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Science 24: Chapters 1 and 2

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Malathion is a chemical used to kill insects that are eating the leaves on a fruit tree. Malathion is an example of a:

a)

herbicide

b)

synthetic fertilizer

c)

pesticide

d)

plastic polymer

2.

The synthetic chemicals in agricultural fertilizer have reduced the amount of work farmers have to do. What is the purpose of these human-made chemicals?

a)

to kill insect pests

b)

to kill harmful weeds

c)

to protect farmers from biting insects

d)

to help grow bigger and healthier plants

3.

Which substance was used in making soap 100 years ago?

a)

animal fat

b)

coconut oil

c)

canola oil

d)

water

4.

An example of a natural fibre is

a)

polyester

b)

cotton

c)

Kevlar

d)

nylon

5.

Which synthetic fibre is used to produce waterproof and windproof clothing?

a)

cotton

b)

canvas

c)

Kevlar

d)

Gore-Tex

6.

A molecule that is made up of many small, identical sub-molecules is a(n)

a)

alloy

b)

polymer

c)

synthetic fibre

d)

polyster

7.

Which alloy is mostly used to make kitchen utensils?

a)

brass

b)

iron

c)

stainless steel

d)

superplastic steel

8.

Which is an example of a natural polymer?

a)

neoprene

b)

polystyrene

c)

spider web

d)

polyethylene

9.
What safety symbol is this?
a)
Flammable 
b)
Oxidizing Agent
c)
No Open Flame
d)
Explosion
10.
What safety Symbol is this?
a)
Flamable
b)
Oxidizing Agent
c)
No Open Flame
d)
Explosion
11.

A material that is human-made is called?

a)

Synthetic

b)

Fake

c)

Alloy

d)

Silk

12.

Which of the following jobs requires an understanding of Chemistry?

a)

Mechanic

b)

Cosmetologist

c)

Construction Worker

d)

All the Above

13.

What ingredient is added to bread so that it will not cook FLAT, this makes bread 'rise'?

a)

baking soda

b)

yeast

c)

sugar

d)

cinnamon

14.

Which of the following is always true about any chemical reaction?

a)

there is a change of state

b)

a new substance is produced

c)

no new substances are formed

d)

heat is produced

15.

Which of the follow is NOT an example of a chemical reaction?

a)

Using baking soda and vinegar to make a toy volcano

b)

Rusting of a metal

c)

Burning of firewood

d)

Ice melting

16.

Use the following reaction to answer the question.

Fuel + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water + energy

a)

It releases energy and is endothermic

b)

It absorbs energy and is endothermic

c)

It releases energy and is exothermic

d)

It absorbs energy and is exothermic

17.

When you have an upset stomach you will sometimes take an antacid. The antacid contains magnesium hydroxide which reacts with your stomach acid to produce water and salt. What type of reaction is this?

a)

combustion

b)

neutralization

c)

energy

d)

decomposition

18.

Use the following reaction to answer the question.

Acid + Base --> Water + Salt.

The water and the salt would be classified as what?

a)

Products

b)

Energy

c)

Waste Material

d)

Reactants

19.

What two reactants are present in a Combustion Reaction?

a)

Carbon Dioxide and Water

b)

Water and Fuel

c)

Energy and Carbon Dioxide

d)

Fuel and Oxygen

20.

Select ALL that are correct!! (You may select MORE THAN ONE answer)

Which of the following is evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred?

a)

change in colour

b)

temperature change

c)

a precipitate formed

d)

a new smell

21.

Select ALL that are correct!! (You may select MORE than ONE answer... then submit)

What are the Products of a Combustion Reaction?

a)

Energy

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

Water

22.

Which statement(s) is(are) true of photosynthesis?

a)

energy is absorbed

b)

energy is produced

c)

glucose and oxygen are produced

d)

water and carbon dioxide are produced

23.

What is the name of the test for oxygen gas?

a)

The "pop" test

b)

The lime-water test

c)

The glowing splint test

24.

Which of the following is an example of a metal alloy?

a)

Brass

b)

Copper

c)

Zinc

d)

Gold