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physical science reactions

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An insoluble compound that comes out of the solution.

a)
dissolve
b)
evaporate
c)
precipitate
d)
melt
2.

2 or more reactants combine to make 1 product.

a)
Decomposition reaction
b)
Combustion reaction
c)
Single replacement reaction
d)
Synthesis reaction
3.

When 1 reactant breaks down into 2 more products.

a)
Synthesis reaction
b)
Combustion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Single replacement reaction
4.

When something is burned. Oxygen (O2) is always a reactant. Carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O) are always products.

a)

single displacement reaction

b)

combustion reaction

c)

synthesis reaction

d)

double displacement reaction

5.

One element replaces a similar element in a compound.

a)
Double replacement reaction
b)
Combustion reaction
c)
Single replacement reaction
d)
Decomposition reaction
6.

Two ionic compound reactants switch ions, forming two new ionic compound products. Usually results in the formation of a precipitate.

a)
Single displacement reaction
b)
Combustion reaction
c)
Double displacement reaction
d)
Synthesis reaction
7.

Classify the reactions from #5:
AlBr3 + K2SO4 = KBr + Al2(SO4)3

a)
Decomposition reaction
b)
Combustion reaction
c)
Single displacement reaction
d)
Double displacement reaction
8.

Classify the reactions from #5:
Al + O2 = Al2O3

a)

synthesis reaction

b)
Double displacement reaction
c)
Single displacement reaction
d)
Decomposition reaction
9.

Classify the reactions from #5:
LiCl + Br2 = LiBr + Cl2

a)
Double displacement reaction
b)
Decomposition reaction
c)
Single displacement reaction
d)
Combustion reaction
10.

Classify the reactions from #5:
NF3 = N2 + F2

a)
Combustion reaction
b)
Synthesis reaction
c)
Single displacement reaction
d)
Decomposition reaction
11.

Classify the reactions from #5:
C4H10 + O2 = CO2 + H2O

a)
Decomposition
b)
Neutralization
c)
Combustion
d)
Photosynthesis
12.

Classify the reactions from #5:
Pb(OH)2 + HCl = H2O + PbCl2

a)
Combustion reaction
b)
Decomposition reaction
c)
Single displacement reaction
d)
Double displacement reaction
13.

Write out the chemical reaction described below. Then balance and classify.
Solid sulfur reacts with solid iron to form solid iron (III) sulfide.

a)

8Fe + 3S = 3Fe2S8

combustion

b)

3S + 2Fe = Fe2S3
Synthesis

c)

8Fe + 3S -> 8FeS3

double displacement

d)

4Fe + 3S -> 4FeS3

single displacement

14.

Write out the chemical reaction described below. Then balance and classify.
Hydrogen gas (H2) and iron (III) oxide powder react to form liquid water and solid iron powder.

a)

2H2 + Fe2O3 -> 2H2O + Fe

synthesis

b)

H2O + Fe2O3 -> H2 + Fe3O4

double displacement

c)

3H2 + FeO -> 3H2O + Fe2

combustion

d)

3H2 + Fe2O3 = 3H2O + 2Fe
Single Replacement

15.

Write out the chemical reaction described below. Then balance and classify.
C3H8 is burned.

a)

C3H8 + 5O2 = 3CO2 + 4H2O
Combustion

b)

C3H8 + 5O2 -> 3CO2 + 3H2O

combustion

c)

C3H8 + 4O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O

combustion

d)

C3H8 + 6O2 -> 3CO2 + 4H2O

combustion

16.

Process by which the atoms of one or more substances are rearranged to form different substances.

a)
Physical reaction
b)
Biological reaction
c)
Nuclear reaction
d)
Chemical reaction
17.

Starting substances; "ingredients".

a)

Produce

b)

Aqueous

c)

Products

d)

Reactants

18.

Ending substances; what is made.

a)
Products
b)
Ingredients
c)
Materials
d)
Components
19.

Dissolved in water.

a)
Solid
b)

Aqueous

c)
Insoluble
d)
Impermeable
20.

List three examples of chemical changes.

a)

Burning wood, rusting of iron, and decompisition

b)
Baking a cake, cutting hair, painting a wall
c)
Cutting paper, dissolving salt in water, melting ice
d)
Boiling water, mixing salt and sugar, freezing water
21.

Matter can neither be created or destroyed, it can only change forms. Therefore the mass of the reactants must equal the mass of the products.

a)

law of conservation of mass

b)

boyle's law

c)

law of confederate of mass

d)

law of ending physical science

22.

What numbers can be changed to balance a chemical reaction? What numbers cannot be changed?

a)
Only odd numbers can be changed, even numbers cannot be changed
b)
Only prime numbers can be changed, composite numbers cannot be changed
c)
Only negative numbers can be changed, positive numbers cannot be changed
d)
Coefficients can be changed, subscripts cannot be changed
23.

List examples of evidence that a chemical reaction has occurred.

a)
Seeing a decrease in temperature
b)
Observing a change in color, formation of a precipitate, release of gas, or change in temperature
c)
Formation of a new substance
d)
Change in texture of the substance
24.

Chemical reactions that release energy.

a)

Exergonic

b)

Exothermic

c)

Endergonic

d)

Endothermic

25.

Chemical reactions that release energy in the form of heat.

a)

Exothermic

b)

Exergonic

c)

Endergonic

d)

Endothermic

26.

Chemical reactions that absorb energy.

a)

Exothermic

b)

Extrathermics

c)

Endothermic

d)

Endergonic

27.

Chemical reactions that absorb energy in the form of heat.

a)

endothermic

b)

exergonic

c)

endergonic

d)

exothermic

28.

How quickly a reaction will take place.

a)
Color of the reaction
b)
Rate of the reaction
c)
Temperature of the reaction
d)
Size of the reaction