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CHEMISTRY GUESS PAPER – CLASS IX - 2019

Chapter 01 – INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
Q 1. Define and give importance of any four branches of chemistry in modern world.
Q 2. Write four points on importance of Chemistry. OR Give three significant reasons to study chemistry.
Q 3. Write one contribution of any four Muslim scientists or any four scientists of Modern period.
Q 4. What is Scientific method? Give the names of its four steps and give two differences between Hypothesis and
Theory.

Chapter 02 – CHEMICAL COMBINATION

Q 5. Define Empirical formula, Molecular Formula, Molar Mass, Avogadro’s number, mole, a.m.u., Formula Mass.
Q 6. State the following laws;
a) Law of Constant Composition c)Law of Reciprocal Proportion
Q 7. Define chemical reactions and its types with one chemical equation of each.

Chapter 03 –ATOMIC STRUCTURE

Q 8. Define: Atomic No., Mass No., Isotopes, and Radioactivity.
Q 9. Write four general properties of Cathode rays or Anode rays. OR Write down four postulates of Dalton’s Atomic
theory.
Q 10. Draw a ray diagram to show the separation of alpha, beta and gamma rays. OR Name the three types of
radioactive rays and give two characteristics of each.
Q 11. Write down the postulates of Bohr’s Atomic theory.
Q 12. Describe Rutherford’s experiment for the discovery of nucleus and write its defects. OR Describe discharge tube
experiment for the discovery of electron with the help of a diagram.

Chapter 04 – PERIODICITY OF ELEMENTS

Q 13. State the following laws:
a) Dobereiner’s Law of Triads b) Newland’s Law of Octaves c) Mendeleev’s Periodic Law
Q 14. Define Atomic Radius; Ionization Energy and Electron Affinity
Q 15. Attempt any one of the following:
a. Which elements possess one electron in their valance shell? Write their group number. Write names and symbols of
any three members. Also write four common properties of this group.
b.Which elements possess seven electrons in their valance shell? Write their group number and Write names and
symbols of any three members. Also write four common properties of this group. Which of them has the highest value
electronegativity?
c. Which elements possess eight electrons in their valance shell? Write their group number. Write names and symbols of
any three members. Also write four common properties of this group.
Q 16. Write four salient features of Mendeleev’s periodic table. OR Write four general properties of Transition
elements. OR Write four general properties of Groups and Periods.

Chapter 05 –CHEMICAL BONDING

Q 17. What is ionic bond? How is an ionic bond formed between sodium and chlorine atom. OR What is a Covalent
bond. Explain how a Co-ordinate covalent bond is formed between NH3 and H+ ion OR H2O and H+ to form H3O+.
Q 18. Write four differences between ionic and covalent compounds. OR Covalent and Co-ordinate Covalent bond.
Q 19. Define: i) Metallic Bonding, ii. Hydrogen Bond, iii) Dispersion Forces (London Forces) OR Define Polar and
Non- Polar covalent bond. Explain how Electronegativity helps in prediction of the nature of bond.

Chapter 06 –PROPERTIES OF MATTER

Q 20. Define: Fusion, Sublimation, Brownian Motion, Diffusion, Boiling Point, Melting Point, Evaporation
Q 21. Write four postulates of Kinetic Molecular Theory. OR Explain the four states of matter on the basis of Kinetic
Molecular Theory of Matter. OR Describe experiment showing Brownian motion of sulphur particles in water.
Q 22. State Graham’s Law of Diffusion
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Chapter 07 –SOLUTIONS AND SUSPENSIONS

Q 23. Write four differences between solutions and suspension. OR Describe four examples of Suspensions from our
daily life.
Q 24. Define saturated, unsaturated, super saturated solution and crystallization.
Q 25. Define Colloidal solution and write any three characteristics.

