Types of Reactions
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Chemistry
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9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz focuses on chemical reaction types, specifically targeting the five main categories of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement (displacement), double replacement (displacement), and combustion. Based on the complexity of chemical equations, use of chemical nomenclature, and the requirement to analyze reaction patterns, this material is appropriate for grades 9-12 chemistry students. Students must demonstrate mastery of several interconnected concepts to succeed: recognizing chemical formulas and their components, understanding how atoms and compounds rearrange during chemical processes, identifying patterns in reactants and products, and matching specific reaction characteristics to their corresponding classifications. The questions require students to analyze both balanced chemical equations and conceptual definitions, demanding both procedural knowledge of reaction types and conceptual understanding of the underlying chemical processes that distinguish one reaction type from another. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying chemical reactions in high school chemistry. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes throughout the learning process, functioning effectively as a diagnostic tool during initial instruction to gauge student readiness, as guided practice during direct instruction of reaction types, or as a formative assessment to identify areas requiring additional support before summative evaluation. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or as a review session before unit tests. The content directly aligns with NGSS HS-PS1-2 (constructing explanations for chemical reaction outcomes) and supports Common Core mathematical practices through pattern recognition and logical reasoning. This type of systematic classification exercise builds the foundational knowledge students need for more advanced topics like stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and reaction mechanisms while developing critical thinking skills essential for laboratory work and chemical problem-solving.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The following is what type of reaction:
PbCl2 + AgNO3 → Pb(NO3)2 + AgCl
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The following is what type of reaction:
NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is decomposition?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What type of chemical reaction is this?
Al(OH)3 → Al2O3 + H2O
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Ions in two compounds switch.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
3Ca + 2AlCl3 --> 3CaCl2 + 2Al
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
One element replaces another in a compound.
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