Chemical Reactions Overview

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What is a key difference between chemical changes and physical changes?

  • Chemical changes are temporary, while physical changes are permanent.
  • Physical changes affect the chemical composition, while chemical changes do not.
  • Physical changes produce a new substance, while chemical changes do not.
  • Chemical changes are reversible, while physical changes are irreversible. (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a key signal to recognize a chemical reaction?

  • Gas or bubbles produced
  • Reversibility of the change (correct)
  • Formation of a precipitate in the mixing of two liquids
  • A color change occurs

What is the primary outcome of a chemical reaction?

  • Causing a temporary effect
  • Creating a new substance (correct)
  • Only affecting physical properties
  • Producing a reversible change

In which environment can chemical reactions occur?

<p>Any time, any place, under nearly any conditions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product of a combustion reaction involving hydrocarbons burning in the presence of oxygen?

<p>Carbon dioxide and water vapor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of stomach acid in the process of digestion?

<p>To break down food into nutrients (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process when a metal combines with oxygen and water in the atmosphere?

<p>Oxidation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical reaction is responsible for plants turning sunlight into energy?

<p>Photosynthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction occurs in batteries due to the process of electrolysis?

<p>Reduction-oxidation (Redox) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a chemical change and a physical change?

<p>Chemical changes are reversible, while physical changes are permanent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a signal to recognize a chemical reaction?

<p>Physical change is observed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which of the following types of reactions does a color change occur as a signal?

<p>Synthesis reactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the formation of gas or bubbles indicate in a chemical reaction?

<p>Release of energy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to be able to think beyond the stereotype that chemical reactions only occur in labs?

<p>To appreciate the variety of conditions under which reactions can occur (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of combustion reactions?

<p>To harness available energy from burning fuels (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of oxidation?

<p>Tarnishing of metal through reaction with oxygen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens during electrolysis reactions?

<p>An electric current triggers non-spontaneous reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical reaction is responsible for turning nutrients into usable energy for the human body?

<p>Digestion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product of photosynthesis in plants?

<p>Glucose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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