Chemical Changes and Reactions
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What is a characteristic of a double-replacement reaction?

  • No reactants are altered during the reaction.
  • One element completely combines with another.
  • A single element forms a new compound with two others.
  • Two elements switch places to form two new compounds. (correct)

What does nuclear radiation consist of?

  • Photons released during a physical change.
  • Electrons emitted during a chemical reaction.
  • Chemical bonds within a compound.
  • Energy and particles emitted during a nuclear reaction. (correct)

Which statement about radioactive decay is true?

  • It cannot be observed in elements with atomic numbers under 83.
  • It only occurs in stable isotopes.
  • It results in the creation of new elements without radiation.
  • It involves the emission of particles and/or energy. (correct)

How does beta decay affect the mass number of a nucleus?

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What is the equation that relates mass to energy according to Einstein?

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Which factor influences the stability of a nucleus?

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What is the definition of an alpha particle?

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What happens during the emission of a beta particle?

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What best defines a chemical change?

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Which of the following is NOT a commonly recognized example of a chemical change?

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What is a reactant in a chemical reaction?

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How can the change in heat energy during a chemical reaction be detected?

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Which statement about products in a chemical reaction is true?

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Which of the following is an example of a precipitate forming?

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What occurs when chemical bonds are formed during a chemical reaction?

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Which evidence would indicate a chemical reaction has occurred?

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What defines a concentrated solution?

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Which of the following factors does NOT increase the rate of a reaction?

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How does increasing the temperature generally affect the rate of a reaction?

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Which of the following examples illustrates a slow chemical reaction?

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What effect does stirring have on the rate of a reaction?

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Which statement is true regarding exothermic and endothermic reactions?

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How does increasing the concentration of reactants affect a reaction rate?

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What happens to the rate of reaction when the contact surface area is increased?

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What is the primary reason catalysts are not considered reactants in a chemical reaction?

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What type of reaction is characterized by the release of heat?

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Which factor does NOT typically increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

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In a synthesis reaction, what occurs?

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How does the combustion of glucose in living organisms differ from its combustion in a fire?

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Which of the following reactions is an example of a decomposition reaction?

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What distinguishes a nuclear reaction from a chemical reaction?

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Which of the following best explains the energy exchange in a chemical reaction?

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What indicates that a chemical equation is balanced?

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Which statement correctly describes the conservation of mass in a chemical reaction?

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Why are only whole numbers used as coefficients in chemical equations?

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Which of the following correctly represents the state of a solid in a chemical equation?

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What is the purpose of coefficients in a balanced chemical equation?

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How is an ionic equation represented for a reaction?

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How does the concentration of reactants behave during a fast reaction rate?

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What does a balanced equation symbolize regarding the energy in a chemical reaction?

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Which branch of physics focuses on the relationships between forces and motion?

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What is the primary purpose of using mathematical models in science?

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Which of the following steps is the first in the scientific inquiry process?

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What is an example of a hypothesis?

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What does the control group in an experiment serve as?

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What differentiates quantitative data from qualitative data?

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What is the defining characteristic of a variable in an experiment?

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Which statement best defines inference in scientific inquiry?

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Flashcards

Chemical Change

A change in which one or more new substances are formed.

Chemical Reaction

The process of rearranging atoms in substances to create new substances.

Reactant

A substance that undergoes a chemical change in a reaction.

Product

A substance formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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Energy in Reactions

Energy is needed to break bonds, and is released when bonds form.

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Detecting Heat Change

We detect the change in heat energy by measuring temperature changes.

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Precipitate

A solid that forms when two solutions are mixed.

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Evidence of Chemical Change

Changes like color, state, light production or heat change indicate a chemical reaction.

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Double-replacement Reaction

A chemical reaction where two elements in different compounds switch places to form two new compounds.

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Nuclear Reaction

A reaction that changes the nucleus of an atom.

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Nuclear Radiation

The energy and particles released during a nuclear reaction.

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Radioactive Decay

The process in which a nucleus releases particles and/or energy.

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Alpha Particle

A particle made of two protons and two neutrons.

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Alpha Decay

Emission of an alpha particle from a nucleus.

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Beta Particle

An electron emitted during a nuclear process from the nucleus.

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Beta Decay

Neutron transforms into a proton and emits an electron(beta particle).

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Reaction Rate

A measure of how fast a chemical reaction occurs.

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Concentration

The amount of a substance in a given volume of solution.

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Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate

Chemical reactions usually speed up when temperature rises.

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Effect of Particle Size on Reaction Rate

Smaller particles lead to faster reactions.

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Effect of Reactant Concentration on Reaction Rate

Higher concentration typically speeds up reactions.

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Effect of Agitation on Reaction Rate

Stirring a mixture makes reactions happen faster.

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Exothermic/Endothermic Reactions & Rate

Reaction rate is independent of whether a reaction is exothermic or endothermic, they can be fast or slow.

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Factors Affecting Reaction Rate

Temperature, particle size, reactant concentration, and agitation influence a reaction's rate.

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Ionic Equation

A chemical equation that shows only the ions involved in a reaction, typically used when at least one reactant or product is an ionic compound dissolved in water.

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Balanced Equation

A chemical equation where the number of atoms of each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides.

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Conservation of Mass

The total mass of reactants in a chemical reaction equals the total mass of products.

