The document is the chemistry paper for the 2000 Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination. It contains 35 multiple choice questions related to chemistry concepts. The questions cover topics such as the electronic structures of compounds, properties of elements on the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws, and electrochemistry.
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Module 8 Check Your Understanding 1
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1. Alkanes have the general formula,:
a. CnH2n–4.
b. CnH2n–2.
c. CnH2n.
d. CnH2n+2.
2. Alkenes have the general formula,:
a. CnH2n–4.
b. CnH2n–2.
c. CnH2n.
d. CnH2n+2.
3. Alkynes have the general formula,:
a. CnH2n–4.
b. CnH2n–2.
c. CnH2n.
d. CnH2n+2.
4. How many structural isomers are there of C4H10?
a. 4
b. 6
c. 2
d. 8
5. Which of these species is an aromatic compound?
a. C2H2
b. C6H12
c. C6H4Br2
d. C5H10
6. Which of these is the systematic name for the compound represented below?
a. 2-ethylbutane
b. 3-methylpentene
c. 3-methyl-1-pentene
d. 3-methyl-1-hexene
7. The group of atoms that is responsible for the characteristic properties of a family of organic compounds is called a(n):
a. reaction center.
b. functional group.
c. binding site.
d. enzyme.
8. Which one of the following functional groups is found in alcohols?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
9. Which one of the following functional groups is found in carboxylic acids?
a. A
b. B
c. C
d. D
10. The reaction of an alcohol and a carboxylic acid yields a(n):
a. hydrocarbon.
b. ester.
c. ether.
d. aldehyde.
11. The reaction of Cl2 with CH4 to produce methyl chloride is an example of a(n):
a. free radical reaction.
b. addition reaction.
c. reduction reaction.
d. ester hydrolysis.
12. Which of these statements describes a condensation reaction?
a. Addition of H2O to a double bond
b. Linking an acid and an alcohol to make an ester and water
c. Addition of H2 to an alkene
d. Oxidation of ethanol to acetaldehyde
13. Bromination of benzene (C6H6), an aromatic compound,:
a. occurs by substitution rather than addition.
b. occurs by addition rather than substitution.
c. occurs more rapidly than bromination of a nonaromatic compound.
d. results in formation of 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexabromocyclohexane.
14. Which functional group, when present in a compound that is allowed to stand in air, poses a danger of slowly yielding explosive peroxides?
a. Ether
b. Alcohol
c. Carboxylic acid
d. Ketone
15. The molecule shown below is chiral; i.e., not superimposable on its mirror image.
a. True
b. False
16. The term, “hybridization,” refers to:
a. a change in the orbital configuration of electrons about an atom which has undergone bonding.
b. a way to describe elemental reactions.
c. changes in shapes of atoms.
d. a way to describe elements.
e. none of the choices apply.
17. When carbon atoms undergo bonding interactions,:
a. the hybridization of the atoms always changes.
b. the electronic state of the atoms change.
c. the reaction is always reversible.
d. none of the choices apply.
18. Enantiomers are:
a. sets of molecules with the same connectivity, atom to atom.
b. molecules with different orientation of substituents, about one or more atoms.
c. molecules which behave differently in biological systems.
d. non-super imposable mirror image isomers.
e. all of the choices apply.
19. Carbon chemistry is vastly diverse as ...
Chemistry 113 Practice Exam 4 Spring 2016 Directions on.docxchristinemaritza
Chemistry 113 Practice Exam 4 Spring 2016
Directions on actual Exam: The exam consists of 2 sections (Chemical Bonding and Geometry and IMFs. Each multiple choice question is worth 4.33 points. You are allowed to use a scientific (nonprogrammable) calculator, periodic table, and VSEPR Theory Table.
Useful information:
ΔH°rxn = Σn×D(bonds broken) - Σn×D(bonds formed)
where Σn represents the sum of the moles of a particular type of bond
D represents bond energy per mole of bond
Chemical Bonding and Geometry
1.
The Lewis dot symbol for the calcium ion is
A)
2+
B)
Ca
C)
2+
D)
Ca2+
E)
Ca
2.
