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Review - Reaction Rates

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 2hrs 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What criteria must be met for reactant collisions to result in a successful product?

a)

The reactants must collide with each other

b)

The reactants must collide with enough energy and be in the right positions

c)

The reactants must have enough energy to form the activated complex

2.
Collisions may take place between: 
a)
Atoms
b)
Ions
c)
Molecules
d)
All of the above
3.
Increase in temperature of the reactants can do one of the following
a)
Slow collision frequency
b)
Allow less effective collision between the particles
c)
Neutralise the reaction
d)
increase collision between the particles thus increasing the rate.
4.
Which of the following increase the reaction rate?
a)
less surface area
b)
lower temperature
c)
an inhibitor
d)
increased concentration
5.
Why does a higher temperature increase the rate of a reaction?
a)
it increases both the frequency and energy of particle collisions
b)
it only increases the frequency of particle collisions
c)
it only increases the energy of particle collisions
d)
it reduces the activation energy of the reaction
6.

Which has more surface area?

a)

Large chunks of chalk

b)

Cube of sugar

c)

Powdered sugar

d)

Small chunks of sugar

7.

Which 2 trials show the effect of a catalyst on reaction rate, and what is the effect of adding a catalyst?

a)

1 and 5; rate increases when a catalyst is added

b)

2 and 5; rate decreases when a catalyst is added

c)

3 and 5; rate increases when a catalyst is added

d)

4 and 5; rate decreases when a catalyst is added

8.

Which 2 trials show the effect of increasing [HgCl2] on reaction rate, and what is the effect of increasing [HgCl2]?

a)

1 and 3; rate stays the same when [HgCl2] increases; thus HgCl2 is a zero order reactant

b)

2 and 3; rate increases (quadruples) when [HgCl2] increases (doubles); thus HgCl2 is a second order reactant

c)

3 and 4; rate increases when [HgCl2] increases and is somewhere between second and third order

d)

4 and 6; rate increases when [HgCl2] increases and is somewhere between first and second order

9.

What effect does chopping vegetables have on their cooking time and why? (using principles of collision theory)

a)

Chopped vegetables are at a higher temperature and therefore take less time to cook

b)

Chopped vegetables have catalysts and therefore take less time to cook

c)

Chopped vegetables have increased surface area and therefore take less time to cook

d)

Chopped vegetables are more concentrated and therefore take more time to cook

10.

What factors affect reaction rate?

a)

size of atoms

b)

temperature

c)

concentration

d)

surface area

e)

catalysts

11.

What is necessary for a chemical reaction to occur?

a)

Correct orientation of particles when they collide

b)

particle collisions

c)

an increase or decrease in temperature

d)

particle collisions with sufficient energy

e)

a catalyst

12.

What happens to reaction rate when a reactants concentration is increased?

a)

it increases

b)

it decreases

c)

it remains the same

13.

What does a catalyst do to speed up a reaction?

a)

It reduces the surface area of the reactants

b)

It increases the surface area of the reactants.

c)

It reduces the required energy for a chemical reaction to occur

d)

It increases the required energy for a chemical reaction to occur

14.

A reactants concentration is increased. What happens?

a)

more collisions occur

b)

the same number of collisions occur

c)

greater collision energy

d)

less collision energy

e)

the same collision energy

15.

The minimum quantity of energy which the reacting species must possess in order to undergo a specific reaction.

a)

collision theory

b)

activation energy

c)

reaction rate

d)

chemical reaction

16.

A substance that increases the rate of a chemical reaction without itself undergoing any permanent chemical change.

a)

catalyst

b)

products

c)

reactants

d)

chemical reaction

17.

A substance that is formed as the result of a chemical reaction.

a)

products

b)

reactants

c)

catalyst

d)

collision

18.

A process that involves rearrangement of the molecular or ionic structure of a substance, as opposed to a change in physical form or a nuclear reaction.

a)

collision theory

b)

reaction rate

c)

chemical reaction

d)

activation energy

19.

