HKDSE Chemistry

Multiple Choice (12)

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1 Which of the following metals is an alkaline earth metal?

A aluminium B calcium C mercury D potassium

2 A student performed a titration between an acid and an alkali. He followed the

change of pH of the titration mixture with a pH meter. The results were as follow:

If the student wants to repeat the titration using an acid-base indicator instead of
a pH meter, which of the following indicators should he use?

A methyl orange B litmus

C phenolphthalein D universal indicator

3 Which of the following combinations concerning the hazard warning labels and
their meanings is correct?

4 Which of the following statements concerning the reaction between zinc and
copper(II) sulphate solution is correct?

A Copper atom are oxidized and zinc ions are reduced

B Copper ions are oxidized and zinc atoms are reduced
C Zinc atoms are oxidized and copper ions are reduced
D Zinc ions are oxidized and copper atoms are reduced
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5 Which of the following is / are electrolyte(s)

(1) Ethanol
(2) Lead(II) bromide
(3) Zinc

A (1) only B (2) only

C (1) and (3) only D (2) and (3) only

6 Study the diagram carefully.

Which of the following combinations concerning the gases produced at the electrodes
is correct?

Positive electrode Negative electrode

A hydrogen oxygen
B oxygen hydrogen
C hydrogen chlorine
D chlorine hydrogen

7 Which of the following statements concerning the calcium carbonate is / are correct?

(1) The major component in limestone is calcium carbonate.

(2) Calcium carbonate is used in scrubber to remove the sulphur dioxide in
power plants.
(3) Calcium carbonate can dissolve to form limewater.

A (1) only B (2) only

C (1) and (2) only D (2) and (3) only

8 When bitten by an ant, which household chemical can be used to treat the ant bite?

A cooking oil B salt solution

C sodium hydrogencarbonate solution D vinegar

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9 Dodecane (C12H26) can be cracked into smaller compounds. One of the equations for
the reaction is:

C12H26 → C6H12 + X + Y

X and Y could be

A ethane and ethane B ethene and propane

C propane and propene D propene and butane

Directions: Questions 10 to 12 refer to the following figure that shows part of the
Periodic Table.

10 Which element has 5 outermost shell electrons ?

A element C B element D

C element E D element F

11 Element F belongs to a group called

A the halogens B the transition metals

C the alkali metals. D the alkaline earth metals.

12 Which of the following elements has the highest melting point?

A element A B element B

C element C D element D

13 The standard enthalpy change of formation of C2H4(g) and C2H6(g) are

+52.3 kJ mol-1 and -84.7 kJ mol-1 respectively.

What is the standard enthalpy change of the following reaction?

C2H4(g) + H2(g) → C2H6(g)

A -32.4 kJ mol-1 B +32.4 kJ mol-1

C -137.0 kJ mol-1 D +137.0 kJ mol-1

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14. Below is a simple chemical cell made of Ag and Cu.

Which of the following statements concerning this cell is correct?

A Current flows from copper electrode, through the voltmeter, to the silver electrode.
B Silver electrode is the positive electrode.
C Silver metal has a greater tendency of losing electrons than copper metal.
D Silver electrode is the anode.

15 What is the correct term to describe the standard enthalpy change of the following
reaction?

N2(g) + 2O2(g) → 2NO2(g)

A standard enthalpy change of combustion of nitrogen

B standard enthalpy change of neutralization of nitrogen
C standard enthalpy change of combustion of nitrogen dioxide
D standard enthalpy change of formation of nitrogen dioxide

16 Below is a table showing information of 4 metals.

Metal Reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid Extraction of metal

W No observable change Heating the ore with carbon
X Steady reaction Electrolysis
Y No observable change Directly heating the ore
Z Violent reaction Electrolysis

What is the increasing order of reactivity of the metals?

A W, Y, X, Z B Y, W, X, Z
C Z, X, W, Y D Z, X, Y, W

17. Which of the following contains the most number of atoms?

(Relative atomic masses : H = 1.0, C = 12.0, N = 14.0, O = 16.0)

A 2 g of water B 3 g of ammonia
C 4 g of methane D 5 g of carbon dioxide
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18. 1.0 g of calcium carbonate was added to 25.0 cm of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid.
What is the mass of carbon dioxide gas produced?
(Relative atomic masses : C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Ca = 40.1)

A 0.44 g B 0.55 g C 0.88 g D 1.1 g

19. Below are the structures of three compounds:

Which of the following statements concerning these compounds are correct?

