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Which of the following is true about chemical reactions?
Both They are accompanied by changes in energy and They form new substances with new properties.
Neither They are accompanied by changes in energy nor They form new substances with new properties.
They form new substances with new properties.
They are accompanied by changes in energy.
In an endothermic reaction, energy is
converted to mass
absorbed
synthesized
released
In an exothermic reaction, energy is
released
synthesized
absorbed
coverted to mass
Which of the following is NOT a physical property?
flammability
melting point
state of matter
density
Ability to rust is a
physical property
chemical property
Texture is a
physical property
chemical property
Flammability is a
chemical property
physical property
Substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction are called
precipitates
reactants
catalysts
products
A chemical change can be indicated by
Gas Production
Volume Change
Formation of a Precipitate
Temperature Change
Anything on the left of the arrow in a chemical equation is a
reactant
yields
products
chemical change?
Any change that alters the form or parents of a substance but does not change it into another substance
A change in matter that produces one or more new substances
A solid that forms from liquids during a chemical reaction
precipitate
Any change that alters the form or parents of a substance but does not change it into another substance
A change in matter that produces one or more new substances
A solid that forms from liquids during a chemical reaction
physical change
A change in matter that produces one or more new substances
Any change that alters the form or parents of a substance but does not change it into another substance
A solid that forms from liquids during a chemical reaction
Anything on the right of the arrow in a chemical equation is a
yields
reactant
products
In an exothermic reaction, products have "MORE" energy than reactants
less
true
reactants
products
Water boils at 100°C. This is an example of a "CHEMICAL" property
physical
chemical
true
reaction
Substances that enter into a chemical reaction are called "PRODUCTS".
reactants
reaction
physical
chemical
The ability to react with oxygen is an example of a "CHEMICAL" property.
true
physical
products
true
H2O ---> H2 + O2 ............... 100 g H2 = ? g O2
793.68
296.7
1578.34
393.68
A reaction that has two compounds as reactants and two compounds as products is most likely a
double replacement reaction
synthesis reaction
single replacement reaction
decomposition reaction
A number written in front of a chemical formula is a(n) ________________ .
conservation of mass
coefficient
products
replacement
The principle that states that matter is neither created nor destroyed during a chemical reaction is called the law of __________________ .
synthesis
conservation of mass
products
coefficient
The chemical formulas on the left side of an equation (those present before a chemical reaction) are known as the _____________ .
reactants
yields
replacement
products
In a chemical equation, the arrow is read as ___________
synthesis
reactants
replacement
yields
What is the general equation for a synthesis reaction?
A + B --> AB
AB --> A + B
___ + O2 --> ___ + CO2 + H2OAC + BD --> AD + BC
What is the general equation for a decomposition reaction?
AC + B --> A + BC
A + B --> AB
___ + O2 --> ___ + CO2 + H2O
AB --> A + B
What is the general equation for a single replacement reaction?
AC + B --> A + BC
AB --> A + B
___ + O2 --> ___ + CO2 + H2O
AC + BD --> AD + BC
What is the general equation for a combustion reaction?
AC + B --> A + BC
___ + O2 --> ___ + CO2 + H2O
A + B --> AB
AB --> A + B
Combining two or more elements or compounds to make a more complex compound.
Combustion Reaction
Synthesis Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
Double Replacement Reaction
Breaking down a compound into simpler products.
Single Replacement Reaction
Synthesis Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
Combustion Reaction
One element replaces another in a compound.
Combustion Reaction
Single Replacement Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
Double Replacement Reaction
Two elements in a compound trade places with the elements in another compound, (to elements switch places).
Synthesis Reaction
Double Replacement Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
Decomposition Reaction
"Burning" a compound that includes Hydrogen and Carbon in the presence of Oxygen. Two of the products will b H2O and CO2.
Combustion Reaction
Synthesis Reaction
Double Replacement Reaction
Single Replacement Reaction
Who is the scientist credited with demonstrating the Law of Conservation of Mass?
albert einstien
charles darwin
Antoine Lavoisier
Marie Curie
The amount of a substance in a given volume is the "CONCENTRATION" of the substance.
true
catalyst
mass
all
"ONLY SOME" reactions require activation energy.
lower
true
all
decrease
A(n) "INHIBITOR" decreases the rate of a reaction.
