HKDSE Chem FX Mock Exam Paper 1 2012 Set 3 Eng

Set 3
HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION
CHEMISTRY PAPER 1
(MOCK EXAMINATION)
Time allowed: 2 hours 30 minutes
This paper must be answered in English.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are TWO sections, A and B, in this Paper. You are advised to finish Section A in about 45
minutes.
2. Section A consists of multiple-choice questions in this question paper, while Section B contains
conventional questions printed separately in Question-Answer Book B.
3. Answers to Section A should be marked on the Multiple-choice Answer Sheet while answers to
Section B should be written in the spaces provided in Question-Answer Book B. The Answer
Sheet for Section A and the Question-Answer Book for Section B will be collected
separately at the end of the examination.
4. A Periodic Table is printed on the back of Question-Answer Book B. Atomic numbers and
relative atomic masses of elements can be obtained from the Periodic Table.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

1. Read carefully the instructions on the Answer Sheet. Write your name, class and class number in
the space provided.
2. When told to open this book, you should check that all the questions are there. Look for the
words END OF SECTION A after the last question.
3. All questions carry equal marks.
4. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS. You are advised to use an HB pencil to mark all the answers on
the Answer Sheet, so that wrong marks can be completely erased with a clean rubber. You must
mark the answers clearly; otherwise you will lose marks if the answers cannot be captured.
5. You should mark only ONE answer for each question. If you mark more than one answer, you
will receive NO MARKS for that question.
6. No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.
HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

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Aristo Educational Press Ltd. 2012
This section consists of two parts. There are 24 questions in PART I and 12 questions
in PART II.
Choose the best answer for each question.
Candidates may refer to the Periodic Table printed on the back of Question-Answer
Book B.
PART I
1.
Oxygen can be obtained from the

(1) fractional distillation of liquefied air.
(2) reaction between calcium and water.
(3) electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride solution with graphite electrodes.
2.
A.
(1) only
B.
(2) only
C.
(1) and (3) only
D.
(2) and (3) only
Which of the following elements are present in both limestone and slaked lime?
(1) Calcium
(2) Hydrogen
(3) Oxygen
3.
A.
(1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)
Which of the following is NOT a chemical change?

A.
Sublimation of iodine
B.
Addition of magnesium to dilute hydrochloric acid
C.
Electrolysis of dilute copper(II) sulphate solution
D.
Combustion of kerosene

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5.
6.
Lithium has two isotopes, 6Li and 7Li. The relative abundance of 7Li is 92.5%. Which
of the following statements about the two isotopes is INCORRECT?
A.
Li has one more neutron than 6Li.
B.
They have the same number of outermost shell electrons.
C.
The relative atomic mass of lithium is 6.93.
D.
They give out flames of different colours in the flame test.
Which of the following statements about bromine and chlorine is correct?

A.
Both of them are coloured gases at room temperature and pressure.
B.
Bromine is more reactive than chlorine.
C.
Both of them are poisonous.
D.
Both of them react with sodium to form simple molecular substances.
Consider the following diagram about the migration of ions.

small crystal of copper(II) sulphate
electrode A
electrode B
filter paper
Which of the following statements about the experiment is correct?
7.
A.
The filter paper is soaked with distilled water.
B.
Electrode A is the cathode.
C.
A blue patch migrates towards electrode B.
D.
Once started, the migration of ions will not stop even the dry cell is removed.
Metal X forms a phosphate with the formula X3(PO3)2. What is the chemical formula of
its hydrogensulphate?
A.
XSO4
B.
X(HSO4)2
C.
X3(HSO4)2
D.
X(HSO4)3

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8.
Which of the following is the electron diagram (showing electrons in the outermost
shell only) of carbon monoxide?
A.
B.
C.
D.
9.
Which of the following combinations about the atomic structure of 26Mg2+ is correct?
Number of protons
Number of neutrons
Number of electrons
A.
13
12
11
B.
13
12
15
C.
12
13
10
D.
12
14
10
10. The following tests were carried out to identify an unknown solution Y and the solution
was divided into two portions.
Test
Observation
(1) Add sodium hydroxide solution
Brown precipitate is formed
to the first portion
(2) Add acidified silver nitrate
White precipitate is formed
solution to the second portion
Which of the following compounds should solution Y contain?
A.
Iron(II) chloride
B.
Iron(II) iodide
C.
Iron(III) chloride
D.
Iron(III) iodide

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11. Consider the following experimental set-up.

metal X
wet sand
delivery tube
gas Y
water
heat
trough
Which of the following combinations is correct for the above set-up?

