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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
spaces 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.

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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. Referring to the Periodic Table, which of the following pairs of particles do NOT have the
same electronic arrangement?
A. K+ and S2
B. Br and Kr
C. F and Cl
D. O2 and Na+

2. Which of the following hazard warning labels should be displayed on a bottle of sodium?

A. B.

C. D.

3. Excess chlorine gas is allowed to react with methane under diffused sunlight. One of the
reactions involved can be represented by the following equation.
CH4(g) + Cl2(g)  CH3Cl(g) + HCl(g)
Which of the following statements about the reaction is INCORRECT?
A. Sunlight provides energy for the formation of chlorine free radicals.
B. CH3Cl(g) is the major product of the reaction.
C. The colour of the reaction mixture fades gradually.
D. The following reaction represents one of the propagation steps involved.

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4. Which of the following combinations about the shapes of molecules of dichlorine monoxide
and methanal is correct?

Dichlorine monoxide Methanal

A. V-shaped Trigonal planar

B. Linear Tetrahedral

C. Linear Trigonal planar

D. V-shaped Tetrahedral

5. Both quartz and graphite have high melting points but quartz is harder than graphite. It is
because
A. both quartz and graphite have giant covalent structures but the covalent bonds
between carbon atoms in graphite is weaker than those in quartz.
B. both the attraction between the atoms in quartz and that in graphite are
intermolecular forces but those in graphite are weaker.
C. the atoms in quartz are smaller than those in graphite and so the covalent bonds
between the atoms in quartz is stronger than those in graphite.
D. both the attraction between the atoms in quartz and that in graphite are covalent
bonds but there are weak intermolecular forces between the layers of graphite.

6. There is 10.0 dm3 of 1.0 M oxalic acid (COOH)2. What is the mass of sodium hydroxide solid
needed for complete neutralization of the acid?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, O = 16.0, Na = 23.0)
A. 0.40 g
B. 0.80 g
C. 400 g
D. 800 g

7. Which of the following equations correctly represents the standard enthalpy change of
neutralization between dilute sulphuric acid and sodium hydroxide solution?
A. 2NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(aq)  Na2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
1 1
B. NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(aq)  Na2SO4(aq) + H2O(l)
2 2
C. 2NaOH(s) + H2SO4(l)  Na2SO4(aq) + 2H2O(l)
1 1
D. NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(l)  Na2SO4(aq) + H2O(l)
2 2

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8. The following diagram shows a set-up for electrolysis. Electrodes A and B are made of
graphite while electrodes C and D are made of iron.
concentrated sodium
chloride solution with dilute sulphuric acid
universal indicator
Hg(l)

A B C D

Which of the following statements about the electrolysis is INCORRECT?

A. The solution around electrode A turns red and then colourless.
B. Colourless gas bubbles form on the surface of Hg(l).
C. Electrode C becomes thinner.
D. The solution around electrode D turns yellow.

9. P, Q and R are three different metals. Only Q and R react with steam. When each of the oxide
of the metal is heated strongly with charcoal, only the oxide of P and the oxide of Q leave a
solid with a metallic lustre. Which of the following correctly arranges the three metals in order
of decreasing reactivity?
A. R>Q>P
B. Q>R>P
C. Q>P>R
D. P>Q>R

10. Acidified potassium permanganate reacts with oxalate ions (C2O42). The following half
equation represents the reaction of oxalate ions.
C2O42  2CO2 + 2e
How many moles of oxalate ions react with 1.0 mol of permanganate ions?
A. 0.5 mol
B. 1.7 mol
C. 2.5 mol
D. 5.0 mol

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11. Which of the following pairs of chemicals are the most suitable for preparing pure zinc
sulphate in the laboratory?
A. Zinc and concentrated sulphuric acid
B. Zinc nitrate and sodium sulphate
C. Zinc nitrate and dilute sulphuric acid
D. Zinc oxide and dilute sulphuric acid

12. Consider the following thermochemical equations.

C(graphite) + O2(g)  CO2(g) ΔHcꝋ = 393.5 kJ mol1
1
H2(g) + O2(g)  H2O(l) ΔHcꝋ = 285.8 kJ mol1
2
3
CH3OH(l) + O2(g)  CO2(g) + 2H2O(l) ΔHcꝋ = 726.1 kJ mol1
2
What is the standard enthalpy change of formation of methanol?
A. +46.8 kJ mol1
B. 1691 kJ mol1
C. 239.0 kJ mol1
D. +1405 kJ mol1

13. A mixture of excess copper(II) oxide powder and carbon powder is strongly heated in a
crucible. Which of the following statements about the experiment is INCORRECT?
A. Copper(II) oxide acts as an oxidizing agent.
B. The mass of the reaction mixture decreases.
C. The black powder remained contains carbon powder only.
D. If carbon powder is replaced by aluminium powder, copper forms in the reaction.

