Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2016: 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
- 22
File names: 0620_w16_qp_11 · 0620_w16_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2016
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 19 | 16 | 13 | 10 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2016
- Question 1
‘Particles moving very slowly from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.’ Which process is being described? A a liquid being frozen B a solid melting C a substance diffusing through a liquid D a substance …
- Question 2
A student mixes 25 cm3 samples of dilute hydrochloric acid with different volumes of aqueous sodium hydroxide. In each case, the student measures the change in temperature to test if the reaction is exothermic. Which piece of apparatus is not …
- Question 3
Information about the solubility of four solids, …
- Question 4
The table shows information about atoms of three different elements. element proton number nucleon number number of protons number of neutrons number of electrons chlorine …
- Question 5
The diagrams show the structures of two forms of the same element. T U What are the reasons for using T in cutting tools and U as a lubricant? …
- Question 6
Ions are formed by elements losing or gaining electrons. Which statement is correct? A Metal atoms gain electrons to form positive ions. B Non-metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions. C The charge on an ion is always either …
- Question 7
A molecule of X contains two carbon atoms, four hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms. What is the formula of X? A CH2CO2H B CH3COH C CH3COOH D C2H3COOH
- Question 8
Concentrated aqueous potassium chloride is electrolysed using platinum electrodes. The solution contains the ions K+, Cl –, H+ and OH–. Which electrodes are the ions attracted to during this electrolysis? anode cathode A Cl – and K+ H+ and OH– …
- Question 9
Which apparatus could be used to electroplate an iron nail with copper? …
- Question 10
When anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is added to water a solution is formed and heat is given out. water anhydrous copper(II) sulfate thermometer Which row shows the temperature change and the type of reaction taking place? temperature change type of reaction …
- Question 11
The combustion of element X releases large amounts of energy. What is X? A ethanol B hydrogen C methane D uranium
- Question 12
The rate of reaction between magnesium and excess dilute hydrochloric acid was followed by measuring the mass of magnesium present at regular time intervals. Two experiments were performed. Both experiments used 0.1 g of magnesium ribbon. The acid in experiment …
- Question 13
Which reaction is reversible? A CuCO3 + 2HCl → CuCl 2 + CO2 …
- Question 14
Tin is formed when tin(II) oxide is heated with carbon. What happens to the tin in the tin(II) oxide in this reaction? A It is burnt. B It is electrolysed. C It is oxidised. D It is reduced.
- Question 15
Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element forms an acidic oxide? …
- Question 16
Four substances, P, Q, R and S, are tested as shown. test substance …
- Question 17
Acids can react with metal oxides, carbonates and metals. Which reactions produce a gas? acid with metal oxide acid with carbonate acid with metal …
- Question 18
The apparatus shown is used to prepare aqueous copper(II) sulfate. Y stirrer solid X aqueous copper(II) sulfate excess of solid X filter paper heat What are X and …
- Question 19
Which statement about trends in the Periodic Table is not correct? A Elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells. B The elements change from metals to non-metals from left to right. C The number of …
- Question 20
What is not a property of Group I metals? A They are soft and can be cut with a knife. B They react when exposed to oxygen in the air. C They produce an acidic solution when they react with …
- Question 21
Which statement about the element with proton number 54 is correct? A It burns in the air to form an oxide. B It could be used in balloons because it has a very low density. C It is a gas …
- Question 22
Which element is a transition element? colour of chloride melting point of element …
- Question 23
Which row describes the trends in the properties of the Group VII elements as the group is descended? colour density reactivity with halide ions A darkens decreases increases B darkens increases decreases C lightens decreases increases D lightens increases decreases
- Question 24
Four metals are listed in decreasing order of reactivity. magnesium zinc iron copper Titanium reacts with acid and cannot be extracted from its ore by heating with carbon. Where should titanium be placed in the list? A below copper B …
- Question 25
Impure iron from the blast furnace is converted to steel as shown. oxygen impure molten iron Which statement about the process is correct? A Acidic oxides are added to remove alkaline impurities. B Coke is added as a reducing agent. …
- Question 26
A student added dilute hydrochloric acid to four metals and recorded the results. Some of the results are not correct. results metal gas given off 1 copper yes 2 iron yes 3 magnesium no 4 zinc yes Which two results …
- Question 27
Some properties of three metals, P, Q and R, are shown. metal density resistance to corrosion electrical conductivity P low high very good Q high high very good R low low good Which metals would be suitable for use in …
- Question 28
One sample of sea-water is distilled while another sample of sea-water is filtered. Which statement about the samples is correct? A The distilled sample boils at exactly 100 °C and contains dissolved salts. B The distilled sample boils at 103 …
- Question 29
Air is a mixture of gases. Which gas is present in the largest amount? A argon B carbon dioxide C nitrogen D oxygen
- Question 30
Which information about carbon dioxide and methane is correct? carbon dioxide methane A formed when vegetation decomposes key B greenhouse gas …
- Question 31
A mixture of two substances, X and Y, is heated. The damp, red litmus paper turns blue. damp, red litmus paper X and Y gentle heat What are X and …
- Question 32
In the experiment shown, a white precipitate forms in the limewater. X Y limewater What are X and …
- Question 33
Which box corresponds to limestone? Does limestone contain carbon? yes no yes no Does limestone burn? Does limestone burn? A B yes no C D
- Question 34
Petroleum is an important fossil fuel. Which row correctly describes petroleum? type of substance composition A compound mainly hydrocarbons B compound only hydrogen and carbon C mixture mainly hydrocarbons D mixture only hydrogen and carbon
- Question 35
Butane reacts as shown. butane butene + hydrogen catalyst and heat What is this type of reaction? A combustion B cracking C polymerisation D reduction
- Question 36
Which substance is in the same homologous series as methanol? …
- Question 37
Which statement could not be correct for an alkane? A It burns readily in a plentiful supply of air to form only carbon dioxide and water. B It decolourises aqueous bromine. C It has a boiling point of …
- Question 38
In which conical flask will ethanol be produced? …
- Question 39
Which molecule can be polymerised? …
- Question 40
Which row describes what happens when ethanol burns in air? a white powder is left heat energy is given out carbon dioxide is formed water is formed …
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