30 free Chemistry practice questions
Connects atomic structure, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibria, organic chemistry, and analytical reasoning.
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Chemistry
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AceDSE's free questions are a short multiple-choice diagnostic. They check selected concepts; they are not a past paper, predicted paper, or complete simulation of every assessed skill.
Topic checkpoints mapped to official source boundaries
Use this AceDSE Chemistry map as a revision index. It is organised within HKEAA and EDB source boundaries, but the official documents remain the final authority.
Atomic structure and periodicity
Explore electron configurations, periodic trends, and ionisation energies to understand element behaviour.
- Interpret ionisation energy graphs and justify anomalies
- Predict electronic configurations of atoms and ions
- Compare atomic radii of isoelectronic species
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Atomic structure and periodicity.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Atomic structure and periodicity.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Interpret ionisation energy graphs and justify anomalies
- Predict electronic configurations of atoms and ions
- Compare atomic radii of isoelectronic species
- Link emission spectra to energy level diagrams
Practice route
- Draw and compare atomic radii trends across periods and groups
- Write electron configurations for atoms and ions in s, p, d notation
- Solve problems on successive ionisation energies and identify the element
- Use emission spectrum data to deduce electron transitions
Weak signals
- Unable to distinguish between shells and subshells
- Confusing ionisation energy exceptions (e.g., Be to B, N to O)
- Misapplying shielding effect when comparing radii
Bonding, structures, and properties
Bonding, structures, and properties belongs to The microscopic world. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Bonding, structures, and properties using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the The microscopic world task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Bonding, structures, and properties.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Bonding, structures, and properties.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Bonding, structures, and properties using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the The microscopic world task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Bonding, structures, and properties before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Bonding, structures, and properties but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Metals and their uses
Metals and their uses belongs to The microscopic world. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Metals and their uses using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the The microscopic world task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Metals and their uses.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Metals and their uses.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Metals and their uses using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the The microscopic world task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Metals and their uses before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Metals and their uses but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Mole concept and stoichiometry
Mole concept and stoichiometry belongs to Chemical reactions and energy. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Mole concept and stoichiometry using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Mole concept and stoichiometry.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Mole concept and stoichiometry.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Mole concept and stoichiometry using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Mole concept and stoichiometry before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Mole concept and stoichiometry but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Energetics and enthalpy changes
Energetics and enthalpy changes belongs to Chemical reactions and energy. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Energetics and enthalpy changes using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Energetics and enthalpy changes.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Energetics and enthalpy changes.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Energetics and enthalpy changes using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Energetics and enthalpy changes before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Energetics and enthalpy changes but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Rate of reaction and reaction conditions
Rate of reaction and reaction conditions belongs to Chemical reactions and energy. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Rate of reaction and reaction conditions using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Rate of reaction and reaction conditions.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Rate of reaction and reaction conditions.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Rate of reaction and reaction conditions using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Rate of reaction and reaction conditions before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Rate of reaction and reaction conditions but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems
Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems belongs to Chemical reactions and energy. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Chemical reactions and energy task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Chemical equilibria and acid-base systems but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Redox reactions and electrochemistry
Understand oxidation‑reduction processes, electrochemical cells, and electrolysis applications.
- Determine oxidation states of elements in compounds and ions
- Predict products of electrolysis using standard electrode potentials
- Write cell diagrams for galvanic cells and calculate e.m.f.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Redox reactions and electrochemistry.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Redox reactions and electrochemistry.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Determine oxidation states of elements in compounds and ions
- Predict products of electrolysis using standard electrode potentials
- Write cell diagrams for galvanic cells and calculate e.m.f.
- Calculate mass or volume of products using Faraday’s laws
Practice route
- Balance redox half‑equations and combine into full equations
- Construct a simple electrochemical cell, measure voltage, and compare with theoretical values
- Solve quantitative electrolysis problems involving time, current, and mass
Weak signals
- Confusing anode and cathode in electrolytic vs galvanic cells
- Misassigning oxidation numbers to oxygen in peroxides or to hydrogen in metal hydrides
- Ignoring water as a possible reactant in aqueous electrolysis
Fossil fuels and carbon compounds
Fossil fuels and carbon compounds belongs to Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Fossil fuels and carbon compounds using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Fossil fuels and carbon compounds.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Fossil fuels and carbon compounds.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Fossil fuels and carbon compounds using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Fossil fuels and carbon compounds before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Fossil fuels and carbon compounds but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms
Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms belongs to Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Organic families, reactions, and mechanisms but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Analytical chemistry and evidence
Analytical chemistry and evidence belongs to Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Analytical chemistry and evidence using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Analytical chemistry and evidence.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Analytical chemistry and evidence.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Analytical chemistry and evidence using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Analytical chemistry and evidence before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Analytical chemistry and evidence but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment
Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment belongs to Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis. Use it as one official curriculum checkpoint before moving into timed practice.
- Explain Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Checkpoints
- Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment.
- Practise common HKDSE question formats for Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment.
- Record mistakes and link them to adjacent topics.
Exam skills
- Explain Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment using precise subject language.
- Choose evidence, formulae, examples, or data that match the Carbon compounds, materials, and analysis task.
- Show working or reasoning clearly enough for marker-friendly review.
Practice route
- Recall the key ideas for Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment before opening questions.
- Attempt a short diagnostic task, then mark the exact reason for any lost mark.
- Redo one adjacent topic so the checkpoint stays connected instead of isolated.
Weak signals
- You recognise Industrial chemistry, green chemistry, and environment but cannot choose the right method under time pressure.
- Your answer uses the right keyword but lacks the required evidence, step, or example.
- The same mistake appears again after reading the explanation.
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Chemistry high-yield checklist
- Atomic structure and periodicity: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Atomic structure and periodicity.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Atomic structure and periodicity.
- Bonding, structures, and properties: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Bonding, structures, and properties.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Bonding, structures, and properties.
- Metals and their uses: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Metals and their uses.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Metals and their uses.
- Mole concept and stoichiometry: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Mole concept and stoichiometry.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Mole concept and stoichiometry.
- Energetics and enthalpy changes: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Energetics and enthalpy changes.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Energetics and enthalpy changes.
- Rate of reaction and reaction conditions: Know the core ideas and vocabulary for Rate of reaction and reaction conditions.; Practise common HKDSE question formats for Rate of reaction and reaction conditions.
Answer routine
- Read the command word, underline evidence, plan the answer route, then check the final wording.
- For calculation or data tasks, show units, assumptions, working, and final interpretation.
- For essay or explanation tasks, use point, evidence, explanation, and judgement.
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