- ACombination reaction
- BDecomposition reaction
- CDisplacement reaction
- DDouble displacement reaction
A decomposition reaction is characterized by a single reactant breaking down into two or more simpler products, often requiring energy input.
More Questions on Chemical Reactions and Equations
A solution of potassium bromide is mixed with a solution of lead nitrate. What will be the observation, and what type of reaction is it?
→ 2How do you test for the presence of hydrogen gas?
→ 3What is the balanced equation for the reaction of hydrogen gas with chlorine gas to form hydrogen chloride gas?
→ 4If a student heats a blue crystalline solid, it turns white, and water droplets are observed on the cooler parts of the test tube. What is the blue crystalline solid?
→ 5In the reaction: FeSO4(aq) + Cu(s) → No reaction. Why does this happen?
→ 6Which gas is released when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with calcium carbonate?
→ 7Explain why an iron gate needs to be painted regularly.
→ 8What are the reactants required for the process of photosynthesis?
→ 9Which of the following is an example of a precipitate forming reaction?
→ 10Consider the reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g). If this reaction is carried out at high temperature and pressure, how would it affect the rate of reaction?
→ 11What is the common term for a reaction that involves both oxidation and reduction simultaneously?
→ 12Identify the reaction where electricity is used to break down a compound.
→ 13Why are antioxidants added to food items containing fats and oils?
→ 14A white solid on heating produces a gas that turns limewater milky and a residue that is yellow when hot but white when cold. Identify the white solid.
→ 15Which type of reaction is the thermite reaction (Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe)?
→ 16Assertion (A): Rusting of iron is a fast process. Reason (R): Rusting requires specific conditions of air and moisture to occur.
→ 17Balance the equation: C6H12O6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O. What is the coefficient of O2?
→ 18Why is a black coating formed on the surface of some utensils exposed to a gas flame for a long time?
→ 19What is the general name for a reaction that releases energy, often in the form of heat or light?
→ 20In the reaction: Fe2O3 + 2Al → Al2O3 + 2Fe. Which element is acting as the reducing agent?
→ 21Give a reason why balanced chemical equations are important for industrial processes.
→ 22What type of chemical reaction is involved in the digestion of food?
→ 23When a student observed that a certain metal tarnished over time, forming a green layer, what could be the metal?
→ 24Which of the following reactions is an example of electrolytic decomposition?
→ 25Why does food cook faster in a pressure cooker? Relate it to chemical reactions.
→ 26Assertion (A): White silver chloride turns grey in sunlight. Reason (R): Decomposition of silver chloride in the presence of sunlight forms silver metal and chlorine gas.
→ 27What is the purpose of adding iron filings to a solution of copper sulphate in a laboratory experiment?
→ 28A reaction is represented as A + B → C + D. If A and B are reactants, and C and D are products, what must be true about the total mass of A and B compared to C and D?
→ 29What is the term for a substance that slows down the rate of rancidity?
→ 30When a student mixes solutions of copper sulphate and iron filings, what change would be observed over time?
→ 31Consider the reaction: Zinc + Hydrochloric Acid → Zinc Chloride + Hydrogen. Is this a redox reaction? Justify your answer.
→ 32Why is it dangerous to add water to concentrated acid rapidly?
→ 33Balance the following chemical equation: Fe + H2O → Fe3O4 + H2. What is the sum of the coefficients of the reactants?
→ 34Which of the following substances will show a color change when heated strongly, and what is the color change?
→ 35Why is solid calcium oxide stored in airtight containers?
→ 36What type of reaction occurs when an acid reacts with a base?
→ 37Identify the reducing agent in the following reaction: CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O.
→ 38A student performs an experiment where he adds dilute sulphuric acid to barium chloride solution. What visual change will he observe?
→ 39How is the phenomenon of 'corrosion' different from 'rancidity'?
→ 40Balance the equation: Al + H2SO4 → Al2(SO4)3 + H2. What is the coefficient of H2SO4?
→ 41Which of the following indicates that a chemical reaction has taken place?
→ 42Give an example of a reaction where a gas is evolved and a change in temperature is observed.
→ 43Why are decomposition reactions generally endothermic?
→ 44A student observes bubbles forming when a dilute acid is added to a metal sample. What gas is most likely being produced?
→ 45Assertion (A): Photosynthesis is considered an endothermic reaction. Reason (R): Energy is absorbed from sunlight during photosynthesis.
→ 46What is the general term for a reaction in which a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal from its salt solution?
→ 47When solid lead nitrate is heated, it decomposes. Name the gas(es) evolved that have a reddish-brown colour.
