HONG KONG EXAMINATIONS AND ASSESSMENT

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2012

This paper must be answered in English
FOR SECTION B
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-l
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A 1 4 0 E 0 1
PARTI
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the s p c s provided.
Neon occurs naturally in three isotopes with the abundance of each isotope shown in the table below :
Isotope Abundance (%)
20Ne
90.48
21Ne
0.27
22Ne
9.25
h t is meant by the term 'isotope' ? (a)

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Calculate the relative atomic mass of neon.

(2 marks)
Give one daily application ofneon. (c)
(1 mark)
Explain why the boiling point ofneon is lower than that of oxygen. (d)
(2 marks)
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-2
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Poly(ethenyl ethanoate) is a polymer. 1ts monomer is ethenyl ethanoate with the structure shown below :
H H
\ /
C=G 0
/ '\ 1/-

CH
3
2.
Ethene s the raw material used n making ethenyl ethanoate. Ethene can be produced from
hydrocarbons ofhigher molecular mass by an important industrial process.
(a)
Name this ndustrial process.

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Explain why this process is important.

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(2 marks)
Draw the structure of poly( ethenyl ethanoate). (b)

(1 mark)
Ethyl ethanoate is an organic solvent.
Draw the of ethyl ethanoate.
Suggest a chemical test to show how to distinguish between ethenyl ethanoate and ethyl
ethanoate.
(3 marks)

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(c)
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2012-DSE-CHEM 1B-3
Consider the information conceming the lemon cells shown in the diagrams below : 3.
metal Y strip
multimeter
lemon
copper stnp
multimeter
copper stnp
Cell2 Celll

What is the function ofthe lemons in these cells ? (a)

(1 mark)
By completing the table below, arrange metal metal Y and copper in increasing order of
reducing power.

(1 mark)
For write the half equation for the change that occurs at :
metal X strip (X is a group II metal), and

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Reducing power increasing

(c)

copper Strlp.

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(2 marks)
would the metal Y strip be the positive electrode if the copper strip is replaced with a
silver strip? Explain your answer.

(1 mark)
2012-DSE-CHEM 4
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With the aid of a diagram, explain the formation ofhydrogen bonding in hydrogen f1uoride. 4.

(3 marks)

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1B-5
In order to prepare 50 dm
3
of 0.1 M CuS04(aq), an inexperienced electroplating worker added the required
exact amount of CUS04' 5H
2
0(s) to water in a plastic container. He then stined the mixture with an iron
rod until the CUS04' 5H
2
0(s) dissolved completely. Finally, he sent a sample ofthe solution to the Quality
for analysis, but found that the concentration of CuS04(aq) was lower than 0.1 M.
5.
the aid of a chemical equation, explain why the concentration of the CuS04(aq) prepared
was lower than 0.1 M.
(a)
(2 marks)
The worker used the prepared CuS04(aq) to coat a layer of copper on a metallic object by
electrolysis. He used an unreasonably high voltage, and found that some bubbles were formed on
the object and the copper layer easily f1aked off.

Explain why copper can be coated on the metallic object by electrolysis.

Suggest what the bubbles were, and explain why the copper layer easily f1aked off.

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(3 marks)
Draw a labelled diagram of the experimental set-up used in a laboratory for coating a layer of
copper on a metallic object by electrolysis.
(c)

(3 marks)

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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-6
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Outline the steps in preparing solid lead(II) sulphate from solid lead(II) nitrate. You have to state the
additional chemical reagents that are required, but need NOT mention the apparatus involved.
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(4 marks)

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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-7
A fertilser only contains ammonium nitrate and potassium chloride (KCl). An experiment was
to determine the percentage by mass of NH
4
N0
3
in this fertiliser. The set-up used is shown
below:
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water


50.0 cm
3
of 8 M KOH(aq)
3.150 g offertiliser
The KOH(aq) was added slowly to the fertiliser and the mixture formed was heated gently. The ammonia
liberated from the reaction between NH
4
N0
3
and KOH was frrst cooled in a condenser, and then passed
through an in_verted funnel to a solution containing 0.0485 mol ofHCl. The solution was finally made up
to 100.00 cm' and labelled S'.
Write an ionic equation for the reaction between NH
4
N0
3
and KOH. (a)

(1 mark)
Suggest the potential hazard of one ofthe chemicals used.