The electron dot structure for AsCl3 molecule shows
A)
a total of 84 electron dots
B)
three single bonds and 10 lone pairs
C)
two single bonds, one double bond, and 9 lone pairs
D)
one single bond, two double bonds, and 8 lone pairs
E)
three single bonds and one lone pair
3.
The correct Lewis structure for CO2 is: C
O
O
A)
O
O
B)
O
O
C)
O
O
D)
O
4.
Which of the following Lewis structures is incorrect?
A)
B)
C)
D)
E)
5.
How many covalent bonds will be formed by bromine in BrO3– for the dot structure that expands the octet to minimize formal charge and places negative formal charges on only the most electronegative atom(s). The Pauling electronegativity values are:
Br = 2.8; O = 3.5
A)
3
B)
4
C)
5
D)
6
E)
7
6.
Estimate the enthalpy change for the reaction 2CO + O2 2CO2 given the following bond energies.
BE(CO) = 1074 kJ/mol
BE(O=O) = 499 kJ/mol
BE(C=O) = 802 kJ/mol
A)
+2380 kJ/mol
B)
+744 kJ/mol
C)
+1949 kJ/mol
D)
–561 kJ/mol
E)
–744 kJ/mol
7.
Give the number of lone pairs around the central atom and the molecular shape of the ion ClO3–.
A)
0 lone pairs, trigonal
B)
1 lone pair, bent
C)
1 lone pair, trigonal pyramidal
D)
2 lone pairs, T-shaped
E)
2 lone pairs, trigonal
8.
Which of the following substances is/are bent?
(i) H2S (ii). CO2 (iii) ClNO (iv) NH2– (v) O3
A)
only (iii)
B)
only (i) and (v)
C)
only (i), (iii), and (v)
D)
all are bent except for (iv)
E)
all are bent except for (ii)
9.
Which of the following molecules is polar?
A)
CH4
B)
SF6
C)
F2
D)
CH3F
E)
CO2
10.
Indicate the type of hybrid orbitals used by the central atom in TeF4.
A)
Sp
B)
sp2
C)
sp3
D)
sp3d
E)
sp3d2
11.
The hybridization of the O atom in CO2 will be
A)
S
B)
Sp
C)
sp2
D)
sp3
E)
sp3d
12.
The number of pi bonds in the molecule below is
A)
1
B)
2
C)
3
D)
5
E)
9
IMF’s
13. Order the forces (dipole-dipole, London dispersion, ionic, and hydrogen-bonding) from weakest to strongest .
a) dipole-dipole, London dispersion, ionic, and hydrogen-bonding
b) London dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen-bonding, and ionic
c) hydrogen-bonding, dipole-dipole, London dispersion, and ionic
d) dipole-dipole, ionic, London dispersion, and hydrogen-bonding
e) London dispersion, ionic, dipole-dipole, and hydrogen-bonding
14. Which of the following would you expect to have the highest boiling point?
a) F2
b) Cl2
c) ...
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Chemistry 2000 Paper2
1. 2000-CE
CHEM HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AUTHORITY
2 HONG KONG CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2000
CHEMISTRY PAPER 2
10.45 am – 11.45 am (1 hour)
Subject Code 160
1. Read carefully the instructions on the Answer Sheet and insert the information
required (including the Subject Code) in the spaces provided.
2. When told to open this book, check that all the questions are there. Look for
the words ‘END OF PAPER’ after the last question.
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.
3. All the answers should be marked on the
Answer Sheet.
Note that you may only mark ONE answer to each question.
4. Two or more
answers will score NO MARKS.
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2. There are 50 questions in this paper.
1. A compound formed from element X and sulphur has the following
electronic structure :
S
S X
(Only electrons in the outermost shells are shown.)
How many electrons are there in the outermost shell of an atom of X ?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 6
D. 8
2. Caesium (Cs) is a Group I element in the Periodic Table and its relative
atomic mass is greater than that of potassium. Which of the following
statements concerning caesium is INCORRECT ?
A. Caesium is a weaker reducing agent than potassium.
B. Caesium reacts violently with water.
C. Caesium is a soft metal.
D. Caesium reacts with oxygen to form an oxide with
formula Cs2O.
3. Iron cans used for canning food are usually coated with tin instead of zinc.
This is because
A. tin is more reactive than zinc.
B. tin ions are non-toxic but zinc ions are toxic.
C. tin forms an alloy with iron and this alloy is corrosion
resistant.
