ICSE Class 10 Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties — Mock Test (2027)
Free online mock test for Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties (ICSE Class 10 Chemistry) — 20 competency-based questions based on the latest CISCE 2027 syllabus, with instant marking. Try the samples below, then take the full test free.
What to expect: This mock test covers key concepts from the Periodic Properties and Variations of Properties chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.
Tip: Attempt without notes first to identify gaps, then review explanations for any wrong answers. Retake after a few days for best retention.
Sample questions
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1.Complete the following statements about metals and non-metals: Metals are _______ while non-metals are poor conductors of heat. Metals are malleable while non-metals are _______. Metals form positive ions while non-metals form _______. Non-metals form acidic oxides while metals form _______.
- A.Good conductors, brittle, negative ions, basic oxides
- B.Poor conductors, ductile, positive ions, neutral oxides
- C.Good conductors, ductile, negative ions, acidic oxides
- D.Poor conductors, brittle, positive ions, basic oxides
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2.In a periodic table, the element of period 3 are arranged in the increasing order of ionisation potential as
- A.B, N, Cl, Ar
- B.Mg, Si, S, Ar
- C.Ar, Si, S, Mg
- D.Si, Ar, Cl, Mg
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3.Which of the following correctly states the modern periodic law and identifies the scientist who proposed it?
- A.The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers, stated by Henry Moseley.
- B.The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses, stated by Dmitri Mendeleev.
- C.The properties of elements are determined by their electronic configuration, stated by Niels Bohr.
- D.The properties of elements repeat every eight elements, stated by John Newlands.
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4.Assertion: Metalloids are present in zig-zag rows in periodic table. Reason: Metalloids have same properties. (a) Assertion and reason both are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion. (b) Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion. (c) Assertion is true, but reason is false. (d) Assertion is false, but reason is true
- a.Assertion and reason both are correct statements, but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.
- b.Assertion and reason both are correct statements and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.
- c.Assertion is true, but reason is false.
- d.Assertion is false, but reason is true
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5.Why is sodium a metal while sulphur is a non-metal?
- A.Sodium has a larger atomic radii.
- B.Specific gravity of sodium is 0.97.
- C.Boiling point of sodium is $882.8^{\circ}\mathrm{C}$.
- D.Sodium belongs to which group The Alkali Metals.
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