HKDSE CHEMISTRY  A Modern View (Second Edition)

(For Chemistry and Combined Science) Chapter 1

Chapter 1 Fundamentals of Chemistry

1. In Chemistry, which of the following are studied?

(1) The compositions of substances
(2) The structures of substances
(3) The changes among the substances
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D

2. Which of the following can show the importance of Chemistry in our daily life?
(1) Synthetic fibres for making clothes
(2) Fertilizers for increasing food production
(3) Drugs for curing diseases
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
Ans: D

3. What will be observed if a few pieces of ice are added to a glass of water?
A. The water becomes white.
B. The water becomes hot.
C. The pieces of ice float on the surface of water.
D. Colourless gas bubbles evolve from the surface of the ice.
Ans: C

4. Which of the following actions should NOT be done when doing experiments in
the laboratory?
A. Wear safety spectacles.
B. Touch any chemicals with bare hands.
C. Report all accidents and breakages to your teacher at once.
D. Handle all chemicals with great care.
Ans: B

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5. Which of the following hazard warning labels should be shown on the reagent
bottle containing dilute hydrochloric acid?
A. B.

C. D.

Ans: D

6. Which of the following combinations is correct?

Chemical Hazardous nature
A. Alcohol Corrosive
B. Concentrated hydrochloric acid Harmful
C. Chlorine Toxic
D. Oxygen Flammable
Ans: C

7. Consider the following experimental set-up.

P
Q

R heat

What are apparatus P, Q and R?

P Q R
A. Tripod Heat-resistant mat Watch glass
B. Evaporating dish Wire gauze Tripod
C. Bunsen burner Wire gauze Watch glass
D. Bunsen burner Heat-resistant mat Evaporating dish
Ans: B

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8. Which of the following apparatus is used to measure the volume of liquid?

A. Beaker
B. Thermometer
C. Electronic balance
D. Measuring cylinder
Ans: D

9. Which of the following apparatus is used to transfer a very small amount of

liquid?
A. Spatula
B. Test tube
C. Dropper
D. Measuring cylinder
Ans: C

10. Which of the following combinations is INCORRECT?

Vertical section diagram of apparatus Name of apparatus

A. Flat-bottomed flask

B. Conical flask

C. Gas jar

D. Beaker

Ans: C

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