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Chemistry 9 past paper 2026

84 published questions in this index. The full practice view lets you work through them and track your own attempts.

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Question index

2(xi)
Define astrochemistry, geochemistry, physical chemistry.
Part B3 marksmodelNature Of Science In Chemistry
2(xi)
Define astrochemistry, geochemistry and physical chemistry.
Part B1 marksspecimenNature Of Science In Chemistry
(xii)
Suggest which statement about solubility is INCORRECT.
MCQspecimenMatter
2(iii)
Compare molecular arrangement and fluidity of liquid crystals and liquids.

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Part B3 marksmodelMatter

2(iii)

Compare properties of liquid crystals with liquids: molecular arrangement and fluidity.

Part B1.5 marksspecimenMatter

12

Incorrect solubility statement:

MCQmodelMatter

Q.6

Define solubility; effect of temperature with graph.

Part C4 marksmodelMatter

Q.6

Define solubility. How can it be affected by change in temperature? Explain with graph.

Part C1 marksspecimenMatter

(vi)

Why is the proton number unique to each element and used to arrange elements in the periodic table?

MCQspecimenAtomic Structure

(vii)

Predict which one of the following pairs has the same mass.

MCQspecimenAtomic Structure

2(ii)

Determine neutron/proton numbers for listed isotopes.

Part B3 marksmodelAtomic Structure

2(ii)

Determine neutron and proton number of 27/13 X, 36/18 Y and 64/30 Z.

Part B1.5 marksspecimenAtomic Structure

2(xi)

Define isotopes and give hydrogen isotopes with numbers.

Part B3 marksmodelAtomic Structure

2(xi)

Define isotopes of an element. Write isotopes of hydrogen, giving their atomic and mass numbers.

Part B1 marksspecimenAtomic Structure

6

Proton number is unique because protons define:

MCQmodelAtomic Structure

7

Pair with same mass:

MCQmodelAtomic Structure

(ii)

Which of the following elements has the largest atomic size?

MCQspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

(viii)

Element X belongs to Group VII of the periodic table. Which property is most likely associated with Element X?

MCQspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2

Element with largest atomic size:

MCQmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(ii)

Predict Cl2 reactions with Br− and I−.

Part B3 marksmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(ii)

Predict reactions of Cl2 with Br- and I- halide ions.

Part B1 marksspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(vi)

Three transition metals acting as catalysts.

Part B3 marksmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(vi)

Give three examples of transition metals where they act as catalysts.

Part B1 marksspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(vii)

Group and period of listed unknown elements.

Part B3 marksmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

2(vii)

Identify the group and period number of the unknown elements 12/6 A, 39/19 B and 19/9 C.

Part B1 marksspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

8

Group VII element property:

MCQmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

Q.3

Periodic trends of Group IIA atomic size, ionization energy, electronegativity.

Part C6 marksmodelPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

Q.3

Predict the trend of atomic size, ionization energy and electronegativity of Group IIA using knowledge of chemical periodicity.

Part C2 marksspecimenPeriodic Table And Periodicity Of Properties

(iii)

Identify the covalent compound.

MCQspecimenChemical Bonding

3

Covalent compound:

MCQmodelChemical Bonding

Q.3

Dot-cross and Lewis structures of HCN, MgO, C2H4.

Part C6 marksmodelChemical Bonding

Q.3

Draw dot-and-cross diagrams and Lewis dot structures for HCN, MgO and C2H4.

Part C2 marksspecimenChemical Bonding

2(x)

Calculate atoms in 3.4 mol nitrogen and 15 g sodium.

Part B3 marksmodelStoichiometery

2(x)

Calculate the number of atoms in 3.4 moles of nitrogen gas and 15g of sodium metal.

Part B2 marksspecimenStoichiometery

Q.5

Write formulas of ferric chloride, sodium sulphate, magnesium chloride, sulphur dioxide.

Part C4 marksmodelStoichiometery

Q.5

Write formulas of ferric chloride, sodium sulphate, magnesium chloride and sulphur dioxide.

Part C4 marksspecimenStoichiometery

(v)

Identify which of the following element in the reaction H2S + Cl2 → 2HCl + S is oxidized.

MCQspecimenElectrochemistry

2(iii)

Identify oxidizing agents in two reactions.

Part B3 marksmodelElectrochemistry

2(iii)

Identify oxidizing agents in 2NH3+3CuO→3Cu+N2+3H2O and 2FeCl2+Cl2→2FeCl3.

Part B1.5 marksspecimenElectrochemistry

5

Element oxidized in H2S+Cl2→2HCl+S:

MCQmodelElectrochemistry

Q.5

Define oxidation/reduction by oxygen, hydrogen, electrons and oxidation state.

Part C4 marksmodelElectrochemistry

Q.5

Define oxidation and reduction in terms of oxygen/hydrogen and gain/loss of electrons.

Part C2 marksspecimenElectrochemistry

2(iv)

Distinguish exothermic/endothermic with examples.

Part B3 marksmodelEnergetics

2(iv)

How can exothermic reactions be distinguished from endothermic reactions? Explain by giving examples.

