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CHEMISTRY PAPER 1
Time allowed: 2 ½ hours
This paper must be answered in English.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. There are TWO sections, A and B, in this Paper. Section A carries 36 marks and Section B carries 84 marks. You
are advised to finish Section A in about 45 minutes and Section B in about 105 minutes.

2. Section A consists of multiple-choice questions in this 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. Stick a barcode label and insert the information required 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 should use an HB pencil to mark all your answers on the Answer Sheet.
Wrong marks must be completely erased.

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 this Question Book.

PART I

1. The electronic arrangement of a halogen atom is 2,8,p,q. What are the values of p and q?

p q

A. 8 7
B. 8 8
C. 18 7
D. 18 8

2. Element X forms a stable X2– ion. What may the atomic number of X be?

A. 6
B. 10
C. 16
D. 20

3. The atomic number of element X is 15. X reacts with fluorine to form a fluoride. Which of the following can
represent the electron diagram of the fluoride?

(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)

A. B.
F X F F X F
F

2+ – 3+ –
C. D.
X F X F

– –

F F

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4. Hydrogen sulphide has a low boiling point because

A. weak covalent bonds exist between hydrogen and sulphur atoms.

B. weak ionic bonds exist between hydrogen ions and sulphide ions.
C. weak van der Waals’ forces exist between hydrogen and sulphur atoms.
D. weak van der Waals’ forces exist between hydrogen sulphide molecules.

5. The following table shows results of the reactions of three metals (X, Y and Z).

Metal
Experiment
X Y Z

Heating in air a powder formed no observable change a powder formed

Reaction with water bubbles given off no observable change no observable change

The reactivity series for the metals in order of increasing reactivity is

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

6. The iron nails in the following glass dishes were wrapped with different metal strips.

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In which of the dishes would the iron nail rust?

A. Dish 1 only
B. Dish 2 only
C. Dish 1 and Dish 3 only
D. Dish 2 and Dish 4 only

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7. An ore contains 78.0% of copper(II) sulphide by mass. Assuming that the other compounds in this ore do not
contain copper, what mass of the ore is required to extract 2.54 g of copper?

(Relative atomic masses: S = 32.1, Cu = 63.5)

A. 4.90 g
B. 4.33 g
C. 3.09 g
D. 2.98 g

Directions: Questions 8 and 9 refer to the following experiment.

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In an experiment, 25.0 cm of NaOH(aq) were transferred to an expanded polystyrene cup. 0.500 mol dm H2SO4(aq)
was then added to the solution. The temperature of the mixture was measured with a data-logger. The graph below
shows the experimental results.


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8. Which of the following pieces of apparatus should be used to transfer 25.0 cm3 of NaOH(aq) to the expanded
polystyrene cup?

A. Pipette
B. Conical flask
C. Measuring cylinder
D. Volumetric flask

9. What is the molarity of the NaOH(aq)?

A. 0.300 mol dm–3

B. 0.600 mol dm–3
C. 0.900 mol dm–3
D. 1.20 mol dm–3

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10. Both X and Z are metals. X reacts with Z(NO3)2 solution according to the following equation:

2+
X(s) + Z (aq) X2+(aq) + Z(s)

Metals X and Z are used as the electrodes in a chemical cell with sodium chloride solution as electrolyte.

Which of the following statements about the chemical cell is correct?

A. Both metal electrodes gradually dissolve.

B. Metal X acts as the anode.
C. Metal Z acts as the negative electrode.
D. Electrons flow from metal Z to metal X in the external circuit.

11. Consider the zinc-carbon cell shown below.

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Which of the following statements concerning the cell is correct?

A. It is rechargeable.
B. Oxidation occurs at the zinc case.
C. Manganese(IV) oxide acts as a reducing agent to remove the ammonia formed.
D. A cell of larger size produces a higher voltage than a smaller one.

12. The structure of buckminsterfullerene is shown below.

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Buckminsterfullerene conducts electricity. This is because

A. it has a smaller structure than diamond.

B. every carbon atom is bonded to three other carbon atoms, leaving free electrons.
C. every carbon atom is bonded to three others forming ions.
D. it is made from graphite.

