Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Core)

Chemistry 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2017: 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: 50

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File names: 0620_w17_qp_32 · 0620_w17_ms_32

Grade thresholds for 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017

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
50	42	33	27	21

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

Chapter	Questions	Marks
Chemistry of the environment	2	21
Acids, bases and salts	1	13
Electrochemistry	1	11
The Periodic Table	1	10
Atoms, elements and compounds	1	9
Organic chemistry	1	9
States of matter	1	7

Questions in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017

Question 1Atoms, elements and compounds · 9 marks
The diagram shows the structures of five substances, …
Question 2Chemistry of the environment · 14 marks
The diagram shows the composition of the planet Saturn. liquid hydrogen liquid helium atmosphere rocky core 75.0% hydrogen 24.9% helium 0.1% other gases (a) Describe how Saturn’s atmosphere differs from the Earth’s atmosphere. Give three differences. …
Question 3Acids, bases and salts · 13 marks
The following compounds are present in a liquid used for cleaning metal. ethanoic acid ethanol glycerol sodium chloride water (a) (i) Draw the structure of the functional group present in ethanoic acid. (ii) Which one of the following pH values …
Question 4Electrochemistry · 11 marks
The table shows the properties of four substances. substance boiling point electrical conductivity of solid electrical conductivity when molten solubility in water calcium iodide very high does not conduct conducts phosphorus low does not conduct does not conduct insoluble sodium …
Question 5The Periodic Table · 10 marks
Nickel can be obtained from nickel(II) oxide by heating it with a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen. 2NiO + CO + H2 2Ni + CO2 …
Question 6Organic chemistry · 9 marks
Ethanol can be manufactured from ethene or by the fermentation of glucose. (a) Describe these two methods of manufacturing ethanol. In your answer, include ● the names of any additional substances needed, ● the reaction conditions. (b) Ethene is an …
Question 7States of matter · 7 marks
Sulfur dichloride, SCl 2, is a red liquid which vaporises easily at room temperature and pressure. (a) A drop of sulfur dichloride was placed in the corner of a glass box. The glass box was closed and left for 12 …
Question 8Chemistry of the environment · 7 marks
Calcium carbonate (limestone) decomposes when heated. CaCO3 CaO + CO2 (a) When 20.0 g of calcium carbonate are decomposed, 11.2 g of calcium oxide (lime), CaO, are formed. Calculate the mass of calcium oxide formed when 160.0 g of calcium …

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Where can I get the 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017 mark scheme?

Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0620_w17_ms_32), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.

What was the grade threshold for an A in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017?

50 marks out of 80, a C needed 33.

Which topics came up in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2017?

Mostly Chemistry of the environment, Acids, bases and salts, Electrochemistry. The full list is in the table above.

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No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.