How could we make this reaction happen more quickly?

a)

Decrease the concentration of the acid

b)

crush the chalk to increase the surface area

c)

Put the test tube in an ice bath

20.

Why does a higher concentration increase the rate of reaction?

a)

it increases the amount of reactants

b)

it lowers the activation energy

c)

it increases the energy of particle collisions

d)

it increases the frequency of particle collisions

21.
The following graph shows two different reaction pathways for the same overall reaction at the same temperature. Which pathway is slower and why?
a)
Red, because the activation energy is larger
b)
Blue, because the activation energy is lower
c)
both reaction progress at the same rate
22.

What the Activation energy?

a)

The maximum energy a reaction can release

b)

The minimum amount of energy that reacting particles must have when colliding to form products

c)

The energy added by a catalyst

d)

The energy possessed by the products

23.
What type of reaction is this?
a)
Endothermic
b)
Exothermic
24.

As a reaction proceeds, the concentration of reactants will _______ and the concentration of products will ________.

a)

increase, decrease

b)

increase, increase

c)

decrease, decrease

d)

decrease, increase

25.
Why don't all collisions between particles cause a reaction?
a)
the particles also need to collide with a catalyst
b)
not all the particles collide with enough energy
c)
not all the particles collide at a high enough temperature
d)
the particles need to collide with each other twice
26.
To slow down a chemical reaction you will do one of the following:
a)
Place the reactants in hot water
b)
Place the products in ice bath
c)
Place the reactants in a ice bath
d)
Keep stirring the reactants with a stirring rod
27.
Smaller particle size allows for a _________ surface area to be exposed for the reaction.
a)
larger
b)
smaller
28.

A temperature increase causes the particles ......

a)

to slow down

b)

move faster

c)

collide higher

d)

in the right order

29.
What letter represents the activation energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
30.
Products will form faster if____________
a)
the particle size of the reactants are larger.
b)
temperature is decreased.
c)
concentration of the reactants are increased.
d)
the reaction is not stirred.
31.

As the frequency of ______________ increases, the rate of reaction increases.

a)

Time

b)

Reactions

c)

Collisions

d)

Reactants

32.
What two factors govern whether a collision between reacting particles will be effective?
a)

orientation and direction

b)

energy and orientation

c)

temperature and kinetic energy 

33.
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting reaction rate?
a)
temperature
b)
catalysts
c)
particle size
d)
polarity
34.

Which one of the following is NOT a key concept of the collision theory:

a)

particles must collide in order to react

b)

particles must move slowly when they collide, otherwise they simply “bounce off” one another

c)

particles must collide with the proper orientation

d)

particles must collide with sufficient energy to reach the activated complex in order to react

35.

Which one of the following is NOT a key concept of the collision theory:

a)

particles must collide in order to react

b)

particles must move slowly when they collide, otherwise they simply “bounce off” one another

c)

particles must collide with the proper orientation

d)

particles must collide with sufficient energy to reach the activated complex in order to react

36.

What happens to a catalyst in a reaction?

a)

It remains unchanged.

b)

It is incorporated into the reactants.

c)

It is incorporated into the products.

d)

It evaporates.

37.

What is the name given to a catalyst in the human body? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Biology
Catalyst
Chemical
Enzyme
38.

What is the energy of the activated complex? (a)  

Choose from the below words
75 kJ
225 kJ
300 kJ
50 kJ
39.
Which of the following is/are the fundamental idea(s) of collision theory?
a)
Molecules react by colliding together
b)
The effective collisions must occur with certain minimum amounts of energy 
c)
In a large sample, the greater the number of effective collisions, and the faster the rate of reaction
d)
All of the above
40.

Based on the collision model, the atoms in the top of potential energy ‘’hill’’ are called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Top of hill
Activation energy
Transition state
Steric factor
41.
What type of reaction is this?
a)
Endothermic
b)
Exothermic
42.
A ______________ is a substance that increases the rate of a reaction without being used up during the reaction. 
a)
catalyst
b)
product
c)
reactant
d)
solute
43.
Exothermic reactions release heat to the surroundings.
a)
true
b)
false
44.
In an endothermic reaction the products have 
a)
more energy than the reactants
b)
less energy than the reactants
c)
the same energy as the reactants
d)
no energy
45.
C represents
a)
energy absorbed
b)
energy released
c)
activation energy
46.
Which letter corresponds to the activation energy of the forward reaction?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
47.