Chapter 08 –ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Q 26. Define: Electrolysis, Electrolytes, Ampere, Coulomb, Equivalent Mass
Q 27. State Faraday’s First and Second Law of Electrolysis with their mathematical form and diagram where needed
OR With the help of a labeled diagram, explain the construction and working of a Lead Storage Battery or Dry Cell.
Q 28. Write two advantages of electroplating.
Q 29. Write four differences between Electrolytes and non-electrolytes.

Chapter 09 –ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS

Q 30. Define: Acidity of base, Basicity of acid, pH, Standard Solution, Neutralization.
Q 31. Write chemical formulae of: Caustic soda, Soda Ash, Washing Soda, Baking soda.
Q 32. Write four uses of any one of: Potash Alum, Sodium Bi Carbonate, Epsom Salt, and Copper Sulphate.

Chapter 10 –THERMOCHEMICAL REACTIONS

Q 33. Define: Thermo chemical Reaction, Heat of Neutralization, Enthalpy OR Define Endothermic and Exothermic
reactions with one example (chemical equation) of each.
Q 34. How is an exothermic reaction applied to warm the food? OR Define Enthalpy of reactions and explain how it is
calculated.

Chapter 11 –HYDROGEN
Q 35. Define Water of Crystallization. Give names and formulae of any four hydrated salts.
Q 36. Write four important uses of hydrogen. OR Give four disadvantages of hard water.
Q 37. How is hard water softened by i) Clark’s method ii) Zeolite (Permutit) process?
Q 38. What is potable water? Write any four characteristics. OR Give four differences between Ordinary and Heavy
water.

Chapter 12 –CARBON, SILICON AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Q 39. Give four differences between Diamond and Graphite and give four uses of diamond.
Q 40. Define Allotropy. Write names of any two crystalline and two amorphous forms of carbon. OR Give one use of
each of any four allotropes of carbon.
Q 41. Write formulae of the following silicates: Feldspar, Kaolin (China Clay), Mica, Talc (Soapstone), Asbestos.
Q 42. Describe preparation and two uses of any one of: Water Glass OR Silica Gel

Chapter 13 –NITROGEN AND OXYGEN

Q 43. Give three differences between Oxidation and Reduction. OR Define oxidation and reduction on the basis of
electron transfer with one example of each.
Q 44. Describe Haber Bosch process for the industrial preparation of Ammonia with help of diagram.
Q 45. Describe with the help of a diagram Ostwald’s Process for industrial preparation of nitric acid.
Q 46. What is Ozone? How is oxygen converted into ozone? Give two uses of ozone. OR What is Aqua Regia. How
does it dissolve gold?
Q 47. Give four uses of ammonia or hydrogen peroxide or nitric acid.

Chapter 14 –SULPHUR AND ITS COMPOUNDS

Q 48. Name the allotropic forms of sulphur giving preparation and characteristics of Rhombic and Monoclinic sulphur.
OR Give four differences between Rhombic and Monoclinic sulphur.
Q 49. Give four uses of sulphuric acid. OR Write chemical equations each to show that sulphuric acid acts as:
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a) an acid b) oxidizing agent c) dehydrating agent.

Q 50. Describe with the help of a labeled diagram Frasch process for the extraction of sulphur.

Chapter 15 – HALOGENS
Q 51. Describe laboratory preparation of chlorine gas or HCl gas with the help of diagram
Q 52. Write four uses of chlorine or HCl. OR. What is bleaching powder? Write its formula and four uses. Who
suggested its formula?
Q 53. Describe with the help of a labeled diagram Nelson Cell Process for industrial preparation of chlorine.

Chapter 16 –METALS AND THEIR EXTRACTION

Q 54. Define: Mineral, Ore, Metallurgy, Gangue, Slag.
Q 55. Write down the names and formulae of any four ores of iron or copper. OR Give four physical and two chemical
differences between metals and non metals.
Q 56. Describe extraction of iron through Blast furnace process and write all the relevant chemical reactions taking
place in the furnace. OR Describe Electrolytic refining of Blister Copper with the help of a labeled diagram..
Q 57. What is an Alloy? Give the composition and one use of each of Brass, Bronze and Nichrome. OR Write three
differences between Wrought iron and Steel.

