Chemical Reactions in Your Kitchen — Questions and answers
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According to Noor's mother, what is a chemical reaction?
Choices
- When things explode
- When different substances combine to form something new ✓
- When you mix baking soda and vinegar
- 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?
Choices
- His cooking recipes
- His daily naps
- His measurements ✓
- His favorite books
Answer: His measurements
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What did Lavoisier discover about the total mass of substances in a chemical reaction?
Choices
- It always decreases
- It changes color
- It stays the same ✓
- 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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- Only new toys
- Fertilizers and medicines ✓
- Just different foods
- 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
- Digesting food
- A car burning gasoline
- Leaves changing color
- Playing a board game ✓
Answer: Playing a board game
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What question did Amara ask about chemical reactions?
Choices
- How long do chemical reactions take?
- Can we stop chemical reactions?
- What if we could control them? ✓
- Are chemical reactions dangerous?
Answer: What if we could control them?
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