When surface area is decreased the rate of reaction...

a)

Decreases, because there are LESS possible sites for correct collisions

b)

Increases, because there are LESS possible sites for correct collisions

c)

Decreases, because there are MORE possible sites for correct collisions

d)

Increases, because there are MORE possible sites for correct collisions

48.

A Catalyst speeds up a reaction, where a ___________ slows down the reaction.

a)

Inhibitor

b)

De-Catalyst

c)

Fractioning Tower

d)

Burett

49.

The activation energy, Ea, for the reverse reaction is

a)

+ 50 kJ

b)

+ 200 kJ

c)

-150 kJ

d)

+ 150 kJ

50.

Which one of the following statements concerning rates of reactions is FALSE?

a)

The higher the activation energy barrier, the faster the reaction.

b)

Increasing the concentration of a reactant may increase the rate of a reaction.

c)

Adding a catalyst speeds up the rate of reaction for both the forward and reverse reactions.

d)

Increasing the concentration increases the rate of a reaction, because it increases the number of collisions.

51.
In an experiment, a 2 g lump of zinc and 2 g of powdered zinc are added separately to equal volumes of dilute sulphuric acid. The solid line on the graph shows the volume of gas given off when the 2 g lump is used. Which dotted line is obtained when the zinc is powdered? 
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
52.
More collisions correspond to a: 
a)
Faster reaction rate  
b)
Slower reaction rate
c)
Constant reaction rate 
d)
None of the above
53.
The rate of a chemical reaction is NOT affected by which of the following:
a)
temperature
b)
concentration
c)
particle size (surface area)
d)
All of these affect reaction rates
54.

When you crush an alka-seltzer tablet, what property of the tablet changes?

a)

mass of tablet

b)

size of tablet

c)

color of tablet

d)

phase of tablet

55.

Which of the following increase the reaction rate?

a)

less surface area

b)

lower temperature

c)

increasing pressure

d)

increased concentration

56.
Usually lowering the temperature will slow down a reaction.
a)
false
b)
true
57.

Pick the TWO (2) options that will INCREASE the rate of a reaction.

a)

Reducing Heat

b)

Adding Catalyst

c)

Adding Heat

d)

Removing Catalyst

58.

What does the temperature of a substance represent?

a)

The average potential energy of the particles

b)

The average kinetic energy of the particles

c)

The total energy of the particles

d)

The chemical energy of the particles

59.

Which of the following statements about rates and the collision theory model is true?

a)

Endothermic reactions are always slower than exothermic reactions.

b)

All particles have the same kinetic energy at a fixed temperature.

c)

Reactant particles need to collide with sufficient energy to react.

d)

The rate of a reaction at a constant temperature increases as the reaction proceeds.

60.

Why do nails on the sun-exposed side of a boat rust faster than those on the shaded side?

a)

Higher temperature increases reaction rate

b)

Sunlight prevents rusting

c)

Shaded side is wetter

d)

Sunlight decreases reaction rate

61.

What factors affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

a)

Temperature, surface area, concentration, gas pressures, presence of a catalyst, activation energy, and orientation

b)

Only temperature and concentration

c)

Only surface area and gas pressures

d)

Only presence of a catalyst and activation energy

62.

A catalyst for a reaction will

a)

reduce the difference between the energy of the products and the energy of the reactants.

b)

increase the proportion of successful collisions at a given temperature.

c)

require an increase in temperature in order to work successfully.

d)

only work for gaseous reactions.

63.

Suppose you held a lighted match to a solid hunk of wood and another match to a pile of wood shavings. Which form of wood will catch fire more easily?

a)

Wood chunk because of smaller surface area

b)

Wood chunk because of larger surface area

c)

Wood shavings because of smaller surface area

d)

Wood shavings because of larger surface area

64.

