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8th Grade Unit 4

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Increasing the surface area of the reactants will decrease the rate of the reaction.

a)

true

b)

false

2.

The amount of a substance in a given volume is the concentration of the substance.

a)

true

b)

false

3.

The effect of a catalyst on a reaction is to raise the activation energy.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Only some reactions require activation energy.

a)

true

b)

false

5.

An inhibitor decreases the rate of a reaction.

a)

true

b)

false

6.

The burning of fuels, such as coal, natural gas, or oil, involves a(n) _______ reaction.

a)

physical

b)

endothermic

c)

exothermic

7.

In an endothermic reaction, the energy of the products is _______ the energy of the reactants.

a)

greater than

b)

less than

c)

equal to

8.

Increasing the temperature of a reaction will _______ the rate of the reaction.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

not affect

9.

The amount of a substance in a given volume is called

a)

atomic weight

b)

molecular weight

c)

concentration

10.

Biological catalysts in the human body are called

a)

enzymes

b)

inhibitors

c)

conductors

11.

In a balanced chemical equation,

a)

atoms are conserved

b)

coefficients are equal

c)

molecules are equal

d)

energy is conserved

12.

When the equation Al + Br2 → AlBr3 is balanced, the coefficient for Al is

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

13.

The reaction in which hydrogen and oxygen are produced by running an electric current through water is an example of

a)

single replacement

b)

decomposition

c)

synthesis

d)

double replacement

14.

A reaction that has two compounds as reactants and two compounds as products is most likely a

a)

synthesis

b)

single replacement

c)

double replacement

d)

decomposition

15.

A number written in front of a chemical formula is a(n)

a)

coefficient

b)

atomic weight

c)

valence

16.

The principle that states that matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction is called the law of

a)

chemical energy

b)

conservation of mass/matter

c)

thermodynamics

17.

The production of carbon dioxide during the burning of a fuel is an example of a(n) ________________ reaction.

a)

synthesis

b)

physical

c)

endothermic

18.

In a chemical equation, the arrow is read as

a)

equals

b)

leads to

c)

yields

19.

Which of the following is true about chemical reactions?

a)

they are accompanied by changes in energy

b)

they form new substances with new properties

c)

none of these

20.

In an endothermic reaction, energy is

a)

absorbed

b)

released

c)

converted to mass

d)

synthesized

21.

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

a)

melting point

b)

state of matter

c)

density

d)

flammability

22.

Substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction are called

a)

catalysts

b)

precipitates

c)

products

d)

reactants

23.

In an exothermic reaction, products have more energy than reactants.

a)

true

b)

false

24.

Water boils at 100°C. This is an example of a chemical property.

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Substances that enter into a chemical reaction are called products.

a)

true

b)

false

26.

The ability to react with oxygen is an example of a chemical property.

a)

true

b)

false

27.

Another name for a chemical change is a chemical bond.

a)

true

b)

false

28.

In a physical change, some of the physical properties of the substance may be altered and the chemical composition remains the same.

a)

true

b)

false

29.

You begin pouring sodium chloride into a glass of water. For a long time, the sodium chloride just dissolves in the water, but suddenly it begins to pile up at the bottom of the glass. Which statement is true?

a)

The sodium chloride has increased the temperature of the water

b)

The sodium chloride has decreased the temperature of the water

c)

The water is unsaturated

d)

The water is saturated

30.

Imagine you have two beakers. Both beakers are filled with the same amount of water. The water in both beakers is the same temperature as well. You add 50 g of Substance A to the first beaker, and 50 g of Substance B to the second beaker. After stirring both beakers, there is a small pile of Substance A at the bottom of the first beaker. None of Substance B is visible in the second beaker. Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Substance A is less soluble in water than Substance B

b)

Substance A is more soluble in water than Substance B

c)

Substance A is not soluble in water

d)

Substance B is not soluble in water

31.

Which one of the following graphs best describes the solubility of potassium nitrate (KNO3)in water at different temperatures?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

32.

Which of the charts below is most likely to represent a saturated solution?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

33.

What coefficients would balance the following equation?

