2012-13 Final Exam. F.5 Chem.

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S.K.H. TSANG SHIU TIM SECONDARY SCHOOL

F.5 CHEMISTRY FINAL EXAMINATION (2012-2013)

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. 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 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.

4. A Periodic Table is printed on page 29 of 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.

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. 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 receive NO MARKS for that question.

6 No marks will be deducted for wrong answers.

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SECTION A (MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS)

1. Which of the following processes involve(s) (a) chemical change(s)?

(1) Formation of cloud
(2) Rusting of iron
(3) Yellowing of newspaper
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

2. Which of the following statements about an atom is / are correct?

(1) The mass of an atom concentrates at the nucleus.
(2) Nucleus carries no charge.
(3) Any types of atom have the same size.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

3. Silicon forms an oxide with the chemical formula SiO2. Which of the following
statements about silicon and its oxide is / are correct?
(1) Silicon exists as simple molecules.
(2) Silicon dioxide can react with alkaline solution.
(3) Silicon is a good conductor of heat.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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Directions: Question 4 and 5 refer to the following information:

Y is one of the elements in the Periodic Table. It is a silvery white solid under room
temperature and pressure. It exhibits only one oxidation number in its compounds.
The chemical formula of Y sulphate is Y2(SO4)3.

4. Which of the following statements about Y and the sulphate of Y is / are

INCORRECT?
(1) Y is an ionic crystal.
(2) Y sulphate consists of ions.
(3) Y sulphate is silvery white.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

5. Which of the following chemical species is mostly likely to be the chemical

formula of phosphate of Y?
A. YPO4
B. Y(PO4)2
C. Y(PO4)3
D. Y3(PO4)2

6. Both barium (Ba) and magnesium (Mg) belong to the same group of the
periodic table. Which of the following statements is / are correct?
(1) Both barium and magnesium tarnish after a period of time.
(2) Sulphates of barium and magnesium are of similar solubility in water.
(3) Barium is less reactive than magnesium towards water.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

7. Which of the following methods should be used to obtain magnesium from

magnesium compounds?
A. heating magnesium oxide strongly
B. heating magnesium oxide strongly with carbon
C. electrolysis of molten magnesium compound
D. electrolysis of an aqueous solution of magnesium compound
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8. Which of the set-ups shown below is more appropriate to be used to anodize an

aluminium object?

9. Titanium (Ti) is a metal. 2.66 g of titanium powder is heated in excess oxygen

until the metal is completely oxidized. The mass of the oxide formed is 4.44g.
Which of the following is the empirical formula of the oxide formed?
(Relative atomic masses: O = 16.0, Ti = 47.9)
A. TiO
B. Ti2O3
C. Ti3O4
D. TiO2

10. Which of the following statements about concentrated nitric acid is correct?
(1) It is highly oxidizing.
(2) It reacts with copper.
(3) The solution contains H+(aq) ions and NO3-(aq) ions only.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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11. Solid X is soluble in cold water. When an aqueous solution of X is added

separately to sodium hydroxide solution and to acidified silver nitrate solution,
a white precipitate if formed in both cases. Which of the following compounds
might X be?
A. ammonium carbonate
B. zinc carbonate
C. lead(II) chloride
D. magnesium chloride

12. Consider the four solutions M, N, O and P listed below:

M: 0.01 M HCl(aq)
N: 0.10 M HCl(aq)
O: 0.01 M NaOH(aq)
P: 0.01 M Ca(OH)2(aq)

Which of the following represents the four solutions arranged in decreasing

order of pH?

A. O, P, M, N
B. O, P, N, M
C. P, O, M, N
D. P, O, N, M

13. Which of the following methods demonstrate appropriate practices in preparing

silver chloride?
(1) Adding silver to dilute nitric acid and then mix with sodium chloride
solution.
(2) Adding concentrated hydrochloric acid to silver.
(3) Adding silver oxide to dilute hydrochloric acid.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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14. In a titration experiment, 25.0 cm3 of 1.0M sodium hydroxide solution is titrated against
ethanoic acid with an indicator. 25.0 cm3 of ethanoic acid is required to reach the end
point. Which of the following statements concerning this experiment is / are correct?
(1) The molarity of ethanoic acid is 1.0M.
(2) The conical flask should be rinsed by ethanoic acid before use.
(3) Phenolphthalein is an appropriate indicator for the experiment.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

15. 1.05 g of a mixture of anhydrous sodium carbonate and sodium chloride was
dissolved in 50 cm3 of deionized water. The resultant solution required 28.5
cm3 of 0.15 M sulphuric acid for complete reaction. What is the percentage
purity of the anhydrous sodium carbonate sample?
(Relative atomic masses: Na = 23.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0, Cl = 35.5)
A. 21.4 %
B. 43.8 %
C. 64.3 %
D. 85.6 %