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Given that ammonia is very soluble in water, state the advantage ofusing an inverted funnel.
(1 mark)
(c)
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-8
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25.00 cm
3
of S' was transferred to a conical t1ask, and then titrated with 0.100M NaOH(aq)
using methyl orange as an indicator. cm
3
of the NaOH(aq) was required to reach the end
point.
(d) 7.
Name the apparatus that should be used to transfer 25.00 cm
3
of 'S'.

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State the colour change at the end point ofthe titration.

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Calculate the percentage by mass ofNH

4
N0
3
in this fertiliser.
(Molar mass

g)

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(5 marks)
(1 mark)
Suggest a test to show the presence of a potassium-containing compound in the fertiliser.
(e)

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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-9
Upon heating, KHC0
3
decomposes Potassium hydrogencarbonate (KHC0
3
) can be used to bake bread.
into K
2
C0
3
, H
2
0 and CO
2
.
8.
Explain the purpose ofusing KHC0
3
in bread baking. (a)
(1 mark)
Write the chemical equation for the decomposition ofKHC0
3
upon heating.

LU

(l mark)
The enthalpy change of of KHC0
3
(s) can be determined indirectly from the
enthalpy changes ofthe following two reactions :
(c)

(1) KHC0
3
(s) + HC1(aq) KC1(aq) + CO
2
(g)
--- Reaction (2)
In an experiment to determine the enthalpy change of Reaction (1), 3.39 g of KHC0
3
(s) was
added to excess in an expanded polystyrene cup. The experimental data obtained are
shown below :
lnitial ofthe reacting solution: 25.8
0
C
Final temperature ofthe reacting solution: 20.2
0
C
Mass ofthe resulting solution: 27.5 g
Specific heat capacty ofthe contents:
4.3 J g-l I("l
Molar mass ofKHC0
3
: 100.1 g
Assuming that the heat capacity of the cup used is calculate the enthalpy
change of Reaction (1) from the above data.

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K
2
C0
3
(S) + 2HC1(aq) 2KCl(aq) + CO
2
(g)
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-lO
In another experiment performed under the same conditions, the enthalpy change of
Reaction (2) was found to be -49.1 kJ mor
1
Calculate the enthalpy change of
decomposition ofKHC0
3
(s) under the experimental conditions.

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(c) 8.
(4 marks)
According to the standard enthalpy changes offormation ofK
2
C0
3
(S), KHC0
3
(s),
CO
2
(g) and

as folIows :
(d)

Compound 298/ kJ mor

1
K
2
C0
3
(S)

KHC0
3
(s)
-959
COig)

H
2
0(1)
-286

Using the given information, calculate the standard enthalpy change of decomposition of

Suggest why the answers obtained from (c)(ii) and (d)(i) are different.

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(2 marks)
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-ll
The diagram below shows an experimental set-up for investigating the factors affecting rusting. 9.
iron nail B wrapped with magnesium ribbon
gel containing NaCl(aq),
K
3
Fe(CN)6(aq) and
phenolphthalein
iron nail A
iron nail C sealed with grease
What would be observed if an iron nail in the above s t rusts ? (a)

(1 mark)
Suggest which of the iron nails in the above set-up would NOT rust during the experiment.
Explain your answer.

LU

(3 marks)
(3 marks)
Suggest THREE measures for reducing the emission of air pollutants upon using fossil fuels.
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-12
PARTII
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
In an experiment, 50 cm
3
of2.0 M HCl(aq) was added to a conical f1ask containing 2.0 g ofzinc powder.
The curve in the graph below shows the volume, measured at room temperature and pressure, of the
hydrogen gas liberated in the first few minutes of the experiment. The dotted line in the graph is the
tangent to the curve at the start ofthe reaction.
11.

60
40

The initial rate' of a reaction is defined as the instantaneous reaction. With

reference to the graph above, calculate the initial rate of the reaction with respect to the volume
of hydrogen gas liberated.
(a)
(1 mark)
Explain qualitatively the effect on the initial rate of the reaction of replacing the 2.0 M HCl(aq)
with 2.0 M H
2
S0
4
(aq).

