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CHEMISTRY
SCIENCE Paper - 2
Aims: 3) To acquire skills in proper handling of apparatus
and chemicals.
1) To acquire the knowledge of terms, concepts,
processes, techniques and principles related to 4) To develop scientific temper, attitude and
the subject. problem solving skills.
2) To develop the ability to apply the knowledge of 5) To recognize Chemical Science as having an
contents and principles of chemistry in important impact on the environment relating to
unfamiliar situations. cycles in nature; natural resources, pollution.
CLASS IX
There will be one paper of two hours duration of reactants and one product, two reactants
80 marks and Internal Assessment of practical work and two products and two reactants and
carrying 20 marks. three or four products; balancing of
equations. (by hit and trial method).
The paper will be divided into two sections,
Section I (40 marks) and Section II (40 marks). (ii) Relative Atomic Masses (atomic weights)
and Relative Molecular Masses (molecular
Section I (compulsory) will contain short answer
weights): either - standard H atom or 1/12th
questions on the entire syllabus.
of carbon 12 atom.
Section II will contain six questions. Candidates will • Definitions
be required to answer any four of these six questions. • Calculation of Relative Molecular Mass
Note: All chemical reactions should be studied with and percentage composition of a
reference to the reactants, products, conditions, compound.
observations and the (balanced) equations. 2. Chemical changes and reactions
(i) Types of chemical changes.
1. The Language of Chemistry
(i) Symbol of an element; valency; formulae of • Direct combination
radicals and formulae of compounds. • Decomposition
Balancing of simple chemical equations. • Displacement;
• Double decomposition
• Symbol – definition; symbols of the
elements used often. (The above to be taught with suitable
chemical equations as examples).
• Valency - definition; hydrogen
combination and number of valence (ii) Energy changes in a chemical change.
electrons of the metals and non-metals; Exothermic and endothermic reactions with
mono, di, tri and tetra valent elements. examples – evolution/absorption of heat,
• Radicals – definition; formulae and light and electricity.
valencies
3. Water
• Compounds – name and formulae.
(i) Water as a universal solvent.
• Chemical equation – definition and
• Solutions as 'mixtures' of solids in water;
examples of chemical equations with one
saturated solutions.
reactant and two or three products, two
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• Qualitative effect of temperature on (a) Electrovalent Bond
solubility (e.g. solutions of calcium
sulphate, potassium nitrate and sodium • Definition
chloride in water). • Atomic orbit structure for the
formation of Electrovalent
(ii) Hydrated and anhydrous substances.
compounds (e.g. NaCl, MgCl 2 ,
(a) Hydrated substances: CaO);
Water of Crystallisation – meaning and
(b) Covalent Bond
examples
• Definition
(b) Anhydrous substances:
• Atomic orbit structure for the
Meaning and examples only formation of Covalent molecules on
the basis of duplet and octet of
(c) Properties:
electrons (examples: hydrogen,
• Efflorescence chlorine, oxygen, nitrogen,
hydrogen chloride, water, ammonia,
• Deliquescence
carbon tetrachloride, methane.)
• Hygroscopy
5. The Periodic Table
• Removal of hardness
Dobereiner’s Triads, Newland’s law of Octaves,
(i) By boiling Mendeleev’s contributions; Modern Periodic
Law, the Modern Periodic Table. (Groups and
(ii) By addition of washing soda
periods)
(Definition and examples of each of the
• General idea of Dobereiner’s triads,
above).
Newland’s law of Octaves, Mendeleev’s
(iii) Drying and Dehydrating Agents periodic law.
Meaning and examples only. • Discovery of Atomic Number and its use as a
basis for Modern Periodic law.
(iv) Soft water and Hard water
• Modern Periodic Table (Groups 1 to 18 and
• Meaning, (in terms of action of soap)
periods 1 to 7).
• Advantages and disadvantages of
• Special reference to Alkali metals (Group 1),
soft water and hard water.
Alkaline Earth metals (Group 2) Halogens
• Types and causes of hardness. (Group 17) and Zero Group (Group 18).
4. Atomic Structure and Chemical bonding 6. Study of the First Element -Hydrogen
(i) Structure of an Atom, mass number and Position of the non-metal (Hydrogen) in the
atomic number, Isotopes and Octet Rule. periodic table and general group characteristics
with reference to valency electrons, burning, ion
• Definition of an atom
formation applied to the above mentioned
• Constituents of an atom - nucleus element.