X
A.
Sodium
Oxygen
B.
Magnesium
Oxygen
C.
Magnesium
Hydrogen
D.
Copper
Hydrogen
12. In which of the following tubes will the iron nail rust after a few days?
(1)
(2)
(3)
iron nail
air
iron nail
air
iron nail
0.1 M sodium
hydroxide
solution
0.1 M calcium
chloride
solution
0.1 M sodium
hydroxide
solution
A.
(1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)
13. Which of the following samples contains the largest number of atoms?
A.
5.0 g of carbon dioxide
B.
5.0 g of steam
C.
5.0 g of nitrogen
D.
5.0 g of sulphur trioxide

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14. Which of the following statements about a neutralization reaction is correct?

A.
It is a redox reaction.
B.
All the reactants involved must be in aqueous state.
C.
The products of neutralization are salt and carbon dioxide only.
D.
It is an exothermic reaction.
15. Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of
concentrated sulphuric acid?
A.
and
B.
and
C.
and
D.
and
16. Consider the following reaction:
Which of the following statements concerning the above reaction are correct?
(1) This is an addition reaction.
(2) There is a colour change in the reaction.
(3) The reaction proceeds very slowly in darkness.
A. (1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)

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17. Which of the following statements about the incomplete combustion of octane (C 8H18)
is/are correct?
(1) A non-sooty flame is observed.
(2) Heat is released to the surroundings.
(3) Carbon monoxide may be liberated.
A.
(1) only
B.
(2) only
C.
(1) and (3) only
D.
(2) and (3) only
18. A segment of a polymer chain is shown below:
Which of the following statements concerning the monomer of the above polymer are
correct?
(1) Its structural formula is
(2) It is a saturated hydrocarbon.

(3) It undergoes addition reaction with bromine.
A.
(1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D.
(1), (2) and (3)
19. What is the mass of water produced from the complete combustion of 14.5 g of
butane?
A.
4.5 g
B.
14.5 g
C.
22.5 g
D.
72.5 g

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20. Which of the following compounds does NOT react with acidified potassium
permanganate solution?
A.
But-2-ene
B.
Iron(II) chloride
C.
Hexane
D.
Sodium sulphite
21. The following set-up shows the electrolysis of a solution of sodium chloride with a
mercury cathode. One of the product is chlorine.
graphite
plastic-covered wire
III
I
bare platinum wire
II
Which of the following combinations is correct?
I
II
III
A.
Concentrated sodium
chloride solution
Mercury
Water
B.
Water
Mercury
Concentrated sodium
chloride solution
C.
Dilute sodium
chloride solution
Water
Mercury
D.
Water
Mercury
Dilute sodium chloride

solution
22. In the Ostwald Process, the following reaction occurs:

4NH3(g) + 5O2(g) 4NO(g) + 6H2O(l)
Which of the following statements about ammonia is/are correct?
(1) It is the reducing agent.
(2) The oxidation number of nitrogen in ammonia decreases.
(3) It loses electron(s).
A.
(1) only
B.
(2) only
C.
(1) and (3) only
D.
(2) and (3) only

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23. When 300 cm3 of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid is added to 200 cm 3 of 1.0 M potassium
hydroxide solution, the maximum temperature rise of the reaction mixture is 5.0C.
What is the enthalpy change of neutralization between hydrochloric acid and
potassium hydroxide?
(Assume that the specific heat capacity and density of the reaction mixture are
4.2 J g1 K1 and 1.0 g cm3 respectively.)
A.
35.0 kJ mol1
B.
52.5 kJ mol1
C.
57.1 kJ mol1
D.
31.5 kJ mol1
24. The standard enthalpy changes of formation of cyclobutane and but-1-ene are given
below:
Hf /kJ mol1
+26.7
+1.17
Compound
Cyclobutane
But-1-ene
Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The standard enthalpy change of combustion of cyclobutane is more exothermic

