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Science (086) — AI-generated practice question

AI-generated practice question — model-generated for extra practice, not a previous-year CBSE board question.

Q1. [1] straightforward initial-understanding
Which of the following is NOT a reliable indicator that a chemical reaction has taken place? (A) Change in colour (B) Change in shape (C) Evolution of a gas (D) Change in temperature
  1. A Change in colour
  2. B Change in shape
  3. C Evolution of a gas
  4. D Change in temperature
Generated by claude-sonnet-4-6 · 2026-06-26 00:53 · grounding rag
Model Answer

(B) Change in shape

The textbook lists change in state, change in colour, evolution of a gas, and change in temperature as indicators of a chemical reaction — not change in shape.

Source: Chemical Reactions and Equations, Chapter 1 (Activity 1.1–1.3)

Explanation

The four recognised indicators of a chemical reaction (from the NCERT text) are: change in state, change in colour, evolution of a gas, and change in temperature. "Change in shape" is a physical change (e.g., cutting, moulding) and does not indicate a new substance has formed. Examiners expect you to recall this list exactly.

Previous-year CBSE Grade 10 board exam questions, organised by subject and chapter, each with a model answer — free to read and print.