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Chemical Reactions

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
the starting materials in a chemical reaction
a)
Products
b)
Reactants
c)
Starters
d)
Enders
2.
a substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction
a)
Product 
b)
Reactant
c)
Starters
d)
Enders
3.
an atom or molecule which has gained or lost one or more of its valence electrons
a)
Covalent Bond
b)
Chemical Formula
c)
Ion
d)
Compound
4.
a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together
a)
Element Soup
b)
Pure Element
c)
Ion
d)
Compound
5.
tells us the number of atoms of each element in a compound
a)
Coeffecient
b)
Exponent
c)
Chemical Formula
d)
Calculator
6.
a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually, but not always, in the form of heat
a)
Endothermic Reaction
b)
Exothermic Reaction
c)
Diffusion
d)
Fission
7.
a chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat
a)
Endothermic Reaction
b)
Exothermic Reaction
c)
Diffusion
d)
Fission
8.
type of chemical reaction where an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound
a)
Double Displacement
b)
Single Displacement
c)
Synthesis
d)
Decomposition
9.
type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products
a)
Double Displacement
b)
Single Displacement
c)
Synthesis
d)
Decomposition
10.
type of reaction in which two or more elements combine to form a more complex compound
a)
Double Displacement
b)
Single Displacement
c)
Synthesis
d)
Decomposition
11.
type of reaction in which a compound is broken down into its simple elements
a)
Double Displacement
b)
Single Displacement
c)
Synthesis
d)
Decomposition
12.

A chemical change is different than a physical change because in a chemical change

a)

chemicals are used

b)

molecules do not physically touch

c)

a new substance is formed and in a physical no new substance is formed

d)

the change can be seen but in a physical change it cannot

13.

Which of the following 2 are chemical reactions?

a)

sugar dissolving in water

b)

water turning into steam

c)

burning wood

d)

mixing baking soda and vinegar

e)

tearing paper

14.

How many Carbons are present on the reactant side?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

15.

How many Hydrogens are on the product side of this chemical equation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

16.

How many Oxygens are on the product side of this chemical equation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

Why are chemical equations always balanced? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Matter cannot be created.

b)

Matter cannot be destroyed.

c)

Matter can only be rearranged/conserved.

d)

Matter doesn't matter.

18.

In a chemical reaction, if the reactants are heated, the reaction usually happens

a)

slower

b)

faster

c)

at the same rate

d)

in a smaller volume

19.

Is this chemical equation balanced? Why or why not? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Yes, the amount of atoms for each element are equal on both the reactant and product side.

b)

No, the carbons are not the same number on both the reactant and product side.

c)

No, neither the carbons or hydrogens are the same amount on both the reactant and product side.

d)

No, none of the elements (carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen) are the same amount on both the reactant and product side.

20.

Which of the following is a common sign that a chemical change has occurred?

a)

A chemical has turned a different color, bubbled, and/or changed temperature.

b)

A chemical has changed to a different state of matter, such as a liquid to a solid.

c)

A chemical has changed size.

d)

A chemical has become a different shape.

21.
The left side of the equation below is called
a)
Products
b)
Reactants
22.
The right side of the equation below is called the
a)
products
b)
reactants
23.
A chemical reaction that absorbs heat
a)
Single replacement
b)
Exothermic
c)
Endothermic
d)
Decomposition
24.
Which of the following is NOT a sign of a chemical reaction? 
a)
Color changes
b)
Cutting into fourths
c)
Light is produced
d)
Gas is formed
25.

Which of the following is a chemical reaction?

a)

Sodium and chlorine atoms bond to form salt molecules.

b)

Ice melts to form water.

c)

Carbon dioxide freezes to form dry ice.

d)

Salt and water mix to form salt water

26.

2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O


In the equation shown, what are the reactants?

a)

Hydrogen atoms

b)

Hydrogen and oxygen molecules

c)

Water molecules

d)

Ice crystals

27.

Sulfuric acid is made of two hydrogen atoms (H), one sulfur atom (S), and four oxygen atoms (O). What is its molecular formula?

a)

2H4SO

b)

H4S2O

c)

H2SO4

d)

H2S2O4

28.

What is the best synonym for the word "stoichiometry?"

a)

combining atoms

b)

balancing chemical equations

c)

discovering new chemicals

d)

breaking the chemical bonds that hold molecules together

29.

The chemical symbol "Ni" most likely represents:

a)

Carbon

b)

Antimony

c)

Lead

d)

Nickel

30.

What's the easiest way to balance a chemical equation?

a)

Trial and error

b)

Using the periodic table

c)

Complex algebra

d)

Calculus

31.

The ______________ states that the total mass of the reactants before a chemical reaction is the same as the total mass of the products after the chemical reaction.

a)

law of conservation of mass

b)

law of distribution

c)

chemical equation law

d)

reactant

32.

a substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction

a)

Product

b)

Reactant

c)

Starters

d)

Enders

33.

an atom or molecule which has gained or lost one or more of its valence electrons

a)

Covalent Bond

b)

Chemical Formula

c)

Ion

d)

Compound

34.

a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together

a)

Element Soup

b)

Pure Element

c)

Ion

d)

Compound

35.

a process or reaction in which the system absorbs energy from its surroundings; usually, but not always, in the form of heat

a)

Endothermic Reaction

b)

Exothermic Reaction

c)

Diffusion

d)

Fission

36.

a chemical reaction that releases energy by light or heat

a)

Endothermic Reaction

b)

Exothermic Reaction

c)

Diffusion

d)

Fission

37.

type of chemical reaction where an element reacts with a compound and takes the place of another element in that compound

a)

Double Displacement

b)

Single Displacement

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

38.

type of chemical reaction where two compounds react, and the positive ions (cation) and the negative ions (anion) of the two reactants switch places, forming two new compounds or products

a)

Double Displacement

b)

Single Displacement

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

39.

type of reaction in which two or more elements combine to form a more complex compound

a)

Double Displacement

b)

Single Displacement

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

40.

type of reaction in which a compound is broken down into its simple elements

a)

Double Displacement

b)

Single Displacement

c)

Synthesis

d)

Decomposition

41.

