HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION

Mock Examination for S6

CHEMISTRY PAPER 1
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
containsconventional 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
Bshould be written in the spaces provided in Question-Answer Book B.The Answer Sheet for Section
Aand the Question-Answer Book for Section B will be collected separately at the end of
theexamination.
4 A Periodic Table is printed on page 24of 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. After the announcement of the start of the
examination, you should first stick a barcode label and insert the informationrequired in the spaces
provided. No extra time will be given for sticking on the barcode label after the ‘Time is up’
announcement.
2 When told to open this book, you should check that all the questions are there. Look for the words ‘END
OFSECTION 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
AnswerSheet 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
receiveNO MARKS for that question.
6 No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

Not to be taken away before the

end of the examination session
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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 page 24 of Question-Answer Book B.

PART I

1. Element Y is in the second period of the periodic table. An atom of element Z has six more protons
than an atom of element Y.
Which of the following statements must be correct?
A. Y and Z are in the same period.
B. Y and Z have the same number of electrons in the first shell of their atoms.
C. An atom of Z has six more outermost shell electrons than an atom of Y.
D. An atom of Z has six more neutrons than an atom of Y.

2. The atomic number of element X is 56. Which of the following can represent the electron diagram of
the nitride of X?
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
A.

B.

C.

D.

3. Graphene is an individual single layer of graphite. Its structure is shown below.

Which of the following statements about graphene is INCORRECT?

A. It can conduct electricity.
B. It has a low melting point.
C. It produces carbon dioxide when burnt completely.
D. It is a strong material.

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4. Which of the following hazard warming labels should be displayed on a bottle of concentrated aqueous
methanol solution?

A. B.

C. D.

5. Metal M forms an oxide. Complete reduction of a sample of this oxideby carbon produces 6.70 g of
metal Mand 3.96 g of carbon dioxide. What is the empirical formula of the oxide?
(Relative atomic masses: C = 12.0, O = 16.0, M = 55.8)
A. MO
B. M2O3
C. MO2
D. M3O4

6. Which of the following statements about limestone is INCORRECT?

A. It is softer than marble.
B. It gives a brick-red flame in flame test.
C. It gives slaked lime when heated strongly.
D. It dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid to give a clear solution.

7. The table below shows whether displacement reaction occurs between four metals and their ions. ‘✔’
represents that displacement reaction occurs, while ‘✘’ represents that displacement reaction does not
occur.
Be2+(aq) Cd2+(aq) Ra2+(aq) V2+(aq)
Be(s) ✔ ✘ ✔
Cd(s) ✘ ✘ ✘
Ra(s) ✔ ✔ ✔
V(s) ✘ ✔ ✘

Which of the following is the STRONGEST oxidizing agent?

A. Cd2+(aq)
B. Ra2+(aq)
C. Cd(s)
D. Ra(s)

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8. Refer to the following chemical equation:

4Al(s) + 3O2(g) 2Al2O3(s)
N moles of Al are allowed to react with N moles of O2 under suitable conditions until the reaction
stops.How many moles of Al2O3 are formed?
A. N
2
B. N
3
1
C. N
2
3
D. N
2

9. Which of the following pairs of reactants would react to give out the LARGEST amount of heat?
A. 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3HNO3(aq) and 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3KOH(aq)
B. 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3H2SO4(aq) and 20 cm3 of 2moldm–3KOH(aq)
C. 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3(COOH)2(aq) and 20 cm3 of 2moldm–3KOH(aq)
D. 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3CH3COOH(aq) and 20 cm3 of 1moldm–3KOH(aq)

10. A salt FeSO4•(NH4)2SO4•6H2O is dissolved in water. The solution is warmed with excess NaOH(aq).
Which ofthe following observations is correct?
A. No pungent gas evolves and no precipitate forms.
B. No pungent gas evolves but a precipitate forms.
C. A pungent gas evolves but no precipitate forms.
D. A pungent gas evolves and a precipitate forms.

11. Which of the following methods can best be used to prepare a pure sample of solid sodium nitrate?
A. Mix solutions of sodium chloride and potassium nitrate and filter the mixture.
B. React excess sodium with dilute nitric acid and filter the mixture.
C. Mix solutions of sodium chloride and potassium nitrate and obtain crystals from the
solution.
D. Neutralize sodium hydroxide solution with dilute nitric acid and obtain crystals from the
solution.

12. Which of the following pairs of ions would react together to form a precipitate?
A. Cu2+(aq) and Cl–(aq)
B. K+(aq) and SO42–(aq)
C. NH4+(aq) and NO3–(aq)
D. Pb2+(aq) and CO32–(aq)

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13. In which of the following species does hydrogen have an oxidation number of –1?
A. CH4
B. H2O2
C. NH3
D. NaH

14. Consider the experimental set-ups shown below.

In Figure 1, if Cu is replaced by metal Y, which of the following statements is correct?

A. Chlorine gas will be liberated from metal Y.
B. A solid will deposit on the surface of metal Y.
C. Metal Y acts as the anode.
D. Electrons will flow from metal X to metal Y in the external circuit.

15. Consider the experimental set-up shown below.

What of the following would occur at electrode X?

A. Chloride ions are oxidized.
B. Chloride ions are reduced.
C. Nickel(II) ions are oxidized.
D. Nickel is deposited.

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16. Consider the following compounds, P, Q, R and S. They all have the same number of electrons in each
molecule.