→ 48Identify the reaction type: A + Oxygen → AO (e.g., C + O2 → CO2).
→ 49What is meant by rancidity and how can it be prevented?
→ 50Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction of sodium with water.
→ 51Why does the color of copper sulphate solution change when an aluminium foil is dipped in it?
→ 52Which type of reaction is characterized by the exchange of ions between two compounds?
→ 53Give one example of a combination reaction that is also exothermic.
→ 54What is indicated by the symbol (aq) next to a chemical formula in an equation?
→ 55A solution of sodium carbonate is added to a solution of barium chloride. Which of the following observations is true?
→ 56Which of the following metals would displace hydrogen from dilute acids?
→ 57What is the role of a catalyst in a chemical reaction?
→ 58Assertion (A): Oxidation involves the loss of electrons. Reason (R): Reduction involves the gain of electrons.
→ 59***New Question Draft (replacing the problematic one):*** When 10g of calcium carbonate is heated, it decomposes to calcium oxide and carbon dioxide. If 5.6g of calcium oxide is formed, what mass of carbon dioxide is produced?
→ 60Consider the reaction: AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq). If 10g of AgNO3 reacts completely with NaCl, and 8.5g of NaNO3 is formed along with AgCl. What is the mass of AgCl formed?
→ 61What are the conditions necessary for rusting to occur?
→ 62A solution turns blue litmus red. It reacts with zinc metal to evolve a gas that burns with a 'pop' sound. What type of substance is the solution?
→ 63Why is it important to balance chemical equations?
→ 64When magnesium ribbon is burnt in air, a white powder is formed. What is the chemical name of this powder?
→ 65Consider the reaction: 2Pb(NO3)2(s) --(Heat)--> 2PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g). What type of reaction is this?
→ 66Balance the following chemical equation: (NH4)2Cr2O7 → N2 + Cr2O3 + H2O. What is the sum of the stoichiometric coefficients of the products?
→ 67What observation helps to distinguish between a physical change and a chemical change in a reaction?
→ 68Identify the type of reaction when an aqueous solution of iron(III) chloride is mixed with an aqueous solution of ammonium hydroxide.
→ 69During the electrolysis of water, if 20 mL of hydrogen gas is collected at one electrode, what volume of oxygen gas will be collected at the other electrode under the same conditions?
→ 70A solution of substance X is used for whitewashing. The substance X is formed by the reaction of water with what?
→ 71Which of the following reactions is used for the preparation of oxygen in the laboratory?
→ 72Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction?
→ 73What is the significance of the arrow pointing downwards (↓) in a chemical equation?
→ 74In the reaction represented by the equation: MnO2 + 4HCl → MnCl2 + 2H2O + Cl2. Identify the oxidizing agent.
→ 75A student dropped a few pieces of marble in dilute hydrochloric acid contained in a test tube. The gas evolved was passed through limewater. What changes would be observed in the limewater?
→ 76Which of the following is an example of a redox reaction?
→ 77What happens when an iron nail is dipped in a copper sulphate solution?
→ 78Assertion (A): Calcium carbonate decomposes into calcium oxide and carbon dioxide when heated. Reason (R): The decomposition reaction requires energy in the form of heat.
→ 79When hydrogen gas is passed over heated copper(II) oxide, a black substance, it turns reddish-brown. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction and identify the substance reduced.
→ 80A shiny brown element X on heating in air becomes black. Name the element X and the black-coloured compound formed.
→ 81Which of the following processes involves a chemical reaction?
→ 82Why are silver articles found to turn black when exposed to air for a prolonged period?
→ 83Consider the following reaction: A + B → C + Heat. What can be inferred about this reaction?
→ 84A student places a piece of copper wire in a test tube containing silver nitrate solution. After some time, the solution turns bluish, and a shiny gray solid deposits on the copper wire. i) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. ii) Identify the oxidizing agent and the reducing agent in this reaction.
→ 85How does painting prevent corrosion?
→ 86Consider the reaction: CH4(g) + 2O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(l). i) Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Justify your answer. ii) What type of reaction is this?
→ 87What are the two main types of corrosion? Give an example of each.
→ 88Which of the following metals would react most vigorously with dilute hydrochloric acid?
→ 89Explain why reduction and oxidation always occur simultaneously in a chemical reaction.
→ 90A white solid, when strongly heated, melts and then decomposes to produce a brownish gas and a residue that is yellow when hot and white when cold. Identify the white solid.
→ 91Why is the reaction between hydrogen gas and chlorine gas to form hydrogen chloride gas considered a combination reaction?
