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PART I
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
1. The formula of a rare sulphur-containing mineral is AxBySz. A and B are NOT atomic symbols and x, y
and z are integers. The percentage by mass of element A in this mineral is 55.2%.
(a) Roasting 1.0 kg of this mineral in air produces 375.8 g of sulphur dioxide gas. Assuming the
sample is pure, calculate the percentage by mass of sulphur in this mineral.
(1 mark)
(b) The relative atomic mass of element B is 121.76 and it has two stable isotopes, 121B and 123B.
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(i) Define the term ‘isotope’.
(ii) Calculate the relative abundances of the isotopes.
(ii) If y = 4, calculate the formula mass of the mineral.
(4 marks)
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1. (c) AxBySz reacts with HCl to form chloride of A, chloride of B and hydrogen sulphide gas.
(i) Calculate the mass of hydrogen sulphide produced by the reaction between 0.5 mole
of AxBySz and excess hot concentrated hydrochloric acid.

(ii) Hence, calculate the number of moles of HCl consumed per mole of AxBySz in this
reaction.
(3 marks)
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2. Superacids refer to acids that have a greater acidity than pure sulphuric acid. The three-dimensional
structure of sulphuric acid is shown below:
One of the superacids is called magic acid, which consists of antimony pentafluoride and fluorosulphuric
acid. Another example consists of arsenic pentafluoride and fluorosulphuric acid. The three-dimensional
structure of fluorosulphuric acid is shown below:
(a) Draw the three-dimensional structure of an antimony pentafluoride molecule (SbF5).


(1 mark)
(b) Compare the boiling points of
(i) antimony pentafluoride and arsenic pentafluoride, and;
(ii) sulphuric acid and fluorosulphuric acid.
(4 marks)
2. (c) Predict and explain whether antimony pentafluoride is an oxidizing agent or a reducing agent.
(2 marks)
(d) Explain why nitrogen pentafluoride does not exist even though nitrogen and antimony belong
to the same group.

(1 mark)

3. Propene is a common hydrocarbon with the formula C3H6.
(a) In order to produce 1,2-dibromopropane, a student bubbled propene gas into 1 mole of cold
Br2(l) under light. When the reaction had completed, a sample from the reaction mixture was
analyzed. It was found that the sample contains several brominated compounds.
(i) Suggest how the student could determine whether the reaction had completed or not.
(ii) Explain why the sample contained other brominated compounds instead of pure 1,2-
dibromopropane.

(iii) Further analysis showed that one of the brominated compounds produced from the
above experiment contains 85.4% by mass of bromine and 12.8% by mass of carbon.
The relative molecular mass of this compound is between 275–285. The molecule of
this compound does not carry any chiral carbons. Draw all possible structures of this
compound.
(iv) Suggest a modification to the experiment so that pure 1,2-dibromopropane can be

produced.
(6 marks)
3. (b) Propene can be used to produce an additional polymer.
(i) Draw the repeating unit of the polymer.
(ii) Explain why a sample of the polymer synthesized from propene in the laboratory melts
at a range of temperature.

(2 marks)

4. Compound A is a double salt with the formula (NH4)xFe(SO4)y·zH2O(s). When compound A is dissolved
in water, it dissociates into NH4+(aq), Fe2+(aq) and SO42-(aq) ions. Other double salts work similarly
when dissolved in water. To determine the values of x, y and z, the following experiment was performed.
(a) Solution A was prepared by dissolving 10.0 g of compound A in distilled water and diluting it
to 250.0 cm3 using a volumetric flask. 25.0 cm3 aliquots of the diluted sample were titrated with
0.025 M K2Cr2O7(aq). The results are shown below:
Titration Trial 1 2 3 4
Initial reading of the burette / cm3 0.00 22.40 2.50 19.60 0.00
3
Final reading of the burette / cm 22.40 39.40 19.60 36.50 17.00
(i) To verify the oxidation number of Fe in compound A, a student added a few drops of
solution A to indicator I, which turned from yellow to blue. He then concluded that
oxidation number of Fe in compound A is +2. Suggest what indicator I might be.