(protons, neutrons) with associated
(i) Hydrogen from: water, dilute acids and
electrons; mass number, atomic number.
alkalis.
• Electron distribution in the orbits - 2n2
(a) Hydrogen from water:
rule, Octet rule. Reason for chemical
activity of an atom. • The action of cold water on sodium
potassium and calcium.
• Definition and examples of isotopes
(hydrogen, carbon, chlorine). • The action of hot water on
magnesium.
(ii) Electrovalent and covalent bonding,
structures of various compounds – orbit
structure
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• The action of steam on aluminium, • The behaviour of gases under changes
zinc, and iron; (reversibility of of temperature and pressure;
reaction between iron and steam). explanation in terms of molecular
motion (particles, atoms, molecules).
• The action of steam on non-metal
(carbon). • Boyle’s Law: statement,
mathematical form, simple
Students can be shown the action of calculations.
sodium and calcium on water in the
• Charles’ Law: statement,
laboratory. They must be asked to
make observations and write mathematical form, simple
equations for the above reactions. calculations.
• Absolute zero Kelvin scale of
Application of activity series for the temperature.
above mentioned reactions. • Gas equation P 1 V 1 / T 1 = P 2 V 2 / T 2 ;
(b) Displacement of hydrogen from dilute simple relevant calculations based on
acids: gas equation.
The action of dilute sulphuric acid or (ii) Relationship between Kelvin scale and
hydrochloric acid on metals: Mg, Al, Zn Celsius Scale of temperature; Standard
and Fe temperature and pressure.
(To understand reasons for not using Conversion of temperature from Celsius
other metals and dilute nitric acid) Scale to Kelvin scale and vice versa.
(c) Displacement of hydrogen from alkalis: Standard temperature and pressure. (Simple
calculations).
The action of Alkalis ((NaOH, KOH) on
Al, Zn and Pb – unique nature of these 8. Atmospheric pollution
elements.
(a) Acid rain – composition, cause and its
(ii) The preparation and collection of hydrogen impact.
by a standard laboratory method other than
Sulphur in fossil fuels giving oxides of
electrolysis.
sulphur when burnt. High temperatures in
In the laboratory preparation, the reason furnaces and internal combustion engines
for using zinc, the impurities in the gas, produce oxides of nitrogen. (Equations to
their removal and the precautions in the be included). Acid rain affects soil
collection of the gas must be mentioned. chemistry and water bodies.
(iii) Industrial manufacture of hydrogen by
(b) Global warming:
Bosch process:
Greenhouse gases – their sources and ways
• Main reactions and conditions. of reducing their presence in the
• Separation of CO 2 and CO from atmosphere.
hydrogen. (Water vapour, carbon dioxide, methane
and oxides of nitrogen)
(iv) Oxidation and reduction reactions
(c) Ozone depletion
Differences in terms of addition and
removal of oxygen / hydrogen. • Formation of ozone – relevant
7. Study of Gas Laws equations
• Function in the atmosphere.
(i) The behaviour of gases under changes of • Destruction of the ozone layer –
temperature and pressure; explanation in chemicals responsible for this to be
terms of molecular motion (particles, atoms,
named but reactions not required.
molecules); Boyle’s Law and Charles’ Law;
absolute zero; gas equation; simple relevant
calculations.
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INTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF 2. Action of dilute sulphuric acid on the following
PRACTICAL WORK substances. (warm if necessary)
(a) a metal
Candidates will be asked to observe the effect of
(b) a carbonate
reagents and/or of heat on substances supplied to (c) a sulphide
them. The exercises will be simple and may include (d) a sulphite
the recognition and identification of certain gases
listed below. Make observations, identify the gas evolved
and make deductions
Gases: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide,
Chlorine, Hydrogen chloride, Sulphur dioxide, 3. Apply the flame test to identify the metal in the
Hydrogen sulphide, Ammonia, Water vapour, unknown substance.
Nitrogen dioxide.
(a) a sodium salt
Candidates are expected to have completed the
(b) a potassium salt
following minimum practical work.
(c) a calcium compound
Simple experiments on:
1. Action of heat on the following compounds: 4. Simple experiments based on hard water and
soft water – identification of hardness – simple
(a) copper carbonate, zinc carbonate softening – by heating the temporary hard water,
(b) washing soda, copper sulphate crystals using washing soda and advantage of using
(c) zinc nitrate, copper nitrate, lead nitrate detergents over soap in hard water.