__Al + __O2 __Al2O3

a)

2Al + 3O2 → Al2O3

b)

2Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3

c)

3Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3

d)

4Al + 3O2 → 2Al2O3

34.

What coefficients would balance the following equation?

__C2H6 + __O2 → __CO2 + __H2O

a)

C2H6 + 5O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O

b)

2C2H6 + 5O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

c)

2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

d)

2C2H6 + 10O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O

35.

Classify the chemical reaction shown here:

Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 + H2

a)

combination

b)

single replacement

c)

decomposition

d)

double replacement

36.

Classify the chemical reaction shown here:

CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

a)

combination

b)

single replacement

c)

decomposition

d)

double replacement

37.

Which of the following is an example of a double replacement reaction?

a)

3Fe + 2O2 → Fe3O4

b)

BaCl2 + K2CO3 → BaCO3 + 2KCl

c)

NiCO3 → NiO + CO2

d)

Cl2 + 2NaBr → 2NaCl + Br2

38.

A white powder is added to a solution. The images show observations made before the powder is added, just after the powder has been added, and a little while later. (The liquid in the small beaker is phenol red solution.) What evidence shows that a chemical change has taken place?

a)

a gas is produced

b)

the pH changes

c)

the temperature changes

d)

all of these

e)

none of these

39.

A chemical reaction is done in the setup shown, resulting in a change of mass. What will happen if the same reaction is done in a sealed container that is placed on the electronic balance?

a)

The mass will decrease because matter is lost in this reaction

b)

The mass will stay the same because the gases produced in the reaction are kept inside the container

c)

The mass will increase because the solids react with gas to produce more solids

d)

There is not enough information to predict whether the mass will increase, decrease, or stay the same during the reaction in a closed container

40.

Based on its formula, what type of chemical reaction occurs between silver nitrate (AgNO3) and copper (Cu)?

2AgNO3 + Cu → 2Ag + Cu(NO3)2

a)

synthesis

b)

decomposition

c)

single replacement

d)

double replacement

41.

You begin pouring sodium chloride into a glass of water. For a long time, the sodium chloride just dissolves in the water, but suddenly it begins to pile up at the bottom of the glass. Which statement is true?

a)

The sodium chloride has increased the temperature of the water

b)

The sodium chloride has decreased the temperature of the water

c)

The water is unsaturated

d)

The water is saturated

42.

Imagine you have two beakers. Both beakers are filled with the same amount of water. The water in both beakers is the same temperature as well. You add 50 g of Substance A to the first beaker, and 50 g of Substance B to the second beaker. After stirring both beakers, there is a small pile of Substance A at the bottom of the first beaker. None of Substance B is visible in the second beaker. Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Substance A is less soluble in water than Substance B

b)

Substance A is more soluble in water than Substance B

c)

Substance A is not soluble in water

d)

Substance B is not soluble in water

43.

Which one of the following graphs best describes the solubility of potassium nitrate (KNO3)in water at different temperatures?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

44.

Which of the charts below is most likely to represent a saturated solution?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

45.

Which of the following substances is NOT an acid?

a)

HCl

b)

H2SO4

c)

NaOH

d)

HNO3

46.

The negative ion found in bases is the

a)

hydroxide ion

b)

hydrogen ion

c)

carbonate ion

d)

water ion

47.

Which of the following substances is most likely to have a pH close to 7?

a)

lemon

b)

antacid

c)

baking soda

d)

vinegar

48.

Which of the following statements is NOT true about neutralization?

a)

An acid & a base are the reactants

b)

A salt & water are the products

c)

There is no color change in litmus paper when the reaction is over

d)

It produces an acid-base mixture that is more acidic than both the individual starting solutions

49.

A solution with a pH of 2 is _____ acidic than(as) a solution with a pH of 6.

a)

equally

b)

less

c)

more

50.

Chemists use the _____ to express the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution.

a)

pH scale

b)

valence

c)

atomic number

51.

An acid produces _____ ions in water.

a)

helium

b)

hydrogen

c)

oxygen

52.

Substances with pH values close to 14 are strong _____.

a)

acids

b)

bases

c)

solutions

53.

