Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/12 May/June 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 2, May/June 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_s16_qp_12 · 0620_s16_ms_12
Grade thresholds for 0620/12 May/June 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 | 18 | 15 | 12 | 9 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/12 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/12 May/June 2016
- Question 1
In which changes do the particles move further apart? W X gas liquid solid …
- Question 2
In the chromatography experiment shown, which label represents the solvent front? …
- Question 3
One of the instructions for an experiment reads as follows. Quickly add 50 cm3 of acid. What is the best piece of apparatus to use? A a burette B a conical flask C a measuring cylinder D a pipette
- Question 4
Two statements about diamond are given. 1 Diamond has a giant three-dimensional covalent structure of carbon atoms. 2 Diamond is one of the hardest substances known. Which is correct? A Both statements are correct and statement 1 explains statement 2. …
- Question 5
The table shows the electronic structure of four atoms. atom electronic structure …
- Question 6
An atom of element Q contains 19 electrons, 19 protons and 20 neutrons. What is Q? A calcium B potassium C strontium D yttrium
- Question 7
Lithium is in Group I of the Periodic Table. Nitrogen is in Group V of the Periodic Table. Lithium reacts with nitrogen to form the ionic compound lithium nitride. What happens to the electrons when lithium atoms and nitrogen atoms …
- Question 8
The equation shows the reaction between magnesium and sulfuric acid. [Ar: …
- Question 9
The diagram shows an electrical cable. metal core plastic coating Which statement about the substances used is correct? A The coating is plastic because it conducts electricity well. B The core is copper because it conducts electricity well. C The …
- Question 10
What are the products at the electrodes when dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed using inert electrodes? anode cathode A hydrogen oxygen B oxygen hydrogen C sulfur oxygen D sulfur dioxide hydrogen
- Question 11
The energy level diagram for the reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid is shown. Mg + 2HCl MgCl …
- Question 12
The diagram shows some properties that substances may have. To which labelled part of the diagram does 235U belong? compound used as an energy source radioactive …
- Question 13
A liquid X reacts with solid Y to form a gas. Which two diagrams show suitable methods for investigating the rate (speed) of the reaction? …
- Question 14
The results of two separate reactions between excess calcium carbonate and hydrochloric acid are shown. volume of gas collected time first reaction second reaction 00 Which statement explains the differences between the reactions? A More calcium carbonate was used in …
- Question 15
The equations below all show redox reactions. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 2ZnO …
- Question 16
In which reaction is the colour change from blue to white? A heating hydrated cobalt(II) chloride B heating hydrated copper(II) sulfate C adding water to anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride D adding water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate
- Question 17
Which statements are properties of an acid? 1 reacts with ammonium sulfate to form ammonia 2 turns red litmus blue …
- Question 18
Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element forms an acidic oxide? …
- Question 19
What is the correct sequence of steps for the preparation of a pure sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals from copper(II) oxide and sulfuric acid? A dissolving → crystallisation → evaporation → filtration B dissolving → evaporation → filtration → crystallisation …
- Question 20
The following tests are carried out on an aqueous solution of salt X. test observation sodium hydroxide solution is added a green precipitate is formed which dissolves in excess a small piece of aluminium foil is then added to the …
- Question 21
Where in the Periodic Table is the metallic character of the elements greatest? left or right side of a period at the top or bottom of a group A left bottom B left top C right bottom D right top
- Question 22
Rubidium is a Group I metal. Which statement about rubidium is not correct? A It has a higher melting point than lithium. B It has one electron in its outer shell. C It reacts vigorously with water. D It reacts …
- Question 23
The table gives information about four elements, …
- Question 24
Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a gas that does not form a compound with potassium? …
- Question 25
Which property is not considered a typical metallic property? A good conductor of heat B low melting point C malleable (can be hammered into shape) D strong
- Question 26
Some chemical properties of three metals W, X and Y and their oxides are shown. metal reaction with steam reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid reaction of metal oxide with carbon W reacts reacts reacts X no reaction no reaction reacts …
- Question 27
Iron from a blast furnace is treated with oxygen and with calcium oxide to make steel. Which substances in the iron are removed? oxygen removes calcium oxide removes A carbon acidic oxides B carbon basic oxides C iron acidic oxides …
- Question 28
Copper is sometimes used to make cooking utensils. saucepan gas ring Three properties of copper are given. 1 corrosion resistant 2 good conductor of electricity 3 good conductor of heat Which properties make copper a suitable metal for making cooking …
- Question 29
The diagram shows an experiment to investigate how paint affects the rusting of iron. air P Q water iron painted iron What happens to the water level in tubes P and Q? tube P tube Q A falls rises B …
- Question 30
A new planet has been discovered and its atmosphere has been analysed. atmosphere planet The table shows the composition of its atmosphere. gas percentage by volume carbon dioxide 4 nitrogen 72 oxygen 24 Which gases are present in the atmosphere …
- Question 31
Which of the following are tests for water? 1 It turns anhydrous copper(II) sulfate blue. 2 It boils at …
- Question 32
Sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide and oxides of nitrogen are common gaseous pollutants found in the air. Which pollutants contribute to acid rain? A carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide B oxides of nitrogen and sulfur dioxide C oxides of nitrogen only …
- Question 33
Which compound is not used as a fertiliser? A ammonium phosphate B ammonium sulfate C calcium carbonate D potassium nitrate
- Question 34
Lime (calcium oxide) is used to treat waste water from a factory. Which substance is removed by the lime? A ammonia B sodium chloride C sodium hydroxide D sulfuric acid
- Question 35
The diagram shows the separation of petroleum into fractions. gasoline …
- Question 36
Which compound is not an alkane, CnH2n+2? A CH3CH2CH2CH3 B (CH3)2CHCH3 C CH3CHCHCH3 D (CH3)3CH
- Question 37
A hydrocarbon W burns to form carbon dioxide and water. W decolourises bromine water. What is the name of W and what is its structure? name of W structure of W A ethane …
- Question 38
Which term describes the formation of ethanol from glucose? A cracking B distillation C fermentation D polymerisation
- Question 39
Ethene forms an addition polymer as shown. …
- Question 40
Which statement about carboxylic acids is not correct? A Aqueous ethanoic acid has a pH below pH 7. B They contain the functional group –COOH. C They produce carbon dioxide when reacted with a metal carbonate. D Methyl orange turns …
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