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Chemistry — Suggested Paper 3

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. Write a balanced chemical equation for each of the following:

2(iii). The following sketch illustrates the process of conversion of Alumina to Aluminium: Study the diagram and answer the following:

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2(iv). Name the gas that is produced in each of the following cases:

Section B (40 marks)

Attempt any four questions from this Section.

3(i). Define / State:

3(iii). Choose the substances given in the box below to answer the following questions:

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3(iv). State one relevant observation for each of the following:

4(i). Given below is a diagram showing the placement of five different oxides. With respect to the given diagram answer the following questions:

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4(ii). Given below are organic compounds labelled A to F. Answer the questions that follow:

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6(a). Differentiate between the following pairs based on the information given in the brackets.

6(c). Hydrogen chloride gas is prepared in the laboratory using concentrated sulphuric acid and sodium chloride. Answer the questions that follow based on this reaction:

7(a). Give a chemical test to distinguish between the following pairs of chemicals:

7(b). Write a balanced equation for the preparation of each of the following salts:

7(d). Which property of sulphuric acid is shown by the reaction of concentrated sulphuric acid with:

8(a). Identify the substances underlined :

8(b). Copper sulphate solution reacts with sodium hydroxide solution to form a precipitate of copper hydroxide according to the equation: 2NaOH + CuSO₄ ⟶ Na₂SO₄ + Cu(OH)₂↓