ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Important Questions Chapter 9 Carbon and Its Compounds

Chemistry ICSE Class 8 Important Questions Chapter 9 Carbon and Its Compounds

Question 1.
Differentiate between the two branches of chemistry – organic chemistry & inorganic chemistry with suitable examples.
Answer:
Organic chemistry : “A branch of science that deals with the study of specific compounds (of carbon) hydrogen and oxygen.” e.g. methane CH₄, ethane C₂H₆, CH₃COOH, CH₃OH methyl alcohol.
Inorganic chemsitry : “A branch of science that deals with the study of – oxides of carbon, carbonates, metallic carbides etc.” e.g. H2CO₃ – carbonic acid, CO₂, CaCO₃ calcium carbonate.

Question 2.
State how carbon occurs in the free state and in the combined state.
Answer:
Occurence of carbon : In free state – diamond, graphite, in impure form as coal.
In combind state : CO₂ in atmosphere, hydro-carbon as natural gas, petroleum, cellulose in wood and limestone CaCO₃,

Question 3.
Define the term ‘allotropy’. Give a reason why carbon exhibits allotropy.
Answer:
Allotropy : “The phenomenon of occuring of an element in two or more forms having same chemical properties but different physical properties.” Carbon shows allotropy as a result of – difference in atomic arrangement in the crystal structure.

Question 4.
Name two crystalline and four amorphous allotropes of carbon.
Answer:
Allotropes of carbon:
Crystalline –
(i) diamond
(ii) graphite.
Amorphous –
(i) coal
(ii) coke
(iii) lampblack
(iv) wood charcoal.

Question 5.
Compare the structure of the crystal of diamond & graphite with special reference to the reason for diamond being the hardest natural substance while graphite one of the softest. Compare the electrical & thermal conductivity of the two crystalline allotropes of carbon.
Answer:
Structure of crystal of diamond : Hardest natural substance is due to – strength and uniformity of the carbon-carbon covalent bond [tetrahadron structure]. It is bad conductor of electricity and heat due to abscence of free electrons in the crystal, i.e. no electron is free to move.

Structure of graphite : “Is soft and greasy due to parallel layers of C-atoms held together by weak VENDER WAAL forces which slide over one another, i.e. hexagonal structure.
It is good conductor of heat and electricity due to – presence of mobile electrons in the crystal.

Question 6.
With reference to the structure of the two crystalline allotropes of carbon, state why diamond is inert or unreactive while graphite is comparably more reactive.
Answer:
Structure of diamond is compact and hence unreactive. Graphic has open structure and more prone to chemical attack.

Question 7.
State the reasons for (a) Use of diamond – as an item of jewellery, (b) Use of graphite –
(i) as a lubricant for heated machine parts
(ii) as a lining for crucibles used in manufacture of high grade steel
(iii) as an electrode in electroplating.
Answer:
(a) Use of diamond -as an item of jewellery as -diamond has sparkling brilliance due to high refractive index is cut and polished.
(b) (i) Heavy machines which run very fast, when other lubricants are used catch fire, but graphite as lubricant when used parallel layers slide over one and other is non-volatile and non-sticky and reduces friction between rotating parts.
(ii) Graphite is used in refractory crucibles as graphite can withstand high temperature is a good conductor of heat.
(iii) Graphite as electrode in electroplating as graphite is good conductor of electricity relatively inert and almost does not react with acids.

Question 8.
State in brief the transformation of vegetable matter to different types of coal varying in carbon content. State two uses each of (a) coal (b) coke (c) lampblack or soot.
Answer:
Transformation of vegetable matter to coal is due to slow bacterial decomposition of vegetable matter under the influence of heat from within the earth, high pressure of earth (soil) above it and in absence of oxygen over millions of year. The different stages of transformation of vegetable matter results in different types of coal

• 60%C is peat
• 65%C is lignite
• 85%C is bituminous
• 90%C is anthracite

Question 9.
‘Wood charcoal – an amorphous allotrope of carbon reduces heated metallic oxides to metals.’ Give a balanced equation to support the statement.
Answer:
Wood charcoal reduces ZnO, Fe₂O₃ to metal.