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13. Which of the following statements about ethane and ethene is INCORRECT?

A. They are hydrocarbons.

B. They can react with bromine.
C. Ethene burns with a clearer flame than ethane.
D. They are gases at room temperature and pressure.

14. Which of the following combinations is correct?

Plastic Use

A. Polythene wash bottles in laboratory

B. Polypropene insulating tapes around electrical wires
C. Polystyrene window frames
D. Perspex drain pipes

15. Which of the following processes is endothermic?

A. Adding sodium hydroxide pellets into water

B. Adding magnesium into zinc sulphate solution
C. Cracking petroleum fractions
D. Mixing dilute hydrochloric acid and dilute sodium hydroxide solution

16. The standard enthalpy change of combustion of glucose (C6H12O6) is –2 800 kJ mol–1. The table below lists two
standard enthalpy changes of formation.

Compound ∆Hqf (kJ mol–1)

CO2(g) –394

H2O(l) –286

What is the standard enthalpy change of formation of glucose?

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A. +2 120 kJ mol
B. +800 kJ mol–1
C. –1 280 kJ mol–1
D. –2 600 kJ mol–1

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17. Which of the following components of air are obtained industrially from fractional distillation of liquid air?

(1) CO2(g)
(2) N2(g)
(3) O2(g)

A. (1) and (2) only

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

18. The atomic numbers of elements X and Y are 7 and 12 respectively. They combine to form a compound Z.
Which of the following statements about compound Z is / are correct?

(1) Its chemical formula is XY3.

(2) It is formed by electron transfer.
(3) It is a solid at room temperature and pressure.

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

19. Which of the following reagents would form a precipitate with lead(II) nitrate solution?

(1) Ammonium carbonate solution

(2) Dilute sulphuric acid
(3) Magnesium chloride solution

A. (1) and (2) only

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

20. Which of the following processes involve redox reaction?

(1) Adding zinc granules to concentrated sulphuric acid

(2) Adding copper to silver nitrate solution
(3) Rusting of iron nails

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 measures can help improve the air quality in Hong Kong?

(1) Use natural gas to replace coal to generate electricity.

(2) Use liquefied petroleum gas to replace petrol to power cars.
(3) Use kerosene instead of town gas as a domestic fuel.

A. (1) and (2) only

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

22. The structures of two carbon compounds are shown below:

H H H H H H CH3 H

H C C C C C H H C C C H

H H H H H H CH3 H
compound X compound Y

Which of the following statements concerning X and Y are correct?

(1) They can be represented by the same general formula.

(2) They have the same viscosity.
(3) The boiling point of compound X is higher than that of compound Y.

A. (1) and (2) only

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

Directions: Each question below (Questions 23 to 24) 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

23. Lead(II) carbonate dissolves in water to give a All solid compounds with lead(II) as the only
colourless solution. cations are colourless.

24. Aqueous chlorine can react with KBr(aq). The reducing power of Br–(aq) ion is stronger
than that of Cl–(aq) ion.

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PART II

25. Consider the reaction scheme shown below.

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Compound X Ester Y

A. CH3 COOH
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B. CH3 COOC2H5
OH OH

C. CH2OH COOH
OH OC2H5

D. CH2OH COOC2H5
OH OH

26. Consider the following two alcohols:

CH3CH2CH2CH2OH (CH3)3COH
alcohol X alcohol Y

Which of the following statements is correct?

A. Both can undergo dehydration to give an alkene.

B. Both can be oxidized by acidified K2Cr2O7(aq).
C. Alcohol X gives steamy fumes when mixed with phosphorus pentachloride while alcohol Y does not.
D. Alcohol X is miscible with water while alcohol Y is not.

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27. An experiment was conducted to study the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide solution in the presence of
manganese(IV) oxide. A data-logger with a pressure sensor was used to follow the progress of the reaction.

Curve X shows the results obtained for the decomposition of 100 cm3 of 0.050 mol dm–3 hydrogen peroxide
solution.