true
all
catalyst
mass
The burning of fuels, such as coal, natural gas, or oil, releases energy and involves a(n) ______________ reaction
exothermic
endothermic
decomposition
concentration
2Na + Cl2 --> 2NaCl .............................. 150 g Na = ? g NaCl
381.31
832.56
509.34
140.16
activation
the amount of a substance in a given volume
the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction
biological catalysts that help reactions occur in the body
increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed
concentration
biological catalysts that help reactions occur in the body
increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed
the amount of a substance in a given volume
a material used to decrease the rate of a chemical reaction
catalyst
the amount of a substance in a given volume
biological catalysts that help reactions occur in the body
the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction
increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed
enzyme
biological catalysts that help reactions occur in the body
the minimum amount of energy needed to start a chemical reaction
increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed
the amount of a substance in a given volume
inhibitor
biological catalysts that help reactions occur in the body
increases the reaction rate by lowering the activation energy needed
the amount of a substance in a given volume
a material used to decrease the rate of a chemical reaction
How does temperature affect the rate of a reaction?
The colder the temperature, the faster the reaction
The hotter the temperature, the faster the reaction
The hotter the temperature, the slower the reaction
How does surface area affect the rate of a reaction?
The more surface area, the faster the reaction
The less surface area, the faster the reaction
the more surface area, the slower the reaction
How does concentration affect the rate of a reaction?
The more concentrated, the faster the reaction
The less concentrated, the faster the reaction
the more concentrated, the slower the reaction
A catalyst is the opposite of a(n)
surface area
enzyme
inhibitor
concentration
An enzyme is a type of
catalyst
temperature
surface area
inhibitor
In an endothermic reaction, the energy of the products is ______________ than the energy of the reactants.
greater
lower
mass
exothermic
Increasing the temperature of a reaction will _____________ the rate of the reaction.
increase
lower
mass
concentration
The amount of a substance in a given volume is called ________________________ .
decomposition
concentration
endothermic
exothermic
solute
Mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration
The part of a solution that is present in the smaller amount is the
The part of a solution that is present in a larger amount is the
Mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light
solvent
A dissolved mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute
The part of a solution that is present in a larger amount is the
The part of a solution that is present in the smaller amount is the
Mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light
colloid
The part of a solution that is present in the smaller amount is the
A dissolved mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute
The part of a solution that is present in a larger amount is the
Mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light
suspension
The part of a solution that is present in a larger amount is the
Mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light
A dissolved mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute
Mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration
solution
The part of a solution that is present in a larger amount is the
Mixture containing small, undissolved particles that do not settle out, but are large enough to scatter light
A dissolved mixture that contains a solvent and at least one solute
Mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration
Colloids and Suspensions have ______________ particles compared to Solutions
smaller
larger
Adding a solute to a solvent _________ the freezing point of the solution.
raises
lowers
Which of the statements about the effect of solutes on solutions is true?
Water with a solute dissolved in it will freeze at 0°C.
Saltwater boils at a lower temperature than pure water.
Solutes raise the freezing point of a solvent.
Solutes raise the boiling point of a solvent.
Brass is a solution in which a solid is dissolved in a(n)
solid
liquid
gas
water
Which of the following statements about solutions is NOT true?
A solution has the same properties throughout.
Solutions are mixtures.
The solute in a solution can be a solid, liquid, or gas.
Solutions contain a solvent dissolved in a solute.
Which of the following statements about the particles in a solution is true?
When an ionic solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion.
When a molecular solid mixes with water, water molecules surround each ion.
When a molecular solid mixes with water, the covalent bonds are broken.
When an ionic solid mixes with water, its ions repel water molecules.
A liquid mixture in which particles can be seen and easily separated by settling or filtration is a
solution.
solute.
solvent.
suspension.
If a suspension is allowed to stand, the particles "SETTLE OUT.
true
suspension
smaller
suspension
Solutions and colloids are similar in that both are "SUSPENSIONS".
solutions
mixtures
molecular
true
The largest particles in a colloid are "SMALLER" than the largest particles in a solution.
larger
smaller
ionic
colloid
destructive interference
standing
interaction between two waves that meet
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a smaller amplitude
a wave that appears to stay in one place
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a larger amplitude
standing wave
interaction between two waves that meet
points of maximum amplitude on standing waves
a wave that appears to stay in one place
the bending and spreading out of waves around the edge of a barrier
constructive interference
the bending and spreading out of waves around the edge of a barrier
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a smaller amplitude
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a larger amplitude
interaction between two waves that meet
interference
interaction between two waves that meet
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a larger amplitude
a wave that appears to stay in one place
interaction of two waves that results in a wave with a smaller amplitude
___________________ interference is used in some headphones to block out distracting noises in a listener’s surroundings.
destructive
deflection
constructive
resonance
Waves change direction by diffraction, reflection, and
deflection
interference
refraction
resonance
What happens to the speed of a wave if the medium, temperature, and pressure do not change?
it decreases
The wave stops
It stays the same
It increases
frequency
a wave's length
often a wave passes a certain point in a given amount of time
how fast a wave travels
a wave’s energy
crest
High Point on a transverse wave
A low point on a transverse wave
An area where the coils are close together
A wave that vibrates the medium in the same direction in which the wave travels
compression
An area where the coils are close together
Waves that require a medium to travel
An area where the coils are spread out.
