Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Core)
Chemistry 0620/33 May/June 2017 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 3, May/June 2017: 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
- 45
File names: 0620_s17_qp_33 · 0620_s17_ms_33
Grade thresholds for 0620/33 May/June 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 38 | 30 | 22 | 15 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/33 May/June 2017 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Electrochemistry | 2 | 22 |
| Atoms, elements and compounds | 2 | 21 |
| Metals | 1 | 16 |
| Acids, bases and salts | 1 | 11 |
| Organic chemistry | 1 | 10 |
Questions in 0620/33 May/June 2017
- Question 1
(a) The electronic structures of five atoms, …
- Question 2
(a) The table shows the ions present in a 1000 cm3 sample of mineral water. ion present formula of ion mass present in mg / 1000 cm3 calcium Ca2+ 52 chloride Cl – 10 hydrogencarbonate HCO3 – 50 magnesium Mg2+ …
- Question 3
The diagram shows part of the structures of three substances, P, Q and R, at room temperature and pressure. …
- Question 4
Iron is extracted from its ore by heating the ore with carbon in a blast furnace. (a) (i) State the name of an ore of iron. (ii) In the blast furnace, iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide. Explain how …
- Question 5
Glycolic acid is found in the stalks of sugar-cane plants. The structure of glycolic acid is shown. …
- Question 6
(a) The table shows the properties of some alloys. alloy density in g / cm3 relative hardness relative strength relative electrical conductivity cost …
- Question 7
Water is a simple covalent compound. (a) Complete the diagram to show the electrons in the covalent bonds in a water molecule. …
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