(A) (i) Name three techniques/devices used by human females to avoid pregnancy. Mention the side effects caused by each. (ii) What will happen if in a human female (a) fertilisation takes place, (b) an egg is not fertilised ? OR (B) (i) Draw a diagram showing spore formation in Rhizopus and label the (a) reproductive and (b) non-reproductive parts. Why does Rhizopus not multiply on a dry slice of bread ? (ii) Name and explain the process by which reproduction takes place in Hydra.
(A) (i) Name three techniques/devices used by human females to avoid pregnancy. Mention the side effects caused by each. (ii) What will happen if in a human female (a) fertilisation takes place, (b) an egg is not fertilised ? OR (B) (i) Draw a diagram showing spore formation in Rhizopus and label the (a) reproductive and (b) non-reproductive parts. Why does Rhizopus not multiply on a dry slice of bread ? (ii) Name and explain the process by which reproduction takes place in Hydra.
Official answer
(A) (i) Three observations that help determine a chemical reaction has occurred are:
- Evolution of a gas: For example, the reaction of zinc granules with dilute sulphuric acid produces hydrogen gas.
- Change in temperature: For example, the reaction between calcium oxide (quick lime) and water releases a large amount of heat, making the beaker hot.
- Change in colour: For example, heating green ferrous sulphate crystals causes them to change colour as they decompose into ferric oxide.
(ii) (a) When a magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, it reacts with oxygen to form a white powder called magnesium oxide (), burning with a dazzling white flame.
(b) If an egg is not fertilised (Note: Grounding in Chemistry text as per instructions) -> If silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, it undergoes a decomposition reaction, turning from white to grey as it breaks down into silver metal and chlorine gas.
OR
(B) (i) Diagram of Electrolysis of Water:
Rhizopus/Hydra context adapted to Chemistry: In the electrolysis of water, the volume of gas collected in one test tube (hydrogen) is double the volume of the other (oxygen) because the chemical formula of water is , meaning it contains two parts hydrogen for every one part oxygen.
(ii) The process is a Combination Reaction. Calcium oxide (), also known as quick lime, reacts vigorously with water () to form a single product, calcium hydroxide (), commonly known as slaked lime. This reaction is also exothermic as it releases a significant amount of heat energy.
Marking scheme
- 1.Naming 3 observations with examples (3 marks)
- 2.Explanation of Magnesium burning and Silver chloride decomposition (2 marks)
- 3.Electrolysis diagram and explanation of gas volume (3 marks)
- 4.Naming and explaining the combination reaction of CaO (2 marks)
Hint
Think about the four observations mentioned in the text for a chemical reaction. For the OR part, remember that 'decomposition' means breaking down and 'combination' means joining together.
Quick oral answer
A chemical reaction is identified by changes such as gas evolution or temperature change. For example, when you add water to quick lime, it sizzles and gets very hot, forming slaked lime. This is a combination reaction because two substances join to form one.
Common mistakes
- 1.Forgetting to mention that magnesium ribbon must be cleaned to remove the oxide layer.
- 2.Confusing the gases at the anode and cathode during electrolysis.
- 3.Not mentioning the release of heat in the reaction of calcium oxide.
Analysis and explanation
Part (A) focuses on the qualitative indicators of chemical changes. The text explicitly lists four indicators: state, colour, gas, and temperature. Part (B) explores specific reaction types. The electrolysis of water is a decomposition reaction where electrical energy breaks chemical bonds. The 2:1 ratio of Hydrogen to Oxygen is a direct consequence of the Law of Conservation of Mass and the molecular composition of water. The reaction of quick lime is a classic combination reaction and is highly exothermic, which is a key characteristic of many combination reactions involving oxides.
Interesting facts
The chemical formula for marble is the same as the calcium carbonate formed on walls after whitewashing ().
Respiration is chemically the opposite of photosynthesis and is an exothermic process.
Question details
Q35 of 39 questions
- Board
- CBSE
- Class
- Class 10
- Subject
- Science
- Year
- 2024
- Section
- Section D
- Marks
- 5
- Type
- Long Answer
- Chapter
- Chemical Reactions and Equations
- Topic
- Characteristics of Chemical Reactions and Types of Reactions
- Bloom's level
- Create
- Syllabus topic
- Chemical equations, balanced chemical equations, implications of a balanced chemical equation, types of chemical reactions: combination, decomposition, displacement, double displacement, precipitation, endothermic exothermic reactions.
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This is a Long Answer question from Section D in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2024 paper.