KIANGSU-CHEKIANG COLLEGE (SHATIN)

MID-YEAR EXAMINATION (2013-2014)

FORM 5 CHEMISTRY

Date: January 6, 2014 Name: _________________________

Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (2 hours) Index No.: ______________________
Class: Form 5 ______ ( )
This paper must be answered in English

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. There are TWO sections, A and B, in this Paper. Section A carries 30 marks and Section B
carries 70 marks. You are advised to finish Section A in about 36 minutes and Section B in
about 84 minutes.
2. Section A consists of multiple-choice questions in the question book, 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 must be
handed in separately at the end of the examination.

SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECTION A

1. Read the instructions on the Answer Sheet carefully. Write your Class, Index Number and
Name 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.
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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There are 30 questions in this Section.

Choose the best answer for each question.

Candidates may refer to the Periodic Table printed on the back of this Question Book.

1. Which of the following substances can be used to distinguish between oxygen and
carbon dioxide ?

(1) limewater
(2) burning splint
(3) glowing splint

A. (1) and (2) only

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

2. When powdered marble is put under a non-luminous Bunsen flame. The flame colour
is

A. lilac.
B. green.
C. brick-red.
D. golden yellow.

3. Astatine is a Group VII element. Which of the following statements concerning

astatine are correct ?

(1) It is a halogen.
(2) The chemical formula of the compound formed between magnesium and
astatine is MgAt2.
(3) The compound formed between carbon and astatine has a giant ionic structure.

A. (1) and (2) only

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

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4. Chromium reacts with lead(II) nitrate solution to give lead. It also reacts with dilute
sulphuric acid but does not react with cold water. The position of chromium in the
metal reactivity series is probably placed

A. above magnesium.
B. between magnesium and lead.
C. between lead and mercury.
D. below mercury.

5. An atom of element X has 20 protons while an atom of element Y has 7 electrons. The
chemical formula of the compound formed from X and Y is

A. XY2.
B. X2Y3.
C. X3Y2.
D. X2Y5.

6. The following set-up was used to investigate the tendency of four metals W, X, Y and Z
to form ions.

The voltmeter reading for each metal strip was recorded in the following table:
Direction of electron flow
Metal strip under test Voltage recorded (V)
in the external circuit
W W to Sn +0.46
X Sn to X –0.38
Y Y to Sn +0.80
Z Sn to Z –0.72
Which of the following represents the ascending order of tendency of metals W, X, Y
and Z to form ions ?

A. Z < W < Y < X

B. Y < W < X < Z
C. Z < X < W < Y
D. Y < X < W < Z

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7. Which of the following statements concerning the reaction below is correct ?
2CrO42–(aq) + 2H+(aq) ⎯→ Cr2O72–(aq) + H2O(ℓ)

A. It is a redox reaction.
B. H+(aq) ions are oxidized.
C. CrO42–(aq) ions act as an oxidizing agent.
D. The solution changes from yellow to orange

8. The following diagram shows the set-up of a chemical cell

Given that Br2(aq) is a stronger oxidising agent than Fe3+(aq), which of the changes
represented by the following half equations would occur if the cell is producing a
current ?

(1) Fe2+(aq) ⎯→ Fe3+(aq) + e-

(2) Fe3+(aq) + e- ⎯→ Fe2+(aq)
(3) 2Br-(aq) ⎯→ Br2(aq)+2e-

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

9. In which of the following groups of substances there exists a difference in bonding type
among the substances ?

A. iodine, oxygen, nitrogen

B. chromium, mercury, aluminium
C. methane, ethyl ethanoate, sulphur dioxide
D. potassium chloride, hydrogen chloride, silver chloride

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10. Which of the following statements concerning an 131I atom and a 131Xe atom is / are
correct ?

(1) They have the same number of protons.

(2) They have different numbers of neutrons.
(3) They have different numbers of outermost shell electrons.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

11. During the electrolysis of an electrolyte using carbon electrodes, only one gas is
produced. The electrolyte could be

(1) dilute copper(II) sulphate solution.

(2) molten calcium chloride.
(3) dilute sodium hydroxide solution.

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

12. Which of the following statements about potassium hydroxide solution is

INCORRECT ?

A. When sulphur dioxide gas is bubbled into potassium hydroxide solution, potassium
sulphate is formed.
B. When potassium hydroxide solution is added to iron(II) sulphate solution, a dirty
green precipitate is formed.
C. Dilute potassium hydroxide solution contains K+(aq) ions, H+(aq) ions and OH-(aq)
ions.
D. Concentrated potassium hydroxide solution is corrosive.

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13. In which of the following situations is iron prevented from rusting by sacrificial
protection ?

A. Iron plates are joined together with copper.

B. Iron pipes are connected to lead blocks.
C. Iron sheets are plated with zinc.
D. Iron cans are coated with tin.

14. Which of the following is/are correct method(s) to prepare copper(II) chloride ?

(1) Adding dilute hydrochloric acid to copper(II) oxide

(2) Adding dilute hydrochloric acid to copper(II) carbonate
(3) Adding dilute hydrochloric acid to copper

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

15. A small amount of a powder can dissolve in water to form a clear solution. When this
solution is mixed with K2CO3(aq), a white precipitate is obtained. What can the
powder be ?