14. What is the systematic name of the following compound?

A. Hepta-1,3-diene-5,6-diol
B. Hepta-4,6-diene-1,3-diol
C. Octa-1,3-diene-5,8-diol
D. Octa-5,7-diene-1,4-diol

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15. Tests are carried out to identify the ions present in a solid mixture of ionic compounds.

Step Test Observation

The mixture dissolves completely
The mixture is added to dilute hydrochloric
I and colourless gas bubbles form. The
acid.
gas can turn limewater milky.
The resultant solution is treated with a small Some dirty green and white
II
amount of sodium hydroxide solution. precipitates form.
The resultant solution is treated with excess The white precipitate dissolves but
III
aqueous ammonia. the dirty green precipitate remains.
By referring to the above information, what are the ions present in the mixture?
A. Fe2+, CO32, Zn2+
B. Cu2+, SO42, Pb2+
C. Fe2+, SO42, Zn2+
D. Cu2+, CO32, Pb2+

16. Below is a part of the structure of an addition polymer.

Which of the following is the monomer of this polymer?

A. B.

C. D.

17. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

(1) I(aq) can readily reduce Cl2(aq).
(2) Cl(aq) can readily oxidize I2(aq).
(3) Cl2(aq) can readily oxidize I2(aq).
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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18. Hydrazine (N2H4) is a nitrogen-containing compound. The following equation represents the
combustion of hydrazine.
N2H4 + 2O2  2NO + 2H2O ΔH < 0
Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) The NH bond in hydrazine is a polar covalent bond.
(2) The oxidation number of nitrogen in hydrazine is 2.
(3) The combustion of hydrazine is exothermic because the energy released during
bond-forming is greater than that absorbed during bond-breaking.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

19. Which of the following statements about a catalytic converter installed in a vehicle are correct?
(1) Carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides react to form carbon dioxide and nitrogen.
(2) Ozone and hydrocarbons react to form carbon dioxide and water.
(3) Platinum and rhodium are commonly used as the catalyst.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

20. A 0.1 M solution of a strong acid and a 0.1 M solution of a weak acid can be distinguished by
measuring their
(1) pH.
(2) boiling points.
(3) electrical conductivity.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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21. Which of the following methods can slow down the rusting of an iron object?
(1) Connecting the iron object to the cathode of a battery
(2) Attaching the iron object to a magnesium block
(3) Immersing the iron object into paraffin oil
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

22. Consider the following set-up:

 +

graphite electrode copper electrode

porous pot
a solution of KBr(aq)
and Br2(aq)
CuSO4(aq)

When the chemical cell operates, which of the following statements is/are correct?
(1) The colour intensity of the solution outside the porous pot increases.
(2) The mass of the copper electrode decreases.
(3) Negatively charged ions move out of the porous pot.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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23. Which of the following substances can be used to distinguish between concentrated nitric acid
and concentrated sulphuric acid?
(1) Barium chloride solution
(2) Sulphur powder
(3) Anhydrous iron(III) sulphate powder
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

24. Consider the following statements and choose the best answer:

1st statement 2nd statement

The enthalpy change of neutralization Energy is absorbed for the complete

between 50.0 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl(aq) ionization of the CH3COOH(aq) during
and 50.0 cm3 of 1.0 M NaOH(aq) is neutralization.
more negative than that between 50.0
cm3 of 1.0 M CH3COOH(aq) and 50.0
cm3 of 1.0 M NaOH(aq).

A. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B. Both statements are true but 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.

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Part II
25. Consider the following equilibrium system in a closed container with a fixed volume:
2A(g) B(g) + C(g)
A small amount of B(g) is added at time t1 and a new equilibrium is attained at time t2. The
variation of [B(g)] with time is shown in the graph below.