Which of the following sequences correctly lists the compounds in order of INCREASING boiling
point?
A. P<Q<R<S
B. Q<P<S<R
C. Q<S<P<R
D. S<Q<R<P

17. Which of the following products is NOT obtained industrially from the electrolysis of brine?
A. Hydrogen
B. Oxygen
C. Sodium hypochlorite
D. Sodium hydroxide

18. The standard enthalpy changes of formation of some substances are listed below:
Substance ΔHOf (kJ mol–1)
B2H6(g) +36
H2O(l) –286
B2O3(s) –1 274
The equation for the complete combustion of B2H6(g) is shown below.
B2H6(g) + 3O2(g) B2O3(s) + 3H2O(l)
What is the standard enthalpy change of combustion of B2H6(g)?
A. –2 168 kJ mol–1
B. –1 596 kJ mol–1
C. –452 kJ mol–1
D. –380 kJ mol–1

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19. Barium is a Group II element. A small piece of barium is dropped into a trough of water containing a
fewdrops of methyl orange.
Which of the following is / are the expected observation(s)?
(1) A colourless gas is liberated.
(2) The piece of barium moves about on the water surface with a hissing sound.
(3) The resulting solution in the trough is red in colour.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

20. What are the advantages of using anodized aluminium to make drink cans?
(1) The corrosion resistance of the drink cans can be enhanced.
(2) The hardness of the drink cans can be increased.
(3) The density of the drink cans can be decreased.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

21. Which of the following molecules are planar in shape?

(1) Boron trifluoride
(2) Ethene
(3) Phosphorus trichloride
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

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22. Which of the following methods can be used to distinguish between 0.1 moldm–3NaOH(aq) and
0.1 moldm–3NH3(aq)?
(1) Add the same quantity of universal indicator solution to each solution and compare the pH value.
(2) Add 10 cm3 of 0.1 moldm–3 HCl(aq) to 10 cm3 of each solution and compare the temperature
change.
(3) Use each solution as electrolyte in the set-up shown below and compare the brightness of the
bulb.

A. (1) and (2) only

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

23. Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between Cl–(aq) and Br–(aq)?
(1) AgNO3(aq)
(2) Cl2(aq)
(3) I2(aq)
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

Directions: Question 24 consists of two separate statements. Decide whether each of the two statements is
true of 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

24. Greenhouse effect is reduced by installing catalytic Installing catalytic converters inpetrol-driven
converters in petrol-driven cars. cars can reduce the levelof carbon monoxide
at the road side.

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PART II

25. Which row shows the effect of a higher temperature on the frequency and energy of particle collisions
duringthe reaction between dilute hydrochloric acid and zinc?
Frequency of particle collisions Energy of particle collisions
A. no change increases
B. increases no change
C. no change no change
D. increases increases

26. Compound X has the following structure:

The systematic name of X is

A. 4-methylhex-5-enal.
B. 5-methylhex-4-enal.
C. 1-carbonyl-5-methylpent-4-ene.
D. 5-carbonyl-2-methylpent-2-ene.

27. Which of the following combinations about ClCH2CHClCH=CH2 is correct?

Number of enantiomers Number of cis-trans isomers
A. 4 2
B. 2 2
C. 2 0
D. 0 0

28. The compound shown is menthol, an alcohol found in peppermint oil.

Which of the following statements about menthol is correct?

A. The molecular formula of menthol is C10H20O.
B. Menthol is miscible with water in all proportions.
C. Menthol is optically inactive.
D. The product below is formed when menthol is heated with concentrated sulphuric acid.

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29. Consider the following organic reactions where P, Q and R are the major organic products formed.
CH3CH2COCH3 LiAlH
4  P Al
2O3
 Q HCl(g)
 R
300 oC
Which of the following combinations is correct?
P Q R
A. CH3CH2CH2CH2OH CH3CH2CH=CH2 CH3CH2CHClCH3
B. CH3CH2CH2CH2OH CH3CH=CHCH3 CH3CHClCH2CH3
C. CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3 CH3CH=CHCH3 CH3CHClCH2CH3
D. CH3CH2CH(OH)CH3 CH3CH2CH=CH2 CH3CH2CHClCH3

30. The OCl–(aq) ions produced in the following reaction can bleach.
Cl2(g) + H2O(l) 2H+(aq) + OCl–(aq) + Cl–(aq)
Addition of which of the following substances can increase the concentration of OCl–(aq) ions?
A. Concentrated hydrochloric acid
B. Solid potassium chloride
C. Solid sodium hydroxide
D. Solid sodium sulphate

31. The three-dimensional structure of a compound X and that of compound Y are shown below:

Which of the following statements about X and Y is / are correct?

(1) X and Y are a pair of structural isomers.
(2) X and Y have the same standard enthalpy change of combustion.
(3) X is optically active while Y is not.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

32. Which of the following compounds can be oxidized when warmed with acidified Na2Cr2O7(aq)?
(1) CH3CH2CHO
(2) CH3COCH3
(3) CH3CH(OH)CH3
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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33. Consider the following conversion of carbon compounds:

CH3CONH2 Step
 1 CH3COOH Step
2 CH3COOCH3
Which of the following statements about the above conversion are correct?
(1) HCl(aq) can be used in Step 1.
(2) CH3OH(l) should be used in Step 2.
(3) Concentrated NaOH(aq) is used as a catalyst in Step 2.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

34. Two oxides, X and Y, are added separately to dilute sulphuric acid and dilute sodium hydroxide
solution.
• X reacts with dilute sulphuric acid but Y does NOT.
• Y reacts with dilute sodium hydroxide solution but X does NOT.
Which of the following statements is / are correct?
(1) X is a basic oxide.
(2) Y is an amphoteric oxide.
(3) X is a metallic oxide.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

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Directions:Each question (Questions 35 – 36) consists of two separate statements. Decide whether each of
the two statements is true of 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

35. A catalyst can change the amount of product A catalyst can alter the rate of a reaction.
formed in a reaction.

36. Poly(ethylene terephthalate) is a condensation Poly(ethylene terephthalate) is a

polymer. thermoplastic.

END OF SECTION A

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