Question 10.
Carbon dioxide occurs both in the free state and in the combined state.
State three methods how carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere.
Answer:
Carbon dioxide is added to the atmosphere by –

• Burning of carbon compounds – wood petroleum.
• Death and decay of organic matter.
• Respiration in living organisms.

Question 11.
In the laboratory preparation of carbon dioxide by action of a dilute acid on a metallic carbonate give – (a) A balanced equation for the preparation (b) A reason for (i) use of a washer bottle containing cone. H₂SO₄ in the preparation (ii) Not collecting the prepared gas over water (iii) Not using dilute sulphuric acid as a reactant in the preparation.
Answer:
(a) CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + CO₂ + H₂O
(b) (i) Cone. H₂SO₄ used in washer bottle absorbs moisture from the gas.
(ii) CO₂ is soluble in water and hence is not collected over water.
(iii) Dil. sulphuric acid is not used as reactant. Since H₂SO₄ reacts with calcium carbonate forming a coating of insoluble calcium sulphate [CaSO₄]. The reaction slowly comes to a stop.
CaCO₃ + H₂SO₄ (dil.) → CaSO₄(Insoluble) + H₂O + CO₂

Question 12.
How would you prove experimentally that (a) Carbon dioxide does not support combustion (b) Is slightly acidic in nature.
Answer:
(a) Carbon dioxide does not support combustion.

Experiment : Bring a burning candle in a gas jar full of CO₂ gas. The candle is extinguished. This shows that CO₂ is non-supporter of combustion.

(b) CO₂ gas is acidic in nature. Bring a moist blue litmus paper in the mouth of gas jar full of CO₂ gas. The blue colour of filter paper changes red. This shows that CO₂ gas is acidic in nature.

Question 13.
Starting from carbon dioxide how would you obtain (a) A weak acid (b) A fertilizer (c) A highly poisonous gas (d) Black particles of carbon. [Give balanced equations for the same]
Answer:
(a) Carbonic acid from CO₂ : when CO₂ is dissolved in water, carbonic acid is formed.

(b) CO₂ reacts with ammonia gas to form urea (a nitrogenous fertilizers).

(c) CO₂ is reduced to a highly poisonous gas CO by carbon (coke).

(d) Black particles of carbon : Burning magnesium bums in CO₂ making use of oxygen of CO₂ producing black carbon particles.
2 Mg + CO₂ → 2Mgo + C

Question 14.
State how you would convert carbon dioxide to a metallic carbonate using a basic oxide e.g. sodium oxide. [Give a balanced equation]
Answer:
Basic oxide like Na₂O by CO₂ are converted into carbonate.
Na₂O + CO₂ → Na₂CO₃

Question 15.
‘When carbon dioxide is bubbled into lime water, the lime water turns milky and when bubbled in excess the milkiness disappears’. Give balanced equations to support the statement.
Answer:

When CO₂ is passed in excess, milkiness disappears due to formation of bicarbonate which is soluble in water.
CaC0₃ + H₂O + CO₂ → Ca[HCO₃]₂

Question 16.
Explain the term ‘dry ice’. State its application. Give three reasons why carbon dioxide finds application in Are extinguishers.
Answer:
Dry ice : Solid carbon dioxide is called dry ice.
Applications : Diy ice is used as refrigerant for preservation of foods as it freezes faster and lasts longer than ordinary ice.

Objective Type Questions

Question 1.
Name the following:
1. A crystalline allotrope of carbon built up from a hexagonal unit.
Answer:
Graphite.

2. An allotrope of carbon used for the manufacture of coke.
Answer:
Coal.

3. An amorphous allotrope of carbon which floats on water.
Answer:
Wood charcoal.

4. An acid formed when carbon dioxide is dissolved in water under pressure.
Answer:
Carbonic acid.

5. The gaseous product obtained when carbon monoxide is passed over heated iron [III] oxide.
Answer:
CO₂[Carbon dioxide].