According to the trends of collision theory, which concentration of catalyst would have the highest reaction rate

a)

0.15 mol / L

b)

0.5 mol / L

c)

1.0 mol / L

d)

0.1 mol / L

65.
At what time the reaction reached equilibrium?
a)
t1
b)
t2
c)
t3
d)
t4
66.
What are [A] and [B]?
a)
concentration of reactants
b)
concentration of products
c)
energy of reactants
d)
energy of products
67.
At what time (in seconds) is equilibrium established?
a)
0 seconds
b)
1 second
c)
5 seconds
d)
10 seconds
68.
What type of reaction occurs in a hand warmer
a)
exothermic
b)
endothermic
69.
In an endothermic reaction, heat is ...
a)
taken in or absorbed
b)
given out or released 
70.
If they energy required to break the bonds is greater than the energy given out by making new bonds the reaction is
a)
Exothermic
b)
Endothermic
c)
Neutralisation
71.

6 CO2+ 6 H2O + Energy  C6H12O6 + 6 O26\ CO_2+\ 6\ H_2O\ +\ Energy\ \rightarrow\ C_6H_{12}O_6\ +\ 6\ O_2

a)

endothermic reaction

b)

exothermic reaction

72.

6. Which of these processes is always exothermic?

a)

A. evaporation

b)

B. burning

c)

C. insulation

d)

D. melting

73.

A log is burning in a campfire. If the concentration of oxygen reaching the log is increased, what will happen to the reaction rate?

a)

reaction rate decreases

b)

reaction rate increases

c)

reaction rate remains the same

74.

A substance that takes part in and undergoes change during a reaction.

a)

products

b)

reactants

c)

catalyst

d)

collision

75.

Endothermic reactions feel

a)

warm

b)

cold

76.

When we investigate the rate of reaction we are looking at the...

a)

amount of product formed

b)

speed of reaction

c)

concentration of reacting particles

d)

combining reactants with products

77.

Catalysts permit reactions to proceed along a ___________energy path.

a)

lower

b)

higher

c)

magnetic

d)

psycho's

78.

Such reactions which continue in both directions are called:

a)

Irreversible reactions

b)

Reversible reactions

c)

Non-reactive reactions

d)

dynamic reactions

79.

What is the Keq expression for this reaction?

2 NO(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2 NO2(g)

a)

Keq = [NO2]2 / [NO]2 [O2]

b)

Keq = [NO]2 [O2] / [NO2]2

c)

Keq = [NO]2 [O2] [NO2]2

d)

Keq = [NO2]2 / [NO]2 + [O2]

80.
Which is the reactant - and why?
a)
A, as concentration decreases
b)
B, as concentration decreases
c)
A, as concentration increases
d)
B, as concentration increases
81.
Changes in pressure will only affect substances that are in the __________ state.
a)
gaseous
b)
liquid
c)
solid
82.

Which one of the following statements concerning rates of reactions is FALSE?

a)

The higher the activation energy barrier, the faster the reaction.

b)

Increasing the concentration of a reactant may increase the rate of a reaction.

c)

Adding a catalyst speeds up the rate of reaction for both the forward and reverse reactions.

d)

Increasing the concentration increases the rate of a reaction, because it increases the number of collisions.

83.
If the equilibrium constant is much greater than one (K >> 1) then
a)
Equilibrium is not established.
b)
Equilibrium lies to the right (products are favored)
c)
Equilibrium lies to the left (reactants are favored)
d)
Neither products or reactants are favored.
84.

N2(g) + 3H2(g) ↔ 2 NH3(g) + heat

Increasing the temperature will cause the equilibrium to:

a)

Shift right

b)

Shift left

c)

Have no change

d)

Speed up

85.

What happens to reaction rate when temperature is decreased?

a)

it increases

b)

it decreases

c)

it stays the same.

86.
The collisions which bring about a chemical reaction are called: 
a)
Consistent collisions
b)
 Normal collisions 
c)
Effective collisions 
d)
None of the above
87.

