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6.4.1 Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

True or false: A change in state is a chemical reaction

a)

True - something melting would be an example of a chemical reaction

b)

False - a change in state is a physical change

2.

What term is given to a reaction which transfers heat energy to the surroundings?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Reversible

c)

Exothermic

d)

Exotermic

3.

When barium hydroxide and ammonium chloride react, the temperature of the mixture decreases. What kind of reaction is this?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Decomposition

c)

Exothermic

d)

Indothermic

4.

When calcium reacts with water, the temperature changes from 18°C to 39°C. Which statement is correct?

a)

The solution at the end is acidic

b)

The reaction is reversible

c)

The reaction is exothermic

d)

The reaction is endothermic

5.

if more heat energy is released in making bonds in the products than is taken in when breaking bonds in the reactants

a)

Exothermic

b)

Endothermic

c)

Exotermic

d)

Endotermic

6.

if less heat energy is released in making bonds in the products than is taken in when breaking bonds in the reactants

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exotermic

c)

Exothermic

d)

Entrothermic

7.

Which is NOT an example of something you could observe that would suggest a chemical reaction is taking place?

a)

melting

b)

fizzing

c)

smells

d)

temperature change

8.
A lizard egg needs a temperature of 26-30 ° C to hatch properly. You place it next to a pouch of water which is 22 °C. What type of chemical do you need for the egg? 
a)
Calcium chloride because it will be endothermic.
b)
Calcium chloride because it will be exothermic. 
c)
Citric acid because it will be exothermic. 
d)
Citric acid because it will be endothermic. 
9.

What instrument would you use to detect an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

a)

triple beam balance

b)

ruler

c)

thermometer

10.

When a candle is lit hydrocarbons are combusting. An exothermic reaction is occuring. Energy is being _________________ .

a)

absorbed

b)

frozen

c)

destroyed

d)

released

11.
HCl reacts with Zn giving off heat
a)
endothermic
b)
exothermic
12.
Have you ever eaten sherbet sweets candy? They fizz in your mouth and your tongue feels cold. Why do you think that is?
a)
It is an exothermic reaction
b)
It is an endothermic reaction
c)
It is made of ice
d)
It is dissolving your mouth