Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2022 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, Oct/Nov 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
- 22
File names: 0620_w22_qp_13 · 0620_w22_ms_13
Grade thresholds for 0620/13 Oct/Nov 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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| 22 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 13 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2022 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
Questions in 0620/13 Oct/Nov 2022
- Question 1
Which row describes the separation and motion of particles in a gas? separation of particles motion of particles A close together slow movement B close together fast movement C widely spaced slow movement D widely spaced fast movement
- Question 2
Which burette shows a reading of 12.1 cm3? …
- Question 3
A solution of sodium chloride is mixed with a solution of silver nitrate. A white precipitate of silver chloride and a colourless solution of sodium nitrate are formed. Which method is used to separate the silver chloride from the mixture? …
- Question 4
Which two particles have the same electronic structure? A C and …
- Question 5
Which statement about an alloy is correct? A It is a compound made of two or more elements, one of which is a metal. B It is a layer of a metal plated onto another metal. C It is a …
- Question 6
Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide. In the reaction, each magnesium atom 1 two 2 . Which words complete gaps 1 and …
- Question 7
Which row about the structures and uses of diamond and graphite is correct? structure use A diamond has a giant covalent structure diamond is used to make electrodes B diamond has a simple covalent structure diamond is used to make …
- Question 8
Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee. …
- Question 9
Iron reacts with sulfuric acid to form iron(II) sulfate. What is the equation for this reaction? A Fe + H2SO4 FeSO4 …
- Question 10
Which apparatus is used to plate a nickel object with silver? silver nitrate solution nickel object A silver + – silver nitrate solution silver B nickel object + – nickel nitrate solution nickel object C silver + – nickel nitrate …
- Question 11
When an acid is added to an alkali, the temperature of the reaction mixture rises. Which words describe this reaction? A decomposition and endothermic B decomposition and exothermic C neutralisation and endothermic D neutralisation and exothermic
- Question 12
Some properties of four fuels are shown. Which fuel is a gas at room temperature and makes two products when it burns in a plentiful supply of air? fuel formula melting point / C boiling point …
- Question 13
Which process is a physical change? A burning wood B cooking an egg C melting an ice cube D rusting iron
- Question 14
Dilute hydrochloric acid is reacted with excess calcium carbonate and the total volume of gas is measured at regular intervals. The results are shown by line W on the graph. The experiment is repeated but with one change. The results …
- Question 15
When hydrated copper(II) sulfate is heated, it produces white copper(II) sulfate. When water is added, the white copper(II) sulfate turns blue. Which type of reaction is shown by these observations? A decomposition B displacement C redox D reversible
- Question 16
When magnesium is heated with zinc oxide a reaction occurs. The equation is shown. Mg + ZnO MgO + Zn Which substance is oxidised? A magnesium B magnesium oxide C zinc D zinc oxide
- Question 17
Which row about sodium oxide and sulfur dioxide is correct? sodium oxide sulfur dioxide A acidic acidic B acidic basic C basic acidic D basic basic
- Question 18
Copper(II) sulfate is a soluble compound that is made by reacting copper(II) oxide with dilute sulfuric acid. This can be completed in the following steps. 1 Add excess copper(II) oxide to dilute sulfuric acid and heat the mixture. 2 Filter …
- Question 19
Tests are done on an aqueous solution. test a few drops of aqueous sodium hydroxide are added aqueous sodium hydroxide is added in excess observation white precipitate precipitate dissolves to give a colourless solution Which cations produce these observations? 1 …
- Question 20
Which statement about the Periodic Table is correct? A Elements in the same group have the same number of electron shells. B Elements are arranged in order of increasing proton number. C Metals are on the right and non-metals are …
- Question 21
Elements E and F are in Group I of the Periodic Table. E has a higher melting point than F. Elements J and L are in Group VII of the Periodic Table. J has a higher density than L. Which …
- Question 22
What is a characteristic property of a transition element? A acts as a catalyst B low density C low melting point D non-conductor of electricity
- Question 23
Gas G has 10 electrons. Gas H has eight more electrons than gas G. Both gases are monoatomic. Which statement about G and H is correct? A Both gases are in the same group of the Periodic Table. B Both …
- Question 24
Which statements about the metals zinc, magnesium, iron and sodium are correct? 1 They all conduct electricity. 2 They all have high melting points and boiling points. 3 They all form negative ions. 4 They all react with dilute acids …
- Question 25
Which statement about the reactions of metals is correct? A Iron and carbon dioxide are produced when iron(III) oxide is heated with carbon. B Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid producing hydrogen and chlorine. C Potassium reacts vigorously with water …
- Question 26
Which metal is obtained by heating its oxide with carbon? A aluminium B calcium C magnesium D zinc
- Question 27
Which row links the property of the stated metal with its use? metal property use A aluminium does not corrode food containers B copper high strength chemical plant C mild steel good conductor of electricity electrical wiring D stainless steel …
- Question 28
The diagram shows a stage in the purification of dirty water. coarse gravel fine gravel sand dirty water pot with holes in bottom Which process does this apparatus show? A chlorination B condensation C distillation D filtration
- Question 29
Which substance in polluted air damages stonework and kills trees? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C lead compounds D sulfur dioxide
- Question 30
A farmer has four different compounds that are used in fertilisers. name of compound formula of compound 1 potassium nitrate KNO3 2 ammonium phosphate (NH4)3PO4 3 ammonium nitrate NH4NO3 4 urea (NH2)2CO Which two compounds are mixed to make an …
- Question 31
Waste vegetables are placed in a sealed container with air and left for a number of days. Bacteria cause the vegetables to decompose. During the decomposition the bacteria respire. What happens to the concentration of carbon dioxide and methane in …
- Question 32
Which element has an oxide that is used as a food preservative? A helium B hydrogen C iron D sulfur
- Question 33
Which substance gives off carbon dioxide on heating? A lime B limestone C limewater D slaked lime
- Question 34
Which rows show the correct name for the structure shown? structure name …
- Question 35
Fuel oil and naphtha are two fractions obtained from petroleum. What are the major uses of these fractions? fuel oil naphtha A jet fuel making chemicals B jet fuel making roads C ship fuel making chemicals D ship fuel making …
- Question 36
Which statement explains why members of the same homologous series have similar chemical properties? A There are covalent bonds in all the molecules. B There are only carbon and hydrogen atoms in all the molecules. C There is the same …
- Question 37
Which molecules are unsaturated hydrocarbons? …
- Question 38
The results of tests carried out on an organic compound are shown. test result appearance colourless liquid effect of adding aqueous bromine no reaction effect of applying a lighted splint burns effect of adding litmus turns red What is the …
- Question 39
Which word equation represents a reaction that occurs with ethanoic acid? A ethanoic acid + calcium carbonate salt + carbon dioxide B ethanoic acid + copper salt + hydrogen C ethanoic acid + magnesium salt + hydrogen …
- Question 40
Four substances are listed. 1 carbohydrate 2 ethanol 3 protein 4 sodium chloride Which substances are natural polymers? A 1 and …
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