ICSE Class 10

ICSE Class 10 Nitric Acid (HNO3) — Mock Test (2027)

Free online mock test for Nitric Acid (HNO3) (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 Nitric Acid (HNO3) chapter — including application-based and competency-focused questions aligned with how ICSE actually sets the paper.

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Sample questions

  1. 1.Which balanced equation represents the laboratory preparation of nitric acid from sodium nitrate and sulfuric acid below 200°C?
    • A.NaNO₃ + H₂SO₄ → NaHSO₄ + HNO₃
    • B.2NaNO₃ + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + 2HNO₃
    • C.NaNO₃ + 2H₂SO₄ → NaHSO₄ + HNO₃ + SO₃
    • D.NaNO₃ + H₂SO₄ → Na₂SO₄ + HNO₂ + O₂
  2. 2.Complete and balance the following chemical equation for the reaction of sodium carbonate with nitric acid: Na₂CO₃ + HNO₃ →
    • A.Na₂CO₃ + HNO₃ → NaNO₃ + H₂O + CO₂↑
    • B.Na₂CO₃ + 2HNO₃ → 2NaNO₃ + H₂O + CO₂↑
    • C.Na₂CO₃ + HNO₃ → Na₂NO₃ + H₂CO₃
    • D.2Na₂CO₃ + HNO₃ → 4NaNO₃ + H₂O + CO₂↑
  3. 3.(v) Commercial sample of Nitric acid is pale yellow in colour due to the presence of dissolved
    • A.Sulphur
    • B.Sulphuric acid
    • C.Oxygen
    • D.Nitrogen dioxide
  4. 4.The brown ring test is used for detection of
    • A.CO₃²⁻
    • B.NO₃⁻
    • C.SO₃²⁻
    • D.Cl⁻
  5. 5.Which of the following correctly completes the statement: 'Copper reacts with ______ nitric acid to produce nitrogen dioxide.'?
    • A.dilute
    • B.concentrated
    • C.cold
    • D.aqueous

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