Which of the following will lower the rate

of reaction?

a)

adding an enzyme to the reaction

b)

decreasing the temperature from 40°C to

10°C

c)

breaking a chunk of calcium up into

smaller pieces

d)

increasing the amount of solute

dissolved in a solution

88.

What letter represents the activation energy of the forward reaction?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

89.

What type of reaction is this?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

90.

Define collision theory

a)

Molecules must collide in the correct orientation and with enough energy for a reaction to occur.

b)

Molecules need enough activation energy for a reaction to occur.

c)

Atoms are constantly colliding and reacting.

d)

The minimum amount of energy needed to speed up the rate of a reaction.

91.

Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of reaction.

a)

Increases the activation energy, which provides an alternate path for the reaction.

b)

Lowers the activation energy, which provides an alternate path for the reaction.

c)

Lowers the energy of reactants, which provides an alternate path for the reaction.

d)

Lowers the energy of products, which provides an alternate path for the reaction.

92.

Explain why increasing the temperature of a reaction increases the rate of reaction.

a)

Molecules gain kinetic energy with higher temperature. This means molecules will be moving faster, increasing the number of effective collisions that occur with enough energy to activate a reaction.

b)

Molecules gain kinetic energy with higher temperature. This means molecules will be closer to each other, increasing the probability that they will collide in the correct orientation and react.

c)

Molecules gain kinetic energy with higher temperature. This means molecules will be moving faster, increasing the probability that they will collide in the correct orientation and react.

d)

Molecules gain kinetic energy with higher temperature. This means molecules will instantly have enough energy to collide and cause a chemical reaction.

93.

Explain why decreasing the concentration of reactants decreases the rate of reaction. (Assume no change in temperature occurs).

a)

With less molecules available to react, the number of effective collisions that could potentially occur decreases.

b)

With less molecules available to react, the number of effective collisions that could potentially occur increases due to more space being available.

c)

Molecules will be moving faster due to having more space; this increases the probability that they will collide in the correct orientation and react.

d)

Molecules will be moving slower due to having more space; this decreases the probability that they will collide in the correct orientation and react.

94.

During equilibrium, the amount of the products and the amount of the reactants are __________.

a)

equal

b)

constant (unchanging)

c)

constantly increasing

d)

constantly decreasing

95.

According to the diagram, identify if the reaction is product favored or reactant favored at equilibrium.

a)

Reactant favored

b)

Product favored

96.
Which of these will NOT speed up the rate of reaction between a strip of magnesium and hydrochloric acid?
a)
tightly coil up the strip of magnesium
b)
cut up the strip of magnesium
c)
increase the concentration of the hydrocholoric acid
d)
increase the temperature of the hydrocholoric acid
97.

_______ refers to how much solute is dissolved in

a solution.

a)

Surface Area

b)

Catalyst

c)

Temperature

d)

Concentration

98.

Billows are often used to pump more air into a fire. Which statements would be true about the results (two correct)?

a)

The fire would burn hotter and brighter

b)

There would be no change in the brightness.

c)

The wood fuel source would be used up sooner.

d)

Less smoke would be produced

e)

The total energy released would be greater than without billows

99.

If a chemical reaction is EXOTHERMIC, the temperature of the surrounding would....

a)

Stay the same

b)

Increase

c)

Decrease

100.
During an endothermic reaction in a beaker if we are part of the surroundings and touched the beaker, it would feel _______. 
a)
Warm
b)
Cold
101.

A student mixed two chemicals to allow them to react. The temperature before the reaction was 25 ° C. The temperature after the reaction was 18° C. Which of the following is true?

a)

The temperature did not change.

b)

It is an endothermic reaction

c)

It is an exothermic reaction

d)

Energy is released from the reaction into the surrounding.

102.

Photosynthesis takes place inside of leaf cells. Sunlight is required. Is this an Exothermic or an Endothermic reaction?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

103.

What type of reaction occurs in a hand warmer?

a)

exothermic

b)

endothermic

104.

What instrument would you use to detect an endothermic or exothermic reaction?

a)

triple beam balance

b)

ruler

c)

thermometer

105.

