Aidan Gill, Heidi Foxford and, Dorothy Warren Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Reactions, Exercise 1: Exercise 1

Author:Aidan Gill, Heidi Foxford & Dorothy Warren

Aidan Gill Science Solutions for Exercise - Aidan Gill, Heidi Foxford and, Dorothy Warren Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Reactions, Exercise 1: Exercise 1

Attempt the free practice questions on Chapter 6: Chemical Reactions, Exercise 1: Exercise 1 with hints and solutions to strengthen your understanding. Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Stage 8 : Workbook solutions are prepared by Experienced Embibe Experts.

Questions from Aidan Gill, Heidi Foxford and, Dorothy Warren Solutions for Chapter: Chemical Reactions, Exercise 1: Exercise 1 with Hints & Solutions

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Magnesium metal burns with a bright white light. At the end of the reaction, white magnesium oxide powder is produced. Suggest why magnesium is often found in fireworks. Your answer should include a word equation.

HARD
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Test Methods Observation Conclusion
1 Add 1 drop of sodium hydroxide to iron (lll) sulphate A rust-coloured solid appeared. _____
2 Add 1 drop of sodium hydroxide to calcium chloride A white solid appeared. _____
3 Heat copper metal in a flame The metal went black _____
4 Add copper metal to hydrochloric acid. No changes observed. _____
5 Add magnesium metal to hydrochloric acid. Bubbles are seen coming off of the metal. _____

Complete the table. Write a conclusion for each experiment based on the observations.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Methods Observation

Add 1 drop of sodium hydroxide to iron (lll) sulphate

A rust-coloured solid appeared.

Write a word equation for the reaction.

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Methods Observation

Add 1 drop of sodium hydroxide to calcium chloride

A white solid appeared.

Write a word equation for the reaction.

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Methods Observation

Heat copper metal in a flame

The metal went black

Write a word equation for the reaction.

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Methods Observation

Add copper metal to hydrochloric acid.

No changes observed.

Write a word equation for the reaction.

EASY
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

Nuri was doing an experiment. He has noted his observation in a table.

Methods Observation

Add magnesium metal to hydrochloric acid.

Bubbles are seen coming off of the metal.

Write a word equation for the reaction.

MEDIUM
Lower Secondary Stage 8
IMPORTANT

When sodium hydroxide is added to a solution of iron (lll) chloride, the following can be seen:

  • A rust coloured solid is formed.
  • The total mass does not change.

Explain the observations. Your answer should include a word equation.