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LU

(1 mark)
Upon completion of the reaction, all the zinc powder was used up. Calculate the theoretical
volume ofhydrogen gas liberated, measured at room temperature and pressure.
(Molar volume of gas at room and pressure = 24 dm
3
;
Relative atomic mass: Zn = 65.4)
(c)
(3 marks)
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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-I3
The of Cinnamon, which can be used as a flavouring, contains cinnamaldehyde

cinnamaldehyde is shown below :
12.

Draw the for the above (a)
(1 mark)

Explain why ethyl ethanoate is a better solvent than water for dissolving cinnamaldehyde.

LU

(1 mark)
In an experiment to cinnamaldehyde from cinnamon, a solution containing only ethyl
ethanoate and cinnamaldehyde is obtained after a series of steps. In order to separate these two
compounds, simple disti11ation can be carried out. Draw a diagram for the involved, and
label the name of the distillate collected.
(Boiling points: oC,

(c)

(2 marks)
2012-DSE-CHEM 1B-14
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Outline a synthetic route, with no more than three the following conversion.
For each step, give the reagent(s), reaction conditions (as appropriate) and structure ofthe organic
product
(d) 12.

(2 marks)

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lB-15
Consider the reaction represented by below : 13.
Fe
3
+(aq) +
In an experiment, 25.0 cm
3
ofO.Ol0 M Fe2(S04)3(aq) and 25.0 cm
3
ofO.Ol0 M KSCN(aq) were mixed in a
conical flask at room temperature, and equilibrium was attained.

The concentration of F in the mixture was 0.0043 M when equilibrium was attained.
Calculate the equilibrium constant for the above reaction at room temperature.
(a)

(3 marks)
It is known that FeP0
4
(s) is insoluble in water. Suggest what would be the effect on the
equilibrium postion ifNa3P04(s) is added to the equlibrium mxture.
(1 mark)

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2012-DSE-CHEM 1B-16
The diagram below shows the conversion of an oil molecule X to a fat molecule Y.

14.
Y
Given that all alkyl groups in both X and Y are straight chains, label the chiral carbon(s)
by in the above diagram.
X

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(a)
With reference to (i), explain whether a change in optical activity is involved in the
above conversion.

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(2 marks)
Explain the One of the products in the alkaline hydrolysis of Y has a cleansing property.
cleansing ofthis product.

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(4 marks)

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2012-DSE-CHEM lB-17

Use electron diagrams to illustrate, step by step, how CH

4
reacts with Br2 under sunlight to form CH
3
Br.
(Show electI.ons in the outermost shells only.)
(3 marks)
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2012-DSE-CHEM 1B-18
Consider the following oxides : 16.
C1
2
0
Which ofthe oxides listed above can conduct electricity in molten
S02 P40 10 Si0
2
Alz0
3
MgO Na20
(a)

(1 mark)
Explain why Si0
2
has the highest melting point among the covalent oxides listed above.

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(2 marks)
Write a chemical equation for the reaction between Alz0
3
(s) and NaOH(aq). (c)
(I mark)
END OF SECTION B
ENDOFPAPER

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lB19

PERIODIC

l
K
2
H He
1 II 1.0.. III IV V VI VII 4.0
3 4 5 6 7
g
9 10
Li Be B C N

F Ne
6.9 9.0 10.8 12.0 14.0 16.0 19.0 20.2
11 12 relative atomic 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na

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
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr 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 Tc Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te E Xe
85.5 87.6 88.9 91.2 92.9 95.9

101.1 102.9 106.4 107.9 112.4 114.8 118.7 121.8 127.6 126.9 13 1.3
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 P Au Hg TI Pb Bi PO At Rn
132.9 137.3 138.9 178.5 180.9 183.9 186.2 190.2 192.2 195.1 197.0 200.6 204.4 207.2 209.0 (209) (210) (222)
87 88 104 105
Fr Ra Ac Rf Db
(223) (226) (227)

(262)
atomic

N
o
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 No Lr
232.0 (23 1) 238.0 (237) (244) (243) (247) (247) (251) (252) (257) (258) (259) (260)

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