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What changes occur when milk is left at room temperature during summers?
The nature and identity of the milk change due to chemical reactions.
What happens to an iron tawa/pan/nail left exposed to a humid atmosphere?
It undergoes rusting, which is a chemical change.
What occurs during the fermentation of grapes?
A chemical change occurs, converting sugars into alcohol.
What type of chemical change occurs when food is cooked?
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What changes happen during the digestion of food in the body?
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What is observed when a magnesium ribbon is burnt?
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Which of the following observations indicates that a chemical reaction has taken place?
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What is the word-equation for the reaction between magnesium and oxygen?
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Chemical reactions always result in the formation of new substances.
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Study Notes
Overview of Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions lead to changes in the nature and identity of substances.
- Everyday examples include milk souring, rusting of iron, fermentation of grapes, and digestion of food.
Identifying Chemical Reactions
- A chemical change indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred.
- Observations can help identify a chemical reaction, including:
- Change in state
- Change in color
- Evolution of gas
- Change in temperature
Demonstrative Activities
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Activity 1.1: Burning Magnesium
- Clean a magnesium ribbon and burn it to observe transformation.
- Result: Magnesium burns with a bright flame, producing magnesium oxide, a white powder.
- Reaction: Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide.
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Activity 1.2: Lead Nitrate and Potassium Iodide
- Mixing solutions leads to observable changes indicating a reaction.
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Activity 1.3: Zinc with Acids
- Zinc reacts when hydrochloric or sulfuric acid is added, prompting changes in temperature.
Chemical Equations
- Chemical reactions can be expressed concisely through word equations.
- Example of a word equation:
- Magnesium + Oxygen → Magnesium oxide
- Reactants are the substances undergoing the chemical change, and products are the new substances formed.
Significance of Chemical Reactions
- Chemical reactions are fundamental to various processes in daily life and nature.
- Understanding chemical reactions lays the groundwork for further study in chemistry.
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Description
Dive into the world of chemistry with this quiz on Chemical Reactions and Equations from Chapter 1. Explore how everyday situations, like food fermentation and the effects of humidity on iron, illustrate the principles of chemical reactions. Test your knowledge and understanding of the fundamental concepts that govern these essential processes.
