(ii) A metal 'X' when dipped in aqueous solution of aluminium sulphate, no reaction is
(a) Ram's blood glucose level is 275. Name the hormone that would be released to observed whereas when it is dipped in an aqueous solution of ferrous sulphate, the
regulate the blood glucose level. pale green solution turns colourless. Identify metal 'X' with reason.
(b) Explain the regulation of the hormone named in answer (a) in TWO points. OR
B) Write the balanced chemical equations for the following reactions and identify the
24.a)Nichrome is used to make elements of electric heater. Why? type of reaction in each case.
(i) In thermit reaction, iron (III) oxide reacts with aluminium and gives molten iron 33. A wire of length L and resistance R is stretched so that its length its doubled. How
and aluminium oxide. will
(ii) Magnesium ribbon is burnt in an atmosphere of nitrogen gas to form solid (i) Resistance change
magnesium nitride. (ii) Resistivity change?
(iii) Chlorine gas is passed in an aqueous potassium iodide solution to form potassium
chloride solution and solid iodine. SECTION – D
Q.no. 34 to 36 are Long answer questions. (3x5=15)
29. A pesticide is sprayed on a field, and it is absorbed by the plants. A rabbit eats the 34.(a) A metal carbonate X on reacting with an acid gives a gas which when passed
plants, and a hawk eats the rabbit. through a solution Y gives the carbonate back. On the other hand, a gas G that is
a) What happens to the concentration of the pesticide as it moves from the plants to obtained at anode during electrolysis of brine is passed on dry Y, it gives a compound
the rabbit to the hawk? Z, used for disinfecting drinking water. Identify X, Y, G and Z. Write necessary
b) What is this phenomenon termed as ? chemical equations for the above reactions.
c) What would be the energy transferred to Hawk if the energy available to the OR
plants is 860 KJ? (b) A compound 'X' is bitter to taste. It is a compound of washing powder and reacts
with dilute HCl to produce brisk effervescence due to a colourless and odourless gas
30. While on a roller coster ride, Aditya noticed an increase in his heartbeat and his 'Y' which turns lime water milky due to the formation of 'Z'. When excess of CO2 is
breathing. passed, milkiness disappears due to formation of 'P'. Identify 'X', 'Y', 'Z' and 'P'. Write
a) Which hormone is responsible for the changes in Aditya's body? the equations involved in the formation of Y, Z and P.
b) What are the functions of this hormone?
c) Name an organ on which this hormone has a direct effect . 35. A botanist is studying the movements of two different plants: a Mimosa pudica
and a pea plant with tendrils. She notices that when she touches the leaves of the
31. An electric heater rated 1200 W operates 2 hour per day. Find the cost of the Mimosa, they fold up quickly, but when she shines a light on the tendrils of the pea
energy required to operate it for 30 days at Rs 5.00 per unit plant, they grow towards the light source.
What type of movement is exhibited by the Mimosa's leaves, and what type of
32. Find the equivalent resistance across the two ends A and B of this circuit. movement is exhibited by the pea plant's tendrils? How do these movements serve
different purposes in the survival and growth of the plants? Explain.
Or
a) Mention the functions of the following brain regions:
i) Medulla oblongata
ii) Cerebellum
iii) Forebrain
b) Sheila saw a snake and instantly jumped back. She then slowly moved away from
the snake.
What is the difference between the two actions of instantly jumping and walking
away?
36. Calculate the equivalent resistance of the network across the points A and B 38. A forest ecosystem consists of various organisms such as trees, deer, insects, and
shown in figure. microorganisms. The trees in the forest absorb sunlight and convert it into chemical
energy through photosynthesis. The deer feed on the leaves and fruits of the trees,
while the insects feed on the deer's waste.
a) Using the concept of energy transfer, explain how energy flows through this
ecosystem?
b) What percentage of energy is transferred from one trophic level to the next?
c) What would be the possible consequences if microorganisms are absent in an
OR ecosystem?
b) i)A hot plate of an electric oven connected to a 220 V line has two resistance coils Or
A and B, each of 24Ω resistances, which may be used separately, in series, or in What would happen to the ecosystem if the trees were removed or significantly
parallel. What are the currents in the three cases? reduced?
ii)A copper wire has diameter 0.5 mm and resistivity 1.6 × 10-8 Ω m. Calculate the
length of this wire to make it resistance 100 Ω. How much does the resistance change 39. A student is making his Physics project. He purchased four cells, an ammeter and
if the diameter is doubled without changing its length? three resistors for his project. In his project, four cells each of emf 2 V are connected
in series. The combination in series is joined to an ammeter of negligible resistance, a
SECTION – E 1.6 Ω resistor, a 0.4 Ω resistor and unknown resistor R1 as shown in figure. The
Q.no. 37 to 39 are case - based/data -based questions with 2 to 3 short sub - parts. current in the circuit is 2 A.
Internal choice is provided in one of these sub-parts. (3x4=12)
37.A student added zinc granules to dilute sulfuric acid (H₂SO₄) in a test tube. The
reaction produced bubbles and the test tube became slightly warm. A gas was
released, which was collected in a test tube using the downward displacement of
water.
Answer the following questions based on the above experiment:
i)Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction between zinc and dilute (i) What is the value of R1?
sulfuric acid. (ii) Find the value of potential difference across R1.
ii)What happens when Zn is replaced by Mg metal?
(iii) Calculate the total resistance of the circuit.
iii) Which gas is evolved during the reaction? How can you test this gas? OR
Or Find the value of current across resistor R1.
What type of chemical reaction is this? Provide a reason for your answer. How will
you identify the chemical change?
