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Investigation 1 Exploring Energy and Thermodynamics Concepts

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

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Class
Date
1.

Investigate how two objects of different temperatures will reach thermal equilibrium if there is some thermal connection between them.

a)

The objects will remain at their initial temperatures.

b)

The objects will reach a common temperature.

c)

The hotter object will get hotter, and the cooler object will get cooler.

d)

The objects will exchange heat indefinitely without reaching equilibrium.

2.

Explain the first law of thermodynamics using an example.

a)

Energy can be created and destroyed.

b)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

c)

Energy is always lost in any process.

d)

Energy is only conserved in closed systems.

3.

Identify and describe how balanced chemical equations illustrate conservation of mass.

a)

They show that the total mass of reactants equals the total mass of products.

b)

They show that mass is lost during chemical reactions.

c)

They show that mass is gained during chemical reactions.

d)

They show that mass is irrelevant in chemical reactions.

4.

Describe the basic structure of atoms.

a)

Atoms consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

b)

Atoms consist only of protons and electrons.

c)

Atoms consist only of neutrons and electrons.

d)

Atoms consist only of protons and neutrons.

5.

Compare fission and fusion reactions.

a)

Fission involves combining nuclei, while fusion involves splitting nuclei.

b)

Fission involves splitting nuclei, while fusion involves combining nuclei.

c)

Both fission and fusion involve splitting nuclei.

d)

Both fission and fusion involve combining nuclei.

6.

Model energy flow from one component in a system to another component in the same or different system.

a)

Energy flows from a cooler object to a hotter object.

b)

Energy flows from a hotter object to a cooler object.

c)

Energy does not flow between components.

d)

Energy flows equally in both directions.

7.

Identify and describe the properties of types of energy.

a)

Kinetic energy is the energy of position, and potential energy is the energy of motion.

b)

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, and potential energy is the energy of position.

c)

Both kinetic and potential energy are forms of thermal energy.

d)

Both kinetic and potential energy are forms of chemical energy.

8.

Investigate and explain how energy flows in a system and how it transforms from one type to another.

a)

Energy can only transform from kinetic to potential energy.

b)

Energy can transform from one type to another, such as from chemical to thermal energy.

c)

Energy cannot transform from one type to another.

d)

Energy can only transform from thermal to chemical energy.

9.

Explain how the first law of thermodynamics relates to energy in a system.

a)

The total energy of an isolated system is constant.

b)

The total energy of an isolated system can increase.

c)

The total energy of an isolated system can decrease.

d)

The total energy of an isolated system is irrelevant.

10.

Compare and contrast temperature and heat.

a)

Temperature is a measure of the total energy, while heat is a measure of the average energy.

b)

Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy, while heat is the transfer of energy.

c)

Temperature and heat are the same.

d)

Temperature is the transfer of energy, while heat is a measure of the average kinetic energy.

11.

What is the primary difference between thermal energy and temperature?

a)

Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles, while temperature is the average kinetic energy of particles.

b)

Thermal energy is the average kinetic energy of particles, while temperature is the total kinetic energy of particles.

c)

Thermal energy and temperature are the same.

d)

Thermal energy is a measure of potential energy, while temperature is a measure of kinetic energy.

12.

Which law of thermodynamics states that energy cannot be created or destroyed?

a)

Zeroth Law

b)

First Law

c)

Second Law

d)

Third Law

13.

In a chemical reaction, how is the conservation of mass demonstrated?

a)

The mass of the products is greater than the mass of the reactants.

b)

The mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the products.

c)

The mass of the reactants equals the mass of the products.

d)

Mass is not conserved in chemical reactions.

14.

What happens to the energy in a system according to the first law of thermodynamics?

a)

It can be created or destroyed.

b)

It remains constant.

c)

It can only increase.

d)

It can only decrease.

15.

What is the charge of an electron?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative

c)

Neutral

d)

It depends on the atom

16.

Which subatomic particle is found in the nucleus and has no charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Electron

c)

Neutron

d)

Positron

17.