Chapter 17 – ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Q 58. Define: Hydrocarbon, Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, Alicyclic Hydrocarbon, Aromatic Hydrocarbon, Saturated
Hydrocarbon, Unsaturated Hydrocarbon, Alkane, Alkene, Alkyne, Functional group, Homologous series,
Isomerism, Cracking and Reforming of petroleum.
Q 59. Why methane is called Marsh gas? Write two methods of preparation of methane. OR Draw the structural
formula of Ethane and write two methods of preparation.
Q 60. A hydrocarbon contains 5 carbon atoms. Write its formula if it is a) an Alkane, b) an Alkene and c) an Alkyne.
OR Draw the structural formulae of three isomers of pentane and write names of each.
Q 61. Write the names of functional groups, general formulae and chemical formulae of:
a) Methyl Alcohol b) Acetic Acid c) Propyl Iodide
Q 62. Express stepwise chlorination of methane giving four chemical equations. OR Define Refining of petroleum and
write carbon content, common name and one use of any four fractions obtained from petroleum.
Q 63. How Chain Isomerism is formed. Explain it with the help of an example (Butane and Pentane).

Chapter 18 –CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES

Q 64. Define Soap and name its four kinds. What is Saponification? Describe the two raw materials used in the
preparation of soaps.
Q 65. What are plastics? Name its two types. Give three differences between Thermo and Thermosetting plastic. Give
names of any four important plastic compounds.
Q 66. Write four causes of spoilage of food and two methods of food preservation.

IMPORTANT NUMERICAL PROBLEMS

Q 1. Define Mole. Calculate the no of moles in 50gm of water (H2O) or 7.4gm Ca(OH)2
Q 2. Calculate the molar mass of a) K4Fe(CN)6 b) Al2(SO4)3 c) Ca(OH)2 d) Na2CO3 e) CaCO3 f) MgCl2
(At. Mass: K=39,Fe=55, C=12, N=14, Al=27, S=32, O=16, Mg=24, Ca=40).
Q 3. Calculate the no of atoms present in one gram of oxygen.
OR Calculate the mass of one atom of carbon.
Q 4. Balance the following chemical equations (Practice all balancing from past papers).
Q 5. Calculate the number of neutrons in each of the following:
i. 6C12 ii. 8O16 iii. 17Cl35
OR How many electrons, protons and neutrons are present in the following ions:
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i) Na+1 ii) O-2 iii) Cl-1 [11Na23 8O16 35

17Cl ]

Q 6. Calculate the no of Electrons, Protons and Neutrons in each of the following:

i. An element which has 2 fewer protons and 2 fewer neutron than 10Ne20
ii. Protium, Deuterium and Tritium
iii. An element having double the no. of protons and neutrons than 6C12
Q 7.
Q 8. Calculate the molarity of a solution made by mixing:
a. 9.8gm H2SO4 in 500ml solution (2014)
3
b. 4gm NaOH in 250cm solution (2012)
c. 2 moles NaCl in 0.5 litre solution (2011)
d. 20gm NaOH in 500ml solution (2010)
3
e. 5.3gm Na2CO3 in 500cm solution (2006, 2009)
f. 5.3gm Na2CO3 in 500ml solution (2007)
g. 2 moles NaOH in 2 litre solution (2005)
Q 9. Calculate the Molality of a solution made by mixing 4gm NaOH in 400gm water.

IMPORTANT SCIENTIFIC REASONS

1. Elements of group IA are called Alkali metals.
2. Atomic radii of elements increase down the group but decrease from left to right in a period.
3. Noble (Inert) gases are almost non-reactive.
4. Ionic compounds (e.g., NaCl) do not conduct electricity in solid state.
5. Common salt dissolves in water but not in petrol.
6. Bubbles are produced when a bottle of soft drink is opened.
7. Ice has lower density than water and hence floats on water.
8. Aquatic animals survive in extreme cold weather in Antarctic.
9. Methane is called Marsh gas.

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