Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Core)
Chemistry 0620/31 May/June 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2016: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 8 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 8
- Marks
- 80
- Grade A from
- 46
File names: 0620_s16_qp_31 · 0620_s16_ms_31
Grade thresholds for 0620/31 May/June 2016
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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 38 | 29 | 24 | 20 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/31 May/June 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stoichiometry | 2 | 17 |
| States of matter | 1 | 12 |
| Electrochemistry | 1 | 11 |
| Organic chemistry | 1 | 11 |
| Acids, bases and salts | 1 | 10 |
| Chemistry of the environment | 1 | 10 |
| Atoms, elements and compounds | 1 | 9 |
Questions in 0620/31 May/June 2016
- Question 1
The structures of some substances containing chlorine are shown. 1 Cl − K+ Cl …
- Question 2
A bicycle maker wants to choose a suitable material to make bicycle frames. The table shows the properties of some materials that could be used. 2 cost per tonne in $/tonne resistance to corrosion density in g/cm3 relative strength material …
- Question 3
The table shows some properties of the Group I metals. 3 boiling point /ºC melting point /ºC density in g/cm3 metal …
- Question 4
The structures of some organic compounds are shown. …
- Question 5
The Group VII elements are called the halogens. 5 Describe the trends in • the physical properties of the halogens, • the reactivity of halogens with other halide ions. Include a relevant word equation in your answer. (a) Iodine reacts …
- Question 6
Ammonia is manufactured by the reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst. 6 What is the purpose of a catalyst? (a) The reaction is reversible. Complete the equation below by adding the sign for a reversible …
- Question 7
Calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. 7 CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) →CaCl2(aq) + CO2(g) …
- Question 8
A teacher passed hydrogen gas over hot copper(II) oxide. 8 CuO(s) + H2(g) →Cu(s) + H2O(g) Which substance is reduced in this reaction? Explain your answer. (a) The diagram shows the apparatus used. (b) dry hydrogen gas copper(II) oxide water …
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