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Chemistry- Energy

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 38mins

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Class
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1.

Which distinguishes chemical changes from physical changes?

a)

Physical changes alter the properties of the substance while chemical changes maintain the same properties

b)

Physical changes are permanent while chemical changes are temporary

c)

Chemical changes produce new substances while physical changes do not

d)

Chemical changes result in a change in mass, while physical changes do not

2.

Which statement best explains how periods on the periodic table are organized?

a)

increasing number of neutrons from left to right

b)

increasing atomic number from left to right

c)

decreasing number of electrons from left to right

d)

decreasing atomic mass number from left to right

3.

Which is the best example of a pure substance?

a)

Saltwater

b)

Aluminum

c)

Air

d)

Sand

4.

A scientist pours two liquids into a flask and swirls the flask to combine the liquids. The scientist then places the flask on a laboratory bench. After a few seconds the liquids separate into layers. How are the contents of the flask classified?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogeneous mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

5.

Elements on the Periodic Table are arranged according to which characteristic?

a)

density

b)

atomic mass

c)

melting point

d)

atomic number

6.

Which group on the Periodic Table is most reactive?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 16

c)

Group 17

d)

Group 18

7.

Why are Beryllium (Be), Magnesium (Mg), and Barium (Ba) in the same group?

a)

They have similar melting points

b)

They have are all in the same state of matter at room temperature

c)

Elements in the same group will chemically react with and identical element

d)

They have similar physical and chemical properties

8.

Which best explains why the total mass of the

product(s) would be less than the total weight of the reactant(s) after a chemical reaction?

a)

A physical change occurred

b)

Atoms involved in the reaction lost mass.

c)

Precipitates were created in the new solution.

d)

Gases were released to the atmosphere.

9.

How does a balanced chemical equation satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass?

a)

During a chemical reaction, the total amount of matter stays the same.

b)

During a chemical reaction, matter is destroyed.

c)

During a chemical reaction, one or more new substances are formed.

d)

During a chemical reaction, the total number of atoms increases.

10.

Which is the simplest form of matter?

a)

element

b)

mixture

c)

solution

d)

compound

11.

Which element is a poor conductor of electricity, unmalleable and a non-metal?

a)

Calcium (Ca)

b)

Iron (Fe)

c)

Aluminum (Al)

d)

Chlorine (Cl)

12.

Which element has the atomic number of 12?

a)

Boron (B)

b)

Lithium (Li)

c)

magnesium (Mg)

d)

Sodium (Na)

13.

A scientist tests a water sample that was collected from a river. The results of the test are described below:

-The water is clear

-The water contains dissolved calcium

How should this water sample be classified?

a)

As an element

b)

As a compound

c)

As a homogeneous mixture

d)

As a heterogeneous mixture

14.

Which two elements have the most similar properties

a)

Lithium (Li) and Iron (Fe)

b)

Boron (B) and Silicon (Si)

c)

Copper (Cu) and Aluminum (Al)

d)

Sodium (Na) and Potassium (K)

15.

Which best describes the reactivity of metals when moving from left to right on the periodic table?

a)

They become more reactive

b)

The reactivity remains the same.

c)

The reactivity decreases, then increases

d)

They become less reactive.

16.

A student lights the wick of a candle and the candle burns for several minutes. The student makes the following observations:

- Observation 1 :The white candle wick turns black as it burns.

-Observation 2: The solid candle wax near the flame transforms into a liquid.

Which choice best compares these two observations?

a)

Observation 1 describes a physical change and observation 2 describes a chemical change

b)

Each observation describes a physical change

c)

Observation 1 describes a chemical change and observation 2 describes a physical change

d)

Each observation describes a chemical change

17.

Which of the following is an example of a compound?

a)

Gold

b)

Saltwater

c)

Bronze

d)

Sugar

18.

A copper wire was cut into pieces and dropped into a test tube contained acid. Bubbles formed immediately, the liquid in the test tube turned green and the pieces of wire were no longer visible. Which most likely happened to the pieces of copper wire?

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a)

The copper wire was chemically changed when it was cut and placed in the acid.

b)

The copper wire was physically changed when it was cut and placed in the acid

c)

The copper wire was physically changed when it was cut and chemically changed when it was placed in the acid

d)

The copper wire was chemically changed when it was cut and physically changed when it was placed in the acid

19.

