#1
What is the chemical formula for water?
H2O
ExplanationWater is composed of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.
#2
Which of the following is a noble gas?
Helium
ExplanationHelium is a colorless, odorless noble gas with atomic number 2.
#3
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
Fe
ExplanationThe chemical symbol for iron is Fe.
#4
Which of the following is a characteristic of an acid?
Turns blue litmus paper red
ExplanationAcids turn blue litmus paper red, indicating acidity.
#5
Which gas is responsible for the smell of rotten eggs?
Hydrogen sulfide
ExplanationThe unpleasant smell of rotten eggs is due to the presence of hydrogen sulfide gas.
#6
What is the chemical formula for hydrogen peroxide?
H2O2
ExplanationHydrogen peroxide has the chemical formula H2O2.
#7
What is the process of rusting primarily caused by?
Oxidation
ExplanationRusting is primarily caused by the oxidation of iron in the presence of oxygen and moisture.
#8
Which of the following is a halogen?
Fluorine
ExplanationFluorine is a halogen with atomic number 9.
#9
What type of reaction occurs when two substances combine to form a single compound?
Synthesis reaction
ExplanationSynthesis reactions involve the combination of substances to form a new compound.
#10
What is the chemical formula for table salt?
NaCl
ExplanationTable salt, or sodium chloride, has the chemical formula NaCl.
#11
Which gas is produced during photosynthesis?
Oxygen
ExplanationOxygen is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis in plants.
#12
What is the process of converting a liquid into a gas called?
Evaporation
ExplanationEvaporation is the process of a liquid turning into a gas, usually due to heat.
#13
What happens when a base is added to an acidic solution?
The pH increases
ExplanationBases neutralize acids, leading to an increase in pH.
#14
Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?
Turns red litmus paper blue
ExplanationBases turn red litmus paper blue, indicating alkalinity.
#15
What type of reaction is the rusting of iron?
Redox reaction
ExplanationRusting involves a redox (reduction-oxidation) reaction, where iron undergoes oxidation.
#16
What happens when an acid reacts with a metal?
Hydrogen gas is produced
ExplanationAcids reacting with metals generate hydrogen gas as a product.
#17
Which of the following is a characteristic of a neutral solution?
Equal concentrations of hydrogen and hydroxide ions
ExplanationNeutral solutions have equal concentrations of hydrogen (H+) and hydroxide (OH-) ions.