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Unit 2 Water

Multiple-choice

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Which of the following processes do(es) NOT take place at a fixed temperature?
(1) Boiling
(2) Condensation
(3) Evaporation
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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In which of the following situations is/are energy absorbed?
(1) Ice cubes melting in a (2) Dews (露水) formed (3) Water boiling in a
glass of lemon tea on the leaf surface cooking pot

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A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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|!|ASECM0020100187|!| [E]
Which of the following graphs correctly shows the relationship between temperature
and the rate of evaporation?
A. Rate of B. Rate of
evaporation evaporation

Temperature Temperature

C. Rate of D. Rate of
evaporation evaporation

Temperature Temperature

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|!|ASECM0020100188|!| [E]
Liam prepares four different containers. He adds equal volume of water to each
container and leaves them at room temperature for a few hours. Which of the
containers below will have the most water left?
A. B.

C. D.

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The graph below shows the solubility of salt at different temperatures.

Solubility
(g / 100 cm3 of water)
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
salt
30
20
10
0
10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Temperature (°C)
Which of the following statements about the graph is correct?
A. More salt can be dissolved in water at 20 °C than at 80 °C.
B. When the volume of water increases, more salt can be dissolved.
C. The solubility of salt is almost independent of the temperature.
D. Salt dissolves faster at a higher temperature. 
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Alcoholic beverages are usually produced by the action of microorganisms on sugar.
They are usually with a content not higher than 15%. In order to obtain a beverage
with a higher alcohol content, the beverage is heated until it changes into gas vapour.
The vapour is then cooled and changes to liquid again.

Which of the following is most likely to be the method used in the process to increase
the alcohol content of alcoholic beverages?
A. Dissolving
B. Distillation
C. Filtration
D. Sedimentation 
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Which of the following statements about chlorine and ozone is/are correct?
(1) They can kill microorganisms in water.
(2) They do not have an irritating smell.
(3) They are used to sterilize water in swimming pools.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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Which of the following processes is/are NOT involved in the water treatment process
in Hong Kong?
(1) Distillation
(2) Filtration
(3) Sedimentation
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only 
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Short question

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State TWO similarities and ONE difference between boiling and evaporation.
(4 marks)
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Both processes involve the change from liquid state to gas state of a substance. (1m)
Both processes involve the absorption of energy. (1m)
Boiling takes place at a fixed temperature (1m)
while evaporation takes place at any temperature. (1m)
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The graph below shows the temperature change of water. During the change of states
of water, its temperature remains unchanged.
Temperature (°C)

140

120
P Q
100

80

60

40

20
R S
0

–20

–40
Time

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(a) What is the physical state of water beyond 100 C? (1 mark)
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(b) What is the change of states of water during PQ? (1 mark)

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(c) (i) What is the change of states of water during RS? (1 mark)
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(ii) What is the name of this process? (1 mark)

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(a) Gas (1m)
(b) From gas to liquid (1m)
(c) (i) From liquid to solid (1m)
(ii) Freezing (1m)
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Long question

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The photo below shows an air well in France which was built in 1930. It is a device
for collecting water by promoting the condensation of water vapour in air. The warm
air enters the air well at the top during daytime and the water can be collected at night.
It can produce about five gallons of water a night.

(a) What is the volume of water (in L) that the air well can produce in one month?
(Given: one gallon = 3785 mL; one month = 30 days) (2 marks)
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(b) The stone wall of the air well cools down quickly at night. Briefly explain how
this helps in the collection of water. (3 marks)
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(c) Apart from the air well, a radiative collector can also be used to collect water by
condensation of water vapour in air. Using your knowledge about radiation, state
how the shiny silver surfaces can be used to effectively collect water. (2 marks)

radiative
collector

condensed
water is
collected here

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(a) Volume of water = 3785  5  30 = 567 750 mL (1m)
= 568 L (1m)
(b) When the water vapour in the warm air comes into contact with the cold surface
of the stone wall, (1m)
it condenses into water. (1m)
As the stone wall cools down quickly, it can help facilitate this process and thus
the water can be collected more quickly. (1m)
(c) As shiny silver surfaces are poor absorbers of radiation, (1m)
it is allowed to keep cool and thus the condensation of water vapour in air into
water droplets can be facilitated. (1m)
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Gigi wants to investigate the effect of airflow on the rate of evaporation of water. The
diagram below shows the experimental set-up. She puts the two beakers next to a fan
and records the results after a few hours.
plastic
wrap

50 cm3 100 cm3

of water of water
Set-up H Set-up K

(a) There is a mistake in Gigi’s set-up which makes it not a fair test. Point it out and
suggest how to correct it. (2 marks)
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(b) After correcting the set-up, Gigi continues the experiment.

