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4.3 Evidence of Chemical Reactions Answers

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A piece of limestone erodes due to acid rain. This process can be best described as a

A
slow chemical change.
B
rapid chemical change.
C
slow physical change.
D
rapid physical change.
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A solid is placed in a solution. Which observation most likely indicates that a chemical reaction has occurred?

A
The size of the solid has rapidly decreased.
B
The color of the solution has not changed.
C
The solid has bubbles forming on its surface.
D
The temperature of the solution stays the same.
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Among these processes, which is the slowest chemical reaction?

A
digesting food
B
boiling an egg
C
tarnishing of silver
D
melting of a glacier
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During an experiment, Mr. Lehman tells his students to be alert for signs that an endothermic reaction is happening. Which of the following scenarios would his students most likely observe?

A
A test tube becomes cool to the touch.
B
A liquid appears to glow.
C
A new odor comes from a beaker.
D
A solid forms from a mixture of solutions.
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Which statement about a chemical reaction is true?

A
It occurs only at low temperatures.
B
It occurs only at high temperatures.
C
It occurs whenever a physical change takes place.
D
It occurs whenever a chemical change takes place.
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During an experiment, a student observes the formation of a precipitate. Why does this indicate that a chemical reaction is likely occurring?

A
A solid forms, and there is a change of color.
B
A gas forms, and there is a change of color.
C
A solid forms, and light is emitted.
D
A gas forms, and light is emitted.
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Which indicator most likely suggests that a chemical change is taking place?

A
change in size
B
change of color
C
change of state
D
change in shape
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Two different liquids are mixed together. Which observation indicates that an exothermic chemical reaction has taken place?

A
an increase in volume
B
a decrease in volume
C
a rise in temperature
D
a drop in temperature
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Which statement describes a chemical reaction?

A
Atoms in the products are rearranged to form new substances.
B
Atoms in the reactants are rearranged to form new substances.
C
Atoms in the products change into new atoms to form new substances.
D
Atoms in the reactants change into new atoms to form new substances.
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Which is the most important question for deciding if a chemical reaction has occurred?

A
Was there a change in the size?
B
Was any heat energy given off?
C
What is the density of the substance?
D
What is the texture of the substance?

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