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FN43 - 2.00 Physical and Chemical Properties of Food

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Frying a steak over a stovetop and sautéing brussels sprouts are examples of which type of heat transfer?

a)

Conduction

b)

Convection

c)

Radiation

d)

Solar

2.

C, O, and Cl are examples of:

a)

compounds

b)

gasses

c)

metals

d)

symbols

3.

Elements and compounds are classifications of:

a)

formulas

b)

ions

c)

mixtures

d)

pure substances

4.

Carrie has determined that oxygen will bond with two other atoms. Which part of the periodic table has she used?

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

element

d)

symbol

5.

Heating shortening to melt is an example of a/an:

a)

endothermic reaction

b)

heat capacity

c)

phase change

d)

source of radiation

6.

Which type of energy is produced by microwave ovens and stove coils?

a)

chemical

b)

electrical

c)

kinetic

d)

radiant

7.

Potassium, oxygen, and chlorine are examples of:

a)

elements

b)

gasses

c)

metals

d)

symbols

8.

In which phase change is latent heat being released?

a)

evaporation

b)

freezing

c)

melting

d)

sublimation

9.

Which type of energy is created by the movement of electrons?

a)

chemical

b)

electrical

c)

nuclear

d)

radiant

10.

NaC2, KHC4H4O6, and NaCl are examples of:

a)

compounds

b)

elements

c)

equations

d)

gasses

11.

Which characteristic of an acid is an example of a sensory analysis?

a)

Low pH

b)

Sour in taste

c)

Turns organic dyes blue

d)

High volatility

12.

What is the difference between an acid and a base?

a)

acids have a negative charge

b)

acids produce surplus hydroxyl ions

c)

bases have a negative charge

d)

Bases produce surplus hydrogen ions

13.

Which change results when water and baking powder are mixed?

a)

chemical

b)

latent

c)

phase

d)

physical

14.

When compared to acidic foods, basic or alkaline foods taste:

a)

bitter

b)

salty

c)

sour

d)

sweet

15.

Which is an example of a chemical change?

a)

smelling vanilla flavoring

b)

chopping onions and garlic

c)

freezing punch rings

d)

fermenting grapes

16.

Alex noticed that the juice of a lemon is sour and the peel is bitter. Which conclusion is accurate?

a)

lemon juice is basic

b)

lemon peel is basic

c)

the whole lemon is basic

d)

the whole lemon is acidic

17.

What impact does aging have on the pH of eggs?

a)

decreases the acidity

b)

increases the acidity

c)

moves closer to a neutral pH

d)

no measurable change

18.

What is the difference between a neutral solution and an acidic solution?

a)

An acidic solution has a negative charge

b)

An acidic solution has equal amounts of positive and negative ions

c)

A neutral solution has a positive charge

d)

A neutral solution has equal amounts of positive and negative ions

19.

Which pH is an example of a neutral solution?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

20.

What is the impact of a pH higher than 4.6 in food products?

a)

The food is at risk for bacterial contamination

b)

The food is considered highly acidic

c)

The food must be diluted before eating

d)

The food will spoil slowly