Part B1.5 marksspecimenEnergetics

2(x)

Energy-profile differences endothermic/exothermic.

Part B3 marksmodelEnergetics

2(x)

How does the energy profile diagram for an endothermic reaction differ from that of an exothermic reaction in terms of activation energy and enthalpy change?

Part B1.5 marksspecimenEnergetics

2(ix)

How a closed system establishes equilibrium.

Part B3 marksmodelChemical Equilibrium

2(ix)

Give the ways a closed system contributes to establishment of equilibrium in reversible reactions.

Part B3 marksspecimenChemical Equilibrium

2(vi)

What are the primary nutrients provided by urea, ammonium salts and nitrates when used as fertilizers?

Part B1 marksspecimenChemical Equilibrium

2(viii)

Predict equilibrium shifts for heating and water changes.

Part B3 marksmodelChemical Equilibrium

2(viii)

For the equilibrium CoCl2.2H2O(s) + heat ⇌ CoCl2(g) + H2O(g), predict reaction direction when heating, adding water and removing water are applied.

Part B1 marksspecimenChemical Equilibrium

2(i)

Write dissociation equations of H2SO4 in water.

Part B3 marksmodelAcids, Bases, And Salts

2(i)

Write equation(s) which represent the dissociation of H2SO4 in water.

Part B1.5 marksspecimenAcids, Bases, And Salts

2(ix)

Define Bronsted-Lowry acids/bases with examples.

Part B3 marksmodelAcids, Bases, And Salts

2(ix)

Define Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases with two examples each.

Part B3 marksspecimenAcids, Bases, And Salts

Q.4

Reactions of HCl with Zn, NaOH and Na2CO3.

Part C6 marksmodelAcids, Bases, And Salts

Q.4

Describe reactions of HCl with Zn, NaOH and Na2CO3.

Part C2 marksspecimenAcids, Bases, And Salts

(xi)

Which compound is most likely to damage marble buildings due to the reaction with acid rain?

MCQspecimenEnvironmental Chemistry-air

2(iv)

How NO and NO2 contribute to acid rain.

Part B3 marksmodelEnvironmental Chemistry-air

2(iv)

How do NO and NO2 contribute to chemical reactions that lead to acid rain?

Part B1.5 marksspecimenEnvironmental Chemistry-air

2(vi)

Primary nutrients from urea, ammonium salts, nitrates.

Part B3 marksmodelEnvironmental Chemistry-air

11

Compound damaging marble with acid rain:

MCQmodelEnvironmental Chemistry-air

2(v)

Effects of household, agricultural and metal water pollutants.

Part B3 marksmodelEnvironmental Chemistry-water

2(v)

How do house hold wastes, agricultural wastes and metals affect living organisms as water pollutants?

Part B1 marksspecimenEnvironmental Chemistry-water

(i)

Suggest the primary focus of organic chemistry.

MCQspecimenOrganic Chemistry

1

Which best describes organic chemistry?

MCQmodelOrganic Chemistry

2(i)

Draw structures of benzene, ethanol, propanone.

Part B3 marksmodelOrganic Chemistry

2(i)

Draw structural formula of benzene, ethanol and propanone.

Part B1 marksspecimenOrganic Chemistry

2(vii)

General formulas/examples of alkanes, alkenes, alcohols.

Part B3 marksmodelOrganic Chemistry

2(vii)

Write general formulas of alkanes, alkenes and alcohols. Give one example in each case.

Part B1 marksspecimenOrganic Chemistry

4

Reagents for reduction of alkyl halides:

MCQmodelOrganic Chemistry

9

Unsaturated compound:

MCQmodelOrganic Chemistry

10

General formula carboxylic acid:

MCQmodelOrganic Chemistry

(iv)

Suggest the correct reagents in the reduction of alkyl halides.

MCQspecimenHydrocarbons

(ix)

Identify the compound which is unsaturated.

MCQspecimenHydrocarbons

(x)

General formula of carboxylic acid is:

MCQspecimenHydrocarbons

2(v)

Sunlight in methane/chlorine substitution reaction.

Part B3 marksmodelHydrocarbons

2(v)

How can sunlight be important in substitution reaction of methane with chlorine? Explain with reactions.

Part B1 marksspecimenHydrocarbons

Q.4

Preparation of alkanes from three listed compounds and reaction types.

Part C6 marksmodelHydrocarbons

Q.4

Explain how alkanes can be prepared from CH3–C≡CH, CH3–C≡C–CH3 and CH3CH2CH2Cl, mentioning the reaction type in each case.

Part C2 marksspecimenHydrocarbons

2(viii)

Why carbohydrates are efficient energy source.

Part B3 marksmodelBiochemistry

2(viii)

Describe carbohydrates as more efficient source of energy than fats and proteins.

Part B3 marksspecimenBiochemistry

Q.6

Sources of lipids and recommended intake for young adults.

Part C4 marksmodelBiochemistry

Q.6

Identify sources of lipids and their recommended daily intake for young adults.

Part C2 marksspecimenBiochemistry