Chapter 10 Quiz 2 - Chemistry | Attempts: 91 - Trivia , Flashcards & Questions

2.

The _______ is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

Explanation
The term "calorie" refers to a unit of energy that is defined as the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of one gram of water by one degree Celsius. It is a small unit of measurement commonly used in nutrition and dietetics. On the other hand, "Calorie" with a capital "C" is a larger unit of energy equivalent to 1000 calories, often used to represent the energy content of food and beverages.

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3.

The ____________ is the amount of energy required to raise one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

Kelvin
Specific heat
Calorie
Temperature

Correct Answer

A. Specific heat

Explanation

Specific heat is the correct answer because it refers to the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius. It is a property that is unique to each substance and helps determine how much heat energy is needed to cause a change in temperature.

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4.

What is the symbol for enthalpy?

E
T
H
W

Correct Answer

A. H

Explanation

The symbol for enthalpy is H. Enthalpy is a thermodynamic property that represents the total heat content of a system at constant pressure. It is often used in the study of energy transfer during chemical reactions and phase changes. The letter H is commonly used to represent enthalpy in equations and calculations.

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5.

Mathematically, what does mean?

Initial - final
Final - initial
Initial + final
Final + initial

Correct Answer

A. Final - initial

Explanation

The correct answer is "final - initial". In mathematics, the expression "final - initial" represents the difference between the final value and the initial value. It is a subtraction operation that calculates the change or the gap between two values. By subtracting the initial value from the final value, we can determine the numerical difference between them.

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6.

When the value of is negative, that means that a chemical reaction ___________.

Is producing heat
Is taking in heat
Is spontaneous
Is nonspontaneous

Correct Answer

A. Is producing heat

Explanation

When the value of ΔH (change in enthalpy) is negative, it indicates that a chemical reaction is producing heat. This means that the reaction is exothermic, releasing energy in the form of heat to the surroundings.

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7.

Entropy is defined as the _____________.

Randomness of a system
Heat required to complete a reaction
Spontaneity of a chemical reaction
Work a system is able to perform

Correct Answer

A. Randomness of a system

Explanation

Entropy is a measure of the randomness or disorder in a system. It quantifies the number of microstates or possible arrangements that a system can have. A system with high entropy is more disordered and has more possible arrangements, while a system with low entropy is more ordered and has fewer possible arrangements. Therefore, the correct answer is "randomness of a system".

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8.

The second law of thermodynamics states that ____________.

Heat will always move to places of lower termperatures
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed
The mass of the universe is constant
The entropy of the universe is always increasing

Correct Answer

A. The entropy of the universe is always increasing

Explanation

The second law of thermodynamics states that the entropy of the universe is always increasing. Entropy is a measure of the disorder or randomness in a system. According to this law, natural processes tend to move towards a state of greater disorder. This means that energy tends to disperse and become less concentrated over time. It also implies that it is impossible to have a perfectly efficient process, as some energy will always be lost as waste heat. This law has important implications for understanding the behavior of energy and heat in various systems.

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9.

Energy will not disperse into areas of lower energy.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Energy will disperse into areas of lower energy. This is because energy naturally flows from areas of higher energy to areas of lower energy in order to achieve equilibrium. This principle is known as the second law of thermodynamics, which states that energy tends to spread out and become more evenly distributed over time. Therefore, the statement that energy will not disperse into areas of lower energy is incorrect.

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10.

A positive denotes a system that has absorbed energy, resulting in higher potential energy of the products

True
False

Correct Answer

A. True

Explanation

A positive sign in this context indicates that the system has absorbed energy, which means that the potential energy of the products has increased. This suggests that the system has undergone a reaction or process that resulted in the accumulation of energy, leading to higher potential energy in the products. Therefore, the statement is true.

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11.

Matter with high kinetic energy tends to clump together.

True
False

Correct Answer

A. False

Explanation

Matter with high kinetic energy tends to spread out rather than clump together. This is because particles with high kinetic energy have more energy to move around and collide with other particles, causing them to disperse. Therefore, the statement is false.

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12.

_____________ reaction occurs naturally without any outside input into the system.

An endothermic
An endothermic
A spontaneous
A nonspontaneous

Correct Answer

A. A spontaneous

Explanation

A spontaneous reaction occurs naturally without any outside input into the system. This means that the reaction will occur on its own without the need for any additional energy or assistance. In contrast, an endothermic reaction requires an input of energy from the surroundings in order to proceed. Therefore, the correct answer is "A spontaneous."

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13.

Which of the following conditions are necessary for a good calorimeter to be useful?

Made of an insulator
Made of a conductor
Maintains an open system
Ensures good energy transfer between the contents and the outer environment

Correct Answer

A. Made of an insulator

Explanation

A good calorimeter needs to be made of an insulator because it should minimize heat transfer between the contents of the calorimeter and the outer environment. This ensures that the calorimeter accurately measures the heat absorbed or released by the substances being studied, without any interference from the surrounding environment. A conductor would allow heat to easily transfer in and out of the calorimeter, leading to inaccurate measurements. Maintaining an open system and ensuring good energy transfer are not necessary conditions for a good calorimeter to be useful.

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14.

A _____________ is an apparatus used to determine the enthalpy change of a reaction.

Correct Answer
calorimeter

Explanation
A calorimeter is a device that is used to measure the heat energy absorbed or released during a chemical reaction. It is designed to provide a controlled environment where the reaction can take place and the heat transfer can be accurately measured. By measuring the temperature change of the reactants or surroundings, the calorimeter can determine the enthalpy change of the reaction. Therefore, a calorimeter is the correct apparatus for determining the enthalpy change of a reaction.

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Chapter 10 Quiz 2 - Chemistry

The SI unit of energy is the __________. (Do not use the abbreviation.)

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The _______ is a unit of energy defined as the amount of heat needed to raise one gram of water by one degree Celsius.

The ____________ is the amount of energy required to raise one gram of a substance by one degree Celsius.

What is the symbol for enthalpy?

Mathematically, what does mean?

When the value of is negative, that means that a chemical reaction ___________.

Entropy is defined as the _____________.

The second law of thermodynamics states that ____________.

Energy will not disperse into areas of lower energy.

A positive denotes a system that has absorbed energy, resulting in higher potential energy of the products

Matter with high kinetic energy tends to clump together.

_____________ reaction occurs naturally without any outside input into the system.

Which of the following conditions are necessary for a good calorimeter to be useful?

A _____________ is an apparatus used to determine the enthalpy change of a reaction.