Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Chapter 20: Chemical Reactions and Energy

Chapter Test Practice

1
Energy appears on both sides of the water formation equation. What makes this reaction exothermic?

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A)More energy is absorbed than is released.
B)More energy is released than absorbed.
C)There are more products than reactants.
D)There are more reactants than products.
2
A catalyst __________.

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A)increases the net energy released
B)decreases the net energy released
C)increases the activation energy
D)decreases the activation energy
3
In an exothermic reaction, the water of the calorimeter will __________.

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A)absorb heat
B)release heat
C)drop in temperature
D)drop in volume
4
In a coal-burning power plant, the burning of coal __________.

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A)is endothermic
B)is exothermic
C)results in cold water
D)pulls water from a reservoir
5
What is the source of carbon for photosynthesis?

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A)carbon dioxide
B)glucose
C)water vapor
D)pure carbon from the soil
6
Most of the reactions that occur during photosynthesis __________.
A)require glucose
B)require oxygen
C)are exothermic
D)are endothermic
7
An instant cold pack utilizes an __________ reaction.
A)endothermic dissolution
B)exothermic combustion
C)endothermic combustion
D)exothermic synthesis
8
Oil and natural gas are called __________.
A)esters
B)fossil fuels
C)petroleum
D)polymers
9
Which is NOT an example of entropy increasing?
A)a glass of milk falls off a table and shatters on the floor
B)an egg breaks
C)ice melts
D)water freezes
10
If Cw equals 4.184 J/(gx°C), how much heat does 235 g of water gain when its temperature rises from 20.4°C to 39.6°C?
A)18.9 kJ
B)6,630 J
C)0.438 kJ
D)1.27 × 106 J
11
Any time energy is produced or is converted from one form to another, some is lost as __________.
A)heat
B)hydrogen and oxygen
C)mass
D)temperature
12
Which is NOT an advantage of recycling aluminum?
A)conserves raw materials
B)uses less fossil fuel
C)saves money on energy costs
D)increases electricity usage
13
The reactants of photosynthesis are
A)glucose and oxygen
B)carbon dioxide and oxygen
C)glucose and water
D)carbon dioxide and water
14
This high-energy compound is formed during the light reactions of photosynthesis.
A)ATP
B)carbon dioxide
C)glucose
D)sucrose
15
Plants appear green because their leaves __________.
A)absorb green and yellow light
B)reflect green and yellow light
C)reflect red and blue light
D)reflect UV light
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