
Types of Chemical Reactions
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9th - 12th Grade
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Tisha Melick
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This quiz focuses on chemical reactions and their classification, specifically targeting the identification and analysis of the five main types of chemical reactions: synthesis, decomposition, single replacement, double replacement, and combustion. Designed for high school chemistry students in grades 9-12, the questions assess students' ability to recognize reaction patterns from chemical equations, balance equations, and understand fundamental chemical terminology. Students need a solid foundation in chemical formulas, the ability to interpret chemical equations and arrows, knowledge of ion behavior in compounds, and understanding of how reactants transform into products. The quiz requires students to analyze molecular representations, apply pattern recognition to categorize reactions based on their structural characteristics, and demonstrate mastery of basic chemical vocabulary including reactants, products, and the directional nature of chemical processes. Created by Tisha Melick, a Chemistry teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a formative assessment tool to gauge student understanding before moving to more complex reaction mechanisms, or as targeted practice for students preparing for unit exams on chemical reactions. The quiz works well as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge at the beginning of a lesson on reaction kinetics or thermodynamics, and provides excellent homework practice for reinforcing classification skills learned in class. Teachers can use this as a review session before standardized testing or as a diagnostic tool to identify specific areas where students struggle with reaction identification. The varied question formats, including equation analysis, visual interpretation, and terminology application, align with NGSS HS-PS1-7 (using mathematical representations to support the claim that atoms are conserved during chemical reactions) and support Common Core mathematical practices in pattern recognition and analytical reasoning.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
CxHy(Oz)+O2-->H2O+CO2
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NGSS.HS-PS1-4
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
One reactant into several products.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
One element replaces another in a compound.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Ions in two compounds switch.
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
This pictures simulates what type of reaction?
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NGSS.MS-PS1-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
H2O + C --> H2 + CO2
1. Balance the equation,
2. what type reaction is this
Decomposition
Single Replacement
Double Replacement
Single Replacement
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NGSS.HS-PS1-7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Ca(OH)2 --> CaO + H2O
1. Balance the equation
2. What type reaction is this?
Synthesis
Double Replacement
Decomposition
Decomposition
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NGSS.HS-PS1-7
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