When two solutions are combined a bright red precipitate is formed. Which is true of the precipitate?

a)

It has a mass greater than the two liquids.

b)

It is formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

c)

It has a higher temperature than the two solutions.

d)

It is formed through a change in physical state of one of the solutions.

20.

Which best explains why silver nitrate is a compound?

a)

Silver nitrate is a colorless powder

b)

Silver nitrate does not chemically react with water

c)

Silver nitrate forms a colorless liquid when mixed with water

d)

Silver nitrate forms when three elements chemically combine

21.

Which would provide the best evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred?

a)

boiling

b)

phase change

c)

gas formation

d)

change in color

22.

What does knowing an element’s column and group number tell you about the element?

a)

atomic mass

b)

reactivity

c)

density

d)

atomic number

23.

Why are the noble gases such as helium (He) and neon (Ne) grouped together in the periodic table?

a)

They are nonreactive gases

b)

They are highly reactive metallic solids

c)

They are dangerous gases when combined with water

d)

They are liquid at room temperature and have high boiling points

24.

Which best describes elements that are shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity?

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

semiconductors

25.

Which is true of a chemical equation?

a)

Subscripts must be used with all products and reactants.

b)

Energy must be included in the beginning of the reaction

c)

Products and reactants must be balanced.

d)

Coefficients must be used with all products and reactants

26.

Which is a benefit of using fossil fuels?

a)

They provide a lot of energy at a low cost

b)

They cause pollution and smog

c)

They are used faster than they can be replaced naturally

d)

Drilling for fossil fuels can damage habitats.

27.

Which is a disadvantage of burning fossil fuels?

a)

The burning of fossil fuels causes pollution, smog and respiratory illnesses.

b)

The burning of fossil fuels can cause cancer

c)

The burning of fossil fuels can cause heart disease and anxiety attacks

d)

Fossil fuels provide a lot of energy

28.

What is one way to reduce the use of nonrenewable energy?

a)

building additional gas powered factories

b)

making more efficient gas powered automobiles

c)

burning coal instead of wood in a fire place

d)

mining for coal instead of drilling for oil

29.

To ensure renewable energy resources government regulations require logging companies to replant trees after clear cutting a forrest. Why is clear cutting still a concern for the environment?

a)

It destroys entire habitats

b)

It usually kills all animal life

c)

It can cause acid rain to form

d)

It usually causes the extinction of most plant life

30.

What will most likely occur if communities around the world increase the amount of wood they burn for heat?

a)

CO2 in the atmosphere will increase

b)

CO2 in the atmosphere will decrease

c)

Dissolved Oxygen in the water will increase

d)

Dissolved Oxygen in the water will decrease

31.

A solid powder is composed of molecules containing silver (Ag), nitrogen (N), and oxygen (O). All of the molecules are identical. How is the substance classified?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogenous mixture

d)

heterogenous mixture

32.

A company discovers a coal reserve under a mountain. The uses bulldozers to remove soil and flatten the top to expose the bedrock. Then, the company uses machines to remove coal from the exposed bedrock. How will obtaining the coal affect the environment?

a)

The removal of soil will increase the rate of erosion and the removal of coal from the mountain will decrease the volume of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

b)

The removal of soil will decrease the rate of erosion and the removal of coal from the mountain will decrease the volume of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere

c)

The removal of soil will increase the rate of erosion and the flattening of the mountain will change the direction in which water flows off of the mountain.

d)

The removal of soil will decrease the rate of erosion and the flattening of the mountain will change the direction in which water flows off of the mountain

33.

Which best describes a method of obtaining energy that may cause changes in water temperature and harm to fish populations?

a)

burning coal

b)

using ethanol in cars

c)

installing solar panels on a home

d)

generating electricity in a hydroelectric power plant

34.

Which would contribute to acid rain

a)

the burning of fossil fuels

b)

the use of hydroelectric power

c)

the use of nuclear power

d)

solar power

35.

Which is a possible disadvantage of using flowing water to produce electricity?

a)

ecosystem damage and loss of land

b)

reduced carbon dioxide emissions

c)

only suitable for industrial use

d)

creates reservoir