Chemical Reactions in Your Kitchen — Questions and answers

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According to Noor's mother, what is a chemical reaction?

Choices

  1. When things explode
  2. When different substances combine to form something new ✓
  3. When you mix baking soda and vinegar
  4. When gold transforms

Answer: When different substances combine to form something new

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What was Antoine-Laurent Lavoisier known for being very careful about?

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  1. His cooking recipes
  2. His daily naps
  3. His measurements ✓
  4. His favorite books

Answer: His measurements

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What did Lavoisier discover about the total mass of substances in a chemical reaction?

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  1. It always decreases
  2. It changes color
  3. It stays the same ✓
  4. It disappears entirely

Answer: It stays the same

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What are some things that were created thanks to understanding chemical reactions?

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  1. Only new toys
  2. Fertilizers and medicines ✓
  3. Just different foods
  4. Only magic tricks

Answer: Fertilizers and medicines

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Which of these is NOT an example of a chemical reaction given by Noor?

Choices

  1. Digesting food
  2. A car burning gasoline
  3. Leaves changing color
  4. Playing a board game ✓

Answer: Playing a board game

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What question did Amara ask about chemical reactions?

Choices

  1. How long do chemical reactions take?
  2. Can we stop chemical reactions?
  3. What if we could control them? ✓
  4. Are chemical reactions dangerous?

Answer: What if we could control them?

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