(ii) Calculate the percentage by mass of iron in compound A.
(iii) Calculate the formula mass of compound A.
(4 marks)
4. (b) Another 10.0 g of compound A was dissolved in distilled water. Solution of compound A was
heated with excess NaOH(aq). The gas liberated was absorbed by 120.0 cm3 of 0.75 M HCl(aq).
The acid was then diluted to 250.0 cm3. 25.0 cm3 aliquots of the diluted sample were titrated
with 0.10 M Na2CO3(aq). The average titre was 19.53 cm3.
(i) Besides formation of colourless gas bubbles, state ONE more visible change when the
aqueous solution of compound A is heated with NaOH(aq).
(ii) A student tried to direct the gas released from the reaction between A and NaOH(aq)
using a delivery tube. Explain why sucking back occurred.
(iii) Calculate the value of x and y respectively.

(iv) If the percentage by mass of oxygen in compound A is 57.1%, calculate the value of z.
(5 marks)

5. The following question is related to the thermochemistry of some 8-carbon compounds.
(a) Octane, C8H18(l), is commonly used as a fuel. Write down the thermochemical equation for the
standard enthalpy change of combustion of octane.
(Given that the ΔHoc of C8H18(l) = –5470 kJ mol-1.)
(1 mark)
(b) Cubane, C8H8(s), is one of the members of prismane (i.e. hydrocarbons with a prism-like shape).
Its structure is shown below:

(i) In order to find out the standard enthalpy change of combustion of cubane, 2.5 g of
cubane is burnt in a calorimeter and experimental results are obtained:
Volume of water used: 500.0 cm3
Initial temperature: 25.0 oC
Final temperature: 79.3 oC
Given that the density of water is 1.00 g cm-3 and the specific heat capacity of water is
4.2 J g-1 oC-1, calculate the standard enthalpy change of combustion of cubane.
(ii) The densities of octane and cubane at room conditions are 0.703 and 1.29 g cm-3
respectively. Explain why cubane can be considered a better fuel for energy storage in
terms of economic aspects by calculating the energy densities of octane and cubane
respectively (i.e. energy stored per unit volume).
5. (b) (iii) In terms of environmental aspects, explain whether cubane or octane is a better fuel.
(5 marks)
(c) Pyrolysis (treatment with high temperature) of cubane in gaseous state results in a series of
reactions that produces B(g) (cyclooctatetraene) at the end. The enthalpy change of formation
of B(g) is +298 kJ mol-1.
ΔH1 = +55.2 kJ mol-1
ΔH2 = –273 kJ mol-1


A
ΔH3 = –31.7 kJ mol-1
A B
(i) Using Hess’s Law, calculate the enthalpy change of formation of cubane in solid state.
(ii) Explain why pyrolysis should be performed in the absence of air.
(3 marks)

6. The following diagram shows an electrochemical set-up involving different aqueous iron-containing ions.
Gas X Gas Y
Graphite
C D Beaker 3
V
A B
Graphite Graphite

Beaker 1 Beaker 2
Solutions to be contained by the beakers are freshly prepared as follows.
contains
Beaker 1 50.0 cm3 1.0 M I2(aq) + 50.0 cm3 1.0 M KI(aq)
Beaker 2 50.0 cm3 1.0 M FeSO4(aq) + 50.0 cm3 1.0 M Fe2(SO4)3(aq)
Beaker 3 100.0 cm3 concentrated FeCl2(aq) + a few drops of universal indicator
You are provided with the following excerpt from an electrochemical series:
Fe2+(aq) + 2e- ⇌ Fe(s)

2H+(aq) + 2e- ⇌ H2(g)
I2(aq) + 2e- ⇌ 2I-(aq)
Fe3+(aq) + e- ⇌ Fe2+(aq)
O2(g) + 4H+(aq) + 4e- ⇌ 2H2O(l)
Cl2(g) + 2e- ⇌ 2Cl-(aq)
The switch is closed and the set-up starts operating.
(a) (i) Explain the expected colour change of solution around electrode D.
6. (a) (ii) Theoretically, the ratio of the volume of gas X : the volume of gas Y is 1 : 1. Explain
why the ratio is slightly greater than 1 : 1 practically with the help of a chemical
equation.
(iii) A student planned to continue the experiment in the next Chemistry lesson. After a few
days, he performed the experiment again using the solutions prepared during last
lesson. He discovered that the ratio of the volume of gas X : the volume of gas Y
became smaller than 1 : 1 this time. With reference to the electrochemical series,
explain why.