The experiment was repeated using a more concentrated hydrogen peroxide solution which contained the same
number of moles of hydrogen peroxide. Which of the following dotted curves shows the results obtained?

A. B.
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28. Sodium azide (NaN3) is used in airbags of automobiles. When there is a crash, NaN3(s) will decompose according
to the following equation:

2NaN3(s) 2Na(s) + 3N2(g)

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In an experiment, a technician wanted to inflate an airbag to 72.0 dm . What mass of NaN3(s) was required?

(Relative atomic masses: N = 14.0, Na = 23.0; Molar volume of gas under the experimental condition =
24.5 dm3 mol–1)

A. 114 g
B. 127 g
C. 186 g
D. 198 g

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29. PCl5(g) is produced by the reaction between PCl3(g) and Cl2(g).

PCl3(g) + Cl2(g) PCl5(g)

Two experiments were conducted.

Experiment 1: Some PCl3(g) and Cl2(g) were placed in a sealed vessel and the reaction was allowed to proceed
at a constant temperature.

Experiment 2: Experiment 1 was repeated, but at a different temperature.

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These results show that experiment 2 was conducted at a

A. lower temperature than experiment 1 and the reaction is endothermic.

B. lower temperature than experiment 1 and the reaction is exothermic.
C. higher temperature than experiment 1 and the reaction is endothermic.
D. higher temperature than experiment 1 and the reaction is exothermic.

30. A catalyst is used in the Haber process.

Which of the following describes the effect of the catalyst on the rate of the forward reaction and the percentage
yield of ammonia at equilibrium?

Rate of forward Percentage yield of ammonia

reaction increases at equilibrium increases

A. Yes no
B. No no
C. Yes yes
D. No yes

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31. A student conducted an experiment to study the kinetics of the decomposition of sodium hypochlorite solution
in an open container.

2NaOCl(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + O2(g)

Which of the following might the student measure at regular intervals so as to follow the progress of the
decomposition?

(1) The light transmittance of the contents of the container

(2) The volume of gas liberated
(3) The mass of the contents in the container

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

32. Chlorine trifluoride, a colourless gas, can be decomposed into its elements.

2ClF3(g) 3F2(g) + Cl2(g)    ∆Hq = +159 kJ

Which of the following statement is / are correct?

(1) The decomposition is a redox reaction.

(2) When an equilibrium mixture is heated, its colour fades.
(3) When the volume of the container of an equilibrium mixture is increased, more Cl2(g) will form.

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

33. In an experiment, a mixture of coconut oil and excess concentrated sodium hydroxide solution is heated for
some time. Then a small amount of concentrated sodium chloride solution is added to the reaction mixture with
stirring. A solid product is eventually formed. Which of the following statements concerning this experiment
are correct?

(1) This experiment involves saponification.

(2) The purpose of this experiment is to prepare a soapless detergent.
(3) The concentrated sodium chloride solution is added to salt out the product formed.

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. In moving from Group I to Group VII across the third period of the periodic table, which of the following
statements is / are correct?

(1) The elements show a gradual decrease in atomic radius.

(2) The elements show a gradual increase in melting point.
(3) The elements show a gradual decrease in electrical conductivity.

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

Directions: Each question below (Questions 35 to 36) 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

35. When propan-1-ol is heated under reflux with Propan-1-ol reacts with iodine to produce
a mixture of sodium iodide and concentrated 1-iodopropane.
sulphuric acid, the major organic product is
1-iodopropane.

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36. 10 cm of O3(g) contain more molecules than One O3(g) molecule contains three atoms
10 cm3 of O2(g) under the same conditions. while one O2(g) molecule contains two
atoms.

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PERIODIC TABLE

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Group atomic number 0

1 2
H He
I II 1.0 III IV V VI VII 4.0
3 4 relative atomic mass 5 6 7 8 9 10
Li Be B C N O F Ne
6.9 9.0 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

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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
232.0 231.0 238.0 (237) (244) (243) (247) (247) (251) (252) (257) (258) (259) (262)

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