by alex
Chemical equations are the backbone of understanding reactions in chemistry. Balancing these equations ensures that the law of conservation of mass is upheld, making it a fundamental skill for any aspiring chemist. Ready to test your skills and see if you can maintain the balance? Let’s dive in!
We recommend that you do not leave the page that you are taking this quiz in. Stay honest 🙂
Balancing Chemical Equations Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the balanced equation for the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen to form water?
H2 + O2 -> H2O
2H2 + O2 -> 2H2O
H2 + O2 -> 2H2O
2H2 + O2 -> H2O
2. Which of the following is the balanced equation for the combustion of methane (CH4)?
CH4 + O2 -> CO2 + H2O
CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O
CH4 + 2O2 -> 2CO2 + 2H2O
CH4 + O2 -> 2CO2 + 2H2O
3. What is the balanced equation for the reaction between sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl2) to form sodium chloride (NaCl)?
Na + Cl2 -> NaCl
2Na + Cl2 -> 2NaCl
Na + 2Cl2 -> NaCl2
2Na + Cl2 -> Na2Cl
4. Which of the following is the balanced equation for the decomposition of potassium chlorate (KClO3)?
KClO3 -> KCl + O2
2KClO3 -> 2KCl + 3O2
KClO3 -> KCl + 3O2
2KClO3 -> KCl + 2O2
5. What is the balanced equation for the reaction between iron (Fe) and oxygen (O2) to form iron(III) oxide (Fe2O3)?
Fe + O2 -> Fe2O3
4Fe + 3O2 -> 2Fe2O3
2Fe + 3O2 -> Fe2O3
3Fe + 2O2 -> Fe2O3
6. Which of the following is the balanced equation for the reaction between nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) to form ammonia (NH3)?
N2 + H2 -> NH3
N2 + 3H2 -> 2NH3
2N2 + 3H2 -> 2NH3
N2 + 3H2 -> NH3
7. What is the balanced equation for the reaction between aluminum (Al) and oxygen (O2) to form aluminum oxide (Al2O3)?
Al + O2 -> Al2O3
4Al + 3O2 -> 2Al2O3
2Al + 3O2 -> Al2O3
Al + 3O2 -> Al2O3
8. Which of the following is the balanced equation for the reaction between calcium carbonate (CaCO3) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form calcium chloride (CaCl2), carbon dioxide (CO2), and water (H2O)?
CaCO3 + HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
CaCO3 + 2HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + H2O
CaCO3 + 2HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + 2H2O
CaCO3 + HCl -> CaCl2 + CO2 + 2H2O
9. What is the balanced equation for the reaction between sulfuric acid (H2SO4) and sodium hydroxide (NaOH) to form sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) and water (H2O)?
H2SO4 + NaOH -> Na2SO4 + H2O
H2SO4 + 2NaOH -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O
H2SO4 + 2NaOH -> Na2SO4 + H2O
H2SO4 + NaOH -> Na2SO4 + 2H2O
10. Which of the following is the balanced equation for the reaction between zinc (Zn) and hydrochloric acid (HCl) to form zinc chloride (ZnCl2) and hydrogen gas (H2)?
Zn + HCl -> ZnCl2 + H2
Zn + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + H2
Zn + HCl -> ZnCl2 + 2H2
Zn + 2HCl -> ZnCl2 + 2H2
We recommend that you do not leave the page that you are taking this quiz in. Stay honest 🙂
