1. ANSWER: [C] Explanation: When a piece of magnesium ribbon is ignited, light and heat are produced. Magnesium ribbon on burning in air is an exothermic reaction.

    ANSWER: [C]

    Explanation: When a piece of magnesium ribbon is ignited, light and heat are produced. Magnesium ribbon on burning in air is an exothermic reaction.

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  2. ANSWER: [A] Explanation: In test tube P: Copper sulphate solution  reacts with zinc (Zn), because zinc is more reactive than copper. Zinc displaces copper from and copper is deposited as a red-brown coating on the zinc strip. In test tube Q: Magnesium sulphate solution does not react with zinc becauRead more

    ANSWER: [A]

    Explanation: In test tube P: Copper sulphate solution  reacts with zinc (Zn), because zinc is more reactive than copper. Zinc displaces copper from and copper is deposited as a red-brown coating on the zinc strip.

    In test tube Q: Magnesium sulphate solution does not react with zinc because zinc is less reactive than magnesium, so no displacement occurs.

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  3. ANSWER: [B] Explanation: An alkali is a base that dissolves in water hence, all alkalies are bases but all bases are not alkalies. Sodium hydroxide is termed as alkali as it is a strong base as well as highly soluble in water. Ferric hydroxide is also a base, but it is not an alkali as it is not solRead more

    ANSWER: [B]

    Explanation: An alkali is a base that dissolves in water hence, all alkalies are bases but all bases are not alkalies. Sodium hydroxide is termed as alkali as it is a strong base as well as highly soluble in water. Ferric hydroxide is also a base, but it is not an alkali as it is not soluble in water.

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  4. ANSWER: [C] Explanation: Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Washing soda: )  is used to remove the permanent hardness of water. Sodium carbonate decahydrate, also called washing soda, is used to remove permanent hardness of water.

    ANSWER: [C]

    Explanation: Sodium carbonate decahydrate (Washing soda: )  is used to remove the permanent hardness of water. Sodium carbonate decahydrate, also called washing soda, is used to remove permanent hardness of water.

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  5. Explanation: Both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion. Baking soda is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers because it reacts with sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) to release carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas. The released CO₂ helps extinguish fire by displRead more

    Explanation: Both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are true, but the Reason does not correctly explain the Assertion. Baking soda is used in soda-acid fire extinguishers because it reacts with sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) to release carbon dioxide (CO₂) gas. The released CO₂ helps extinguish fire by displacing oxygen around it, which is essential for combustion, thereby effectively putting out the fire. Correct option is (B).

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