[B(g)]

t1 t2 Time

Which of the following graphs represents the variation of [A(g)] with time?
A. B.
[A(g)] [A(g)]

t1 t2 Time t1 t2 Time
C. D.
[A(g)] [A(g)]

t1 t2 Time t1 t2 Time

26. How many cis-trans isomers does the compound CH2=CHCH=CHCH=CHCl exhibit?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8

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27. Calcium nitrate solid decomposes under strong heating. The following equation represents the
reaction involved.
2Ca(NO3)2(s)  2CaO(s) + 4NO2(g) + O2(g)
What is the volume of oxygen gas produced, measured at room temperature and pressure,
when 82.0 g of calcium nitrate is heated strongly?
(Relative atomic masses: N = 14.0, O = 16.0, Ca = 40.1; molar volume of gas at room
temperature and pressure = 24 dm3 mol1)
A. 6.0 dm3
B. 12.0 dm3
C. 18.0 dm3
D. 30.0 dm3

28. Compound W is treated with lithium aluminium hydride (LiAlH4) in dry ether and then with
dilute sulphuric acid to give compound Y. After extraction, Y is heated with concentrated
sulphuric acid. Compound Z with the following structure is obtained.

Which of the following is probably the structure of W ?

A. B. C. D.

29. The numerical value of the equilibrium constant (Kc) for the reaction: SO3(g) SO2(g) +
1
O2(g) is 0.15 at 900 K. What is the numerical value of the equilibrium constant for the
2
reaction: 2SO2(g) + O2(g) 2SO3(g) at the same temperature?
A. 0.0225
B. 6.67
C. 44.4
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30. A known mass of zinc granules are added to 10 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl(aq), which is the limiting
reactant. The volume of hydrogen is recorded to give curve A in the graph below.

Volume of H2
B

Time

Which of the following changes may give curve B?

A. Using the same mass of zinc powder instead of zinc granules
B. Using 10 cm3 of 1.0 M H2SO4(aq) instead of 10 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl(aq)
C. Using 10 cm3 of 2.0 M HCl(aq) instead of 10 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl(aq)
D. Using 10 cm3 of 1.0 M CH3COOH(aq) instead of 10 cm3 of 1.0 M HCl(aq)

31. The diagram below shows the structure of an organic compound.

Which of the following statements about the compound are correct?

(1) It has an N-substituted amide group.
(2) It can act as a monomer of a condensation polymer.
(3) It can undergo alkaline hydrolysis to give methanol as one of the products.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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32. The diagram below shows the structure of cholesterol.

Which of the following statements about cholesterol are correct?

(1) A cholesterol molecule has eight chiral carbon atoms.
(2) It can decolourize bromine (dissolved in an organic solvent) rapidly.
(3) Upon the oxidation by acidified potassium permanganate solution, it forms an organic
product which can react with sodium carbonate solution.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

33. Consider the following reaction. All the species involved are colourless.
NaO2CCH(OH)CH(OH)CO2Na(aq) + 3H2O2(aq)  2HCO2Na(aq) + 2CO2(g) + 4H2O(l)
The reaction becomes faster after adding a small amount of pink CoCl2(aq). As the reaction
proceeds, the colour of the reaction mixture changes from pink to green due to formation of
Co3+(aq). At the end of the reaction, the solution turns pink again. Referring to the above
information, which of the following properties does cobalt exhibit?
(1) Variable oxidation states
(2) Catalytic properties
(3) Formation of coloured ions in aqueous solution
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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34. Finely divided iron is used as the catalyst for the following reaction in the Haber process.
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
Which of the following statements about the reaction in the presence of the catalyst are
correct?
(1) The finely divided iron remains unchanged at the end of the reaction.
(2) The enthalpy change of the reaction does not change.
(3) The percentage yield of ammonia increases.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

35. The following chemical equation shows the ionization of water:

H2O(l) H+(aq) + OH(aq) ΔH > 0
The equilibrium constant Kc for the reaction at 25C is 1.0 × 1014 mol2 dm6. A water sample
is cooled to 5C. Which of the following statements is/are INCORRECT?
(1) The pH of the water sample is lower than 7.
(2) The concentration of OH(aq) is lower than 1.0 × 107 mol dm3.
(3) The value of Kc remains unchanged.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

36. Consider the following statements and choose the best answer:

1st statement 2nd statement

Silicon is a semi-metal that is used in Silicon has a giant covalent structure.

making computer chips.

A. Both statements are true and the 2nd statement is a correct explanation of the 1st
statement.
B. Both statements are true but 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.

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