D. tin prevents iron cans from rusting by sacrificial
protection.
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3. 4. Metal X forms an oxide. 27.53 g of this oxide contains 24.96 g of X. What
is the mole ratio of X to oxygen in the oxide ?
(Relative atomic masses : O = 16.0, X = 207.0)
A. 1:1
B. 1:2
C. 2:3
D. 3:4
5. Which of the following gases are the major products liberated in the
electrolysis of concentrated sodium chloride solution using carbon
electrodes ?
Cathode Anode
A. hydrogen chlorine
B. chlorine hydrogen
C. hydrogen oxygen
D. oxygen hydrogen
6. Which of the following pairs of compounds can be distinguished by treating
with an acidified potassium dichromate solution ?
A. ethane and ethene
B. ethanol and propan-1-ol
C. sodium carbonate and sodium hydrogencarbonate
D. sodium sulphite and sodium sulphate
Element X occurs in nature as two isotopes, 63X and 65X. If the relative
7.
atomic mass of X is 63.5, what is the relative abundance of the 63X isotope ?
A. 25%
B. 60%
C. 75%
D. 90%
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4. 8. Which of the following statements concerning members of a homologous
series is INCORRECT ?
A. They contain carbon and hydrogen only.
B. They can be represented by the same general formula.
C. They have similar chemical properties.
D. Their boiling points increase with their relative molecular
masses.
9. The atomic number of element X is 12. X reacts with element Y to form
an ionic compound with formula XY2. To which group of the Periodic
Table does Y belong ?
A. Group I
B. Group IV
C. Group VI
D. Group VII
10. Manufacturing ammonia by the Haber process involves the reversible
reaction :
N2(g) + 3H2(g) 2NH3(g)
Which of the following statements concerning the process is
INCORRECT ?
A. The forward reaction can go to completion if iron powder
is used as a catalyst.
B. The optimum conditions for the process are 500°C and
200 atm.
C. The raw materials are derived from air and water.
D. The forward reaction and backward reaction occur
simultaneously.
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5. 11. Different volumes of 2.0 M potassium hydroxide solution and 2.0 M
sulphuric acid are mixed in a polystyrene cup. In which of the following
combinations would the temperature rise be the greatest ?
Volume of 2.0 M KOH(aq)/cm 3 Volume of 2.0 M H 2 SO 4 (aq)/cm 3
A. 20.0 40.0
B. 30.0 30.0
C. 40.0 20.0
D. 45.0 15.0
12. Which of the following natural substances is essentially a single
compound ?
A. air
B. coal
C. petroleum
D. quartz
13. Consider the compounds represented by the two structures below :
O HH HHO
and
H C O C C H H C C C OH
HH HH
Which of the following statements concerning these compounds is correct ?
A. Both compounds can turn wet blue litmus paper red.
B. Both compounds have the same odour.
C. Both compounds have the same molecular formula.
D. Both compounds have the same boiling point.
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6. 14. Which of the following solutions can react with bromine water to give a
colourless solution ?
A. sodium chloride solution
B. sodium sulphite solution
C. sodium iodide solution
D. sodium hypochlorite solution
15. A polymer has the following structure :
CH3 CH3
C C
n
H H
What is the monomer of this polymer ?
A. butane
B. but-1-ene
C. but-2-ene
D. 2-methylpropene
16. Consider the following equation :
→
3Zn(s) + 2NO3–(aq) + 8H+(aq) 3Zn2+(x) + 2NO(y) + 4H2O(z)
Which of the following combinations is correct ?
y
x z
A. aq g aq
B. aq g
C. aq aq
D. g aq
The melting point and boiling point of substance X are 321°C and 765°C
17.
In its molten state, X conducts electricity without
respectively.
decomposition. X probably has
A. an ionic structure.
B. a metallic structure.
C. a simple molecular structure.
D. a covalent network structure.
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7. 18. Some potassium carbonate solution is added to a sample of tap water. The
mixture then appears cloudy. Which of the following ions is probably
present in the sample ?
NH4+
A.
Mg2+
B.
Br–
C.
SO42–
D.