(d) ammonium chloride, iodine, ammonium 5. Find out the sources of pollution of water bodies
dichromate in the locality. Suggest preventive steps to
control it.
Make observations, identify the products and
make deductions where possible.
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CLASS X
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The meaning of lone pair; the • Action of dilute acids on carbonates
formation of hydronium ion and and bi-carbonates.
ammonium ion must be explained with
4. Analytical Chemistry
help of electron dot diagrams.
(i) Action of Ammonium Hydroxide and
3. Study of Acids, Bases and Salts Sodium Hydroxide on solution of salts:
colour of salt and its solution; formation
(i) Simple definitions in terms of the molecules and colour of hydroxide precipitated for
and their characteristic properties. solutions of salts of Ca, Fe, Cu, Zn and
(ii) Ions present in mineral acids, alkalis and Pb; special action of ammonium
salts and their solutions; use of litmus and pH hydroxide on solutions of copper salt and
paper to test for acidity and alkalinity. sodium hydroxide on ammonium salts.
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• Avogadro’s Law - statement and 6. Electrolysis
explanation. (i) Electrolytes and non-electrolytes.
• Gay Lussac’s Law of Combining Definitions and examples.
Volumes. – Statement and explanation.
(ii) Substances containing molecules only, ions
• Understanding molar volume- “the mass only, both molecules and ions.
of 22.4 litres of any gas at S.T.P. is equal
• Substances containing molecules only
to its molar mass”. (Questions will not be
ions only, both molecules and ions.
set on formal proof but may be taught for
clear understandin). • Examples; relating their composition
with their behaviour as strong and weak
• Simple calculations based on the molar
electrolytes as well as non-electrolytes.
volume and Gay Lussac’s law.
(iii) Definition and explanation of electrolysis,
(ii) Refer to the atomicity of hydrogen, oxygen,
electrolyte, electrode, anode, cathode, anion,
nitrogen and chlorine (proof not required).
cation, oxidation and reduction (on the basis
The explanation can be given using of loss and gain of electrons).
equations for the formation of HCl, NH 3 , and (iv) An elementary study of the migration of
NO. ions, with reference to the factors influencing
(iii) Vapour Density and its relation to relative selective discharge of ions (reference should
molecular mass: be made to the activity series as indicating
• Molecular mass = 2×vapour density the tendency of metals, e.g. Na, Mg, Fe, Cu,
(formal proof not required) to form ions) illustrated by the electrolysis
of:
• Deduction of simple (empirical) and
molecular formula from: • Molten lead bromide
(a) the percentage composition of a • acidified water with platinum electrodes
compound.
• Aqueous copper (II) sulphate with
(b) the masses of combining elements. copper electrodes; electron transfer at the
(iv) Mole and its relation to mass. electrodes.
• Relating mole and atomic mass; The above electrolytic processes can be
arriving at gram atomic mass and then studied in terms of electrolyte used,
gram atom; atomic mass is a number electrodes used, ionization reaction, anode
dealing with one atom; gram atomic reaction, cathode reaction, use of selective
mass is the mass of one mole of atoms. discharge theory, wherever applicable.
• Relating mole and molecular mass (v) Applications of electrolysis:
arriving at gram molecular mass and
gram molecule – molecular mass is a • Electroplating with nickel and silver,
number dealing with a molecule, gram choice of electrolyte for electroplating.
molecular mass is the mass of one mole • Electro refining of copper;
of molecules.
Reasons and conditions for electroplating;
• Simple calculations based on relation names of the electrolytes and the electrodes
of mole to mass, volume and used should be given. Equations for the
Avogadro’s number. reactions at the electrodes should be given
(v) Simple calculations based on chemical for electroplating, refining of copper.
equations
Related to weight and/or volumes of both
reactants and products.
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7. Metallurgy 8. Study of Compounds
(i) Occurrence of metals in nature: A. Hydrogen Chloride
Hydrogen chloride: preparation of hydrogen
• Mineral and ore - Meaning only.
chloride from sodium chloride; refer to the
• Common ores of iron, aluminium and density and solubility of hydrogen chloride
zinc. (fountain experiment); reaction with
ammonia; acidic properties of its solution.