(1) They have the same general formula.

(2) They have the same molecular formula.
(3) They have the same structural formula.

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 standard enthalpy changes may be endothermic?

(1) standard enthalpy change of formation

(2) standard enthalpy change of neutralization
(3) standard enthalpy change of combustion

A (1) only B (2) only

C (1) and (2) only D (2) and (3) only

21 Which of the following statements concerning the precipitate formed from

lead(II) nitrate solution and sodium hydroxide solution is correct?

(1) It dissolves in hydrochloric acid.

(2) It dissolves in sodium hydroxide solution.
(3) It dissolves in aqueous ammonia.

A (2) only B (1) and (3) only

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

22. Which of the following chemicals are the active ingredient(s) in most antacids?

(1) sodium hydroxide

(2) magnesium hydroxide
(3) aluminium hydroxide

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 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 is 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 For any kind of rust, rust removers Some rust removers contain acids
have to be diluted before use. of high concentration.

24 Graphite is a non-metal. Graphite has very high melting point.

25 The following are two graphs showing the volume of carbon dioxide produced with
respect to the time for the reaction between limestone and dilute hydrochloric acid
(in excess) under the same conditions with only one variable.

Which of the following combinations concerning the graphs with the variable is correct?

Graph X Graph Y
A lower temperature higher temperature
B more limestone less limestone
C less concentrated acid more concentrated acid
D powdered limestone limestone chips

26 Which of the following is the best catalyst for Haber Process?

A V2O5 B Fe C Pt D Pd

27. 1.9 g of iron powder was added to 50.0 cm3 of 1.0 M hydrochloric acid. What is the
theoretical volume of hydrogen produced at room temperature and pressure?
(Relative atomic mass : Fe = 55.8;
Molar volume of gas at room temperature and pressure = 24 dm3)

A 0.408 dm3 B 0.60 dm3

C 0.816 dm3 D 1.2 dm3
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Directions: Questions 28 to 29 refer to the following information.

The following figure shows a 1 dm3 glass bulb containing an equilibrium mixture of
0.25 mol HI(g), 0.05 mol H2(g) and 0.05 mol I2(g).

The reaction inside the glass bulb can be represented by: 2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g)

28. Which of the following statements concerning the above equilibrium is correct?

A The equilibrium can only be achieved by starting with HI(g) alone.

B The equilibrium can only be achieved by starting with the same amount of
H2 (g) and I2(g).

C The equilibrium can only be achieved by starting with different amounts of

H2(g) and I2(g).

D The equilibrium can be achieved by starting with any amount of HI(g), H2(g) and
I2(g).

29. The value of K of the reaction is

A 0.01 B 0.04 C 25 D 100

30. Which of the following is a Period 3 oxide that dissolves in water to give
an acidic solution?

A carbon dioxide B magnesium oxide

C phosphorus oxide D silicon dioxide

31. Which of the following is the best synthetic route for the conversion of ethene to
ethanol?
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32. Which of the following is the systematic name of the compound below?

A 1 -amino-2-hydroxyl-3-carboxylpropane
B 1 -amino-3-carboxyl-2-hydroxylpropane
C 1-amino-2-hydroxylbutanoic acid
D 4-amino-3-hydroxylbutanoic acid

33. Which of the following compounds exhibit enantiomerism?

(1) 2-hydroxypropanoic acid

(2) propan-2-ol
(3) 2-chlorobutane

A (1) and (2) only B (1) and (3) only

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

34 A test tube containing a mixture of propanoic acid, propan-2-ol and a few drops of
concentrated sulphuric acid is heated in a water bath. The mixture is then poured
into a beaker of cold water. Which of the following statements about the experiment
is INCORRECT?

A The reaction involved is called esterification.

B The systematic name of the organic product formed is propyl propanoate.
C A sweet fruity smell is detected.
D Two layers of liquids are observed in the beaker.

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 is 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. Nylons are condensation polymers and Nylon polymer chains are held together
polyesters are addition polymers. by hydrogen bonding but polyester
polymer chains are held together by
van der Waals’ forces only.

36. The molar volume of water and that Both water and carbon dioxide are
of carbon dioxide at room molecular compounds.
conditions are the same.