Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Core)
Chemistry 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2016 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2016: 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
- 42
File names: 0620_w16_qp_32 · 0620_w16_ms_32
Grade thresholds for 0620/32 Oct/Nov 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | 36 | 28 | 21 | 14 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2016 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Metals | 2 | 20 |
| States of matter | 1 | 16 |
| Organic chemistry | 1 | 15 |
| The Periodic Table | 1 | 11 |
| Acids, bases and salts | 1 | 10 |
| Atoms, elements and compounds | 1 | 8 |
Questions in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2016
- Question 1
The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Li …
- Question 2
The bar charts compare the concentrations of ions in two samples of water, sample A and sample …
- Question 3
Iron is a metal. (a) The equation for the reaction of iron with steam is shown. 3Fe …
- Question 4
Methyl orange and methyl red are both dyes which can be used as indicators. (a) The actual value for the melting point of methyl red is …
- Question 5
Cement is made by heating clay with limestone. Some of the limestone (calcium carbonate) breaks down to form calcium oxide and a gas which turns limewater milky. (a) (i) Complete the chemical equation for this reaction. CaCO3 → + (ii) …
- Question 6
Petroleum can be separated into useful hydrocarbon fractions by fractional distillation. (a) (i) Explain the term hydrocarbon fraction. hydrocarbon fraction (ii) State one use for each of the following hydrocarbon fractions. naphtha kerosene (b) Organic compounds can be grouped into …
- Question 7
The graph shows how the temperature of sodium changes when it is heated at a constant rate in an atmosphere of argon. temperature time …
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