19. Gold ornaments are usually made from an alloy of gold and copper instead
of pure gold. This is because the alloy
A. can be found free in nature.
B. is more corrosion resistant than pure gold.
C. is denser than pure gold.
D. is stronger than pure gold.
A sample of concentrated sulphuric acid has a density of 1.83 g cm–3 and
20.
contains 94.0% of sulphuric acid by mass. What is the concentration
(correct to one decimal place) of sulphuric acid in the sample ?
(Relative atomic masses : H = 1.0, O = 16.0, S = 32.1)
A. 17.5 M
B. 18.3 M
C. 18.7 M
D. 19.8 M
21. Which of the following processes requires a catalyst ?
A. preparation of ethyl ethanoate from ethanoic acid and
ethanol
B. conversion of sulphur trioxide to concentrated sulphuric
acid
C. manufacture of chlorine bleach from brine
D. reduction of iron(III) oxide to iron
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8. 22. A white solid dissolves in water to give an alkaline solution. The solution
reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to give a gas. The solid is probably
A. calcium oxide.
B. calcium carbonate.
C. potassium hydroxide.
D. potassium carbonate.
In an experiment, 21.8 g of zinc was treated with 250.0 cm3 o f 2 M
23. .0
hydrochloric acid. What volume of hydrogen was liberated at room
temperature and pressure ?
(Relative atomic mass : Zn = 65.4;
3
molar volume of gas at room temperature and pressure = 24.0 dm )
4.0 dm3
A.
6.0 dm3
B.
8.0 dm3
C.
12.0 d m3
D.
24. Which of the following compounds is insoluble in water ?
A. methanol
B. methanoic acid
C. methyl methanoate
D. sodium methanoate
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25. Which of the following processes is endothermic ?
A. cracking of petroleum fractions
B. fermentation of glucose solution
C. manufacture of ammonia by the Haber process
D. oxidation of sulphur dioxide to sulphur trioxide in the
contact process
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9. 26. Which of the following combinations is correct ?
Type of fire Type of fire extinguisher to use
A. electrical fire water
B. electrical fire foam
C. kerosene fire water
D. kerosene fire foam
27. Which of the following changes occurs in a catalytic converter installed in a
motor car ?
A. Nitrogen monoxide changes to nitrogen dioxide.
B. Carbon monoxide changes to carbon dioxide.
C. Unburnt hydrocarbons change to carbon particles.
D. Sulphur changes to sulphur dioxide.
28. Which of the following changes is NOT a redox reaction ?
Fe2(SO4)3 + H2S → 2FeSO4 + S + H2SO4
A.
2Al + 6HCl → 2AlCl3 + 3H2
B.
CaCO3 + CO2 + H2O → Ca(HCO3)2
C.
2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2
D.
29. Which of the following compounds would react with ammonium chloride
on heating ?
A. concentrated nitric acid
B. concentrated hydrochloric acid
C. sodium hydroxide solution
D. magnesium sulphate solution
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10. 30. In which of the following substances does nitrogen has the smallest
oxidation number ?
A. NH3
B. NO
C. N2O
D. N2
31. Which of the following uses of sulphuric acid is/are correct ?
(1) manufacture of soaps
(2) manufacture of paint additives
(3) manufacture of fertilizers
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
32. Which of the following articles should be made from thermosetting
plastics ?
(1) wall paper
(2) television casing
(3) water bucket
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
33. In an experiment, a piece of calcium metal was added to a beaker of water.
Which of the following statements concerning the experiment is/are
correct ?
(1) The calcium metal sank to the bottom of the beaker.
(2) The calcium metal burnt with a brick red flame.
(3) At the end of the experiment, an alkaline solution was formed in
the beaker.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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11. 34. Which of the following statements concerning helium is/are correct ?
(1) The outermost electron shell of a helium atom has an octet
structure.
(2) Helium is used to fill weather balloons.
(3) Helium exists as monatomic molecules.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
35. Consider the chemical cell shown below :
salt bridge
magnesium copper
1M magnesium
1M copper(II)
sulphate solution
sulphate solution
Beaker X Beaker Y
Which of the following statements concerning the cell is/are correct ?
(1) Oxidation takes place at the copper electrode.
The concentration of magnesium ions in beaker X increases.
