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10.2 Quiz



Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 

 1. 

The reaction that breaks down water into hydrogen and oxygen using electricity is a single-displacement reaction. _________________________

 

 2. 

A series of addition reactions that joins small molecules into large chain molecules is known as polymerization. _________________________

 

 3. 

A solid product that comes out of solution in a chemical reaction is called a pollutant. _________________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 4. 

Polymers are large molecules made up of repeating segments. They are formed through a series of:
a.
addition reactions.
b.
single-displacement reactions.
c.
combustion reactions.
d.
decomposition reactions.
 

 5. 

The force that holds neutrons and protons together in the nucleus is known as:
a.
the electronegative force.
b.
hydrogen bonding.
c.
the strong nuclear force.
d.
the weak nuclear force.
 

 6. 

When you activate an instant cold pack, water mixes with a chemical and the pack gets very cold. This is an example of a(n):
a.
endothermic reaction.
b.
exothermic reaction.
c.
combustion reaction.
d.
a physical change.
 

 7. 

What would be the most likely product(s) of the following reaction? (Assume that the activation energy has been supplied).
H2 + O2 mc007-1.jpg ____
a.
H3 + O3
b.
H2O
c.
O3H3
d.
No reaction would occur.
 

 8. 

A test tube full of alcohol is open to the air. Alcohol burns very well, but the alcohol in the test tube does not start burning by itself because:
a.
there is no oxygen in the test tube.
b.
the combustion reaction requires an activation energy to get started.
c.
the alcohol is a liquid and only burns when it is a gas.
d.
carbon monoxide in the air prevents combustion from starting.
 

 9. 

Classify the following reaction:
3CuSO4 + 2Al mc009-1-102.jpg Al2(SO4)3 + 3Cu
a.
Addition
b.
Single-displacement
c.
Combustion
d.
Decomposition
 

 10. 

Classify the following reaction:
2C8H18 + 25O2 mc010-1-102.jpg 16CO2 + 18H2O
a.
Addition
b.
Single-displacement
c.
Combustion
d.
Decomposition
 

 11. 

Classify the following reaction:
Cu(OH)2 mc011-1-102.jpg CuO + H2O
a.
Addition
b.
Single-displacement
c.
Combustion
d.
Decomposition
 

 12. 

Which of the following statements about nuclear reactions is FALSE?
a.
Nuclear reactions involve only the outer electrons of an atom.
b.
Nuclear reactions may change atoms of one element into atoms of a different element
c.
Nuclear reactions may change an isotope into a different isotope of the same element.
d.
Nuclear reactions involve more energy than chemical reactions.
 

 13. 

Nuclear reactions can convert mass into:
a.
friction.
b.
weight.
c.
energy.
d.
gravity.
 

 14. 

Which of the following statements about chemical reactions is FALSE?
a.
Chemical reactions rearrange atoms into different combinations of molecules.
b.
Chemical reactions involve the outer electrons of the atoms.
c.
Chemical reactions involve a smaller amount of energy than nuclear reactions.
d.
Chemical reactions can convert mass into energy.
 

 15. 

What is the by-product of the combustion reaction given below:
C6H12O6 + 6O2 mc015-1-102.jpg 6CO2 + 6H2O
a.
Energy is absorbed.
b.
Energy is released.
c.
C6H12O6
d.
Sugar
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 
 
Select the correct term to complete each sentence. There are extra terms in the list.

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exothermicbalancedendothermic
activation energyreactionchemical
 

 16. 

In a chemical reaction, the energy needed to break chemical bonds in the reactants is called the ______________________________ (two words).
 

 

 17. 

A chemical reaction that releases more energy than it uses is ____________________.
 

 

Short Answer
 
 
Answer the following questions based on the balanced combustion reaction given below.
C6H12O6 + 6O2 nar002-1-102.jpg 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy
 

 18. 

Based on the information given in the chemical equation, what temperature change would you expect in the reaction? Why would you expect this?
 

 19. 

Is this an endothermic or exothermic reaction?
 

 20. 

Combustion reactions are a part of our everyday lives. List two or more that you know about.
 
 
Answer the following questions based on dissolving ammonium nitrate in water. The balanced equation is given below.
NH4NO3(s) + H2O(l) + energy ® NH4+(aq) + NO3-(aq) + H2O(l)
 

 21. 

Based on the information given in the chemical equation, what temperature change would you expect in the reaction? Why would you expect this?
 

 22. 

Is this an endothermic or exothermic reaction?
 

Essay
 

 23. 

How are chemical reactions and nuclear reactions different? Describe at least three differences.
 

 24. 

Gas pumps often display a warning sign that says “Do not get into your car while you are filling the tank. You may create a static electric spark that could cause gasoline vapors to ignite, resulting in an explosion.”

Explain why the gasoline vapors don’t start burning as soon as they come in contact with oxygen in the air. What would the static electric spark provide?
 



 
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