An area where the coils are close together
Longitudinal Wave
High Point on a transverse wave
An area where the coils are close together
A wave that vibrates the medium in the same direction in which the wave travels
A low point on a transverse wave
rarefaction
High Point on a transverse wave
An area where the coils are spread out.
A low point on a transverse wave
A wave that vibrates the medium in the same direction in which the wave travels
This type of mechanical wave vibrates parallel to the medium?
Surface
Transverse
Longitudinal
This type of mechanical wave vibrates the medium perpendicular or at a right angle to the medium?
Surface
Transverse
Longitudinal
What type of mechanical wave is sound?
longitudinal
transverse
surface
What type of mechanical wave is light?
longitudinal
transverse
surface
What is the bottom of a wave called?
trough
summit
valley
crest
What is the top of a wave called?
crest
summit
valley
trough
Thermal Expansion is
The expanding of matter when it is submerged in a liquid
The expanding of matter when it is cooled
The expanding of matter when it is heated
The contracting of matter when it is heated
The specific heat is the amount of
energy required to raise the density of 1 kilogram of material by 1 liter
energy required to raise the temperature of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kelvin
energy required to raise the mass of 1 kilogram of material by 1 kilogram
energy required to raise the volume of 1 liter of material by 1 liter
Metal ________________ when it is heated
contracts
expands
does nothing
An oven mitt is used because it is a good
insulator
conductor
A metal pan is used because it is a good
conductor
insulator
Gold has a specific heat of 126 J/(kg·K). A sculptor increased the temperature of a 0.5 kg block of gold by 10°C. How much energy did the sculptor add to the gold?
630
890
730
530
insulator
A material that does not conduct heat well.
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1 kelvin.
A material that conducts heat wel
The expanding of matter when it is heated.
thermal expansion
A material that does not conduct heat well.
A material that conducts heat well.
The expanding of matter when it is heated.
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1 kelvin.
conductor
The expanding of matter when it is heated.
A material that conducts heat well.
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1 kelvin.
A material that does not conduct heat well.
specific heat
A material that does not conduct heat well.
The amount of energy it takes to raise the temperature of 1 kg of material 1 kelvin.
A material that conducts heat well.
The expanding of matter when it is heated.
Most metals are good _______________
conductors
insulators
atoms
cells
Temperature is measured in
kelvin
grams per liter
joules
kilograms
Mass is measured in
kilograms
grams per liter
kelvin
joules
Energy is measured in
joules
kelvin
grams per liter
kilograms
These do not allow energy to move through them easily
insulators
atoms
cells
conductors
These allow energy to move through them easily
conductors
cells
insulators
atoms
To keep food warm or cool, coolers are made out of materials that are
insulators
stainless steel
cast iron
conductors
As the thermal energy of matter _________________, its particles usually spread out.
increases
decreases
stays the same
Heat that is transferred by the movement of currents within a fluid is called
conduction
specific heat
convection
radiation
The only form of heat transfer that does not require matter is
radiation
specificheat
conduction
convention
is the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves.
conduction
specific heat
convection
radiation
Heat is transferred directly from one particle of matter to another by the process of
specific heat
conduction
convection
radiation
The inside window pane in your house feels very cold to touch on a winter night. Why does it feel cold?
The cold from the outside is being conducted to the inside.
The warm from the inside is being conducted to the outside.
The warm from the inside is flowing out by convection.
The cold from the outside is flowing in by convection.