than that of but-1-ene.
(2) The standard enthalpy change for the conversion of but-1-ene to cyclobutane is
exothermic.
(3) But-1-ene is more stable than cyclobutane.
A. (1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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Part II
25. 40 cm3 of ethane is burnt completely in 300 cm3 of oxygen. What is the total volume of
gases after the combustion?
(All volumes are measured at room temperature and pressure; Molar volume of gases
at r.t.p. is 24.0 dm3 mol1)
A. 80.0 cm3
B.
200 cm3
C.
240 cm3
D. 360 cm3
26. 10.0 cm3 of pure ethanol (density = 0.8 g cm3) reacts with excess ethanoic acid to give
3.52 g of ethyl ethanoate. What is the percentage yield of the reaction?
A.
18.4%
B.
23.0%
C.
33.7%
D.
44.0%
Volume of H2(g)
27. The reaction between magnesium and dilute sulphuric acid was investigated under
TWO different conditions. The graph below shows the results.
II
I
Time
From the above rate curves, which of the following conditions are correctly matched?
Condition I
Condition II
(1) Lower concentration of H2SO4
Higher concentration of H2SO4
(2) Using magnesium ribbon
Using magnesium powder
(3) Higher temperature
Lower temperature
A. (1) and (2) only

B.
(1) and (3) only

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C.
(2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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28. To follow the progress of the acid hydrolysis of an ester, a fixed portion of the reaction
mixture is withdrawn using a pipette at regular time intervals. The portion is then
titrated against standard sodium hydroxide solution. Before the titration, each portion
has to be quenched first. Which of the following methods can be used for quenching?
(1) Add excess NaHCO3(aq) to the reaction mixture.
(2) Add a large amount of water to the reaction mixture.
(3) Put the reaction mixture into an ice bath.
A. (1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

29. Consider the following reaction:
PCl5(g)
PCl3(g) + Cl2(g)
At 400 K, 0.25 mol of PCl3(g) and 0.10 mol of PCl5(g) were mixed in a 1.0 dm3 flask.
When the system has reached an equilibrium, 0.021 mol of chlorine gas was found in
the flask. What is the value of the equilibrium constant at 400 K?
A. 0.072 mol dm3
B.
0.053 mol dm3
C.
0.057 mol dm3
D. 0.011 mol dm3

30. A mixture of NO2(g) and N2O4(g) is at equilibrium in a gas syringe.
N2O4(g)
2NO2(g)
H = +58.1 kJ mol1
light brown dark brown

What will happen to the mixture if the gas syringe is put into hot water for 5 minutes?
Volume of the mixture
Colour of the mixture
A.
No change
Becomes darker
Increases
Becomes darker
C.
No change
Becomes lighter
D.
Increases
Becomes lighter

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31. In a sealed vessel, sulphur dioxide and oxygen react to give sulphur trioxide.
2SO2(g) + O2(g)
2SO3(g)
Kc = 20.0 mol1dm3
At a certain time, the concentration of SO2(g), O2(g) and SO3(g) are 1.0 mol dm3,
0.5 mol dm3 and 1.0 mol dm3 respectively. Which of the following statements
concerning the system are correct?
(1) The equilibrium position shifts to the left.
(2) The equilibrium position shifts to the right.
(3) The rate of forward reaction is higher than that of backward reaction until an
equilibrium is established.
A. (1) and (2) only
B.
(1) and (3) only
C.
(2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

32. An organic compound X has the following chemical properties.
(I)
It can be reduced by lithium aluminium hydride.
(II)
It decolorizes acidified potassium permanganate solution.
(III)
It does not decolorize bromine in 1,1,1-trichloroethane rapidly.
Which of the following organic compounds can X be?

A. CH3CH2CHO
B.
CH3COCH3
C.
CH2=CHCH2OH
D. CH2=CHOCH3
33. Consider the following multi-step synthesis:
Which of the following combinations is correct?

P
A.
LiAlH4(s)
NaCl(s)
KMnO4(aq)
PCl5(s)
C.
LiAlH4(s)
PCl5(s)
D.
K2Cr2O7(aq)
NaCl(s)

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34. Which of the following is a correct order of melting point of phosphorus, sulphur,
chlorine and argon?
A. Phosphorus < Sulphur < Chlorine < Argon
B.
Sulphur < Chlorine < Phosphorus < Argon
C.
Chlorine < Argon < Phosphorus < Sulphur
D. Argon < Chlorine < Phosphorus < Sulphur

Directions:
Each question below (Questions 35 to 36) consists of two separate

statements. Decide whether each of the two statements is true or false; if both
are true, then decide whether or not the second statement is a correct
explanation of the first statement. Then select one option from A to D
according to the following table:
A. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is NOT a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
C. The 1st statement is false but the 2nd statement is true.
D. Both statements are false.
1st statement
2nd statement
35. The cis isomer of an organic

compound usually has a higher
boiling point than its trans isomer.
The cis isomer is usually more polar than the

corresponding trans isomer.
36. Cl2O reacts with water to give

hydrochloric acid.
Cl2O is acidic.
END OF SECTION A

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Set 3
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HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION

EXAMINATION
CHEMISTRY PAPER 1
Class
Class no.
(MOCK EXAMINATION)
SECTION B : Question-Answer Book B

This paper must be answered in English.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION B
Question
No.
(1) Write your name, class and class number in the

space provided on this page.
Marks
1
2
(2) Refer to the general instructions on the cover of

the Question Paper for Section A.
(3) This section consists of TWO parts, Part I and
Part II.
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4
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6
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(4) Answer ALL questions in both Parts I and II. Write

your answers in the spaces provided in this
Question- Answer Book. Do not write in the
margins. Answers written in the margins will not be
marked.
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(5) An asterisk (*) has been put next to the questions

where effective communication is assessed.
(6) Supplementary answer sheets will be provided on
request. Write your name, class and class number,
fill in the question number. Fasten them with a
string INSIDE this Question-Answer Book.
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Total
(7) No extra time will be given to you for filling in your

name, class and class number in the QuestionAnswer Book after the Time is up announcement.

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PART I
1.
An experiment on the identification of a metal salt involves the following steps:

Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Prepare approximately 20 cm3 of a saturated solution of the metal salt in a

beaker. Divide the solution into two equal portions.
To the first portion, 1.0 mol dm3 of ammonia solution is added.
To the second portion, 3 cm3 of 0.1 mol dm3 of acidified silver nitrate
solution is added.
The results are shown in the table below:

A white precipitate was first formed. Upon addition of
Step 2
excess ammonia solution, the precipitate dissolved to
form a colourless solution.
A white precipitate was formed.
Step 3
(a) Why is it desirable to use a saturated solution of the metal salt for the tests?
(1 mark)
(b) Describe how a 20 cm3 of saturated solution of the metal salt is prepared in
Step 1.
(2 marks)
(c) Write an ionic equation for the formation of white precipitate in Step 2.
(1 mark)

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Answers written in the margins will not be marked.
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
(d) A student suggested that dilute hydrochloric acid should be used to acidify the
silver nitrate solution. Comment on his suggestion.
(1 mark)
(e)
Suggest the chemical formula of the metal salt.
(1 mark)

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1.
A tablet is known to contain calcium carbonate. To determine the

mass of calcium carbonate in the tablet, the following procedure was
carried out.
Step 1: The tablet was crushed and then added to a conical flask.
Step 2: Exactly 25.0 cm3 of 0.60 mol dm3 hydrochloric acid was
transferred to the crushed tablet.
Step 3: Once the reaction between calcium carbonate and
hydrochloric acid had stopped, methyl orange indicator was
added to the reaction mixture.
Step 4: A burette was rinsed and then used to deliver 0.50 mol dm 3
sodium hydroxide solution to the flask to neutralize the
excess hydrochloric acid.
Step 5: The colour of methyl orange indicator changed after 14.20 cm3 of the sodium
hydroxide solution was added to the flask.
(a) State ONE observable change in Step 2.
(1 mark)
(b) Suggest an apparatus for transferring hydrochloric acid to the crushed tablet in
Step 2.
(1 mark)
(c) Write a chemical equation for the reaction between calcium
carbonate and hydrochloric acid.
(1 mark)
(d) Calculate the number of moles of hydrochloric acid added to the
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2.
(1 mark)
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(e) Suggest how the burette should be rinsed before use in Step 4.
(1 mark)
(f) Calculate the mass of calcium carbonate in the tablet.
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2.
Petroleum contains a mixture of hydrocarbons. Before use, it is first separated into

different fractions in an oil refinery.
(a) Name the process by which different fractions can be separated from petroleum.
(1 mark)
(b) Naphtha and gas oil are two of the fractions obtained from petroleum. Explain
why gas oil has a higher boiling point range than that of naphtha.
(3 marks)
(c) One of the compounds present in the naphtha fraction is nonane, C9H20. Nonane
can be cracked to produce ethene and an alkane X. Write a chemical equation
representing this process.
(1 mark)

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3.
(1 mark)
(ii) However, ethene is seldom used as fuel. Suggest a reason for this.
(1 mark)