→ 92During a laboratory experiment, a student mixes two colorless solutions, X and Y. Immediately, a blue precipitate forms. What could be X and Y?
→ 93What is the significance of the state symbols (s), (l), (g), and (aq) in a balanced chemical equation?
→ 94Consider the reaction: 2Pb(NO3)2(s) → 2PbO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g). If this reaction is carried out in a sealed container, what observation might violate the Law of Conservation of Mass if the container was not sealed?
→ 95Why are decomposition reactions typically endothermic?
→ 96When a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator are added to a solution of sodium carbonate, the solution turns pink. What will happen if dilute hydrochloric acid is added drop by drop to this solution?
→ 97Which of the following is an example of a single displacement reaction?
→ 98A student performs an experiment where he mixes an aqueous solution of Barium Chloride with an aqueous solution of Sodium Sulphate. i) What is the immediate observation? ii) Write the balanced chemical equation for the reaction. iii) What type of reaction is this?
→ 99Distinguish between an oxidizing agent and a reducing agent in terms of electron transfer.
→ 100During the electrolysis of water, if the volume of hydrogen collected is 10 mL, what will be the volume of oxygen collected at the same conditions?
→ 101A chemist tests two unknown white powders. Powder A, when heated, produces a gas that rekindles a glowing splint. Powder B, when heated, produces a gas that turns limewater milky. Identify Powder A and Powder B.
→ 102When a student burns a piece of magnesium ribbon in a jar of oxygen, a white powder is formed. If this white powder is then dissolved in water and a drop of red litmus paper is added, what color change will be observed and why?
→ 103State one difference between displacement and double displacement reactions.
→ 104Which of the following compounds is a strong oxidizing agent often used in redox titrations?
→ 105How can you demonstrate experimentally that the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water is a combination reaction?
→ 106Describe the role of oxygen in both corrosion and rancidity.
→ 107What is the color change observed when ferrous sulphate crystals are heated?
→ 108Why is it necessary to balance a chemical equation? Explain with reference to a fundamental law.
→ 109Predict the product(s) of the following reaction and identify the type of reaction: Al(s) + HCl(aq) →
→ 110Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between magnesium oxide and calcium oxide?
→ 111A student observed that when dilute hydrochloric acid was added to a piece of magnesium ribbon, the temperature of the test tube increased. What type of reaction is this?
→ 112Why are certain types of chemical reactions, like photosynthesis and thermal decomposition, considered endothermic?
→ 113An aqueous solution of metal nitrate P reacts with sodium bromide solution to form a yellow precipitate of compound Q which is used in photography. Q on exposure to sunlight undergoes decomposition to form a metal R and a reddish-brown gas. Identify P, Q, and R.
→ 114What is the role of manganese dioxide (MnO2) in the decomposition of potassium chlorate (KClO3)?
→ 115Give an example of a reaction that is both a combination reaction and an exothermic reaction.
→ 116A student wanted to store fresh potato chips for a long time. What method should they use to prevent them from becoming rancid?
→ 117Which of the following observations indicates that a chemical reaction has taken place?
→ 118When silver chloride is exposed to sunlight, it decomposes to form silver metal and chlorine gas. i) Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. ii) What type of reaction is this? iii) What is the commercial application of this reaction?
→ 119Consider the reaction: Fe2O3(s) + 2Al(s) → Al2O3(s) + 2Fe(s). Which of the following statements about this reaction is incorrect?
→ 120A student observed that on mixing solutions of two salts, a precipitate was formed. What are the common characteristics of such reactions?
→ 121Which of the following is a balanced equation?
→ 122Why is photosynthesis considered an endothermic reaction?
→ 123In the decomposition of lead nitrate powder, what is the color of the gas evolved and the residue left?
→ 124A student noted that a strip of aluminum metal was placed in a beaker containing a solution of copper chloride. After some time, the blue color of the solution faded, and a reddish-brown deposit was observed on the aluminum strip. What is the reason for this observation?
→ 125Which of the following reactions is used for the preparation of oxygen?
→ 126Define a redox reaction. Give one example.
→ 127Why are chips manufacturers flush bags of chips with nitrogen gas?
→ 128Consider the reaction: CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(l). Identify the substance undergoing reduction.
→ 129When a zinc granule is added to a test tube containing dilute sulphuric acid, a gas is evolved. What is the gas, and how would you test for it?
→ 130Which of the following is not a characteristic of a chemical reaction?
→ 131Balance the following chemical equation: KMnO4 + HCl → KCl + MnCl2 + H2O + Cl2
→ 132In an experiment, when a student added a few drops of universal indicator to a solution of sodium hydroxide, the color changed to blue. What kind of reaction would occur if hydrochloric acid was then slowly added to this solution?
