Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 May/June 2010 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2010: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 29
File names: 0620_s10_qp_11 · 0620_s10_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0620/11 May/June 2010
The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 40). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/11 May/June 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/11 May/June 2010
- Question 1
The diagram shows a cup of tea. Which row describes the water particles in the air above the cup compared with the water particles in the cup? moving faster closer together …
- Question 2
A fruit drink coloured orange contains a dissolved mixture of red and yellow colouring agents. One of these colouring agents is suspected of being illegal. Which method could be used to show the presence of this illegal colouring agent? A …
- Question 3
A student carries out an experiment to find how fast 3 cm pieces of magnesium ribbon dissolve in 10 cm3 samples of sulfuric acid at different temperatures. Which piece of apparatus does the student not need? A balance B measuring …
- Question 4
Which row shows the change that takes place when element X gains the new particle shown? particle gained change A electron an isotope of element X is formed B electron the element one place to the right of X in …
- Question 5
- Question 6
The symbols of two atoms may be written as shown. …
- Question 7
Which name is given to mixtures of metals? A alloys B compounds C ores D salts
- Question 8
Element X has six electrons in its outer shell. = electron key …
- Question 9
In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms? 1 sodium chloride 2 methane 3 lead bromide A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and …
- Question 10
Hydrogen and chlorine react as shown. 1 molecule of hydrogen + 1 molecule of chlorine → 2 molecules of hydrogen chloride What is the equation for this reaction? …
- Question 11
The diagram shows apparatus for plating a spoon with silver. spoon metal electrode electrolyte Which statement is not correct? A Silver would stick to the spoon because it is a very reactive metal. B The electrolyte would be a silver …
- Question 12
Aqueous copper(II) sulfate solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Copper(II) ions (Cu2+), hydrogen ions (H+), hydroxide ions (OH–) and sulfate ions …
- Question 13
Three electrolysis cells are set up. Each cell has inert electrodes. The electrolytes are listed below. cell 1 aqueous sodium chloride cell 2 concentrated hydrochloric acid cell 3 molten lead(II) bromide In which cells is a gas formed at both …
- Question 14
Clouds are formed when water vapour evaporates from the sea. clouds sea water vapour What is the energy change and what name is given to the type of change when water evaporates? energy change type of change A energy given …
- Question 15
Which process is not exothermic? A burning a fossil fuel B obtaining lime from limestone C radioactive decay of 235U D reacting hydrogen with oxygen
- Question 16
A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid. The loss in mass of the reaction flask is measured. The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q. 0 mass of reaction flask time …
- Question 17
When pink cobalt(II) sulfate crystals are heated, they form steam and a blue solid. When water is added to the blue solid, it turns pink and becomes hot. Which terms describe the pink cobalt(II) sulfate crystals and the reactions? pink …
- Question 18
Iron is extracted from iron oxide using carbon monoxide as shown in the equation. iron oxide + carbon monoxide → iron + carbon dioxide What does the equation show? A Carbon monoxide is oxidised to carbon dioxide. B Carbon monoxide …
- Question 19
Aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to a solid, X, and the mixture is heated. A green precipitate is formed and an alkaline gas is given off. Which ions are present in …
- Question 20
An aqueous solution of the organic compound methylamine has a pH greater than 7. Which statement about methylamine is correct? A It neutralises an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide. B It reacts with copper(II) carbonate to give carbon dioxide. C …
- Question 21
The positions in the Periodic Table of four elements are shown. Which element is most likely to form an acidic oxide? …
- Question 22
An excess of copper(II) oxide is added to dilute sulfuric acid to make crystals of hydrated copper(II) sulfate. The processes listed may be used to obtain crystals of hydrated copper(II) sulfate. 1 concentrate the resulting solution 2 filter 3 heat …
- Question 23
Which is not a property of Group I metals? A They are soft and can be cut with a knife. B They corrode rapidly when exposed to oxygen in the air. C They produce an acidic solution when they react …
- Question 24
An element melts at 1455 °C, has a density of …
- Question 25
An element does not conduct electricity and exists as diatomic molecules. In which area of the Periodic Table is the element to be found? …
- Question 26
Solutions of a halogen and a sodium halide are mixed. Which mixture darkens in colour because a reaction occurs? A bromine and sodium chloride B bromine and sodium fluoride C chlorine and sodium fluoride D chlorine and sodium iodide
- Question 27
Copper, iron and zinc are all used as pure metals. Which of these three metals are also used in alloys? copper iron zinc …
- Question 28
Some properties of four elements are shown in the table. Which element is a metal? melting point / °C electrical conductivity when liquid electrical conductivity when solid A –7 low low B 801 high low C 1535 high high D …
- Question 29
A student added dilute hydrochloric acid to four metals and recorded the results. Not all of the results are correct. results metal gas given off 1 copper yes 2 iron yes 3 magnesium no 4 zinc yes Which two results …
- Question 30
The diagram shows the manufacture of steel. waste gases gas X molten iron What is gas X? A carbon dioxide B chlorine C hydrogen D oxygen
- Question 31
Aluminium is an important metal with many uses. Some of its properties are listed. 1 It is a good conductor of heat. 2 It is a reactive metal. 3 It has a low density. 4 It has an oxide layer …
- Question 32
Which statements about water are correct? 1 Water is treated with chlorine to kill bacteria. 2 Household water may contain salts in solution. 3 Water is used in industry for cooling. 4 Water for household use is filtered to remove …
- Question 33
Which compound in polluted air can damage stonework and kill trees? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C lead compounds D sulfur dioxide
- Question 34
Which statement about methane is not correct? A It is a liquid produced by distilling petroleum. B It is produced as vegetation decomposes. C It is produced by animals such as cows. D It is used as a fuel.
- Question 35
To grow roses, a fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is needed. For the best flowers, the fertiliser should contain a high proportion of potassium. Which fertiliser is best for roses? proportion by mass fertiliser …
- Question 36
The diagram shows three types of item. cutlery cooking pan instruments used in hospitals Which method of rust prevention can be used for all three types of item? A coating with plastic B covering with grease C galvanising D using …
- Question 37
Which structure is incorrect? …
- Question 38
Which structure shows a compound that belongs to a different homologous series to propane? …
- Question 39
A macromolecule is a very large molecule. Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation. Which row in the table describes the formation of a polymer? monomer polymer A ethane poly(ethane) B ethene poly(ethene) C …
- Question 40
Diesel, petrol and bitumen are all A fuels. B hydrocarbons. C lubricants. D waxes. Group 140 Ce Cerium 58 141 Pr Praseodymium 59 144 Nd Neodymium 60 Pm Promethium 61 150 Sm Samarium 62 152 Eu Europium 63 157 Gd …
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