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Level 0 Worksheet: Carbon & Its Compounds

Class: 10 Science Topic: Basics & Functional Groups Max. Questions: 50
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Section A: Bonding & Nature

Q1-10. Fill in the blanks:

  1. Atomic number of Carbon is __________.
  2. Valency of Carbon is __________.
  3. Carbon forms bonds by __________ (transferring/sharing) electrons.
  4. The bond formed by sharing electron pair is called __________ bond.
  5. The unique property of carbon to form bonds with other carbon atoms is called __________.
  6. Carbon compounds are generally __________ (good/poor) conductors of electricity.
  7. Melting points of covalent compounds are generally __________ (low/high).
  8. The allotrope of carbon which is the hardest natural substance is __________.
  9. The allotrope of carbon which conducts electricity is __________.
  10. Buckminsterfullerene has the shape of a __________.
Section B: Hydrocarbons Basics

Q11-20. State True or False or Fill blanks:

  1. Hydrocarbons containing only single bonds are called __________.
  2. Hydrocarbons containing double or triple bonds are called __________ hydrocarbons.
  3. General formula of Alkanes is $C_nH_{2n+2}$. __________ (True/False).
  4. General formula of Alkenes is __________.
  5. General formula of Alkynes is __________.
  6. Saturated hydrocarbons burn with a __________ (Blue/Yellow) flame.
  7. Unsaturated hydrocarbons burn with a __________ (Blue/Yellow) sooty flame.
  8. Methane ($CH_4$) is the first member of __________ series.
  9. Ethene has a __________ (double/triple) bond between Carbon atoms.
  10. Compounds with the same molecular formula but different structures are called structural __________.
Section C: Functional Groups

Q21-30. Identify the Functional Group present:

  1. $-OH$ represents: __________ (Alcohol)
  2. $-CHO$ represents: __________ (Aldehyde)
  3. $>C=O$ represents: __________ (Ketone)
  4. $-COOH$ represents: __________ (Carboxylic Acid)
  5. $-Cl$ represents: __________ (Chloro/Halogen)
  6. Suffix for Alcohol is: __________ (-ol)
  7. Suffix for Aldehyde is: __________ (-al)
  8. Suffix for Ketone is: __________ (-one)
  9. Suffix for Carboxylic Acid is: __________ (-oic acid)
  10. Functional group in Ethanol is __________.
Section D: Important Definitions

Q31-40. One Word / One Line:

  1. Series of compounds with same functional group and general formula. __________
  2. Difference in molecular mass between two successive homologous members. __________ (14u).
  3. Reaction of burning a substance in oxygen. __________
  4. Reaction in which hydrogen is added to unsaturated hydrocarbon. __________
  5. Substance used to convert alcohol to carboxylic acid. __________ (Oxidizing Agent).
  6. Common name of Ethanoic Acid. __________ (Acetic Acid).
  7. Common name of Ethanol. __________ (Ethyl Alcohol).
  8. A hydrophobic part of soap dissolves in __________. (Oil/Water).
  9. A hydrophilic part of soap dissolves in __________. (Oil/Water).
  10. Reaction between Acid and Alcohol to form Ester. __________
Section E: Formulae Practice

Q41-50. Write Formulae for:

  1. Methane: __________
  2. Ethane: __________
  3. Propane: __________
  4. Butane: __________
  5. Ethene: __________
  6. Ethyne: __________
  7. Ethanol: __________
  8. Ethanoic Acid: __________
  9. Chloromethane: __________
  10. Benzene: __________