Chemical Reactions and Equations: Daily Life Situations Quiz
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What is the nature of a chemical change?

The nature of a chemical change is that the identity of the initial substance has somewhat changed.

What is the indication that a chemical reaction has taken place?

A chemical reaction has taken place when a chemical change occurs.

What is the purpose of Activity 1.1?

The purpose of Activity 1.1 is to observe the burning of a magnesium ribbon and collect the ash formed.

How can we identify the occurrence of a chemical reaction?

<p>The occurrence of a chemical reaction can be identified by observing the changes in the substances involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the quote 'Facts are not science — as the dictionary is not literature' in the text?

<p>The quote emphasizes that facts alone do not constitute science, just as a dictionary alone does not make literature.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when food is cooked?

<p>When food is cooked, a chemical change takes place in the substances involved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the white powder formed when magnesium ribbon burns in air?

<p>Magnesium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the observations that help us determine whether a chemical reaction has taken place?

<p>change in state, change in colour, evolution of a gas, change in temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the word-equation for the reaction when a magnesium ribbon is burnt in oxygen?

<p>Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the reactants and products in the chemical reaction of burning magnesium ribbon in oxygen?

<p>Reactants: Magnesium and Oxygen, Product: Magnesium oxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can chemical equations be made more concise and useful?

<p>By using chemical formulae instead of words</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid or sulphuric acid is added to zinc granules?

<p>Formation of hydrogen gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when lead nitrate solution is mixed with potassium iodide solution?

<p>Observation of a specific reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the arrow in a chemical equation represent?

<p>The direction of the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the substances that undergo chemical change in a given reaction called?

<p>Reactants</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a word-equation show?

<p>Change of reactants to products</p> Signup and view all the answers

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