Self assessment

Question 1 of 5

Which of the following statements about reactants and products in a chemical reaction are true?

A

They contain the same number of atoms.

B

The atoms are arranged in the same way.

C

They have the same mass.

D

They have the same energy.

Which of the following changes can be easily reversed?

A

Melting candle wax.

B

Burning magnesium ribbon.

C

Setting concrete.

D

Heating hydrated copper(II) sulfate crystals.

Which of the following changes may be classified as a physical rather than a chemical change?

A

Boiling ethanol.

B

Burning wood.

C

Adding magnesium ribbon to hydrochloric acid.

D

Freezing water.

Which of the following will turn anhydrous copper(II) sulfate from white to blue?

A

Ethanol.

B

Cooking oil.

C

Sodium chloride solution.

D

Water.

The enthalpy change for the decomposition of calcium carbonate is +178 kJ mol–1. What will be the enthalpy change for the reverse reaction in which calcium carbonate is made from calcium oxide and carbon dioxide?

A

+356 kJ mol–1

B

+178 kJ mol–1

C

–178 kJ mol–1

D

–89 kJ mol–1

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