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Chemistry — Suggested Paper 2

Two hours80 marks Questions from 2016–2026

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A suggested paper: every question is a real ICSE board question, chosen from different years and arranged in the current pattern. Start the timed test to have your written answers marked.

Instructions to Candidates: 1. Answers to this Paper must be written on the paper provided separately. 2. You will not be allowed to write during the first 15 minutes. 3. This time is to be spent in reading the question paper. 4. The time given at the head of this Paper is the time allowed for writing the answers. 5. Section A is compulsory. Attempt any four questions from Section B 6. The intended marks for questions or parts of questions are given in brackets [ ]

Section A (40 marks)

Attempt all questions from this Section.

1. Choose the correct answers to the questions from the given options. (Do not copy the questions, write the correct answers only.)

2(i). State one observation for each of the following:

2(ii). Write balanced chemical equations for each of the following:

2(iii). Complete the following sentences by choosing the correct answer from the brackets:

2(iv)(i). Draw the structural formula for each of the following:

2(iv)(ii). From the list of terms given, choose the most appropriate term to match the given description. (calcination, roasting, pulverisation, smelting)

2(v). State the terms/process for the following:

Section B (40 marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section.

3(i). Name the main metal used in making of the alloys given below:

3(ii). Differentiate between the following pairs based on the criteria given:

3(iii). Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid as given below: CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂

3(iv). Identify the gas evolved in each of the following reactions:

4(i). Identify the cation in each of the following cases:

4(ii). Fill in the blanks by choosing the correct answer from the brackets:

4(iii). Arrange the following as per the instruction given in the brackets:

4(iv). Complete and balance the following equations:

5(i). Choose the correct answer from the list given below:

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5(ii). Give balanced equation for the following reactions:

5(iv). Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory by the action of concentrated sulphuric acid on sodium chloride.

6(b). Write balanced chemical equations to show:

7(i). Seema added a few pieces of copper turnings to a test tube containing concentrated acid P and she noticed that a reddish-brown gas evolved.

7(ii). Answer the following questions with reference to the concentration of bauxite ore.

7(iii). Draw the dot and cross structure of the following: [Atomic number: Mg = 12, Cl = 17, H = 1, N = 7]

7(iv). Acidulated water is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. Answer the following questions:

8(ii). Differentiate between the following pairs of compounds using the reagent given in the bracket:

8(iii). You are provided with some compounds in the box. Choose the most appropriate compound which fits the descriptions (a) to (c) given below:

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8(iv). P, Q, R and S are the different methods of preparation of salts. P – Simple displacement Q – Neutralisation by titration R – Precipitation S – Direct combination Choose the most appropriate method to prepare the following salts: