Types of Chemical Reactions: Comprehensive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following correctly represents the general equation for a synthesis reaction?

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A + B → AB

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AB → A + B

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A + AB → B

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AB + C → A + BC

Question 2

In a decomposition reaction, the products are always:

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Simpler than the reactant

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More complex than the reactant

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The same complexity as the reactant

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Unrelated to the complexity of the reactant

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a single displacement reaction?

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The products are always a metal and a non-metal

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One element replaces another element in a compound

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The more reactive element displaces the less reactive element

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The reaction is typically exothermic

Question 4

In a double displacement reaction, the products formed are:

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Always two ionic compounds

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Always two covalent compounds

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Always one ionic compound and one covalent compound

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Not always predictable

Question 5

Which of the following reactions exemplifies a combustion reaction?

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CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O

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2Na + Cl₂ → 2NaCl

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Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu

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NH₄OH + HCl → NH₄Cl + H₂O

Question 6

Which factor does NOT influence the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Color of the reaction mixture

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Temperature

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Concentration of reactants

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Surface area of solids

Question 7

What is the product of the decomposition reaction: 2KClO3 → 2KCl + ?

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B: O2

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A: H2O

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C: Cl2

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D: K2O

Question 8

Which characteristic is NOT associated with single displacement reactions?

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C: The products are always a metal and a non-metal.

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A: One element replaces another in a compound.

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B: The more reactive element displaces the less reactive element.

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D: The reaction is typically exothermic.

Question 9

In the double displacement reaction between sodium sulfate and barium chloride, what is the precipitate formed?

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B: BaSO4

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A: Na2SO4

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C: NaCl

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D: BaCl2

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of a combustion reaction?

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A: Burning of methane gas

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B: Dissolving salt in water

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C: Rusting of iron

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D: Neutralization of an acid and a base

Question 11

Define the term 'activation energy' in the context of a chemical reaction.

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A: The minimum energy required for a reaction to occur

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B: The energy released by a reaction

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C: The maximum energy of a reaction

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D: The energy difference between the products and reactants

Question 12

Which products are formed when calcium carbonate (CaCO3) undergoes decomposition?

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CaO and CO2

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CaO and H2O

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CaCO and O2

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Ca and CO2

Question 13

Which type of chemical reaction combines two or more substances to form a single, more complex product?

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Single displacement

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Combustion

Question 14

Consider the reaction: 2H₂O → 2H₂ + O₂. This is an example of a:

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Decomposition reaction

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Synthesis reaction

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Single displacement reaction

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Double displacement reaction

Question 15

Which type of chemical reaction involves the exchange of ions between two ionic compounds, resulting in two new ionic compounds?

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Double displacement

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Single displacement

Question 16

Combustion reactions require which element or compound to occur?

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

Question 17

Which statement about chemical reactions is incorrect?

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Always release energy

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Involve rearranging atoms

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Form new substances

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Can be classified into various types

Question 18

Consider the reaction: CH₄ + 2O₂ → CO₂ + 2H₂O. What is the role of oxygen in this reaction?

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Reactant

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Product

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Catalyst

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Inhibitor

Question 19

Predict the products of the following single displacement reaction: Fe + CuSO4 →

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FeSO4 and Cu

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CuSO4 and Fe

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Fe2(SO4)3 and Cu

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CuFeO4 and S

Question 20

Identify the type of reaction represented by the following equation: NaCl + AgNO3 → AgCl + NaNO3

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Double displacement

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Single displacement

Question 21

What is the purpose of balancing a chemical equation?

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To ensure the conservation of mass and charge

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To predict the rate of a reaction

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To determine the limiting reactant

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To calculate the enthalpy change of a reaction

Question 22

What is the difference between an exothermic and endothermic reaction?

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Exothermic reactions release heat, while endothermic reactions absorb heat

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Endothermic reactions release heat, while exothermic reactions absorb heat

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Exothermic reactions occur at higher temperatures, while endothermic reactions occur at lower temperatures

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Endothermic reactions occur at higher temperatures, while exothermic reactions occur at lower temperatures

Question 23

Which of the following is a combustion reaction?

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2H2 + O2 → 2H2O

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NaCl + AgNO3 → AgCl + NaNO3

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CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

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Fe + CuSO4 → FeSO4 + Cu

Question 24

What is the activation energy of a reaction?

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The minimum amount of energy required for a reaction to occur

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The maximum amount of energy that a reaction can release

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The rate at which a reaction occurs

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The equilibrium constant of a reaction

Question 25

How does a catalyst affect the activation energy and reaction rate of a chemical reaction?

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A catalyst provides an alternative pathway with a lower activation energy, increasing the reaction rate.

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A catalyst increases the activation energy, slowing down the reaction.

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A catalyst consumes reactants and reduces collisions, slowing down the reaction.

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A catalyst is a product of the reaction and has no effect on activation energy.

Question 26

Identify the option that does not represent a type of chemical reaction:

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Metathesis

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Synthesis

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Decomposition

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Single displacement

Question 27

Which type of reaction involves the formation of a single product from the combination of two or more substances?

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Synthesis reaction

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Decomposition reaction

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Single displacement reaction

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Double displacement reaction

Question 28

In a decomposition reaction, a single compound undergoes a transformation into:

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Simpler substances

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A combination with another substance

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A replacement of one element by another

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An exchange of ions

Question 29

Select the reaction that exemplifies a single displacement reaction:

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2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl

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Fe2O3 + 3H2 → 2Fe + 3H2O

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NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl

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CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

Question 30

Combustion reactions are characterized by the reaction of a substance with:

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 31

Identify the characteristic associated with double displacement reactions:

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Formation of a precipitate

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Evolution of a gas

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Release of heat

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Color change

Question 32

The reaction between an acid and a base, resulting in the formation of a salt and water, is known as:

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Neutralization

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Precipitation

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Oxidation-reduction

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Combustion

Question 33

Chemical reactions involving the transfer of electrons between atoms or ions are categorized as:

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Oxidation-reduction reactions

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Acid-base reactions

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Precipitation reactions

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Combustion reactions

Question 34

Which factor does not influence the rate of a chemical reaction?

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Magnetic field

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Temperature

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Concentration

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Surface area

Question 35

Which of the following equations represents a synthesis reaction, where two or more substances combine to form a single product?

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AB + CD → AD + CB

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AC + BD → AB + CD

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ABCD → AB + CD

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AB → A + B

Question 36

Which type of reaction involves the exchange of ions between two ionic compounds, resulting in the formation of new ionic compounds?

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Double displacement

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Single displacement

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Combustion

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Synthesis

Question 37

In a combustion reaction, one reactant is always:

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Oxygen

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Hydrogen

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Water

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Carbon dioxide

Question 38

Which of the following is an example of a single displacement reaction, where one element replaces another element in a compound?

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2HCl + Mg → MgCl2 + H2

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2Na + 2H2O → 2NaOH + H2

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CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

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CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

Question 39

Predict the products of the following reaction: 2Fe + 3Cl2 →

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FeCl3

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Fe2Cl3

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2FeCl

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FeCl2

Question 40

In a balanced chemical equation, the coefficients represent the:

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Number of moles of each reactant and product

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Number of atoms of each element

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Percentage of each substance present

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Mass of each substance present

Question 41

Which type of chemical reaction is represented by the general equation: A + BC → AC + B?

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Single displacement

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Synthesis

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Double displacement

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Decomposition

Question 42

Methane (CH₄) burning in the presence of oxygen (O₂) to produce carbon dioxide (CO₂) and water (H₂O) is an example of which type of reaction?

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Combustion

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Synthesis

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Double displacement

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Decomposition

Question 43

Which statement best describes a decomposition reaction?

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A single reactant breaks down into two or more products.

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An element in a compound is replaced by another element.

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Two or more reactants combine to form a single product.

Question 44

What is the product formed when sodium (Na) reacts with chlorine gas (Cl₂) in a synthesis reaction?

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Sodium chloride (NaCl)

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Sodium chlorate (NaClO₃)

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Sodium hypochlorite (NaClO)

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Sodium perchlorate (NaClO₄)

Question 45

Silver nitrate (AgNO₃) reacts with sodium chloride (NaCl) to form silver chloride (AgCl) and sodium nitrate (NaNO₃).  What type of reaction is this?

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Double displacement

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Decomposition

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Single displacement

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Synthesis

Question 46

Which of the following is NOT an example of a chemical reaction?

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Ice melting into water

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Iron rusting in the presence of oxygen

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Wood burning in a fireplace

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Baking soda reacting with vinegar

Question 47

An acid and a base react to produce salt and water. This is a classic example of which type of reaction?

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Double displacement

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Synthesis

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Combustion

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Decomposition

Question 48

What primarily determines whether a single displacement reaction will occur?

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The activity series of metals

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The release of a gas

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The transfer of electrons

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The formation of a precipitate

Question 49

What are the products formed from the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂)?

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Water (H₂O) and oxygen gas (O₂)

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Hydrogen gas (H₂) and oxygen gas (O₂)

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Water (H₂O) and hydrogen gas (H₂)

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Hydrogen peroxide (H₂O₂) remains unchanged

Question 50

Which observation is NOT a definitive indication that a chemical reaction has occurred?

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A change in state of matter

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The formation of a precipitate

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A significant change in temperature

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The evolution of a gas