Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs: 10 Science Ch 1

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs: CBSE Class 10 Science Chapter 1 Chemical Reactions and Equations Multiple Choice Questions with Answers. MCQ Questions for Class 10 Science with Answers was Prepared Based on Latest Exam Pattern. Students can solve NCERT Class 10 Science Chemical Reactions and Equations Multiple Choice Questions with Answers to know their preparation level.

Class:	10th Class
Subject:	Science
Chapter:	Chapter 01: Chemical Reactions and Equations
Quiz:	34 Questions

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs

MCQs for Class 10 Science Chemical Reactions and Equations with Answers & Explanation:

1. Which of the following is a displacement reaction?

(a) MgCO₃ ——-> MgO + CO₂
(b) 2Na + 2H₂O ——-> 2NaOH + H₂
(c) 2H₂ + O₂ ——-> 2H₂O
(d) 2Pb(NO₃)₂ —-Heat—-> 2PbO + 4NO₂ + O₂

2. 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

3. 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)

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs – 4. 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)

5. Oxidation is a process which involves

(a) addition of oxygen
(b) addition of hydrogen
(c) removal of oxygen
(d) removal of hydrogen

6. The process of reduction involves

(a) addition of oxygen
(b) addition of hydrogen
(c) removal of oxygen
(d) removal of hydrogen

7. 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 occurred.
(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)

8. 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

9. 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

10. MnO₂ + 4HCl → ₂ + 2H₂O + Cl₂
Identify the substance oxidized in the above equation.

(a) MnCl₂
(b) HCl
(c) H₂O
(d) MnO₂

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs: 10 Science Ch 1

11. 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

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs – 12. When Ag is exposed to air it gets a black coating of

(a) AgNO₃
(b) Ag₂S
(c) Ag₂O
(d) Ag₂CO₃

13. 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

14. In the double displacement reaction between aqueous potassium iodide and aqueous lead nitrate, a yellow precipitate of lead iodide is formed. While performing the activity if lead nitrate is not available, which of the following can be used in place of lead nitrate?

(a) Lead sulphate (insoluble)
(&) Lead acetate
(c) Ammonium nitrate
(d) Potassium sulphate

15. What type of chemical reactions take place when electricity is passed through water?

(a) Displacement
(b) Combination
(c) Decomposition
(d) Double displacement

16. Select the oxidising agent for the following reaction: H₂S + I₂ > 2HI + S

(a) I₂
(b) H₂S
(C) HI
(d) S

17. A substance added to food containing fats and oils is called:

(a) Oxidant
(b) Rancid
(c) Coolant
(d) Antioxidant

18. The condition produced by aerial oxidation of fats and oils in foods marked by unpleasant smell and taste is called:

(a) antioxidation
(b) reduction
(c) rancidity
(d) corrosion

19. Electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction. The mole ratio of hydrogen and oxygen gases liberated during electrolysis of water is:

(a) 1 : 1
(b) 2 : 1
(c) 4 : 1
(d) 1 : 2

20. When S02 gas is passed through saturated solution of H2S, which of the following reaction occurs?

(a) SO₂ + 2H₂S → 2H20 + 3S
(b) SO₂ + 2H₂S → H20 + 3S
(c)SO₂ + H₂S → H₂O + S
(d) SO₂ + H₂O → SO₃ + H₂

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs: 10 Science Ch 1

21. Name the products formed when iron filings are heated with dilute hydrochloric acid

(a) Fe (III) chloride and water
(b) Fe (II) chloride and water
(c) Fe (II) chloride and hydrogen gas
(d) Fe (III) chloride and hydrogen gas

22. Pb + CuCl₂ → PbCl₂ + Cu
The above reaction is an example of:

(a) combination
(b) double displacement
(c) decomposition
(d) displacement

Chemical Reactions and Equations MCQs – 23. Which of the following gases can be used for storage

(a) Carbon dioxide or Oxygen
(b) Nitrogen or Oxygen
(c) Carbon dioxide or Helium
(d) Helium or Nitrogen

24. A dilute ferrous sulphate solution was gradually added to the beaker containing acidified permanganate solution. The light purple colour of the solution fades and finally disappears. Which of the following is the correct explanation for the observation?

(a) KMnO₄ is an oxidising agent, it oxidises FeSO₄.
(b) FeSO₄ acts as an oxidising agent and oxidises KMNO₄.
(c) The colour disappears due to dilution; no reaction is involved.
(d) KMnO₄ is an unstable compound and de-composes in presence of FeSO₄ to a colorless compound.

25. In which of the following chemical equations, the abbreviations represent the correct states of the reactants and products involved at reaction temperature?

(a) 2H₂ (l) + O₂ (l) > 2H₂O(g)
(b) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (l) > 2H₂O (l)
(c) 2H₂ (g) + O₂ (g) > 2H₂O (l)
(d) 2H₂ (g) +O₂ (g) > 2H₂O (g)