Question 2.
Select the correct answer from A, B, C, D & E for each statement given below:
A: Anthracite
B: Diamond
C: Carbogen
D: Urea
E: Lampblack

1. An allotrope of carbon used as a tip for deep boring drills.
Answer:
Diamond

2. The type of coal with the highest carbon conent.
Answer:
Anthracite

3. An allotrope of carbon obtained by burning kerosene oil in a limited supply of air.
Answer:
E: Lampblack

4. A nitrogenous fertilizer obtained from carbon dioxide.
Answer:
D: Urea

5. A compound which finds use for a victim of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Answer:
C: Carbogen

Question 3.
Give a balanced equation for the following conversions: [In one or two steps]
1. Coke to water gas.
Answer:
Steam is passed over white hot coke at 1000°C C + H₂O 1000°C )

STEP II :
Reduction of steam to hydrogen – by CO

2. Calcium bicarbonate to calcium nitrate using a dilute acid.
Answer:
Calcium bicarbonate to calcium nitrate

3. Lime water [soln. of calcium hydroxide] to calcium bicarbonate.
Answer:
Lime water to calcium bicarbonate When CO₂ is passed it turns milky.

Step I :

Step II : On passing excess of CO₂, soluble HCO₃ is formed and miliness disappears.
CaCO₃ + H₂O + CO₂ → Ca[HCO₃]₂

4. Carbon dioxide to carbon.
Answer:
CO₂ to carbon On burning magnesium in CO₂
2 Mg + CO₂ → 2Mgo + C (Carbon)

5. A metallic oxide to calcium carbonate.
Ans. A metallic oxide to calcium carbonate
Step I :

Step II :

Question 4.
Complete the statements by filling the blanks with the correct word from the bracket.

1. The crystal of ………….. [diamond/graphite] is opaque to light and is a good conductor of heat.
Answer:
The crystal of graphite is opaque to light and is a good conductor of heat.

2. A graphite-clay mixture baked at high temperature is used in making …………. [lubricants/refractory cruscibles].
Answer:
A graphite-clay mixture baked at high temperature is used in making refractory cruscibles.

3. Adsorption capacity of wood charcoal is increased by passing ………….. [carbon dioxide/steam] over wood charcoal, at high temperature.
Answer:
Adsorption capacity of wood charcoal is increased by passing steam over wood charcoal, at high temperature.

4. ………….. [organic/inorganic] Chemistry is the Chemistry of carbon compounds mainly of ‘Carbon’, ‘Hydrogen’ & ‘Oxygen’.
Answer:
Organic Chemistry is the Chemistry of carbon compounds mainly of ‘Carbon’, ‘Hydrogen’ & ‘Oxygen’.

5. Sodium oxide combines with carbon dioxide to give ………….. [sodium carbonate/sodium bicarbonate].
Answer;
Sodium oxide combines with carbon dioxide to give sodium carbonate.

Question 5.
Give reasons for the following :
1. Diamond & graphite are allotropic modifications of carbon.
Answer:
Both diamond and graphite are carbon element, differ only in physical state and properties. Both on burning form CO₂ and nothing is left.

2. It is dangerous to stand behind a running engine of a vehicle.
Answer:
Running engine of a vehicle produces carbon monoxide which is dangerous for us.

3. Both CO & SO₂ turn lime water milky. Moist potassium permanganate paper, helps in distinguishing the two gases.
Answer:
SO₂ gas moist potassium permanganate paper turns purple to colourless when comes in contact with sulphur dioxide gas where as CO₂ gas has no effect.

4. Carbon monoxide and not carbon dioxide is a highly poisonous gas.
Answer:
CO is highly poisonous combines with haemoglobin of R.B.C. and reduces the oxygen carrying capacity and death results.

5. Lime water finds application for testing both carbon dioxide & carbon monoxide gas individually.
Answer:
CO carbon-monoxide when passed through lime water, does not produce milkiness where as CO₂ produces milkiness in lime water and hence is used to test CO and CO₂.

ICSE Class 8 Chemistry Important Questions