Chemical Reactions: Interactive Quizzes and Learning Resources

Question 1

When sodium carbonate is added to vinegar, a fizzing reaction occurs and the temperature of the mixture increases. What type of reaction is this?

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Exothermic irreversible reaction

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Exothermic reversible reaction

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Endothermic irreversible reaction

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Endothermic reversible reaction

Question 2

Catalysts are essential in many industrial processes. How do they work and what impact do they have on chemical reactions?

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Catalysts provide an alternative reaction pathway with a lower activation energy, making reactions faster.

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Catalysts increase the activation energy of reactions, making them slower and less efficient.

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Catalysts use up reactants, reducing the amount available for the reaction and slowing it down.

Question 3

The Haber process is vital for producing fertilizers, but it also has environmental impacts. Which of these measures can help reduce its negative effects?

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Using renewable energy and carbon capture technologies can help lessen the Haber process's environmental impact.

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The Haber process has little environmental impact because its raw materials are plentiful.

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The Haber process's environmental impact is insignificant due to its importance in food production.

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The Haber process should be banned entirely to address environmental concerns.

Question 4

Which type of chemical reaction is shown in the equation: 2HI → H2 + I2?

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Decomposition

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Combination

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Single-displacement

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Double-displacement

Question 5

Which of the following actions should **not** be performed when conducting chemical reactions in a laboratory setting?

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Eat or drink in the laboratory.

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Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), such as gloves, goggles, and a lab coat.

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Conduct experiments under a fume hood to ensure proper ventilation.

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Follow the instructions provided by the teacher or lab manual carefully.

Question 6

In a neutralization reaction, an acid and a base react to form:

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Salt and water

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Salt and gas

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Base and water

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Acid and gas

Question 7

Which of the following is a hazardous gas produced by the reaction between acids and metals?

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Carbon dioxide

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Nitrogen

Question 8

What is the main purpose of using a litmus paper in a chemical reaction?

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To test for the presence of an acid or a base

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To measure the temperature of the reaction

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To indicate the rate of the reaction

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To identify the products of the reaction

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical reaction that you have learned about in this unit?

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Photosynthesis

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Single replacement

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Double replacement

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Combustion

Question 10

What is the term for a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?

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Catalyst

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Inhibitor

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Reactant

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Product

Question 11

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Size of the reaction container

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Temperature

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Concentration of reactants

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Surface area of reactants

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of a single replacement reaction?

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Reaction of zinc with copper sulfate

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Burning of methane

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Rusting of iron

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Dissolution of sodium chloride in water

Question 13

Which of these processes is a chemical reaction?

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Paper burning

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Ice melting

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Salt dissolving in water

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Blowing up a balloon

Question 14

In a synthesis reaction, substances combine to form a single product. True or False:

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True

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False

Question 15

A catalyst is a substance that:

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Speeds up a reaction without being consumed

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Slows down a reaction without being consumed

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Is created during a reaction

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Changes the products of a reaction

Question 16

The balanced chemical equation for the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is:

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2H + O2 → 2H2O

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H2 + O → H2O

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H + O → HO

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4H + 2O → 2H2O

Question 17

The pH of a neutral solution is approximately:

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7

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0

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14

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21

Question 18

The process of converting sunlight into chemical energy is called:

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Photosynthesis

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Combustion

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Electrolysis

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Biofuel production

Question 19

What is the process where two or more substances combine to form a single, more complex substance?

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Combustion

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Single Displacement

Question 20

Which of the following is an example of an exothermic reaction?

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Burning of wood

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Dissolving salt in water

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Melting of ice

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Photosynthesis

Question 21

What is the key difference between homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures?

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Homogeneous mixtures have the same composition throughout, while heterogeneous mixtures do not.

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Heterogeneous mixtures have the same composition throughout, while homogeneous mixtures do not.

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Both mixtures have the same composition throughout.

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Neither mixture has the same composition throughout.

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical reaction?

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Nuclear fission

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Combination reaction

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Decomposition reaction

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Displacement reaction

Question 23

A catalyst is a substance that:

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Decreases the activation energy of a reaction

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Increases the activation energy of a reaction

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Changes the products of a reaction

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Consumes itself during a reaction

Question 24

The balanced chemical equation for the combustion of propane is:

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C₃H₈ + 5O₂ → 3CO₂ + 4H₂O

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C₃H₈ + 2O₂ → 3CO + 4H₂O

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C₃H₈ + O₂ → 3CO₂ + 2H₂O

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C₃H₈ + O₂ → 6CO + 4H₂

Question 25

The mechanism of a chemical reaction refers to:

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The steps by which the reaction occurs

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The overall equation for the reaction

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The rate at which the reaction proceeds

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The energy changes involved in the reaction

Question 26

Which of the following is an example of a redox reaction?

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Reaction of sodium metal with chlorine gas

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Neutralization of an acid and a base

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Decomposition of water into hydrogen and oxygen

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Reaction of carbon dioxide with water

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical reaction?

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Evaporation

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Combustion

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Neutralization

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Precipitation

Question 28

Which of the following is a catalyst?

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Platinum

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Sodium chloride

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Hydrochloric acid

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Water

Question 29

What is the oxidation number of carbon in CO2?

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+4

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+2

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-2

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-4

Question 30

Which of the following reactions is an exothermic reaction?

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Combustion of methane: This process releases energy as heat and light

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Dissolving sugar in water: This process absorbs energy from the surroundings

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Neutralization of an acid by a base: This process releases energy as heat

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Evaporation of water: This process absorbs energy from the surroundings

Question 31

Which of the following is a strong acid?

