GARDEN HIGH SCHOOL

CLASS VI Annual Examination, 2010 11 Chemistry Time: 2 hours

1. (a) Fill in the blanks: (i) (ii) (iii) an independent existence. __________ is a tetratomic molecule. A __________ is the short form of representing one atom of an element.

Full Marks: 100

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An __________ is the smallest unit of an element which may or may not have

(iv) __________ and nitrogen are the constant components of air. (v) Haematite is an ore of __________.

(vi) Sandstone and shale are examples of __________ rocks. (b) Explain intermolecular forces of attraction in solids, liquids, and gases with the help of diagrams of their respective molecular arrangements. 2. (a) Name the method used to separate: (i) (ii) (iii) grain from husk. cream from milk. flour from a mixture of flour and pulses. 4 6

(iv) sand from a mixture of sand and iron filings. (v) pure, solid copper sulphate from its solution.

(vi) the colours of an ink. (b) (c) 3. (a) What is evaporation? Mention two factors affecting evaporation. What are fossils? Correct the errors, if any, and rewrite the following sentences: (i) (ii) (iii) Underground water is the most pure form of natural water. Heat is liberated when glucose is dissolved in water. Electrolysis of water is a physical and reversible change. 3 1 4

(iv) The water-retaining capacity of loamy soil is the highest. (b) Give a schematic diagram to show how each constituent of a mixture of sand, camphor, and common salt can be separated. (c) Name two waterborne diseases. 4 2

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4. (a) The experimental set-up shown is used to obtain pure water from salt water.

(i) (ii) (iii) (b)

What is this method of separation called? Why is it necessary to use ice? What is the pure water obtained by this process called?

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Give one or two words for each of the following: (i) A hard substance formed by the combination of one or more inorganic minerals (ii) (iii) The amount of water vapour present in a given volume of air A heterogeneous solution formed by mixing two partially miscible liquids

(iv) The clear liquid obtained after the process of filtration (v) Elements the properties of which are intermediate between metals and non-metals (vi) The first layer of the atmosphere (vii) A solution in which more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature 5. (a) State two differences between: (i) (ii) (iii) (b) (c) combustion and respiration elements and compounds extrusive and intrusive rocks 2 2 32=6

What is an exothermic change? Give one example with the chemical equation. Give one use of each: (i) talc (ii) Plaster of Paris

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6. (a) Give the chemical formula of each of the following: (i) lead sulphide (ii) zinc oxide (iii) hydrogen bromide (iv) sulphur dioxide (b) The following is an experiment to study the conditions necessary for rusting. 2

(i) (ii) (iii)

In which test tube will rust form on the nails and why? Why is oil added to freshly boiled water in test tube II? Why is anhydrous calcium chloride placed in test tube III?

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(iv) Write the chemical formula of rust. (c) 7. (a) What is an ore? Name two ores of copper. State, in a tabular form, one important cause of water pollution, its source, and a major effect of that pollution. (b)

Draw a neat and labelled diagram of an experiment to prove the presence of carbon dioxide in exhaled air. 3

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Differentiate between the following giving suitable examples in each case: 2 + 2 = 4 (i) (ii) periodic and non-periodic changes reversible and irreversible changes 5 2 = 10

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Pick the odd one out and justify your choice: (i) (ii) wood, coal, petroleum, natural gas melting, freezing, burning, magnetization

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(iii) carbon, sulphur, bromine, iodine

(iv) river water, sea water, lake water, spring water (v) 9. (a) basalt, granite, quartz, bauxite Give reasons why: (i) (ii) (iii) In shallow ponds, fishes die during the summer season. Fossil fuels are considered non-renewable sources of energy. Loamy soils are the best for plants. 42=8

(iv) In city pump houses, alum and lime are added during the chemical treatment of water. (b) Name the chief constituents of the following mixtures: (i) milk 10. (a) (b) (ii) mist 2 2

Explain how changes in temperature cause the weathering of rocks. (i) (ii) Define solubility. State two factors which help the formation of a solution.

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Name the following: (i) (ii) (iii) A metamorphic rock A semiprecious stone A homoatomic molecule

(iv) A liquid metal (v) An eco-friendly fuel