A. ammonium sulphate
B. calcium sulphate
C. sodium hydroxide
D. calcium hydroxide

16. The formula for a hydrated metal sulphate is M2SO4.xH2O. On strong heating, 17.1 g
of the sulphate produces 9.1 g of water. What is the value of x ?
(Relative atomic masses: H = 1.0, O = 16.0, S = 32.1, M = 23.0)

A. 1
B. 5
C. 9
D. 10

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17. 10 cm3 of 0.25 mol dm-3 calcium nitrate solution is mixed with 40 cm 3 of 0.10 mol dm-3
nitric acid. What is the concentration of nitrate ions in the resulting solution ?

A. 0.18 mol dm-3

B. 0.13 mol dm-3
C. 0.080 mol dm-3
D. 0.050 mol dm-3

18. 4.90 cm3 of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide solution and 5.10 cm3 of 0.1 M hydrochloric acid
are mixed together. What is the pH value of the resulting mixture ?

A. 2.0
B. 2.4
C. 2.7
D. 3.3

19. Which of the following species shown below does NOT follow ‘octet rule’ ?

(1) NH4+ ion

(2) BF3 molecule
(3) NO2 molecule

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

20. Which of the following statements concerning the measures to reduce air pollutants is /
are correct ?

(1) Scrubber can be used to reduce carbon monoxide.

(2) Catalytic converter can be used to reduce nitrogen monoxide.
(3) Electrostatic precipitator can be used to reduce unburnt hydrocarbons.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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21. An organic compound has the following structure:

H CH3
H C C OH
CH3 H

The systematic name of this compound is

A. 1,2-dimethylethanol.
B. 1-methylpropan-1-ol.
C. 1-methylpropan-2-ol.
D. butan-2-ol.

22. The diagram below shows the set-up of an experiment:

The unglazed porcelain in tube A is strongly heated and the glass wool is occasionally
heated. Which of the following statements is / are correct ?

(1) A chemical reaction occurs at the glass wool.

(2) There is no colour change in the solution in tube B.
(3) There is no colour change in the solution in tube C.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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23. The structures of two organic compounds are shown below:

O O
CH3 C CH3CH2 C
OCH3 OH

Which of the following statements concerning these two compounds is/are correct ?

(1) They have the same relative molecular mass.

(2) They have the same chemical properties.
(3) They are both soluble in water.

A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

24. A certain form of solid carbon is composed of C60 molecules. Each C60 molecule is
formed by 60 carbon atoms bonded together like a football as shown in the diagram
below:

Which of the following statements is / are correct ?

(1) The molecular mass of C60 is 720 g.

(2) The solid may produce soot upon combustion under room conditions.
(3) The melting point of the solid is lower than that of diamond.

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

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25. Which of the following compounds can be used as monomers to make addition
polymers ?

(1) CF2 CF2 (2) CH2 CH CH CH2 (3) H2N COOH

A. (1) and (2) only

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

26. Using the information below:

X2(g) + Y2(g) ⎯→ X2Y2(ℓ) ΔH = -187.6 kJ mol-1

2X2(g) + Y2(g) ⎯→ 2X2Y(ℓ) ΔH = -571.6 kJ mol-1

What is the value of ΔH for the following reaction ?

X2Y(ℓ) + ½ Y2(g) ⎯→ X2Y2(ℓ)

A. -98.2 kJ mol-1
B. +98.2 kJ mol-1
C. -196.4 kJ mol-1
D. +384.0 kJ mol-1

27. On heating, blue copper(II) sulphate crystals gradually change to a white powder.
Which of the following statements are correct ?

(1) Heat would be liberated if water is added to the white powder.

(2) A chemical change occurs during the heating of the blue crystals.
(3) On further heating, the white powder would turn reddish-brown.

A. (1) and (2) only

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

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Directions: Each question below (Questions Nos. 28 to 30) 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 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.

1st statement 2nd statement

28. The first member of every homologous The formula of the first member of every
series contains only one carbon atom. homologous series is found by setting n = 1
to the general formula.

29. The pH value of 0.1 M sodium
hydroxide solution is higher than that
of 0.1 M ammonia solution.
25.0 cm3 of 0.1 M sodium hydroxide
solution and 25.0 cm3 of 0.1 M ammonia
solution are exactly neutralized by 25.0 cm3
of 0.1 M hydrochloric acid.

30. Short chain alkenes are very soluble in Both water and alkenes have simple
water. molecular structures.

END OF SECTION A

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 PERIODIC TABLE 週期表

GROUP 族 atomic number 原子序 0

1 2
H He
I II 1.0 III IV V VI VII 4.0
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be B C N O F Ne
6.9 9.0 relative atomic mass 相對原子質量 10.8 12.0 14.0 16.0 19.0 20.2
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
23.0 24.3 27.0 28.1 31.0 32.1 35.5 40.0
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
39.1 40.1 45.0 47.9 50.9 52.0 54.9 55.8 58.9 58.7 63.5 65.4 69.7 72.6 74.9 79.0 79.9 83.8
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
85.5 87.6 88.9 91.2 92.9 95.9 (98) 101.1 102.9 106.4 107.9 112.4 114.8 118.7 121.8 127.6 126.9 131.3
55 56 57 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba *La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
132.9 137.3 138.9 178.5 180.9 183.8 186.2 190.2 192.2 195.1 197.0 200.6 204.4 207.2 209.0 (209) (210) (222)
87 88 89 104 105
Fr Ra **Ac Rf Db
(223) (226) (227) (261) (262)

* 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
140.1 140.9 144.2 (145) 150.4 152.0 157.3 158.9 162.5 164.9 167.3 168.9 173.0 175.0
** 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
232.0 (231) 238.0 (237) (244) (243) (247) (247) (251) (252) (257) (258) (259) (260)

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