(ii) Stages involved in the extraction of metals:
• Preparation of hydrogen chloride from
(a) Dressing of the ore – hydrolytic sodium chloride; the laboratory method
method, magnetic separation, froth of preparation can be learnt in terms of
flotation method. reactants, product, condition, equation,
(b) Conversion of concentrated ore to its diagram or setting of the apparatus,
oxide- roasting and calcination procedure, observation, precaution,
(definition, examples with equations). collection of the gas and identification.
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and chlorine; the burning of ammonia in preparation. Nitric acid as an oxidizing
oxygen; uses of ammonia. agent.
• Laboratory preparation from • Laboratory preparation of nitric acid
ammonium chloride and collection; from potassium nitrate or sodium
(the preparation to be studied in nitrate; the laboratory method to be
terms of, setting of the apparatus and studied in terms of reactants, products,
diagram, procedure, observation, conditions, equations, setting up of
collection and identification) apparatus, diagram, precautions,
• Ammonia from nitrides like Mg 3 N 2 collection and identification.
and AlN using warm water. • Manufacture of Nitric acid by
Ammonia from ammonium salts using Ostwald’s process (Only equations
alkalies. with conditions where applicable).
The reactions to be studied in terms of • As an oxidising agent: its reaction with
reactants, products, conditions and copper, carbon, sulphur.
equations. D. Sulphuric Acid
• Manufacture by Haber’s Process. Large scale preparation, its behaviour as an
• Density and solubility of ammonia acid when dilute, as an oxidizing agent when
(fountain experiment). concentrated - oxidation of carbon and
sulphur; as a dehydrating agent - dehydration
• The burning of ammonia in oxygen.
of sugar and copper (II) sulphate crystals; its
• The catalytic oxidation of ammonia non-volatile nature.
(with conditions and reaction)
• Manufacture by Contact Process
• Its reactions with hydrogen chloride Equations with conditions where
and with hot copper (II) oxide and applicable).
chlorine (both chlorine in excess and
ammonia in excess). • Its behaviour as an acid when dilute -
reaction with metal, metal oxide, metal
All these reactions may be studied in
hydroxide, metal carbonate, metal
terms of reactants, products,
bicarbonate, metal sulphite, metal
conditions, equations and
sulphide.
observations.
• Aqueous solution of ammonia - reaction • Concentrated sulphuric acid as an
with sulphuric acid, nitric acid, oxidizing agent - the oxidation of carbon
hydrochloric acid and solutions of and sulphur.
iron(III) chloride, iron(II) sulphate, • Concentrated sulphuric acid as a
lead nitrate, zinc nitrate and copper dehydrating agent- (a) the dehydration of
sulphate. sugar (b) Copper (II) sulphate crystals.
• Uses of ammonia - manufacture of • Non-volatile nature of sulphuric acid -
fertilizers, explosives, nitric acid, reaction with sodium or potassium
refrigerant gas (Chlorofluro carbon – chloride and sodium or potassium nitrate.
and its suitable alternatives which are
non-ozone depleting), and cleansing 9. Organic Chemistry
agents.
(i) Introduction to Organic compounds.
C. Nitric Acid • Unique nature of Carbon atom – tetra
Nitric Acid: one laboratory method of valency, catenation.
preparation of nitric acid from potassium
nitrate or sodium nitrate. Large scale
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• Formation of single, double and triple Only main properties, particularly addition
bonds, straight chain, branched chain, products with hydrogen and halogen
cyclic compounds (only benzene). namely Cl 2 , Br 2 and I 2 pertaining to alkenes
and alkynes.
(ii) Structure and Isomerism.
• Structure of compounds with single, • Uses of methane, ethane, ethene, ethyne.
double and triple bonds. (vi) Alcohols: ethanol – preparation, properties
• Structural formulae of hydrocarbons. and uses.
Structural formula must be given for: • Preparation of ethanol by hydrolysis of
alkanes, alkenes, alkynes up to 5 carbon alkyl halide.
atoms. • Properties – Physical: Nature, Solubility,
• Isomerism – structural (chain, position) Density, Boiling Points. Chemical:
(iii) Homologous series – characteristics with Combustion, action with sodium, ester
examples. formation with acetic acid, dehydration
with conc. Sulphuric acid to prepare
Alkane, alkene, alkyne series and their
ethene.
gradation in properties and the relationship
with the molecular mass or molecular • Denatured and spurious alcohol.
formula. • Important uses of Ethanol.
