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⚗️ Part 1: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Which of the following is a synthesis reaction?

A + B → AB

AB → A + B

A + BC → AC + B

AB + CD → AD + CB

2. In a single displacement reaction, which of the following must be true for the reaction to occur?

The displacing element must be less active than the element it replaces

The displacing element must be more active than the element it replaces

Both elements must be nonmetals

The reaction must produce water

3. Which of the following is a diatomic element? (HOBrFINCl)

Na

Ca

N₂

Fe

4. What type of bond forms between two nonmetals with a small electronegativity difference (less than 1.7)?

Ionic bond

Covalent bond

Metallic bond

Hydrogen bond

5. According to Collision Theory, a chemical reaction occurs when particles collide with:

Any amount of energy and any orientation

Sufficient energy and the correct orientation

Low energy and random orientation

High pressure only

🔬 Part 2: Balancing & Identification

Balance the following equations and identify the reaction type.

6. Balance the equation and identify the reaction type:

a) ___ H₂ + ___ O₂ → ___ H₂O      Type: _______________________

b) ___ Fe + ___ CuSO₄ → ___ FeSO₄ + ___ Cu      Type: _______________________

c) ___ CH₄ + ___ O₂ → ___ CO₂ + ___ H₂O      Type: _______________________

d) ___ NaCl → ___ Na + ___ Cl₂      Type: _______________________

7. Convert the following word equation into a balanced chemical equation:

Magnesium + oxygen → magnesium oxide

8. Write the correct chemical formula for each compound. Use Roman numerals where needed (multivalent metals):

a) Iron (III) chloride: _______________________

b) Copper (II) oxide: _______________________

c) Sodium fluoride: _______________________

d) Carbon dioxide: _______________________

9. Draw the Lewis Dot Structure for each of the following atoms in the boxes below:

a) Carbon (C)

b) Chlorine (Cl)

✏️ Part 3: Short Answer

10. List the four factors that affect reaction speed and briefly explain how each one increases the rate of reaction.

1. _________________________ — ___________________________________________

2. _________________________ — ___________________________________________

3. _________________________ — ___________________________________________

4. _________________________ — ___________________________________________

11. Using the Activity Series, predict whether the following single displacement reaction will occur. Write "Yes" or "No" and explain why:

Zn + MgCl₂ → ZnCl₂ + Mg

12. Explain the difference between an ionic bond and a covalent bond. Give one example compound of each.

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