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Hydrochloric acid: A strong acid that completely dissociates in water

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Acetic acid: A weak acid that only partially dissociates in water

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Carbonic acid: A weak acid that forms when carbon dioxide dissolves in water

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Phosphoric acid: A weak acid that can donate two or three protons

Question 32

How can we minimize the harmful effects of chemical reactions on our environment?

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Use green chemistry methods

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Use more harmful chemicals

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Stop all chemical reactions

Question 33

How does studying the history of chemical reactions contribute to our understanding of modern chemistry?

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It provides historical context for modern theories.

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It is irrelevant to current chemical research.

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It is only relevant to advanced chemistry students.

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It can hinder the learning of modern chemistry.

Question 34

Which of the following is NOT a type of chemical reaction?

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Physical change

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Precipitation

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Combustion

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Neutralization

Question 35

Which of the following factors affects the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Concentration of reactants

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Shape of the container

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Volume of the products

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Color of the reactants

Question 36

What is the primary role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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To speed up the reaction without being consumed

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To slow down the reaction

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To change the products of the reaction

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To absorb heat from the reaction

Question 37

Which of the following acids has the strongest acidity?

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Sulfuric acid

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Acetic acid

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Carbonic acid

Question 38

Which of the following compounds is an alkene?

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Propene

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Ethanol

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Propanone

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Methane

Question 39

Which of the following changes involves the formation of a new substance with different properties?

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Burning wood

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Melting ice

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Bending a metal spoon

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Dissolving salt in water

Question 40

What type of reaction occurs when a substance reacts with oxygen, releasing large amounts of heat and light?

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Combustion

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Neutralization

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Decomposition

Question 41

Which factor accelerates the rate of a chemical reaction by providing more particles for collision?

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Increase in temperature

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Removal of a catalyst

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Decrease in concentration

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Decrease in surface area

Question 42

Which type of reaction releases heat into the surroundings?

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Exothermic

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Absorbs heat

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Produces a precipitate

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Changes color

Question 43

What is the chemical equation that represents the reaction between an acid and a base?

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Acid + Base → Salt + Water

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Acid + Base → Oxide + Hydrogen

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Acid + Base → Salt + Oxygen

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Acid + Base → Water + Carbon Dioxide

Question 44

In a displacement reaction, which reactant replaces another reactant in a compound?

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More reactive metal

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Non-metal

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Less reactive metal

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Metalloid

Question 45

Which everyday application utilizes chemical reactions to preserve food?

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Canning

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Reading a newspaper

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Listening to music

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Riding a bike

Question 46

In a **synthesis reaction**, which of the following occurs?

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Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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A single reactant breaks down into multiple products.

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Reactants exchange ions to form new compounds.

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One reactant replaces another in a compound.

Question 47

In a **combustion reaction**, what is the primary role of oxygen?

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To act as an oxidizing agent.

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To provide a stable environment for the reaction.

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To lower the activation energy of the reaction.

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To act as a reducing agent.

Question 48

Which of the following factors **does not** affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Color of the reactants

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Concentration of reactants

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Presence of a catalyst

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Temperature

Question 49

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction **without being consumed** is called a:

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Catalyst

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Inhibitor

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Reactant

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Product

Question 50

Which of the following chemical equations is **balanced**?

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2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

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H₂ + O → H₂O

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2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂

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2H + O₂ → H₂O

Question 51

Calculate the molarity of a solution containing **0.2 moles of solute in 1 liter of solution**.

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0.2 M

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1 M

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0.1 M

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0.02 M

Question 52

An **exothermic reaction** is characterized by:

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Release of heat or energy

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Absorption of heat or energy

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Change in color of the reactants

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Formation of a gas

Question 53

Which of the following reactions is an example of a **redox reaction**?

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Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

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NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O

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CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

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CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂

Question 54

Which of the following is a characteristic of an exothermic reaction?

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Releases heat energy into the surroundings

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Absorbs heat energy from the surroundings

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Requires heat energy to occur

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Produces light energy

Question 55

What is the primary function of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?

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Increases the reaction rate without being consumed

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Provides energy for the reaction to occur

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Changes the products formed in the reaction

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Prevents the reaction from taking place

Question 56

Which of the following factors has no influence on the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Color of the reactants

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Surface area of reactants

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Concentration of reactants

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Temperature of the reaction

Question 57

What is the main purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure the conservation of mass and charge

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To calculate the yield of the reaction

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To simplify the equation

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To predict the products of the reaction

Question 58

Which of the following reactions is an example of a redox reaction?

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Reaction between an acid and a metal

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Reaction between an acid and a base

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Reaction between a salt and a base

Question 59

What is the product formed when sodium hydroxide reacts with hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

Sodium chloride and water

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Hydrochloric acid and sodium oxide

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Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen chloride

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Sodium oxide and water

Question 60

Which of the following reactions is a displacement reaction?

Accepted Answer

Reaction between iron and copper sulfate

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Reaction between sodium and chlorine

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Reaction between hydrogen and oxygen

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Reaction between calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid

Question 61

Which of these is NOT a type of chemical reaction that involves changes to the atoms themselves?

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Nuclear reaction

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Precipitation

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Neutralization

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Combustion

Question 62

In a redox reaction, what do we call the substance that gains electrons?

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Oxidizing agent

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Substrate

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Catalyst

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Reducing agent

Question 63

What does a catalyst do in a chemical reaction?

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Speeds up the reaction without being used up itself

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Gets used up during the reaction

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Slows down the reaction

Question 64

Which of these shows the general pattern of a neutralization reaction?

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Acid + Base → Salt + Water

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Combustible + Oxygen → Carbon dioxide + Water

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Metal + Halogen → Metal halide

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Metal + Acid → Salt + Hydrogen