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What indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred?
What indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred?
Which type of equation shows the change from reactants to products?
Which type of equation shows the change from reactants to products?
In the reaction between magnesium and oxygen, which of the following is the product?
In the reaction between magnesium and oxygen, which of the following is the product?
What is shown on the left-hand side of a word-equation?
What is shown on the left-hand side of a word-equation?
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Which of the following does NOT suggest a chemical reaction has occurred?
Which of the following does NOT suggest a chemical reaction has occurred?
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What term describes the substances that undergo change in a chemical reaction?
What term describes the substances that undergo change in a chemical reaction?
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In a reaction, what does the arrow in a word-equation represent?
In a reaction, what does the arrow in a word-equation represent?
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How is the reaction of magnesium burning in oxygen expressed in word-equation form?
How is the reaction of magnesium burning in oxygen expressed in word-equation form?
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What type of reaction occurs when ferrous sulphate decomposes upon heating?
What type of reaction occurs when ferrous sulphate decomposes upon heating?
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Which of the following is NOT a product of the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate?
Which of the following is NOT a product of the thermal decomposition of ferrous sulphate?
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What happens to the ferrous sulphate crystals when heated?
What happens to the ferrous sulphate crystals when heated?
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What is a common use of calcium oxide produced from the decomposition of calcium carbonate?
What is a common use of calcium oxide produced from the decomposition of calcium carbonate?
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During the thermal decomposition of lead nitrate, which gas is emitted?
During the thermal decomposition of lead nitrate, which gas is emitted?
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The process of heating to induce decomposition reactions is referred to as what?
The process of heating to induce decomposition reactions is referred to as what?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of decomposition reactions?
Which of the following is a characteristic of decomposition reactions?
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Which of the following statements about the decomposition of calcium carbonate is true?
Which of the following statements about the decomposition of calcium carbonate is true?
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In the reaction CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O, what occurs to copper(II) oxide?
In the reaction CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O, what occurs to copper(II) oxide?
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What defines an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction?
What defines an oxidation-reduction (redox) reaction?
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During the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, what happens to carbon?
During the reaction ZnO + C → Zn + CO, what happens to carbon?
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What happens to manganese dioxide (MnO2) in the reaction MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2?
What happens to manganese dioxide (MnO2) in the reaction MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2?
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When a substance gains oxygen during a reaction, what is it said to undergo?
When a substance gains oxygen during a reaction, what is it said to undergo?
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What occurs during the rusting of iron?
What occurs during the rusting of iron?
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What is the green coating formed on copper due to corrosion?
What is the green coating formed on copper due to corrosion?
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What effect does gaining hydrogen have on a substance in a chemical reaction?
What effect does gaining hydrogen have on a substance in a chemical reaction?
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What is the correct number of hydrogen molecules needed to balance the equation in the first step?
What is the correct number of hydrogen molecules needed to balance the equation in the first step?
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After balancing hydrogen atoms, what element remains to be balanced in the equation?
After balancing hydrogen atoms, what element remains to be balanced in the equation?
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How many atoms of iron are initially present in the reactants for balancing?
How many atoms of iron are initially present in the reactants for balancing?
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What is the balanced equation that results after all elements are balanced?
What is the balanced equation that results after all elements are balanced?
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What method is employed for balancing the chemical equations as discussed?
What method is employed for balancing the chemical equations as discussed?
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Which physical state is represented by the symbol (aq) in chemical equations?
Which physical state is represented by the symbol (aq) in chemical equations?
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What notation is used to indicate a substance in the gaseous state in a chemical equation?
What notation is used to indicate a substance in the gaseous state in a chemical equation?
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Why is it important to mention the physical states of reactants and products in a chemical equation?
Why is it important to mention the physical states of reactants and products in a chemical equation?
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Which statement about the reaction 2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g) is correct?
Which statement about the reaction 2PbO(s) + C(s) → 2Pb(s) + CO2(g) is correct?
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What type of reaction is represented by Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe?
What type of reaction is represented by Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe?
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When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings, what products are formed?
When dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings, what products are formed?
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Which of the following correctly describes oxidation?
Which of the following correctly describes oxidation?
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Why should chemical equations be balanced?
Why should chemical equations be balanced?
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What is produced when calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide?
What is produced when calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide?
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Which of these equations is correctly balanced?
Which of these equations is correctly balanced?
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What is the product of the reaction between zinc and silver nitrate?
What is the product of the reaction between zinc and silver nitrate?
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Study Notes
Observations of Chemical Reactions
- Changes indicating a chemical reaction include: change in state, color shift, gas evolution, and temperature change.
- Various chemical reactions occur in daily life, prompting a study of their types and symbolic representations.
Chemical Equations
- A chemical reaction can be expressed through word equations that summarize the transformation of reactants to products, e.g.:
- Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide
- Reactants are listed on the left and products on the right, separated by an arrow.
Balancing Chemical Equations
- Balancing ensures the number of atoms for each element remains equal on both sides of the equation.
- Initial equations may require balancing through trial and adjustments using smallest whole number coefficients.
- Use of symbols for physical states enhances chemical equations:
- (g) for gas, (l) for liquid, (aq) for aqueous, (s) for solid.
Types of Reactions
- Decomposition reactions involve a single reactant breaking down into simpler products, e.g.,:
- CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g)
- Thermal decomposition requires heat, illustrated through various examples.
Redox Reactions
- Oxidation involves the gain of oxygen or loss of hydrogen; reduction involves the loss of oxygen or gain of hydrogen.
- In reaction dynamics, one reactant is oxidized while another is reduced, classified as redox reactions.
- Examples include:
- CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O
Corrosion and Its Effects
- Corrosion often manifests as rusting in iron and tarnishing in metals like copper and silver, affecting their appearance.
- Oxidation-reduction reactions also characterize processes of corrosion.
Exercises on Chemical Reactions
- Understand and identify incorrect statements regarding specific reactions.
- Recognize different reaction types (combination, displacement, decomposition) through provided examples.
Practice with Chemical Equations
- Translate statements into chemical equations, ensuring to balance them accurately.
- Familiarize with balancing techniques and identify types of reactions, enhancing overall comprehension of chemical processes.
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This quiz explores the observations that indicate a chemical reaction has taken place, including changes in temperature, state, and color. Participate to test your understanding of the key signs of chemical reactions.