(6 marks)
(b) (i) State the observation at electrode A.
(ii) If 2.50 × 1019 electrons flow from electrode A to C per second, calculate the
concentration of Fe3+(aq) ions in Beaker 2 after 10 minutes.
(Given that Avogadro’s constant = 6.02 × 1023.)
(3 marks)

7. * You are provided with the following items:
microscope slide, filter paper, sodium sulphate solution, sodium sulphite solution, potassium
dichromate crystal, droppers, crocodile clips, battery, connecting wires
With the aid of a labelled diagram, design an experiment to illustrate the migration of ions under the
influence of an electric field. Your experiment should give clear visible observation to illustrate BOTH
the migration of cations and anions to the respective poles of the battery.
(5 marks)
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PART II
Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.
8. Permanganate ions react with oxalate ions (C2O42-) to form manganese(II) ions and carbon dioxide gas.
For both Trial 1 and Trial 2, x cm3 of 0.25 mol dm-3 C2O4Na2(aq) was added to a mixture containing 20
cm3 of y mol dm-3 KMnO4(aq) and (30 – x) cm3 of 1.0 mol dm-3 H2SO4(aq).
(a) The progress of the reaction between permanganate ions and oxalate ions can be followed by
measuring the volume of gas released at different time intervals. In Trial 1, the reaction flask
was maintained at 50℃.
200
Volume of gas evolve / cm3
150

100
50
0 1 2 3 4 5
Time / minutes
(i) It is known that C2O4Na2(aq) is in excess. Assuming that the gas collected is
maintained at room temperature and pressure, calculate y using the above graph.
(Given that molar volume of ideal gases at r.t.p. = 24 dm3 mol-1.)
(ii) Explain why the curve has a sigmoid shape.
(4 marks)

8. (b) In Trial 2, the reaction flask was maintained at 5℃.
Trial 1
200
Volume of gas evolve / cm3

Trial 2
150
100
50
0 1 2 3 4 5
Time / minutes
(i) Explain the difference in initial rate between Trial 1 and Trial 2 with respect to the

collision theory.
(ii) Briefly explain why the curve for Trial 2 levels off at a lower position than Trial 1.
(3 marks)
9. Sulphuric acid is a common mineral acid found in the laboratory. It is commonly known for its oxidizing
and dehydrating nature. In aqueous solution, sulphuric acid ionizes according to the following equations:
H2SO4(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + HSO4-(aq) … (rnx. 1)

HSO4-(aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + SO42-(aq) … (rnx. 2)
As the Kc of rnx. 1 is large, rnx. 1 can be regarded as an irreversible reaction (rnx. 3):
H2SO4(aq) → H+(aq) + HSO4-(aq) … (rnx. 3)
The Kc for rnx. 2 is 1.2 × 10-2 mol dm-3 at room conditions.
(a) A commercial concentrated sulphuric acid with 98% by mass of H2SO4(l) has a density of 1.98
g cm-3. 50.0 cm3 of the commercial concentrated H2SO4(l) was added to 1.0 dm3 of distilled
water. Considering the equilibrium system, calculate the pH of the diluted sulphuric acid.