During chemical reactions, bonds are...

a)

broken only

b)

formed only

c)

both broken and formed

d)

none of the above are correct

106.

Energy is released when bonds are _________________.

a)

Broken

b)

Formed

107.

The bond energy to break a C-H bond is about 400 Kj. How much energy will it take to break all the bonds in methane (CH4)?

a)

About 800

b)

About 1600

c)

About 3000

d)

Way more than 3000

108.

What is a common everyday example of an exothermic reaction?

a)

The heat produced when burning a candle.

b)

The cooling effect of melting ice.

c)

The absorption of heat when water evaporates.

d)

The heat released during the dissolution of salt in water.

109.

What is the role of heat in endothermic reactions?

a)

Heat is released as a product in the reaction.

b)

Heat is absorbed as a reactant in the reaction.

c)

Heat has no effect on the reaction.

d)

Heat is a catalyst in the reaction.

110.

In the figure, heat energy is _____ during the reaction.

a)

released

b)

absorbed

111.
Have you ever eaten sherbet sweets candy? They fizz in your mouth and your tongue feels cold. Why do you think that is?
a)
It is an exothermic reaction
b)
It is an endothermic reaction
c)
It is made of ice
d)
It is dissolving your mouth
112.
Which letter corresponds to the energy of the products?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
113.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that

a)

energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed or transferred

b)

energy can be destroyed but not created

c)

energy can be created but not destroyed

d)

energy is just energy

114.

How much potential energy is at the top of a hill on a roller coaster ride

a)

100%

b)

50%

c)

0%

d)

20%

115.

Which is the best example that something has kinetic energy?

a)

a car parked on a steep hill

b)

a tennis ball rolling across the court

c)

a picture hanging on the wall

d)

a piece of coal before it burned

116.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that

a)

energy cannot be created nor destroyed, only transformed or transferred

b)

energy can be destroyed but not created

c)

energy can be created but not destroyed

d)

energy is just energy

117.

A reaction that the system absorbs energy from its surrounding in the form of heat is called ________ reaction

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

c)

Decomposition

d)

Combination

118.

A student mixed two chemicals to allow them to react. The temperature before the reaction was 25 ° C. The temperature after the reaction was 18° C. Which of the following is true?

a)

The temperature changed

b)

It is an endothermic reaction

c)

It is an exothermic reaction

d)

Its an endothermic reaction and the temperature changed

e)

Its an exothermic reaction and the temperature changed

119.

Some chemical reactions require a substance called a catalyst. The main purpose of a catalyst is

a)

To warm up the reaction

b)

To speed up the reaction

c)

To create more reactants

d)

To stop the reaction

120.

If a reaction is exothermic,

a)

It takes more energy to break the bonds of the reactants than is released when the bonds in the products are formed

b)

More energy is released when the bonds in the products are formed than is used to break the bonds in the reactants

c)

The same amount of energy is used to break the bonds of the reactants as is released when the bonds in the products are formed

d)

The temperature goes down

121.
Baking bread and cooking an egg are examples of....?
a)
Endothermic processes
b)
Exothermic processess
c)
None of these 
122.

The graph above is from which type of reaction?

a)

Endothermic reaction

b)

Exothermic Reaction

123.
Which of the following models best demonstrates a balanced chemical equation?
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
124.

The Law of Conservation of Mass states

a)

that matter exists in all states and reacts the same

b)

that matter can only be changed into new substances by introducing a catalyst

c)

that matter exists in the same state throughout any chemical change

d)

that matter cannot be created or destroyed and that the mass of the products must equal the mass of the reactants

125.
The coefficients needed to balance this equation are:
_Fe + _S --> _FeS
a)
2,2,1
b)
1,1,1
c)
1,2,1
d)
1,1,2
126.
What must go in the blank space to balance the equation?
4Fe  +  _O2  → 2Fe2O3
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
127.
What is true of this reaction?
a)
Equal amounts of energy were released and absorbed
b)
The reaction released more energy than it absorbed
c)
The reaction absorbed more energy than it released