→ 133Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
→ 134Which of the following statements about the given reaction are correct? 3Fe(s) + 4H2O(g) → Fe3O4(s) + 4H2(g) (i) Iron metal is rusting. (ii) Water is getting reduced. (iii) Water is acting as a reducing agent. (iv) Iron is getting oxidized.
→ 135A solution of a substance 'X' is used for whitewashing. i) Name the substance 'X' and write its formula. ii) Write the reaction of the substance 'X' with water.
→ 136Identify the substance oxidized in the following reaction: ZnO + C → Zn + CO
→ 137Why does a brown layer form on iron articles when left exposed to air and moisture for some time?
→ 138A student dropped a small piece of marble into a test tube containing dilute hydrochloric acid. A gas evolved which turned lime water milky. What type of reaction occurred?
→ 139Which of the following is an exothermic process?
→ 140Explain why iron articles are often painted.
→ 141When hydrogen sulphide gas is passed through a blue solution of copper sulphate, a black precipitate of copper sulphide is formed and sulphuric acid is formed. The reaction is an example of:
→ 142Which of the following processes involves a chemical change?
→ 143A shiny brown element X on heating in air becomes black. Name the element X and the black-colored compound formed.
→ 144When a student mixes solution A (containing lead(II) nitrate) with solution B (containing potassium iodide), a yellow precipitate forms. What type of chemical reaction is this, and write the balanced chemical equation?
→ 145What do you mean by a precipitation reaction? Explain by giving examples.
→ 146In the refining of silver, the recovery of silver from silver nitrate solution involved displacement by copper metal. Write down the reaction involved.
→ 147What is the difference between displacement and double displacement reactions? Write equations for these reactions.
→ 148Write one equation each for decomposition reactions where energy is supplied in the form of heat, light or electricity.
→ 149Why are decomposition reactions called the opposite of combination reactions? Write equations for these reactions
→ 150Why is respiration considered an exothermic reaction? Explain
→ 151What does one mean by exothermic and endothermic reactions? Give examples.
→ 152What is a balanced chemical equation? Why should chemical equations be balanced?
→ 153What happens when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to iron fillings? Tick the correct answer. (a) Hydrogen gas and iron chloride are produced. (b) Chlorine gas and iron hydroxide are produced. (c) No reaction takes place. (d) Iron salt and water are produced
→ 154Fe₂O₃ + 2Al → Al₂O₃ + 2Fe The above reaction is an example of a (a) combination reaction. (b) double displacement reaction. (c) decomposition reaction. (d) displacement reaction.
→ 155Identify the substances that are oxidised and the substances that are reduced in the following reactions. (i) 4Na(s) + O2(g) → 2Na2O(s) (ii) CuO(s) + H2(g) → Cu(s) + H2O(l)
→ 156Why does the colour of copper sulphate solution change when an iron nail is dipped in it?
→ 157A solution of a substance ‘X’ is used for whitewashing. (i) Name the substance ‘X’ and write its formula. (ii) Write the reaction of the substance ‘X’ named in (i) above with water.
→ 158Write a balanced chemical equation with state symbols for the following reactions. (i) Solutions of barium chloride and sodium sulphate in water react to give insoluble barium sulphate and the solution of sodium chloride. (ii) Sodium hydroxide solution (in water) reacts with hydrochloric acid solution (in water) to produce sodium chloride solution and water
→ 159Write the balanced equation for the following chemical reactions. (i) Hydrogen + Chlorine → Hydrogen chloride (ii) Barium chloride + Aluminium sulphate → Barium sulphate + Aluminium chloride (iii) Sodium + Water → Sodium hydroxide + Hydrogen
→ 160Why should a magnesium ribbon be cleaned before burning in air?
→ 161A solution of substance ‘X’ is used for white washing. What is the substance ‘X’? State the chemical reaction of ‘X’ with water.
→ 162Hydrogen being a highly inflammable gas and oxygen being a supporter of combustion, yet water which is a compound made up of hydrogen and oxygen is used to extinguish fire. Why?
→ 163What is meant by a chemical reaction?
→ 1641 g of copper powder was taken in a China dish and heated. What change takes place on heating? When hydrogen gas is passed over this heated substance, a visible change is seen in it. Give the chemical equations of reactions, the name and the colour of the products formed in each case.
→ 165Oil and fat containing food items are flushed with nitrogen. Why?
→ 166A shiny brown coloured element ‘X’ on heating in air becomes black in colour. Name the element ‘X’ and the black coloured compound formed.
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