Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/13 May/June 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, May/June 2022: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 40
- Marks
- 40
- Grade A from
- 21
File names: 0620_s22_qp_13 · 0620_s22_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0620/13 May/June 2022
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 |
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| 21 | 18 | 15 | 13 | 11 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/13 May/June 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/13 May/June 2022
- Question 1
Two different physical states of iodine are described. In state 1, iodine exists as I2 molecules that are widely spaced and in rapid random movement. In state 2, iodine exists as I2 molecules that are closely packed and only vibrate. …
- Question 2
A student measures the time taken for 2.0 g of magnesium to dissolve in 50 cm3 of dilute sulfuric acid. Which apparatus is essential to complete the experiment? 1 stop-clock 2 measuring cylinder 3 thermometer 4 balance …
- Question 3
Which method is used to separate a mixture of the following liquids? liquid boiling point / C methanol 64.5 ethanol 78.5 propan-1-ol 97.2 butan-1-ol 117.0 A crystallisation B evaporation C filtration D fractional distillation
- Question 4
Paper chromatography is used to separate four different coloured inks, …
- Question 5
Which row identifies an alloy, a pure metal and a non-metal? alloy pure metal non-metal A brass carbon copper B brass copper carbon C copper brass carbon D copper carbon brass
- Question 6
An atom of an element contains 4 electrons, 4 protons and 6 neutrons. In which group of the Periodic Table is this element placed? A Group II B Group IV C Group VI D Group VIII
- Question 7
Which row describes an ionic solid? soluble in water conducts electricity when solid conducts electricity when molten …
- Question 8
Which molecule contains more than one pair of shared electrons? A chlorine B hydrogen C hydrogen chloride D water
- Question 9
Compounds that contain nitrogen can be used as fertilisers. Which compound contains the greatest proportion of nitrogen by mass? A CH4N2O B NH4Cl C NH4NO3 D (NH4)2SO4
- Question 10
The diagram shows the electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated aqueous sodium chloride using carbon electrodes. …
- Question 11
The energy level diagram for a reaction is shown. energy progress of reaction reactants products Which statement is correct? A The reaction is endothermic and heat energy is released. B The reaction is endothermic and heat energy is taken in. …
- Question 12
Which row identifies a chemical change and a physical change? chemical change physical change A boiling ethanol burning ethanol B burning ethanol evaporating ethanol C dissolving ethanol in water burning ethanol D evaporating ethanol dissolving ethanol in water
- Question 13
Metal M reacts with steam and produces gas G. Which row identifies gas G and the type of reaction when metal M reacts with steam? gas G type of reaction A hydrogen redox B hydrogen neutralisation C oxygen redox D …
- Question 14
The rate of the reaction between lumps of zinc and dilute sulfuric acid is determined. The experiment is repeated four times, making only one change each time. The changes are listed. 1 The lumps of zinc are replaced with powdered …
- Question 15
Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. What happens during the reaction? A The copper(II) sulfate turns blue and the solution formed gets colder. B The copper(II) sulfate turns blue and the solution formed gets hotter. C The copper(II) sulfate …
- Question 16
Which statement explains why lime is added to soil? A to decrease the pH of acidic soil B to decrease the pH of alkaline soil C to increase the pH of acidic soil D to increase the pH of alkaline …
- Question 17
Sulfur dioxide is bubbled through water containing litmus. water and litmus sulfur dioxide Which row describes and explains what happens to the litmus? observation explanation A it turns blue sulfur dioxide is a basic oxide B it turns blue sulfur …
- Question 18
The oxides of two elements, X and Y, are separately dissolved in water and the pH of each solution tested. oxide tested pH of solution …
- Question 19
An acid is neutralised by adding an excess of an insoluble solid base. A soluble salt is formed. How is the pure salt obtained from the reaction mixture? A crystallisation evaporation filtration B evaporation crystallisation filtration …
- Question 20
Which ion forms a precipitate that dissolves in excess with both aqueous ammonia and with aqueous sodium hydroxide? A calcium ion, Ca2+ B copper(II) ion, Cu2+ C iron(III) ion, Fe3+ D zinc ion, Zn2+
- Question 21
Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which element is a metal? …
- Question 22
The elements sodium to argon form Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Which row describes the trend across Period 3 from left to right? number of outer-shell electrons metallic character group number A decreases decreases decreases B decreases increases decreases …
- Question 23
Lithium and sodium are in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which statements about the properties of lithium and sodium are correct? 1 Lithium has a lower melting point than sodium. 2 They both produce hydrogen when they react with …
- Question 24
Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? melting point density used as catalyst A high high yes B high low no C low high yes D low low no
- Question 25
Which row describes an atom of a noble gas? number of protons number of neutrons number of electrons …
- Question 26
Some properties of four elements, …
- Question 27
Three metals, X, Y and Z, are added separately to dilute hydrochloric acid. The oxides of each metal are heated with carbon. The results of the reactions are shown. dilute aqueous hydrochloric acid metal oxide with carbon X no reaction …
- Question 28
Which uses of the metals shown are correct? aluminium stainless steel A aircraft bodies car bodies B car bodies aircraft bodies C chemical plant food containers D food containers cutlery
- Question 29
Carbon dioxide and methane are both greenhouse gases. Which activity produces both of these gases? A farming animals B cracking alkanes C the thermal decomposition of limestone D using petrol-powered cars
- Question 30
Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct? A It damages stone buildings. B It is a pollutant which causes acid rain. C It is produced during the decomposition of vegetation. D It is formed during the incomplete combustion of natural …
- Question 31
Fertilisers are used to provide three of the elements needed for plant growth. Which two compounds would give a fertiliser containing all three of these elements? A Ca(NO3)2 and (NH4)2SO4 B Ca(NO3)2 and (NH4)3PO4 C KNO3 and (NH4)2SO4 D KNO3 …
- Question 32
Sulfur dioxide is tested by reacting it with acidified potassium manganate(VII). Which colour change is seen in the test? A blue to white B colourless to purple C purple to colourless D white to blue
- Question 33
Which products use calcium carbonate in their manufacture? 1 aluminium 2 cement 3 iron 4 sulfuric acid A 1 and …
- Question 34
What are the products when limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated strongly? A calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide B calcium hydroxide and carbon monoxide C calcium oxide and carbon dioxide D calcium oxide and carbon monoxide
- Question 35
Which structures represent ethene and ethanol? ethene ethanol …
- Question 36
One of the fractions obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum is naphtha. What is a major use of the naphtha fraction? A as a fuel for jet aircraft B as a lubricant for moving machine parts C as a …
- Question 37
Which statement describes the process of cracking? A It is the breakdown of a compound using electricity. B It is the breakdown of long chain hydrocarbons. C It is the combination of many small monomers. D It is the separation …
- Question 38
Which temperature range is used in the production of ethanol by fermentation? …
- Question 39
A hydrocarbon is tested with aqueous bromine. The aqueous bromine turns from orange to colourless. Which row describes the hydrocarbon? homologous series type of hydrocarbon A alkane saturated B alkane unsaturated C alkene saturated D alkene unsaturated
- Question 40
Which polymers are constituents of food? 1 carbohydrate 2 nylon 3 Terylene 4 protein A 1 and …
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