Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 May/June 2015 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2015: 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
- 31
File names: 0620_s15_qp_11 · 0620_s15_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0620/11 May/June 2015
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 | F | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 28 | 26 | 22 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/11 May/June 2015 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/11 May/June 2015
- Question 1
The changes that occur when a substance changes state are shown below. W X solid liquid gas Z Y Which process, …
- Question 2
A student uses the apparatus shown in the diagram below to measure the volume of carbon dioxide gas made when different masses of marble chips are added to 25 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid. marble chips bung gas syringe 25 …
- Question 3
Atoms contain electrons, neutrons and protons. What is the definition of nucleon number? A the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom B the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom C the total number of …
- Question 4
The diagram shows the atomic structure of an element …
- Question 5
Which statements comparing the properties of electrons, neutrons and protons are correct? neutrons and protons are both heavier than electrons only electrons and neutrons are charged …
- Question 6
Rescuers are drilling through fallen rock in order to rescue some men trapped in a cave. The drill needs lubricating from time to time. The following statements were made about the materials used for the drill tip and the lubricant …
- Question 7
In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms? 1 methane 2 lead bromide 3 sodium chloride A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and …
- Question 8
What is the relative formula mass, Mr, of CaCO3? …
- Question 9
Copper and hydrogen can each be formed by electrolysis. At which electrodes are these elements formed? copper hydrogen A anode anode B anode cathode C cathode anode D cathode cathode
- Question 10
The diagram shows a failed attempt to copper-plate a pan. pan copper sulfate solution copper cathode …
- Question 11
The diagrams show four chemical reactions. Which reaction is endothermic? …
- Question 12
Powdered marble reacts with hydrochloric acid using the apparatus shown. The gas syringe fills in 36 seconds. powdered marble gas syringe gas hydrochloric acid The experiment is repeated using marble chips in place of powdered marble. How long does it …
- Question 13
When pink crystals of cobalt(II) chloride are heated, steam is given off and the colour of the solid changes to blue. CoCl 2.6H2O CoCl …
- Question 14
In which change is chromium(II) oxide, CrO, reduced? CrO CrO3 Cr2O3 CrO2 Cr …
- Question 15
The table shows the pH of four aqueous solutions, …
- Question 16
Hydrochloric acid is used to clean metals. The acid reacts with the oxide layer on the surface of the metal, forming a salt and water. Which word describes the metal oxide? A alloy B base C element D indicator
- Question 17
Four steps to prepare a salt from an excess of a solid base and an acid are listed. 1 crystallisation 2 evaporation 3 filtration 4 neutralisation In which order are the steps carried out? …
- Question 18
Which two compounds give a white precipitate when their aqueous solutions are mixed? A silver nitrate and sodium chloride B silver nitrate and sodium iodide C sodium hydroxide and copper(II) sulfate D sodium hydroxide and iron(II) chloride
- Question 19
Which element is in the same group of the Periodic Table as lithium? electrical conductivity density in g / cm3 A high 0.97 B high 8.93 C low 0.07 D low 3.12
- Question 20
Which properties of the element titanium, Ti, can be predicted from its position in the Periodic Table? can be used as a catalyst conducts electricity when solid has low density forms coloured compounds …
- Question 21
The following statements are about elements in the Periodic Table. 1 Their atoms have a full outer shell of electrons. 2 They form basic oxides. 3 They are found in Group 0. 4 They are present in small quantities in …
- Question 22
In the outline of the Periodic Table below, some elements are shown as numbers. …
- Question 23
Solder is an alloy of lead and tin. It is used for joining pieces of metal. metal heated solder molten solder Which statement about solder is correct? A It can be represented by a chemical formula. B It contains a …
- Question 24
What is a major use of aluminium? A making brass B making cutlery C making electrical wiring D making food containers
- Question 25
Which row describes the conditions used to make steel from the iron produced by a blast furnace? calcium oxide (lime) oxygen heat …
- Question 26
W, X, Y and Z are four metals. Some properties of these metals are listed below. 1 Only W and Z can be extracted by reduction of their oxides with carbon. 2 Only X will react with cold water. 3 …
- Question 27
The diagram shows stages in producing drinking water. In which tank is chlorine added to the water? reservoir sedimentation tank filtration tank mains supply storage tank anti-bacterial treatment tank …
- Question 28
Which gas is not found in clean air? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C nitrogen D oxygen
- Question 29
Which combination of chemical compounds could be used to produce the fertiliser shown? SUPERGROW …
- Question 30
The pollutants released into the air from car exhausts and some power stations include oxides of the type XO and YO2. What are X and …
- Question 31
Which statement about rusting is not correct? A Only oxygen is needed for rusting. B Painting can stop iron gates rusting. C Rust is hydrated iron(III) oxide. D Water and oxygen are both needed for rusting.
- Question 32
Carbon dioxide and methane are ‘greenhouse gases’ which contribute to global warming. Which process does not increase global warming? A burning fossil fuels B decay of organic waste C farming cattle for beef D growing crops such as sugar cane
- Question 33
These statements are about a gas. 1 It is produced by thermal decomposition of a carbonate. 2 It is produced by the fermentation of glucose. 3 It makes up 1% of unpolluted air. 4 It is produced during the production …
- Question 34
The diagram represents a lime kiln. air in fuel in fuel in air in X waste gases limestone lime kiln What leaves the furnace at X? A calcium carbonate B calcium hydroxide C calcium oxide D calcium sulfate
- Question 35
The structures of four organic compounds are shown. …
- Question 36
Which statement about petroleum is not correct? A It can be separated into useful substances by fractional distillation. B It consists mainly of hydrocarbons. C It is found underground in many parts of the world. D Its main use is …
- Question 37
Which statement about alkane molecules is correct? A They burn in oxygen. B They contain carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. C They contain double bonds. D They contain ionic bonds.
- Question 38
Which statements are correct for ethanoic acid? 1 It contains a carbon-oxygen double bond. 2 It contains two carbon atoms. 3 It decolourises bromine water. 4 It contains an –OH group. A 1 and 2 only B 1 and …
- Question 39
A hydrocarbon A is cracked to make B and hydrogen. Compound C is formed by the addition polymerisation of B. To which homologous series do A, B and C belong? alkene alkane …
- Question 40
By which of the following methods is ethanol formed? 1 fractional distillation of petroleum 2 fermentation 3 catalytic addition of steam to ethene A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only …
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