An air fryer cooks food through the process of
radiation
specific heat
convection
conduction
Malia burned herself when she picked up a hot iron skillet from the stove. What method of heat transfer caused the burn?
specific heat
radiation
convection
conduction
On a sunny day, you return to your car after a ball game. The inside of the car is very hot. How did the car get so warm?
radiation
specific heat
convection
conduction
Water bubbles up through a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park. What method of heat transfer is this?
radiation
convection
conduction
specific heat
radiation
the transfer of heat by the movement of currents within a fluid
the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
the transfer of heat directly from one particle of matter to another without the movement of the matter
circular flow of warmer and cooler fluid
convection current
the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
circular flow of warmer and cooler fluid
the transfer of heat directly from one particle of matter to another without the movement of the matter
the transfer of heat by the movement of currents within a fluid
conduction
the transfer of energy by electromagnetic waves
the transfer of heat directly from one particle of matter to another without the movement of the matter
circular flow of warmer and cooler fluid
the transfer of heat by the movement of currents within a fluid
You feel the warm glow of a bonfire.
radiation
convection
conduction
A kite rises high above a hot, sandy beach.
radiation
convection
conduction
The inside frame of your front door feels cold during winter.
conduction
convection
radiation
A burner on a stove heats the bottom of a pan.
conduction
radiation
convection
Sunlight melts a wax crayon left outside.
radiation
convection
conduction
An entire lake is heated by water from a hot spring at the bottom of the lake.
radiation
convection
conduction
Compare the freezing point of water on the Celsius and the Fahrenheit temperature scales.
Water freezes at 0° on the Celsius scale and 0° on the Fahrenheit scale.
Water freezes at 0° on the Celsius scale and 32° on the Fahrenheit scale.
Water freezes at 32° on the Celsius scale and 0° on the Fahrenheit scal
What is meant by absolute zero.
The same as 0 Fahrenheit.
The highest temperature possible. At this temperature, the particles in the object have unlimited kinetic energy.
The same as 0 Celcius.
The lowest temperature possible. At this temperature, the particles in the object have no kinetic energy. It occurs at 0 K.
Two glasses of water have the same thermal energy. Do they have the same temperature?
We don't know.
No, one glass might have more water in it than the other, so its temperature would be lower for it to have the same thermal energy
Yes, one glass might have more water in it than the other, so its temperature would be higher for it to have the same thermal energy
Celsius
Scale scientists use to measure temperature
on this scale, water boils at 100 degrees
Transfer of a warmer object to a cooler object
used by the United States measure temperature
temperature
on this scale, water boils at 100 degrees
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object
the transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
heat
the transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
on this scale, water boils at 100 degrees
Transfer of a warmer object to a cooler object
absolute zero
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object
the transfer of thermal energy from a warmer object to a cooler one
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
Fahrenheit
Scale scientists use to measure temperature
used by the United States measure temperature
on this scale, water boils at 100 degrees
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object
kelvin scale
on this scale, water boils at 100 degrees
Scale scientists use to measure temperature
used by the United States measure temperature
Transfer of a warmer object to a cooler object
Heat
Scale scientists use to measure temperature
Transfer of a warmer object to a cooler object
used by the United States measure temperature
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
temperature
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
absolute zero
the temperature at which no more thermal energy can be removed from an object
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the individual particles in an object
Object A is hotter than object b, therefore object A has ____________ thermal energy than (as) object B.
less
more
the same
Thermal Energy and Heat are measures of the
size of particles in an object.
motion of particles in an object.
density of particles in an object.
state of particles in an object.
Heat flows from
hotter to colder
is destroyed
colder to hotter
does not transfer
Energy always transfers from
more energy to less energy
less energy to more energy
is destroyed
does not transfer
This (These) temperature scale(s) does have negative values
Fahrenheit
Celcius
kelvin
liters
The three temperature scales are
Fahrenheitd
Kelvin
Celcius
density
If you could turn off a centripetal force, _____________ would cause the object to fly off in a straight line.
Centripetal Force
Satellite
Momentum
Inertia
Satellites in orbit around Earth continually fall toward _________________ .
Direction
to the center
Gravity
Centripetal Force
_______________ is the centripetal force that causes a satellite to move in a circle.
Momentum
Gravity
Inertia
Direction
An object traveling in a circle is accelerating because it is constantly changing _______________ .
satellite
Direction
Centripetal Force
inertia
Any object that travels around another object in space is a(n) _____________ .
satellite
direction
gravity
inertia
The acceleration due to gravity near the surface of Earth is equal to
9.8 kg × m/s
9.8 m/s2
9.8 m/s
9.8 N
The state that exists when the only force acting on an object is gravity is called
momentum
free fall
acceleration
inertia
Centripetal Force
Motion where the acceleration is caused by gravity
Force that causes objects to move in a circular path
Objects in orbit around the earth, which are continuously falling toward the Earth.
