Honors Chemistry Chemical Reactions Review

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What is a physical change?

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A physical change is a change that affects one or more physical properties of a substance without altering its chemical composition. Examples include boiling, cutting, and grinding.

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Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

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Burning is NOT a physical change; it is a chemical change.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are a group of elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive and having one electron in their outermost shell. Examples include Lithium, Sodium, and Potassium.

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Which element is NOT an alkali metal?

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Gold is NOT an alkali metal.

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What is a synthesis reaction?

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A synthesis reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two or more simple substances combine to form a more complex product. Example: NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl.

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What is a single displacement reaction?

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A single displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where one element replaces another in a compound. Example: 3Ca + 2AlCl3 → 3CaCl2 + 2Al.

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What is a decomposition reaction?

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A decomposition reaction is a type of chemical reaction where a single compound breaks down into two or more simpler products. Example: 2H2O → 2H2 + O2.

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What is a double displacement reaction?

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A double displacement reaction is a type of chemical reaction where two compounds exchange ions or bonds to form two new compounds. Example: AB + CD → AD + CB.

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What are ionic solids?

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Ionic solids are compounds composed of ions held together by ionic bonds. They typically have high melting points due to the strong electrostatic forces between the ions.

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What is the melting point of ionic solids?

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Ionic solids have a high melting point.