Classify reactions: synthesis, decomposition, replacement, combustion

Answer Key - Grade 10 Science Worksheet

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1. 1.

   Methane, CH₄, has 4 hydrogen atoms. When one methane molecule burns completely, how many H₂O molecules form, Ari?

   2 H₂O molecules
2. 2.

   Propane, C₃H₈, has 8 hydrogen atoms. When one propane molecule burns completely, how many H₂O molecules form, Bo?

   4 H₂O molecules
3. 3.

   Butane, C₄H₁₀, has 10 hydrogen atoms. When one butane molecule burns completely, how many H₂O molecules form, Esme?

   5 H₂O molecules
4. 4.

   What type of reaction is AgNO₃ + NaCl → AgCl + NaNO₃, Jun?

   • Double replacement
   • Single replacement
   • Decomposition
5. 5.

   What type of reaction is Cu + 2 AgNO₃ → Cu(NO₃)₂ + 2 Ag, Luz?

   • Single replacement
   • Double replacement
   • Synthesis
6. 6.

   Magnesium and oxygen combine in a synthesis reaction. What is the product, Milo?

   • MgO
   • Mg₂O
   • Mg₂O₃
7. 7.

   Zinc replaces hydrogen in dilute hydrochloric acid, HCl. Which products form, Pia?

   • ZnCl and H
   • ZnCl₂ and H₂
   • ZnH₂ and Cl₂
8. 8.

   Zinc in dilute hydrochloric acid gives off bubbles. Which gas is in them, Ren?

   • Oxygen
   • Hydrogen
   • Chlorine
9. 9.

   When silver nitrate and sodium chloride solutions meet, a white solid forms. What type of reaction is it, Tala?

   • Combustion
   • Decomposition
   • Double replacement
10. 10.

    A copper wire in silver nitrate solution grows gray silver, and the liquid turns blue. What type of reaction is it, Zee?

    • Single replacement
    • Decomposition
    • Combustion