ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Hydrogen Chloride (HCl) (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.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.What is observed when hydrochloric acid is added to silver nitrate solution?
    • A.A white precipitate of silver chloride forms.
    • B.The solution turns yellow due to silver ions.
    • C.Bubbles of hydrogen gas are released.
    • D.No visible reaction occurs.
  2. 2.Why is concentrated nitric acid not used in the preparation of hydrogen chloride gas?
    • A.Concentrated nitric acid is volatile and contaminates the hydrogen chloride gas produced.
    • B.Concentrated nitric acid reacts explosively with sodium chloride, the common reactant.
    • C.Concentrated nitric acid is too weak to produce hydrogen chloride gas efficiently.
    • D.Concentrated nitric acid forms a solid precipitate that blocks the apparatus.
  3. 3.Identify the two compounds of Lead that react with concentrated hydrochloric acid to liberate chlorine gas.
    • A.Lead monoxide and Lead sulphide
    • B.Lead dioxide and Red lead (Pb₃O₄)
    • C.Lead acetate and Lead nitrate
    • D.Lead carbonate and Lead sulphate
  4. 4.What is the purpose of concentrated hydrochloric acid in the preparation of aqua-regia?
    • A.To provide chloride ions and form nitrosyl chloride (NOCl) and chlorine gas, which dissolve noble metals like gold and platinum.
    • B.To neutralize the nitric acid and prevent the formation of any harmful gases.
    • C.To increase the boiling point of the mixture for faster reaction rates.
    • D.To act as a catalyst and speed up the dissolution of metals without participating in the reaction.
  5. 5.Write the balanced chemical equation for the action of dilute hydrochloric acid on sodium sulphide.
    • A.Na₂S + HCl → NaCl + H₂S
    • B.Na₂S + 2HCl → 2NaCl + H₂S↑
    • C.Na₂S + HCl → 2NaCl + S↓
    • D.2Na₂S + 2HCl → 4Na + H₂S + S↓

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