(iv) Simple nomenclature. (vii) Carboxylic acids (aliphatic - mono
Simple nomenclature - of the hydrocarbons carboxylic acid): Acetic acid – properties
with simple functional groups – (double and uses of acetic acid.
bond, triple bond, alcoholic, aldehydic, • Structure of acetic acid.
carboxylic group) longest chain rule and
smallest number for functional groups rule – • Properties of Acetic Acid: Physical
trivial and IUPAC names (compounds with properties – odour (vinegar), glacial
only one functional group) acetic acid (effect of sufficient cooling to
(v) Hydrocarbons: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes. produce ice like crystals). Chemical
properties – action with litmus, alkalis and
• Alkanes - general formula; methane alcohol (idea of esterification).
(greenhouse gas) and ethane - methods of
preparation from sodium ethanoate • Uses of acetic acid.
(sodium acetate), sodium propanoate INTERNAL ASSESSMENT OF
(sodium propionate), from iodomethane PRACTICAL WORK
(methyl iodide) and bromoethane (ethyl
bromide). Complete combustion of Candidates will be asked to observe the effect of
methane and ethane, reaction of methane reagents and/or of heat on substances supplied to
and ethane with chlorine through them. The exercises will be simple and may include
substitution. the recognition and identification of certain gases and
• Alkenes – (unsaturated hydrocarbons ions listed below. The examiners will not, however,
with a double bond); ethene as an be restricted in their choice to substances containing
example. Methods of preparation of the listed ions.
ethene by dehydro halogenation reaction Gases: Hydrogen, Oxygen, Carbon dioxide,
and dehydration reactions. Chlorine, Hydrogen chloride, Sulphur dioxide,
• Alkynes -(unsaturated hydrocarbons Hydrogen sulphide, Ammonia, Water vapour,
with a triple bond); ethyne as an example Nitrogen dioxide.
of alkyne; Methods of preparation from
calcium carbide and 1,2 dibromoethane Ions: Calcium, Copper, Iron, Lead, Zinc and
ethylene dibromide). Ammonium, Carbonate, Chloride, Nitrate, Sulphide,
Sulphite and Sulphate.
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Knowledge of a formal scheme of analysis is not identify any product and make deductions: (a)
required. Semi-micro techniques are acceptable but copper oxide (b) manganese dioxide.
candidates using such techniques may need to adapt EVALUATION
the instructions given to suit the size of the apparatus
being used. The assignments/project work are to be evaluated by
Candidates are expected to have completed the the subject teacher and by an External Examiner.
following minimum practical work: (The External Examiner may be a teacher nominated
by the Head of the school, who could be from the
1. Action of heat on the following substances:
faculty, but not teaching the subject in the
(a) Copper carbonate, zinc carbonate section/class. For example, a teacher of Chemistry of
(b) zinc nitrate, copper nitrate, lead nitrate Class VIII may be deputed to be an External
Make observations, identify the products and Examiner for Class X Chemistry projects.)
make deductions where possible. (equations not The Internal Examiner and the External Examiner
required)
will assess the assignments independently.
2. Make a solution of the unknown substance: add
sodium hydroxide solution or ammonium Award of marks (20 Marks)
hydroxide solution, make observations and give
your deduction. Warming the mixture may be Subject Teacher (Internal Examiner) 10 marks
needed. Choose from substances containing External Examiner 10 marks
Ca2+, Cu2+, Fe2+, Fe3+, Pb2+, Zn2+, NH 4 +. The total marks obtained out of 20 are to be sent to
3. Supply a solution of a dilute acid and alkali. the Council by the Head of the school.
Determine which is acidic and which is basic,
giving two tests for each. The Head of the school will be responsible for the
entry of marks on the mark sheets provided by the
4. Add concentrated hydrochloric acid to each of Council.
the given substances, warm, make observations,
NOTE: According to the recommendation of International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry
(IUPAC), the groups are numbered from 1 to 18 replacing the older notation of groups IA …. VIIA, VIII,
IB …… VIIB and 0. However, for the examination both notations will be accepted.
Old IA IIA IIIB IVB VB VIB VIIB VIII IB IIB IIIA IVA VA VIA VIIA 0
notation
New 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
notation
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