16. 0.57 g of a sample of hydrated metal carbonate X2CO3 ∙ nH2O required 20.0
cm3 of 0.20 M hydrochloric acid for complete neutralization. What is the
number of crystallization, n, in the formula?
(Relative atomic masses: X = 23.0, C = 12.0, O = 16.0, H = 1.0, Cl = 35.5)
A. 1
B. 5
C. 9
D. 10

17. Which of the following effects are the consequences of using fossil fuels?
(1) Browning of the sky
(2) Weathering of rocks
(3) Speeding up the melting of ice-berg.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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18. Which of the following simple molecules has the smallest number of electron
pair surrounding the central atom?
A. H2O
B. BCl3
C. NH3
D. CH4

19. Iodine solution is usually prepared by dissolving iodine in potassium iodide.

Which of the following statements about the preparation is / are correct?
(1) Iodine has a low solubility in water.
(2) Iodine has a low solubility in organic solvent.
(3) Aqueous iodine solution is purple in colour.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

20. Which of the following chemical species CANNOT react with acidified
potassium permanganate solution?
(1) potassium sulphite solution
(2) iodine solution
(3) sodium carbonate solution
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

21. Which of the following reagents can be used to distinguish between sodium
carbonate and sodium sulphite?
(1) calcium nitrate solution
(2) acidified potassium dichromate solution
(3) dilute hydrochloric acid
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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22. Which of the following solutions will be decolourized upon addition of ethene?
(1) bromine solution
(2) acidified potassium dichromate solution
(3) acidified potassium permanganate solution
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)

23. Potassium peroxodisulphate (K2S2O8) can be obtained from the electrolysis of a

saturated solution of potassium hydrogensulphate (KHSO4).
Which of the following correctly describes the oxidation number of sulphur in
KHSO4, and the electrode at which K2S2O8 is produced during the electrolysis?
Oxidation number of S Electrode at which K2S2O8 is produced
A. +6 anode
B. +6 cathode
C. +4 anode
D. +4 cathode

24. Which of the following can their progress of reaction be followed by

colorimetry?
(1) Mg(s) + 2H+(aq)  Mg2+(aq) + H2(g)
(2) Br2(aq) + HCOOH(aq)  2Br-(aq) + CO2(g) + 2H+(aq)
(3) SO32-(aq) + 2H+(aq)  SO2(g) + H2O(l)
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

25. In which of the following compounds does the underlined atom exhibit the
highest oxidation number?
A. Na2O2
B. NaSCN
C. Na2HPO4
D. K[Al(OH)4]
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26. Consider the following electrolytic cell.

graphite electrode X graphite electrode Y

concentrated
sodium chloride solution

Which of the following statements concerning the above electrolytic cell is / are
correct?
(1) Oxygen gas and hydrogen gas are collected at electrodes X and Y
respectively.
(2) The solution gradually becomes alkaline.
(3) The volume of gas collected at electrode X is less than that collected at
electrode Y.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

27. Which of the following statements about ethanol are correct?

(1) It is a very clean fuel as compared with benzene.
(2) It is soluble in both aqueous and organic solvent.
(3) It causes a change in colour to pH paper.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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28. The structure of D-glucose is shown below:

Which of the following statements about D-glucose is / are correct?

(1) Its empirical formula is C6H12O6.
(2) It can decolourize purple acidified potassium permanganate solution.
(3) It is soluble in water.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

29. Which of the following compounds has / have a pair of geometrical isomers?
(1) CH3OCCH=CHCOCH3
(2) CH3CH=CH2
(3) CH2BrCH=CHCH2Cl
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

30. The three-dimensional structure of a molecule of 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 a pair of enantiomers.
(2) A mixture of X and Y can be separated by fractional distillation.
(3) Both X and Y can be chlorinated by PCl5.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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31. Consider the following conversion of organic compounds.

Which of the following statements about the above conversion is / are

INCORRECT?
(1) Excess Br2(l) should NOT be used in step 1.
(2) Step 1 is an addition reaction.
(3) The reagent used in step 2 is sodium hydroxide solution.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

32. Consider the following structure of paracetamol.

Which functional groups are present in paracetamol?

(1) Amide group
(2) Ketone group
(3) Hydroxyl group
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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33. The diagram below shows the structure of a detergent particle:

Which of the following statements about this detergent is / are INCORRECT?

(1) It is an anionic type of surfactant.
(2) Its ionic head is hydrophobic.
(3) It forms scum in hard water.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only

Directions:Each question below (Questions 34 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 and 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

34. Acid rain is the result of acidic Carbon dioxide dissolves in water to
gases. form carbonic acid.

35. Anions are attracted to the cathode Anions readily reduce at the cathode at
at the electrolytic cell. the electrolytic cell.

36. Protein is amphoteric in nature. Protein can act both as an acid and as a
base

End of Section A