January 2018 Chemistry Regents #26-30
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Questions | Answer | Links | Explanations |
26 Which type of reaction occurs when H+(aq) reacts with OH-(aq)? (1) combustion (3) fermentation (2) decomposition (4) neutralization | 4 | neutralization
H+ + OH- ==> H2O | |
27 According to one acid-base theory, a molecule acts as an acid when the molecule (1) accepts an H+ (3) donates an H+ (2) accepts an OH- (4) donates an OH- | 3 | Acid....donates an H+ | |
28 In which type of reaction can an atom of one element be converted to an atom of another element? (1) addition (3) substitution (2) reduction (4) transmutation | 4 | transmutation defintion | |
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29 An unstable nucleus spontaneously releases a positron. This is an example of (1) radioactive decay (2) nuclear fusion (3) chemical decomposition (4) thermal conductivity | 1 | unstable nucleus falls apart...decays | |
30 Which phrase describes a risk associated with producing energy in a nuclear power plant? (1) depletion of atmospheric hydrogen (H2) (2) depletion of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) (3) production of wastes needing long-term storage (4) production of wastes that cool surrounding water supplies | 3 | wastes that don't go away anytime soon | |
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