Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/12 May/June 2010 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, 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_12 · 0620_s10_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0620/12 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 0620/12 May/June 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/12 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
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 3
The symbols of two atoms may be written as shown. …
- Question 4
- Question 5
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 6
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 7
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 8
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 9
Aqueous copper(II) sulfate solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Copper(II) ions (Cu2+), hydrogen ions (H+), hydroxide ions (OH–) and sulfate ions …
- Question 10
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 11
Element X has six electrons in its outer shell. = electron key …
- Question 12
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 13
Which name is given to mixtures of metals? A alloys B compounds C ores D salts
- Question 14
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 15
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 16
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 17
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 18
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 19
An element melts at 1455 °C, has a density of …
- Question 20
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 21
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 22
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 23
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 24
The positions in the Periodic Table of four elements are shown. Which element is most likely to form an acidic oxide? …
- Question 25
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 26
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 27
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 28
Copper, iron and zinc are all used as pure metals. Which of these three metals are also used in alloys? copper iron zinc …
- Question 29
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 30
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 31
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 32
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 33
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 34
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 35
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 36
Which compound in polluted air can damage stonework and kill trees? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C lead compounds D sulfur dioxide
- Question 37
Diesel, petrol and bitumen are all A fuels. B hydrocarbons. C lubricants. D waxes.
- Question 38
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 39
Which structure shows a compound that belongs to a different homologous series to propane? …
- Question 40
Which structure is incorrect? …
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