Question 11 markMCQSection A

In which one of the following situations a chemical reaction does not occur?

Chemical Reactions and Equations
Chemical Reactions

Options

(a)Milk is left open at room temperature during summer
(b)Grapes get fermented
(c)An iron nail is left exposed to humid atmosphere
(d)Melting of glaciers

Official answer

Melting of glaciers

Answer keywords:meltingglaciersphysical change

Marking scheme

  1. 1.1 mark

Hint

Identify the situation that does not involve a chemical change.

Quick oral answer

Melting of glaciers is a physical change, not a chemical reaction.

Common mistakes

  1. 1.Confusing physical and chemical changes

Analysis and explanation

The question requires the student to identify a situation where a chemical reaction does not occur. The correct answer is melting of glaciers, as it is a physical change and not a chemical reaction. The other options involve chemical reactions, such as spoilage of milk, fermentation of grapes, and rusting of an iron nail.

Interesting facts

Chemical reactions involve the transformation of one substance into another, whereas physical changes do not.

Question details

Q1 of 39 questions

Board
CBSE
Class
Class 10
Subject
Science
Year
2025
Section
Section A
Marks
1
Type
MCQ
Chapter
Chemical Reactions and Equations
Topic
Chemical Reactions
Bloom's level
Remembering
Syllabus topic
Chemical Reactions and Equations

Spotted a mistake or something unclear?

Tell us and we will fix it.

Frequently asked questions

How many marks does this question carry in CBSE Class 10 Science 2025?

This question carries 1 mark in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 examination.

Which chapter does this question come from in Science?

This question is from the chapter "Chemical Reactions and Equations" in the CBSE Class 10 Science syllabus.

What topic does this question cover in Science?

This question covers the topic "Chemical Reactions" from CBSE Class 10 Science.

What type of question is this in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper?

This is a MCQ question from Section A in the CBSE Class 10 Science 2025 paper.