Satellite
Force that causes objects to move in a circular path
Motion where the acceleration is caused by gravity
Objects in orbit around the earth, which are continuously falling toward the Earth.
Free Fall
Force that causes objects to move in a circular path
Motion where the acceleration is caused by gravity
Objects in orbit around the earth, which are continuously falling toward the Earth.
_____________ causes and object to move in a circular path.
momentum
Centripetal Force
Time
Velocity
law of conservation of momentum
A law that states that the total momentum of a group of objects remains the same unless outside forces act on the objects.
is a characteristic of a moving object related to the object’s mass and its velocity
momentum
A law that states that the total momentum of a group of objects remains the same unless outside forces act on the objects.
is a characteristic of a moving object related to the object’s mass and its velocity
Suppose you have two toy cars. Each has a mass of 0.04 kg. The cars have tape on their bumpers that will cause them to stick together. One car is stopped on the track. The other car, traveling at a velocity of 4 m/s, hits the first car. Is this a sticky or non-sticky collision?
Sticky
Non-Sticky Collision
Suppose you have two toy cars. Each has a mass of 0.04 kg. The cars have tape on their bumpers that will cause them to stick together. One car is stopped on the track. The other car, traveling at a velocity of 4 m/s, hits the first car. What is the momentum of the coupled cars?
0.16 kg × m/s2
0.32 kg × m/s
0.16 kg × m/s
0.32 kg × m/s3
What is the momentum of a 20-kg dog running at a speed of 8 m/s?
190 m/s
160 kg × m/s
160 kg × m/s2
180 kg
Newton’s quantity of motion is "CONSERVATION".
strength
Momentum
trade
true
If outside forces such as friction are negligible, when two objects of the same mass collide and do not stick together, the objects "MULTIPLY" velocities.
Trade
Momentum
Strength
true
In which situation does the law of conservation of momentum apply?
in the presence of least velocity
in the absence of greatest velocity
in the absence of outside forces
in the presence of outside forces
Which formula is used to calculate momentum?
Momentum = Mass × Speed
Momentum = Weight × Speed
Momentum = Volume × Velocity
Momentum = Mass × Velocity
Newton's Third Law
If one object exerts a force on another object, then the second object exerts a force of equal strength in the opposite direction on the first object.
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a non-zero net force. An object moving at a constant velocity will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a non-zero net force.
On object's acceleration depends on its mass and on the net force acting on it.
Newton's Second Law
If one object exerts a force on another object, then the second object exerts a force of equal strength in the opposite direction on the first object.
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a non-zero net force. An object moving at a constant velocity will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a non-zero net force.
On object's acceleration depends on its mass and on the net force acting on it.
Newton's First Law
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a non-zero net force. An object moving at a constant velocity will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a non-zero net force.
If one object exerts a force on another object, then the second object exerts a force of equal strength in the opposite direction on the first object.
On object's acceleration depends on its mass and on the net force acting on it.
Acceleration =
Velocity / Acceleration
Net Force / Mass
Net Force X Mass
Velocity X Acceleration
Force =
Velocity X Acceleration
Mass X Acceleration
Mass / Acceleration
Velocity / Acceleration
An object’s resistance to a change in its motion
inertia
velocity
speed
direction
To increase acceleration of an object, you reduce its ________________ or increase the applied force
volume
density
mass
What is the force that acts as an inward pull toward any object with mass?
gravity
friction
time
electricity
When you stand on a bathroom scale, it displays the _________________ that Earth is exerting on you.
Fluid
Gravitational Force
Friction
sliding
If Mr. O'Hara exerts a force of 10 N to push a desk to the right at the same time Mrs. Long exerts a force of 15N to push the desk to the left, the desk will move to the "LEFT".
right
true
Balanced forces "DO NOT CHANGE" the motion of an object.
do change
true
A base produces ____________________ ions in water.
hydroxide
hydrogen
ph scale
red
A strip of blue litmus paper placed in a beaker of vinegar will turn _______________.
red
blue
yellow
green
Which of the following statements is NOT true about neutralization?
An acid and a base are the reactants.
It produces an acid-base mixture that is more acidic than both the individual starting solutions.
There is no color change in litmus paper when the reaction is over.
A salt and water are the products.
The negative ion found in bases is the
hydroxide ion
carbonate ion
hydrogen ion
water ion
Corrosive
A substance that turns different colors in an acid or a base.
A substance that can wear away certain materials.
Indicator
A substance that turns different colors in an acid or a base.
A substance that can wear away certain materials.
