Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2011 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, Oct/Nov 2011: 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
- 32
File names: 0620_w11_qp_13 · 0620_w11_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2011
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 19 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2011 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2011
- Question 1
In which substance are the particles close together and slowly moving past each other? A air B ice C steam D water
- Question 2
Two isotopes of helium are He 3 2 and He. 4 2 Which two diagrams show the arrangement of particles in these two isotopes? …
- Question 3
The diagram shows the electronic structures of atoms P and Q. key = electron …
- Question 4
A student was provided with only a thermometer, a stopwatch and a beaker. What could the student measure? …
- Question 5
Mixture 1 contains sand and water. Mixture 2 contains salt and water. Which method of separation could be used to obtain each of the required products from each mixture? mixture 1 mixture 2 to obtain sand to obtain water to …
- Question 6
Concentrated aqueous potassium bromide solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The ions present in the solution are K+, Br –, H+ and OH–. To which electrodes are the ions attracted during this electrolysis? attracted to anode attracted to cathode A …
- Question 7
Metals could be extracted from their molten chlorides using electrolysis. Which substances are formed at each electrode? anode cathode A chlorine hydrogen B chlorine metal C hydrogen metal D metal chlorine
- Question 8
The table describes the structures of four particles. particle number of protons number of neutrons number of electrons …
- Question 9
The diagram shows a section of an overhead power cable. aluminium steel glazed porcelain Which statement explains why a particular substance is used? A Aluminium has a low density and is a good conductor of electricity. B Porcelain is a …
- Question 10
Two elements, represented by and , form a compound. Which diagram shows molecules of the compound? …
- Question 11
The relative formula mass, Mr, of copper(II) sulfate, CuSO4, is 160. Which mass of sulfur is present in 160 g of copper(II) sulfate? …
- Question 12
The sign is used in some equations to show that a reaction is reversible. Two incomplete equations are given. reactants products P CoCl …
- Question 13
Which fuel needs oxygen in order to produce heat energy and which type of reaction produces the energy? fuel type of reaction A a radioactive isotope endothermic B a radioactive isotope exothermic C hydrogen endothermic D hydrogen exothermic
- Question 14
Some reactions are listed. methane + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water sodium + water → sodium hydroxide + hydrogen magnesium + hydrochloric acid → magnesium chloride + hydrogen Which word correctly describes all of these reactions? A combustion B …
- Question 15
Which type of reaction always forms a salt and water? A exothermic B neutralisation C oxidation D polymerisation
- Question 16
An experiment to determine the rate of a chemical reaction could be carried out using the apparatus shown. reaction mixture Which reaction is being studied? A Cl 2 + 2KBr → 2KCl + Br2 B Mg + H2SO4 → MgSO4 …
- Question 17
Copper(II) carbonate reacts with dilute sulfuric acid. CuCO3(s) + H2SO4(aq) → CuSO4(aq) + CO2(g) + H2O(l) The speed of the reaction can be changed by varying the conditions. Which conditions would always increase the speed of this chemical reaction? 1 …
- Question 18
The table shows some properties of two elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table. element state at 20 °C density / g per cm3 melting point / °C chlorine gas 0.0032 –101 bromine liquid 3.1000 –7 Which properties is …
- Question 19
The results of three tests on a solution of compound X are shown. test result aqueous sodium hydroxide added white precipitate formed, soluble in excess aqueous ammonia added white precipitate formed, soluble in excess dilute hydrochloric acid added bubbles of …
- Question 20
An element has the following properties. ● It forms coloured compounds. ● It acts as a catalyst. ● It melts at 1539 °C. In which part of the Periodic Table is the element found? A Group I B Group IV …
- Question 21
An alloy contains copper and zinc. Some of the zinc has become oxidised to zinc oxide. What is the result of adding an excess of dilute sulfuric acid to the alloy? A A blue solution and a white solid remains. …
- Question 22
Which property is not characteristic of a base? A It reacts with a carbonate to form carbon dioxide. B It reacts with an acid to form a salt. C It reacts with an ammonium salt to form ammonia. D It …
- Question 23
Statement 1: Helium is a reactive gas. Statement 2: Helium can be used to fill balloons. Which is correct? A Both statements are correct and statement 2 explains statement 1. B Both statements are correct but statement 2 does not …
- Question 24
A liquid turns white anhydrous copper sulfate blue and has a boiling point of 103°C. Which could be the identity of the liquid? A alcohol B petrol C salt solution D pure water
- Question 25
Alloy X is strong and has a low density. Alloy Y is heavy but is resistant to corrosion. Which could be uses of X and Y? bridge supports aircraft overhead cables …
- Question 26
When sodium reacts with water, a solution and a gas are produced. water sodium The solution is tested with litmus paper and the gas is tested with a splint. What happens to the litmus paper and to the splint? litmus …
- Question 27
Which statements are correct? 1 Metals are often used in the form of alloys. 2 Stainless steel is an alloy of iron. 3 Alloys always contain more than two metals. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only …
- Question 28
A chemical engineer plans to produce hydrochloric acid. Which metal is best for the reaction container? A copper B iron C magnesium D zinc
- Question 29
Which statement is true about all metals? A They are attracted to a magnet. B They are weak and brittle. C They may be used to form alloys. D They react with water.
- Question 30
A metal is extracted from hematite, its oxide ore. What is the metal and how is the oxide reduced? metal method of reduction A Al electrolysis B Al heating with carbon C Fe electrolysis D Fe heating with carbon
- Question 31
Iron is a metal that rusts in the presence of oxygen and water. Mild steel is used for 1 and is prevented from rusting by 2 . Stainless steel is prevented from rusting by 3 it with another metal. Which …
- Question 32
In which row is the air pollutant not correctly matched with its source? air pollutant source A carbon monoxide incomplete combustion of fuels B lead compounds burning petrol in cars C nitrogen oxides decomposing vegetation D sulfur dioxide burning coal …
- Question 33
Dry air is passed over hot copper until all the oxygen has reacted. heat copper dry air The volume of gas at the end of the reaction is 120 cm3. What is the starting volume of dry air? A 132 …
- Question 34
Which pollutant gas is produced by the decomposition of vegetation? A carbon monoxide B methane C nitrogen oxide D sulfur dioxide
- Question 35
Which combination of chemical compounds could be used to produce the fertiliser shown? SUPERGROW …
- Question 36
The diagram represents the molecule of an organic compound. key = carbon = oxygen = hydrogen What is the name of the compound? A ethane B ethanoic acid C ethanol D ethene
- Question 37
The table shows the composition of four different types of petroleum (crude oil). fraction Arabian Heavy / % Arabian Light / % Iranian Heavy / % North Sea / % gasoline …
- Question 38
Which pair of compounds are members of the same homologous series? …
- Question 39
Petroleum is a very important raw material that is separated into more useful products. Which terms describe petroleum and the method used to separate it? petroleum is a method used to separate petroleum A compound cracking B compound fractional distillation …
- Question 40
When glucose is fermented, ethanol is formed together with A carbon dioxide. B ethene. C methane. D oxygen. Group 140 Ce Cerium 58 141 Pr Praseodymium 59 144 Nd Neodymium 60 Pm Promethium 61 150 Sm Samarium 62 152 Eu …
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