A strip of blue litmus paper placed in a beaker of vinegar will turn _____.

a)

red

b)

white

c)

black

54.

A base produces _____ ions in water.

a)

metal

b)

hydroxide

c)

salt

55.

A solution in which more solute can be dissolved is called a(n) ______________ solution.

a)

saturated

b)

unsaturated

c)

stable

56.

A solution in which 50 grams of solute is dissolved in 250 grams of solution has a concentration of ______ %.

a)

20

b)

50

c)

5

57.

When saturated solutions are ______ they usually become unsaturated solutions.

a)

cooled

b)

frozen

c)

heated

58.

Ionic and polar compounds usually dissolve in _________ solvents

a)

ionic

b)

neutral

c)

polar

59.

The concentration of a solution can be changed by ______________ solute.

a)

adding

b)

removing

c)

replacing

60.

A solution in which only a little solute is dissolved in a certain amount of solvent is called a concentrated solution.

a)

true

b)

false

61.

As the pressure of the gas over a solution decreases, the solubility of a gas solute in a liquid solvent increases.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

The solubility of table sugar in water increases as the temperature increases.

a)

true

b)

false

63.

The solubility of a gas dissolved in a liquid increases as the temperature of the liquid increases.

a)

true

b)

false

64.

Three factors that affect the solubility of a substance are pressure, the type of solvent, and volume.

a)

true

b)

false

65.

Which of the following is NOT a property of an acid?

a)

corrosive

b)

reacts with metals & carbonates

c)

turns red litmus paper blue

d)

tastes sour

66.

Because it wears away certain materials, an acid is described as

a)

concentrated

b)

contaminated

c)

corrosive

d)

carbonated

67.

Which of the following best describes bases?

a)

slippery & taste sour

b)

turn red litmus paper blue & react with metals

c)

taste bitter & react with carbonates

d)

turn red litmus paper blue & taste bitter

68.

Which of the following best describes acids?

a)

taste sour & react with metals

b)

taste bitter & reacts with carbonates

c)

slippery & turn blue litmus paper red

d)

reacts with metals but not carbonates

69.

A compound that changes color when it comes into contact with an acid or a base is a(n)?

a)

ionic

b)

polar

c)

indicator

70.

A base ____ with carbonates

a)

sometimes reacts

b)

always reacts

c)

never reacts

71.

If carbon dioxide gas is produced when dilute acid is applied to a rock's surface, the rock is most likely made of

a)

limestone

b)

lava

c)

iron

72.

Because vinegar contains a(n) ________ it tastes sour.

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

emulsion

73.

Many soaps and detergents contain

a)

acids

b)

bases

c)

sulfur

74.

The acid in the human stomach that aids in digestion is _____ acid.

a)

acetic

b)

sulfuric

c)

hydrochloric

75.

Which of the statements about the effect of solutes on solutions is true?

a)

solutes raise the boiling point of a solvent

b)

water with a solute dissolved in it will freeze at 0 Celsius

c)

solutes raise the freezing point of a solvent

d)

antifreeze boils at a lower temperature than pure water

76.

Brass is a solution in which a solid is dissolved in a

a)

liquid

b)

gas

c)

solid

d)

water

77.

Which of the following statements about solutions is NOT true?

a)

solutions are mixtures

b)

solutions contain a solvent dissolved in a solute

c)

a solution has the same properties throughout

d)

the solute in the solution can be a solid, liquid, or a gas

78.

Which of the following statements about the particles in a solution is true?

a)

When an ionic solid mixes with water, its ions repel water molecules

b)

when a molecular solid mixes with water, the covalent bonds are broken

c)

when an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion

d)

when a molecular solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion

79.

If a suspension is allowed to stand, the particles settle out.

a)

true

b)

false

80.

Solutions and colloids are similar in that both are suspensions.

a)

true

b)

false

81.

The largest particles in a colloid are smaller than the largest particles in a solution.

a)

true

b)

false

82.

The freezing point of a solvent decreases as solute is added.

a)

true

b)

false

83.

Molecular compounds in water conduct an electric current.

a)

true

b)

false

84.

A characteristic property of a solution is that it can scatter light.

a)

true

b)

false