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Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Extended)

Chemistry 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Extended)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2013: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 7 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
7
Marks
80
Grade A from
43
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0620_w13_qp_32 · 0620_w13_ms_32

Grade thresholds for 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013

The minimum raw marks Cambridge set for each grade on this component (out of 80). Thresholds change every session and variant, so always compare your score with the paper you actually sat.

ABCDE
43021014

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Organic chemistry118
Chemistry of the environment113
Metals113
Atoms, elements and compounds111
Stoichiometry111
Chemical reactions18
States of matter16

Questions in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013

  1. Question 1States of matter · 6 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 1 The table gives the melting points, the boiling points and the electrical properties of six substances A to F. substance melting point / °C boiling point / °C electrical conductivity as a solid electrical conductivity as …

  2. Question 2Atoms, elements and compounds · 11 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 2 The halogens are a collection of diatomic non-metals in Group VII. (a) (i) Defi ne the term diatomic. (ii) What do the electron distributions of the halogens have in common? (iii) How do their electron distributions …

  3. Question 3Chemistry of the environment · 13 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 3 (a) Nitric acid is now made by the oxidation of ammonia. It used to be made from air and water. This process used very large amounts of electricity. Air was blown through an electric arc and …

  4. Question 4Metals · 13 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 4 For centuries, iron has been extracted from its ore in the blast furnace. The world production of pig iron is measured in hundreds of million tonnes annually. (a) The following raw materials are supplied to a …

  5. Question 5Stoichiometry · 11 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 5 Silver(I) chromate(VI) is an insoluble salt. It is prepared by precipitation. 20 cm3 of aqueous silver(I) nitrate, concentration 0.2 mol / dm3, was mixed with 20 cm3 of aqueous potassium chromate(VI), concentration 0.1 mol / dm3. …

  6. Question 6Chemical reactions · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 6 The following reactivity series shows both familiar and unfamiliar elements in order of decreasing reactivity. Each element is represented by a redox equation. Rb Rb+ + e– Mg Mg2+ + 2e– Mn Mn2+ + 2e– Zn …

  7. Question 7Organic chemistry · 18 marks

    For Examiner’s Use 7 Plants can make complex molecules from simple starting materials, such as water, carbon dioxide and nitrates. Substances produced by plants include sugars, more complex carbohydrates, esters, proteins, vegetable oils and fats. (a) (i) Describe how you …

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0620_w13_ms_32), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013?
43 marks out of 80, a C needed 21.
Which topics came up in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013?
Mostly Organic chemistry, Chemistry of the environment, Metals. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2013?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.