Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2017: 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
- 25
File names: 0620_w17_qp_11 · 0620_w17_ms_11
Grade thresholds for 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2017
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 21 | 18 | 15 | 12 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/11 Oct/Nov 2017
- Question 1
The diagram shows how the arrangement of particles changes when a substance changes state. Which change of state is shown? A boiling B condensation C evaporation D sublimation
- Question 2
Which method can be used to separate a mixture of salt and water to obtain both parts of the mixture? A crystallisation B distillation C evaporation D filtration
- Question 3
A student put 25.0 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid into a conical flask. The student added 2.5 g of solid sodium carbonate and measured the change in temperature of the mixture. Which apparatus does the student need to use to …
- Question 4
Propanone, C3H6O, is a liquid at room temperature. What is the boiling point of pure propanone? …
- Question 5
Which statement about the boxes P, Q and R is correct? …
- Question 6
The number of particles in atoms …
- Question 7
Which row describes the type of bonding present in substances 1 and 2? substance 1 substance 2 A methane has ionic bonding graphite has covalent bonding B graphite has ionic bonding potassium chloride has covalent bonding C potassium chloride has …
- Question 8
Substances with giant covalent structures can be used as lubricants and as cutting tools for hard materials. The diagram shows how the atoms are arranged in two giant covalent substances, X and …
- Question 9
The equation shows the thermal decomposition of magnesium carbonate (Mr = 84). MgCO3 → MgO + CO2 Which mass of magnesium oxide is formed when 21.0 g of magnesium carbonate are completely decomposed? …
- Question 10
Electricity is passed through concentrated aqueous sodium chloride. Inert electrodes are used. + – concentrated aqueous sodium chloride What is formed at the negative electrode? A chlorine B hydrogen C oxygen D sodium
- Question 11
Two chemical processes are described. ● During the combustion of gasoline, energy is …
- Question 12
When dilute sulfuric acid reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide, the temperature of the solution increases. Which words describe this reaction? A endothermic and neutralisation B endothermic and redox C exothermic and neutralisation D exothermic and redox
- Question 13
The mass of a beaker and its contents is plotted against time. Which graph represents what happens when sodium carbonate reacts with an excess of dilute hydrochloric acid in an open beaker? mass time A mass time B mass time …
- Question 14
When blue copper(II) sulfate is heated, a white solid and water are formed. The white solid turns blue and gives out heat when water is added to it. Which terms describe the blue copper(II) sulfate and the reactions? the blue …
- Question 15
Which changes increase the rate of reaction between calcium carbonate and dilute hydrochloric acid? 1 increasing the concentration of the acid 2 increasing the temperature 3 increasing the size of the pieces of calcium carbonate …
- Question 16
The equations for two reactions P and Q are given. P 2NaNO2 …
- Question 17
What is not a typical characteristic of acids? A They react with alkalis producing water. B They react with all metals producing hydrogen. C They react with carbonates producing carbon dioxide. D They turn blue litmus paper red.
- Question 18
Magnesium, phosphorus and chlorine are elements in the same period of the Periodic Table. Which row describes the type of oxide formed by each of these elements? magnesium phosphorus chlorine A acidic acidic basic B acidic basic basic C basic …
- Question 19
Zinc sulfate is made by reacting an excess of zinc oxide with dilute sulfuric acid. The excess zinc oxide is then removed from the solution. Which process is used to obtain solid zinc sulfate from the solution? A crystallisation B …
- Question 20
What is used to test for chlorine? A a glowing splint B damp litmus paper C limewater D potassium manganate(VII) solution
- Question 21
Which statements about the trends across a period of the Periodic Table are correct? 1 Aluminium is more metallic than sodium. 2 Beryllium is more metallic than carbon. 3 Boron is more metallic than lithium. 4 Magnesium is more metallic …
- Question 22
Astatine is an element in Group VII of the Periodic Table. Astatine is 1 reactive than iodine. The melting point of astatine is 2 than the melting point of iodine. Astatine is 3 in colour than bromine. Which words complete …
- Question 23
Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point forms coloured compounds can act as a catalyst A high no no B high yes yes C low no yes D low yes no
- Question 24
Why is argon gas used to fill electric lamps? A It conducts electricity. B It glows when heated. C It is less dense than air. D It is not reactive.
- Question 25
What is a property of all metals? A conduct electricity B hard C low melting points D react with water
- Question 26
Which material is not involved in the large-scale extraction of iron from iron ore? A bauxite B calcium carbonate (limestone) C carbon (coke) D hematite
- Question 27
Some reactions of three metals are listed in the table. metal metal reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid metal oxide is reduced by carbon P yes no Q no yes R yes yes What is the order of reactivity of the …
- Question 28
Which uses of the metals shown are both correct? aluminium stainless steel A aircraft bodies cutlery B car bodies aircraft bodies C chemical plant food containers D food containers car bodies
- Question 29
The flow chart shows stages in the treatment of river water to produce drinking water. drinking water stage Y stage X settling tank river water What occurs at stages X and …
- Question 30
Which gas is over 30% of air? A argon B carbon dioxide C nitrogen D oxygen
- Question 31
Iron is a metal that rusts in the presence of oxygen and water. Mild steel is used for 1 and is prevented from rusting by 2 . Stainless steel does not rust. It is produced by 3 iron with another …
- Question 32
A mixture produces a gas both when it reacts with an acid and when it reacts with an alkali. Which ions are present in the mixture? A ammonium ions and carbonate ions B ammonium ions and oxide ions C hydrogen …
- Question 33
Some marble chips (calcium carbonate) are heated strongly and substances X and Y are formed. Substance X is a white solid that reacts with water, giving out heat. Substance Y is a colourless gas. What are substances X and …
- Question 34
The structures of some organic molecules are shown. C C CH3 …
- Question 35
Some of the fractions obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum are used as fuels for vehicles. Which two fractions are used as fuels for vehicles? A bitumen fraction and gasoline fraction B bitumen fraction and naphtha fraction C gasoline …
- Question 36
Burning fossil fuels releases heat energy. Which substance is not a fossil fuel? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D petroleum
- Question 37
X, Y and Z are three hydrocarbons. X CH2=CH2 Y CH3–CH=CH2 Z CH3–CH2–CH=CH2 What do compounds X, Y and Z have in common? 1 They are all alkenes. 2 They are all part of the same homologous series. 3 They …
- Question 38
The table shows bonds that are present and bonds that are not present in compound X. bond …
- Question 39
The diagram shows a reaction sequence. butane ethene ethanol carbon dioxide and water …
- Question 40
Molecules of a substance react together as shown. …
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