(2)
(3) The salt bridge allows electrons to flow from one electrode to the
other electrode.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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12. 36. Which of the following polymers is/are made by condensation
polymerization ?
O O H H
(1) C (CH2)4 C N (CH2)6 N
n
O
C OCH3
(2) CH2 C
n
CH3
F F
(3) C C
n
F F
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
37. Which of the following statements concerning drugs is/are correct ?
(1) Morphine is an effective painkiller.
(2) Acetaminophen (paracetamol) can damage the stomach lining.
(3) A suspension of milk of magnesia in water has a pH greater than 7.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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13. 38.
sink
catchpot
Some concentrated sulphuric acid was poured into a sink connected to a
catchpot made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). After some time, the catchpot
became deformed. Which of the following explanations for the
deformation of the catchpot is/are correct ?
(1) The heat liberated when the concentrated sulphuric acid mixed with
the water in the catchpot caused PVC to soften.
(2) PVC was decomposed into its monomers by the concentrated
sulphuric acid.
(3) PVC was oxidized by the concentrated sulphuric acid.
A. (1) only
B. (2) only
C. (1) and (3) only
D. (2) and (3) only
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14. X can form X2– ions.
39. X is an element in Group VI of the Periodic Table.
Which of the following statements are correct ?
The oxidation number of X decreases when X2– ion is formed.
(1)
Both X atom and X2– ion have the same number of electron shells.
(2)
Both X atom and X2– ion have the same nuclear charge.
(3)
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
40. Which of the following measures can reduce the emission of pollutants from
a coal-fired power station ?
(1) installation of scrubbers
(2) installation of electrostatic precipitators
(3) increasing the height of the chimney
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
41. Which of the following statements concerning soaps are correct ?
(1) They are esters.
(2) They can reduce the surface tension of water.
(3) Their aqueous solutions are alkaline.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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15. 42. Which of the following statements concerning carbon, silicon and
phosphorus are correct ?
(1) Carbon forms numerous compounds with hydrogen and oxygen.
(2) Silicon is used to make computer chips.
(3) Phosphorus is an essential element for plant growth.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
43. Which of the following statements concerning a zinc-carbon cell are correct ?
(1) The ammonium chloride in the cell acts as an electrolyte.
(2) The manganese(IV) oxide in the cell acts as an oxidizing agent.
(3) The zinc case of the cell acts as the positive terminal.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
44. Which of the following statements concerning sulphur dioxide are correct ?
(1) It can be prepared by heating copper turnings with concentrated
sulphuric acid.
(2) It is denser than air.
(3) It can be absorbed by sodium hydroxide solution.
A. (1) and (2) only
B. (1) and (3) only
C. (2) and (3) only
D. (1), (2) and (3)
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16. Directions : Each question below (Question Nos. 45 to 50) 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
45. Concentrated sulphuric acid can Concentrated sulphuric acid is a
turn a piece of filter paper black. strong oxidizing agent.
46. Carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide The atoms of carbon and silicon
have similar physical properties. have the same number of electrons
in their outermost shells.
47. Chlorine is a better bleaching agent Chlorine bleaches by reduction.
for silk than sulphur dioxide.
48. The volume of 10.0 g of gaseous 10.0 g of gaseous carbon dioxide
carbon dioxide is the same as the contains the same number of
volume of 10.0 g of solid carbon molecules as 10.0 g of solid carbon
dioxide. dioxide.
49. Adding lime to acidic soil can Lime can neutralize the acid in the
increase crop yield. soil.
50. Aluminium was used earlier than Aluminium is more abundant than
iron in the history of mankind. iron in the earth crust.
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17. 2000 Chemistry Paper 2
Question No. Key Question No. Key
1. B 26. D
2. A 27. B
3. B 28. C
4. D 29. C
5. A 30. A
6. D 31. D
7. C 32. B
8. A 33. C
9. D 34. D
10. A 35. B
11. C 36. A
12. D 37. C
13. C 38. A
14. B 39. D
15. C 40. A
16. B 41. C
17. B 42. D
18. B 43. A
19. D 44. D
20. A 45. B
21. A 46. C
22. D 47. D
23. B 48. C
18. 24. 49. A
25. A 50. C
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