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NbSci Chem Raections
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is a physical change? | A physical change is when a substance changes its appearance (eg a state change) and a new product is NOT formed. |
| What type of reaction is cutting a piece of paper? | Physical |
| What is a chemical change? | Is when a new substance is made. |
| What type of change is baking a cake? | Chemical |
| State the three states of matter | solid, liquid and gas |
| How can we increase the rate of a chemical reaction? | Increasing the temperature, Decreasing the particle size, Using a catalyst, increasing concentration |
| What type of change is corrosion? | Chemical |
| Give two examples of physical change. | Ice melting, kettle boiling, lava cooling down to a rock |
| What are the signs of chemical change? | Change in energy, change in colour, gas being produced and formation of precipitate |
| True or false, a chemical change can easily be reversed? | FALSE |
| Increasing the temperature should _____ the rate of a reaction. | Increase |
| Increase particle size should _____ the rate of a reaction. | Decrease |
| Adding a catalyst should ______ the rate of a reaction. | Increase |
| What is produced when aluminium reacts with oxygen? | Aluminium oxide |
| In a chemical reaction, products are placed _________ the arrow | after |
| In a chemical reaction, reactants are placed _________ the arrow | before |
| Why does food cook faster at a higher temperature? | Increasing the temperature increases the rate of reaction |
| Why is undiluted more effective at killing microorginisms? | Increasing the concentration increasing the rate of reaction |
| Why does sawdust burn faster than a lump of wood? | Decreasing the particle size increases the rate of reaction |
| Why does hydrogen peroxide breaks down faster when a catalyst is used. | A catalyst speeds up the rate of reaction, |
| In industry which catalyst is used in the production of margarine? | nickel |
| What is an enzyme? | A biological catalyst |
| What enzyme if used to break down starch during digestion? | amylase |
| What is a variable in a science investigation | a factor that can be changed. |
| Why should variables be controlled in an investigation? | To ensure a fair test |
| What is lipase used for in the body | To break down fat during digestion |
| What catalyst is used in the production of ammonia | iron |