(3 marks)
(b) To further dilute the acid, 200.0 cm3 of the previously prepared diluted sulphuric acid was added
to 300.0 cm3 of distilled water. Calculate the new pH of the diluted sulphuric acid solution.
(2 marks)

Melting poi
10. * Describe the trends
He of melting
Ne point ofArelements in Group I and Group VIII. Explain the difference in
the described trends in terms of structure and bonding.
Melting point
Melting point
Li Na K He Ne Ar
(4 marks)
Melting point

Li Na K
11. Compound 1 is a cyclic ester, which is also known as a lactone. The structure of it is shown below:
(a) Compound 1 can be converted to several compounds as shown below:


(i) Compound 2 carries chiral carbons. However, analysis of the polarimeter showed that
a sample of Compound 2 synthesized from the above experiment does not rotate the
plane of polarization of a beam of plane-polarized light. Explain why.
(ii) A student suggested that process W can be accomplished by heating Compound 2

with NaOH(aq) under reflux. Do you think this method is feasible? Explain your
answer.
(iii) Treating A with dilute acid gives the same product as that of treating Compound 1
with dilute acid. Draw ONE possible structure of A.
(3 marks)

11. (b) Upon ozonolysis, Compound 1 can also be converted to Compound 4, which can be further
treated to yield other compounds.

(i) State the reagent(s) and condition(s) of process Z.
(ii) Another student suggested that process Y can be accomplished by treating Compound
5 with PCl3(l) at room temperature. Do you think this method is feasible? Explain your
answer.
(2 marks)
(c) Compound 5 can be converted to other derivatives through the reaction scheme shown below:
(i) Draw ONE possible structure for C and E respectively.
11. (c) (ii) Explain whether D or F has a higher boiling point.
(4 marks)
(d) Consider the conversion of Compound 6 to H:


(i) Suggest the reagent(s) that can be used to convert Compound 6 to G.
(ii) Heating G with concentrated H2SO4(l) gives H as one of the products. Write down the
systematic name of H.
(iii) It is known that side reactions occur in the conversion of G to H. One of the side
products is isolated and analyzed. There is no observable change when it is added to
cold dilute acidified potassium permanganate solution. Draw ONE possible structure
of this side product.
(3 marks)
END OF SECTION B
END OF PAPER

PERIODIC TABLE
GROUP
atomic number
0
2022-CHEM-MOCK 1B
1 2
H He
2002-AL-CHEM 1–20
I II 1.0 III IV V VI VII 4.0
3 4 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 relative atomic mass 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
22
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
– 19 –
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
132.9 137.3 138.9 178.5 180.9 183.9 186.2 190.2 192.2 195.1 197.0 200.6 204.4 207.2 209.0 (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) 238.0 (237) (244) (243) (247) (247) (251) (252) (257) (258) (259) (260)
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2022-DSE MOCK

HONG KONG DIPLOMA OF SECONDARY EDUCATION EXAMINATION 2022

SECTION B: Question-Answer Book B Question Number Mark

This paper must be answered in English. 1 /8

(1) After the announcement of the start of the 3 /8

(4) Answer ALL questions in both Parts I and II. Write 7 /5

(6) Supplementary answer sheets will be provided on

(7) No extra time will be given to candidates for

Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Answers written in the margins will not be marked.

(ii) Calculate the relative abundances of the isotopes.

(ii) If y = 4, calculate the formula mass of the mineral.

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(a) Draw the three-dimensional structure of an antimony pentafluoride molecule (SbF5).

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(b) Compare the boiling points of

(i) antimony pentafluoride and arsenic pentafluoride, and;

(ii) sulphuric acid and fluorosulphuric acid.

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(iv) Suggest a modification to the experiment so that pure 1,2-dibromopropane can be

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3. (b) Propene can be used to produce an additional polymer.

(i) Draw the repeating unit of the polymer.

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(iii) Calculate the formula mass of compound A.

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(iii) Calculate the value of x and y respectively.

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ΔH1 = +55.2 kJ mol-1

ΔH2 = –273 kJ mol-1

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ΔH3 = –31.7 kJ mol-1

(ii) Explain why pyrolysis should be performed in the absence of air.

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Solutions to be contained by the beakers are freshly prepared as follows.

Fe2+(aq) + 2e- ⇌ Fe(s)

The switch is closed and the set-up starts operating.

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(b) (i) State the observation at electrode A.

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