What does thermal equilibrium mean?

a)

It is the point at which two substances reach the same temperature and heat no longer flows between them.

b)

It is the condition under which a substance changes from solid to liquid.

c)

It is the condition under which a substance emits the maximum amount of radiation.

d)

It is the point at which a substance can no longer absorb heat.

18.
Two cups of water, one at 100oC and the other at 50oC are poured into a larger container. What would be the final temperature of the water?
a)
Less than 50oC.
b)
Greaterr than 100oC.
c)
Between  50oC and 100oC.
d)
The water temperature will rise and fall continually.
19.

Describe the process of energy transfer in conduction.

a)

Energy is transferred through the movement of fluids.

b)

Energy is transferred through direct contact between particles.

c)

Energy is transferred through electromagnetic waves.

d)

Energy is transferred through chemical reactions.

20.

What is the primary difference between an endothermic and an exothermic reaction?

a)

Endothermic reactions release energy, while exothermic reactions absorb energy.

b)

Endothermic reactions absorb energy, while exothermic reactions release energy.

c)

Both endothermic and exothermic reactions release energy.

d)

Both endothermic and exothermic reactions absorb energy.

21.

How does the energy of the products compare to the reactants in an exothermic reaction?

a)
The energy of the products is equal to that of the reactants.
b)
The energy of the products fluctuates compared to the reactants.
c)
The energy of the products is higher than that of the reactants.
d)
The energy of the products is lower than that of the reactants.
22.

What is the primary difference between kinetic and potential energy?

a)

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is the energy of position.

b)

Kinetic energy is the energy of position, while potential energy is the energy of motion.

c)

Both kinetic and potential energy are forms of thermal energy.

d)

Both kinetic and potential energy are forms of chemical energy.

23.

Heat always travels from...

a)

Warm to cool

b)

Cool to warm

c)

Warm to warm

d)

Cool to cool

24.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that _______________. 
a)
Energy cannot be created or destroyed
b)
Energy is free
c)
Energy cannot be transformed
d)
Energy comes in cans
25.

What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?

a)

Mass is created in a chemical reaction

b)

Mass is created in a physical change

c)

New chemicals formed from a chemical reaction have a larger overall mass than the original reactants

d)

Mass is never created or destroyed

26.

Chemical reaction in which energy is released.

a)
Endothermic reaction
b)
Thermal reaction
c)
Exothermic reaction
d)
Cold reaction
27.
What is the left part of a chemical equation called?
2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O
a)
Reactants
b)
Products 
c)
Yields 
d)
Chemical Equation 
28.
What is the right part of a chemical equation called...
2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O
a)
Reactants
b)
Products 
c)
Yields 
d)
Chemical Equation 
29.
How many Hydrogen are in 4H2O?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
2
d)
4
30.
Is the following equation balanced?...
Al + O2 --> 2Al2O3
a)
Yes!
b)
No!
31.
How many HCl molecules do you need to balance this equation? 
Mg +  __HCl --->  MgCl2 + H2
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
32.
Is the following equation balanced?
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
a)
yes
b)
no
33.

Drag and drop the coefficients that balance this equation 2 FeFe   + ​ (a)   Cl2Cl_2  ---->  ​ (b)     FeCl3FeCl_3  

Choose from the below words
3
2
34.

Balance this equation ​ (a)   N2 + ​ (b)   H2 --> ​ (c)   NH3

Choose from the below words
1
3
2
35.
Balance this equation:
P4+O2  -->  P2O3
a)
3 P4+ O2 --> 2 P2O3
b)
 P4+ O2 --> 2 P2O3
c)
 P4+ 3 O2 --> 2 P2O3
d)

 P4 + O2 --> P4O2

36.

Which of the following is balanced?

a)

Mg + HCl --> H2 + MgCl2

b)

H2O + CO2 --> H2CO3

c)

KClO3 --> KCl + O2

d)

H2 + O2 --> H2O

37.

Balance this equation: _Zn + _O2 --> _ZnO

a)

1, 1, 2

b)

2, 1, 2

c)

1, 1, 1

d)

2 ,2, 2