A chemical change is different than a physical change because in a chemical change

a)

chemicals are used

b)

molecules do not physically touch

c)

a new substance is formed and in a physical no new substance is formed

d)

the change can be seen but in a physical change it cannot

42.

Which of the following 2 are chemical reactions?

a)

sugar dissolving in water

b)

water turning into steam

c)

burning wood

d)

mixing baking soda and vinegar

e)

tearing paper

43.

How many Carbons are present on the reactant side?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

44.

How many Hydrogens are on the product side of this chemical equation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

45.

How many Oxygens are on the product side of this chemical equation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

46.

Why are chemical equations always balanced? Select ALL that apply.

a)

Matter cannot be created.

b)

Matter cannot be destroyed.

c)

Matter can only be rearranged/conserved.

d)

Matter doesn't matter.

47.

Is this chemical equation balanced? Why or why not? Choose the BEST answer.

a)

Yes, the amount of atoms for each element are equal on both the reactant and product side.

b)

No, the carbons are not the same number on both the reactant and product side.

c)

No, neither the carbons or hydrogens are the same amount on both the reactant and product side.

d)

No, none of the elements (carbon, hydrogen, or oxygen) are the same amount on both the reactant and product side.

48.

Which of the following is a common sign that a chemical change has occurred?

a)

A chemical has turned a different color, bubbled, and/or changed temperature.

b)

A chemical has changed to a different state of matter, such as a liquid to a solid.

c)

A chemical has changed size.

d)

A chemical has become a different shape.

49.

The left side of the equation below is called

a)

Products

b)

Reactants

50.

The right side of the equation below is called the

a)

products

b)

reactants

51.

A chemical reaction that absorbs heat

a)

Single replacement

b)

Exothermic

c)

Endothermic

d)

Decomposition

52.

Which of the following is NOT a sign of a chemical reaction?

a)

Color changes

b)

Cutting into fourths

c)

Light is produced

d)

Gas is formed

53.

Which of the following is a chemical reaction?

a)

Sodium and chlorine atoms bond to form salt molecules.

b)

Ice melts to form water.

c)

Carbon dioxide freezes to form dry ice.

d)

Salt and water mix to form salt water

54.

2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O


In the equation shown, what are the reactants?

a)

Hydrogen atoms

b)

Hydrogen and oxygen molecules

c)

Water molecules

d)

Ice crystals

55.

Sulfuric acid is made of two hydrogen atoms (H), one sulfur atom (S), and four oxygen atoms (O). What is its molecular formula?

a)

2H4SO

b)

H4S2O

c)

H2SO4

d)

H2S2O4

56.

What is the best synonym for the word "stoichiometry?"

a)

combining atoms

b)

balancing chemical equations

c)

discovering new chemicals

d)

breaking the chemical bonds that hold molecules together

57.

The chemical symbol "Ni" most likely represents:

a)

Carbon

b)

Antimony

c)

Lead

d)

Nickel

58.

What's the easiest way to balance a chemical equation?

a)

Trial and error

b)

Using the periodic table

c)

Complex algebra

d)

Calculus

59.

a substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction

a)

Product

b)

Reactant

c)

Starters

d)

Enders

60.

The law of conservation of mass says substances can neither be _______ nor ___________.

a)

built; torn down

b)

created; destroyed

c)

blended together; separated

d)

condensed; extracted

61.

Sodium and chlorine combine to form sodium chloride, or table salt. Sodium and chlorine are:

a)

reactants

b)

producers

c)

reactionaries

d)

products

62.

When sodium and chlorine combine to form sodium chloride, sodium chloride is the:

a)

originator

b)

product

c)

reactant

d)

produce

63.

4 grams of hydrogen and 32 grams of oxygen will combine to form:

a)

32

b)

36

c)

4

d)

40

64.

A solid substance appears within the solution, can be cloudy or a thickening as well is an example of _________________.

a)

indicator change

b)

gas formation

c)

temperature change

d)

precipitate formation

65.

A chemical reaction that can NOT be reversed, you can not go back to the original materials is an example of _____________.

a)

temperature change

b)

irreversible

c)

gas formation

d)

precipitate formation

66.

The law of conservation of mass says substances can neither be _______ nor ___________.

a)

built; torn down

b)

created; destroyed

c)

blended together; separated

d)

condensed; extracted

67.

4 grams of hydrogen and 32 grams of oxygen will combine to form:

a)

32

b)

36

c)

4

d)

40

68.

When sodium and chlorine combine to form sodium chloride, sodium chloride is the:

a)

originator

b)

product

c)

reactant

d)

produce

69.

Sodium and chlorine combine to form sodium chloride, or table salt. Sodium and chlorine are:

a)

reactants

b)

producers

c)

reactionaries

d)

products

70.

A chemical reaction that can NOT be reversed, you can not go back to the original materials is an example of _____________.

a)

temperature change

b)

irreversible

c)

gas formation

d)

precipitate formation