Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions - SS1 Chemistry Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of the following best describes an exothermic reaction?
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A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings
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A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings
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A reaction that involves a change in temperature
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A reaction that occurs spontaneously
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Which of the following is an example of an exothermic process?
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Melting ice to form liquid water
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Photosynthesis in plants
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Electrolysis of water
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Dissolving salt in water
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In an exothermic reaction, which of the following is true?
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The products have a higher energy than the reactants
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The reaction absorbs heat from the surroundings
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The reaction feels cold to the touch
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The enthalpy change (∆H) is negative
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Which of the following best describes an endothermic reaction?
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A reaction that absorbs heat from the surroundings
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A reaction that releases heat to the surroundings
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A reaction that involves a change in temperature
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A reaction that occurs spontaneously
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Which of the following is an example of an endothermic process?
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Combustion of gasoline
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Condensation of water vapour
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Freezing of water to form ice
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Mixing an acid and a base to form water and salt
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In an endothermic reaction, which of the following is true?
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The products have a higher energy than the reactants
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The reaction releases heat to the surroundings
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The reaction feels hot to the touch
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The enthalpy change (∆H) is positive
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Which of the following factors can influence the extent of heat released or absorbed in a reaction?
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Temperature
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Concentration of reactants
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Catalysts
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All of the above
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The enthalpy change (∆H) for an exothermic reaction is:
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Positive
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Negative
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Zero
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Variable, depending on the reaction
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The enthalpy change (∆H) for an endothermic reaction is:
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Positive
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Negative
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Zero
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Variable, depending on the reaction
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Which of the following is a common example of an exothermic reaction?
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Rusting of iron
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Photosynthesis
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Melting of wax
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Cooking an egg
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