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(d) Ethene is regarded as a flammable gas. It burns easily in the presence of air.
(i) Write a chemical equation representing the complete combustion of ethene.
3.
A group of scientists is going to conduct a research at North Pole for 10 weeks. During
this period, two different methods will be used for providing energy from ethanol.
Some ethanol will be burnt directly to provide energy for heating and cooking. The
equation for the combustion of ethanol is shown below:
CH3CH2OH(l) + 3O2(g) 2CO2(g) + 3H2O(l)
(a) Calculate the standard enthalpy change of combustion of
ethanol, Hc [CH3CH2OH(l)].
Given that:
Hf [CH3CH2OH(l)] = 277.7 kJ mol1
Hf [CO2(g)] = 393.5 kJ mol1
Hf [H2O(l)] = 285.8 kJ mol1
(2 marks)
(b) It is estimated that the amount of heat energy needed for heating and cooking is
600 000 kJ per week. Calculate the total mass of ethanol, in kg, that will be
needed to satisfy the heating and cooking requirements of the research team for 10
weeks.
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4.
(c) Some ethanol will be used to generate electricity for lighting, refrigeration,
computing and other electronic equipment. This can be done by using a direct
ethanol fuel cell (DEFC) which contains an acidic electrolyte. The cell reaction is
similar to that of the combustion of ethanol. The main changes at the cathode and
anode in the direct ethanol fuel cell are shown below:
Anode: CH3CH2OH(l) CO2(g)
Cathode: O2(g) H2O(l)
Write half equations for the anodic and cathodic reactions when the direct ethanol
fuel cell is generating electricity.
Anodic reaction:
Cathodic reaction:
(2 marks)
(d) State ONE potential danger associated with the use of direct ethanol fuel cell.
(1 mark)

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4.
An ore contains a mixture of copper and lead compounds, in which copper compound
has a larger proportion. A chemist extracts the metal ions by roasting the ore in air and
then dissolving the product in an acid. The solution that contains Cu 2+(aq) and Pb2+(aq)
ions is then placed in an electrolytic cell as shown in the diagram below:
platinum electrode X
platinum electrode Y
solution containing Cu2+

(aq) and Pb2+(aq)
(a) Which electrode, X or Y, is the cathode of the electrolytic cell?
(1 mark)
(b) Which acid, hydrochloric acid or nitric acid, should be used for extracting the
metal ions? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
(c) Write half equations for the anodic and cathodic reactions when an electric current
flows in the cell.
Anodic reaction:
Cathodic reaction:
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5.
(d) As electrolysis goes on, another half reaction occurs at the cathode. Write the
equation for this half reaction.
(1 mark)
(e) If the chemist used copper electrodes instead of platinum electrodes to set up the
cell, how would this affect the reaction? Explain your answer with appropratie
half equation(s).
(2 marks)

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5.
To compare the reactivity between copper and a metal X, a simple chemical cell is
made as shown below:
flow of electron
copper
6.
metal X
solution of X2(SO4)3
copper(II) sulphate
solution
porous partition
(a) State ONE mistake in the above set-up.
(1 mark)
(b) What is the purpose of using the porous partition?
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(1 mark)
(ii) State ONE observable change in the compartment containing copper(II)
sulphate solution. (Chemical or ionic equations are not required.)
(1 mark)
(d) For convenience, a student suggests that copper(II) sulphate solution can be used
as electrolytes in both compartments. What would happen to the voltmeter
reading? Explain your answer.
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(c) When the mistake mentioned in (a) is corrected, a reading is recorded in the
voltmeter.
(i) Which metal, copper or metal X, is more reactive? Explain your answer.
6.
Silicon can react with oxygen or chlorine to form a covalent compound.

(a) What is the chemical formula of the compound formed between silicon and
oxygen?
(1 mark)
(b) Draw the electron diagram of the compound formed between silicon and chlorine,
showing electrons in the outermost shells only.
(1 mark)
*(c) Which compound of silicon, the one formed in (a) or (b), has a higher density?
Explain your answer.
Markers
Use Only
(3 marks)

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7.
Antacids are common over-the-counter drugs. They can be used to neutralize excess
acid in the stomach.
(a) Which would be more effective as an antacid, 0.1 mol of magnesium hydroxide or
0.1 mol of aluminium hydroxide? Explain your answer with the help of chemical
equations.
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8.
(b) It is advised that antacid tablets should be well chewed before swallowing.
Suggest a reason for this.
(1 mark)
(c) Suggest ONE undesirable property of each of the following substances that makes
it NOT suitable for use as an antacid.
(i) Ammonia solution
(ii) Solid sodium hydroxide
(2 marks)
END OF PART I

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8.
PART II
(a) Sketch the trend of the relative electrical conductivities of Period 3 elements in
the diagram below.
(2 marks)
*(b) Explain the trend of the relative electrical conductivities of the Period 3 elements.