(i) What is the dependent variable of this experiment? (1 mark)
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(ii) The results show that the rate of evaporation of water in set-up H is higher.
Suggest a conclusion for this experiment. (1 mark)
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(a) Different volumes of water are used in the beakers. (1m)
Equal volumes of water should be added to the beakers. (1m)
(b) (i) The volume of water left in the beaker after a few hours (1m)
(ii) The rate of evaporation of water increases with airflow. (1m)
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Evan wants to investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of evaporation of
water. He adds equal volumes of water to two identical beakers separately. He tilts
one of them using a wooden block as shown below. Set-up X is placed besides a lamp
while set-up Y is left at room temperature.

Set-up X Set-up Y

(a) Briefly explain why the above experiment is not a fair test. (1 mark)
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(b) After correcting the set-up, Evan continues the experiment. In which set-up is the
rate of evaporation of water higher? Explain your answer. (2 marks)
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(c) State TWO more factors that will affect the rate of evaporation of water.
(2 marks)
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(a) The exposed surface areas in set-ups X and Y are not the same. (1m)
(b) Set-up X (1m)
because the beaker of water is placed under a higher temperature. (1m)
(c) Humidity / Airflow / Surface area exposed (1m×2)
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The graph below shows the solubility of substance P in water at different
temperatures.
Solubility
(g / 100 cm3 of water)

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)

(a) The table below shows the solubility of substance Q in water at different
temperatures.
Temperature (°C) 0 10 20 30 40
Solubility (g / 100 cm3 of water) 23 27 34 40 48

Based on the data, plot another line in the graph above to show the solubility of
substance Q. (3 marks)

(b) From the graph, how many grams of substance Q dissolves in water at 15 °C?
(1 mark)
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(c) Using the graph, determine the temperature when both substances have the same
solubility. (1 mark)
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(a) Correct axes (2m)
Correct graph (1m)
Solubility
(g / 100 cm3 of water)

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 20 30 40 50
Temperature (°C)

(b) 30 g (±1 g) (1m)

(c) 20 °C (1m)
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Nicky uses some household materials to make a DIY filter column to filter some
natural water. However, his teacher tells him that there are a few mistakes in his DIY
filter column.

salt

sugar cube

activated carbon ( 活性
碳)
pebble
cotton pad

(a) There are two substances that should not be used in the DIY filter column. Point
them out and briefly explain why. (3 marks)
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(b) Suggest TWO substances that can be used to replace the two materials in (a).
(2 marks)
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(c) Nicky’s teacher also suggests that he can add some pieces of filter paper to
facilitate the effectiveness of filtration. Explain how a filter paper works.
(3 marks)
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(d) State TWO substances that cannot be removed by filtration. (2 marks)

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(a) Salt and sugar cubes (1m×2)
because they are soluble in water. (1m)

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(b) Sand and gravel (Or any other reasonable answers) (1m×2)
(c) Filter paper has many tiny pores. (1m)
The small insoluble impurities are larger than these pores. (1m)
Thus, these impurities cannot pass through the pores and are trapped by the filter
paper. (1m)
(d) Soluble impurities and microorganisms (1m×2)
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The desalination plant shown below can convert sea water into fresh water after
treatment. It is located in the desert areas of the Middle East.

(a) Suggest ONE reason why desalination plant is built in the desert areas in the
Middle East. (1 mark)
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(b) Which water purification method can be used to remove the salts dissolved in sea
water? (1 mark)
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(c) Draw the simple set-up for the method in (b) in the space below. (4 marks)

(d) Hong Kong is planning to build a desalination plant in Tseung Kwan O. Suggest
ONE reason why Hong Kong is a suitable location to build the desalination
plant. (1 mark)
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(a) Fresh water supply in the desert areas is not enough to meet the demand. (1m)
(b) Distillation (1m)
(c) Correct diagram (2m)
Correct labels (2m)

thermometer water out

condenser

anti-bumping
granules
sea water
water in

(d) Hong Kong is located near the sea. (Or any other reasonable answers) (1m)
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