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Why Whole Numbers?

Whole numbers are used in balancing equations because a fraction of a particle cannot react. Chemical reactions involve whole molecules.

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States of Matter Symbols

Symbols (s), (l), (g), and (aq) are used to indicate the state of reactants and products in a chemical equation: solid, liquid, gas, and aqueous (dissolved in water).

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Exothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that releases heat into the surroundings, causing a temperature increase.

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Endothermic Reaction

A chemical reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings, causing a temperature decrease.

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Branches of Physics

Physics explores various areas, including mechanics (how things move), thermodynamics (heat and energy), vibrations and waves, optics (light), electricity and magnetism, and quantum mechanics (the behavior of tiny particles).

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Mathematical Models

Scientists use mathematical models to represent and understand natural phenomena. These models eliminate ambiguity and allow for clear communication and analysis of scientific observations.

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Scientific Inquiry: Observation

The first step in scientific inquiry involves observing the world around us, using all our senses to gather information.

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Scientific Inquiry: Questioning

After observing, we formulate questions based on our observations to understand the phenomenon better.

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Inference

Making a logical explanation based on observations and previous knowledge, connecting the dots to reach a conclusion.

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Hypothesis

A testable explanation for an observation. It's an educated guess that needs to be supported by experiments.

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Control Group

The standard of comparison in an experiment. It doesn't get the treatment, and is used to see how the variable affects the experimental group.

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Experimental Group

The group in an experiment that receives a treatment or change (the variable). The control group is used to determine its effect.

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Catalyst

A substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed in the reaction.

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Chemical Energy

Energy stored within the chemical bonds of molecules.

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Synthesis Reaction

A chemical reaction where two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

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Decomposition Reaction

A chemical reaction where a single reactant breaks down into two or more simpler products.

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Combustion Reaction

A chemical reaction where a substance reacts with oxygen, producing heat and light.

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Study Notes

Chemical Changes and Reactions

  • A chemical change involves the formation of one or more new substances.
  • Burning, cooking food, and the rusting of iron are examples of chemical changes.
  • A chemical reaction is a process that rearranges atoms in substances to form new substances.
  • Reactants are the starting substances in a chemical reaction.
  • Products are the substances formed in a chemical reaction.
  • Chemical reactions can involve more than two reactants and products.
  • Energy is either absorbed or released during chemical reactions. Bonds breaking requires energy, while bond formation releases energy.
  • Temperature changes are an indicator of the energy changes in some chemical reactions.
  • Evidence of chemical reactions includes changes in state (like solid baking soda with vinegar changing into a gas), color changes (like wood burning from brown to black ash), light production (like glow sticks producing light), and the formation of a precipitate (a solid that forms when two solutions are mixed).

Chemical Reactions Details

  • A precipitate is a solid that forms when two solutions are mixed together
  • Substances in nature are often compounds rather than pure elements
  • Chemical equations use chemical formulas to represent chemical reactions.
  • Chemical formulas provide information about the elements involved in the reaction
  • Chemical formulas simplify the representation of chemical substances
  • The states of reactants and products (solid, liquid, gas, or dissolved in water) are shown in parentheses following the formulas, e.g., (s), (l), (g), (aq).
  • Coefficients in a chemical equation show the number of molecules of each substance involved in the reaction.
  • In a balanced chemical equation, the number of atoms of each element is the same on both sides of the equation. This demonstrates the law of conservation of mass. That is, mass is neither created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.

Energy in Chemical Reactions

  • Chemical energy is stored in chemical bonds.
  • Energy changes in chemical reactions result from breaking and forming chemical bonds.
  • Exothermic reactions release energy in the form of heat.
  • Endothermic reactions absorb energy in the form of heat from the surroundings.

Reaction Rates

  • Factors affecting reaction rate include temperature, surface area, concentration, and catalysts.
  • Increasing temperature generally increases reaction rate.
  • Increasing surface area, or concentration, also increases reaction rate.
  • Catalysts speed up reactions without being consumed in the reaction.

Types of Chemical Reactions

  • Synthesis: Two or more substances combine to form one substance.
  • Decomposition: One substance breaks down into two or more simpler substances.
  • Combustion: A substance combines with oxygen, typically releasing energy as heat and light.
  • Single Replacement: One element replaces another element in a compound.
  • Double Replacement: Two elements in different compounds switch places.

Nuclear Reactions

  • Nuclear reactions involve changes in the nucleus of an atom.
  • Nuclear reactions can involve changes in mass and energy.
  • Nuclear fission is the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei, releasing energy.
  • Nuclear fusion is the combining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus, releasing energy.
  • Radioactive decay involves the release of particles and energy from unstable nuclei. Several types of radioactive decay exist (alpha, beta, gamma).

Scientific Inquiry

  • Observation is the basis of scientific inquiry.
  • Questions arise from observations.
  • A hypothesis is a tentative explanation for an observation.
  • Controlled experiments are used to test hypotheses.
  • Variables in an experiment are factors that can be changed.
  • Control and experimental groups are used for comparison.
  • Qualitative and quantitative data are collected during experiments. Qualitative data describes attributes, and quantitative data involves numerical measurements.
  • Results are analyzed using scientific reasoning to form conclusions. Conclusions are also communicated to other scientists.

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