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9.
Relative electrical conductivity
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
(4 marks)

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Markers
Use Only
10. Outline a synthetic route, with no more than three steps, to accomplish the following
conversion. For each step, give the reagent(s), reaction conditions and structure of the
organic product.
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curve A
Y
X
Time (min)
(a) At which time, X or Y, is the reaction rate faster? Explain your answer by using
collision theory.
(2 marks)
(b) If the same experiment is done except using 25.0 cm 3 of 1.0 M sulphuric acid
(excess) instead.
(i) Sketch the volume of CO2 collected against time in the diagram below and
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Volume of CO2 collected (cm3)
11. A student performed an experiment to study the reaction rate between 2.0 g of calcium
carbonate powder and 50.0 cm3 of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid (excess) at room
temperature and pressure. In this experiment, the volume of gas collected was
recorded. The results were plotted as curve A in the graph below.
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Volume of CO2 collected (cm3)
curve A
Time (min)
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(ii) Explain why the shape of curve B is different from that of curve A.
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(a) What is the systematic name of the ester formed?
(1 mark)
(b) How can we increase the rate of this reaction?
(2 marks)
(c) The ester was separated from the reaction mixture by distillation. However, the
distillate (the ester) collected may contain unreacted ethanol and unreacted
methanoic acid. To purify the distillate collected,
(i) suggest a method to remove the unreacted methanoic acid.
(ii) suggest a method to remove the unreacted ethanol.
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12. A student conducted an experiment to prepare an ester from the reaction between
ethanol and methanoic acid. The ester formed has a boiling point of 53.4C.
12. (d) After the ester has been purified in (c), the ester still contains some water.
(i) Is it appropriate to dry the ester by warming it in an oven? Explain your
answer.
(ii) Suggest an appropriate method for drying the ester.
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H2O(l)
H+(aq) + OH(aq) K1 = x mol2 dm6
CH3COOH(aq)
(a) (i)
CH3COO(aq) + H+(aq)
13. The equilibrium constants of ionization of water and that of ethanoic acid at 298 K are
shown below:
K2 = y mol dm3
Write an expression of K1 for the ionization of water.
(ii) Write an expression of K2 for the ionization of ethanoic acid.
(2 marks)
(b) (i)
For the equilibrium below,

CH3COO(aq) + H2O(l)
CH3COOH(aq) + OH(aq) K3 = ?
Find the value of K3 in terms of x and y.
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13. (ii) Given that the value of K3 is 5 1010 mol dm3 at 298 K. What is the equilibrium
concentration of hydroxide ions if 8.2 g of sodium ethanoate, CH 3COONa+, is
dissolved in 1 dm3 of distilled water at 298 K?
(3 marks)
END OF SECTION B
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Set 3

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

Oxygen can be obtained from the

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

Which of the following is NOT a chemical change?

Addition of magnesium to dilute hydrochloric acid

Electrolysis of dilute copper(II) sulphate solution

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

Li has one more neutron than 6Li.

They have the same number of outermost shell electrons.

The relative atomic mass of lithium is 6.93.

They give out flames of different colours in the flame test.

Which of the following statements about bromine and chlorine is correct?

Both of them are coloured gases at room temperature and pressure.

Bromine is more reactive than chlorine.

Both of them are poisonous.

Both of them react with sodium to form simple molecular substances.

Consider the following diagram about the migration of ions.

Which of the following statements about the experiment is correct?

The filter paper is soaked with distilled water.

Electrode A is the cathode.

A blue patch migrates towards electrode B.

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

11. Consider the following experimental set-up.

Which of the following combinations is correct for the above set-up?

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

5.0 g of carbon dioxide

5.0 g of sulphur trioxide

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

14. Which of the following statements about a neutralization reaction is correct?

All the reactants involved must be in aqueous state.

The products of neutralization are salt and carbon dioxide only.

16. Consider the following reaction:

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

18. A segment of a polymer chain is shown below:

(1) Its structural formula is

(2) It is a saturated hydrocarbon.

(1) and (2) only

(1) and (3) only

(2) and (3) only

(1), (2) and (3)

HKDSE CHEMISTRY Mock Exam Paper 1 (Set 3)

Dilute sodium chloride

22. In the Ostwald Process, the following reaction occurs: