Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/11 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 1, May/June 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 40 questions worth 40 marks. Free to open, no account needed.
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Questions in 0620/11 May/June 2024
- Question 1
The boiling point of sodium is 890 °C. What happens to sodium atoms as the temperature of a sample of sodium changes from 950 °C to …
- Question 2
Which row shows the conditions for the particles of a gas colliding most frequently? 2 temperature pressure high high A low high B high low C low low D
- Question 3
The diagram shows some properties of particles in an atom. To which labelled part of the diagram do electrons belong? 3 found outside nucleus relative charge of 1– relative mass less than …
- Question 4
Some properties of substances …
- Question 5
Atoms lose or gain electrons to become ions. Which row is correct? 5 charge on ion type of ion change to the atom 2– cation loss of two electrons A 1– anion loss of one electron B 3– anion gain …
- Question 6
A covalent molecule, M, contains four shared pairs of electrons. What is M? 6 ammonia, NH3 A hydrogen chloride, HCl B methane, CH4 C water, H2O D
- Question 7
Which substance has a giant covalent structure? 7 sodium chloride A sodium B ethane C diamond D
- Question 8
Iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide to produce iron and carbon dioxide. What is the balanced equation for this reaction? 8 Fe2O3 + 2CO →2Fe + 2CO2 A Fe2O3 + 3CO →2Fe + 3CO2 B 2Fe2O3 + 6CO →2Fe …
- Question 9
The equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid is shown. Mg + 2HCl →MgCl …
- Question 10
Dilute sulfuric acid and lead(II) bromide are electrolysed separately. Which statements are correct? 10 Colourless gases are produced when dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed. 1 Lead(II) bromide can be electrolysed when molten. 2 Lead is formed at the positive electrode …
- Question 11
Which statements about a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell are correct? 11 The main form of energy released by the fuel cell is heat. 1 The reaction is a redox reaction. 2 An acidic gas is produced. 3 Water is the only …
- Question 12
Which row describes what happens during an endothermic reaction? 12 change in temperature of the reaction mixture thermal energy is transferred decrease from the surroundings A increase from the surroundings B decrease to the surroundings C increase to the surroundings …
- Question 13
Which diagram represents a chemical change? …
- Question 14
A method used to investigate the rate of reaction of calcium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid under different conditions is shown. 14 Place 50cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid in a conical flask. • Add a known volume of water to …
- Question 15
The rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid is investigated. The total volume of hydrogen given off is measured at different times. A graph of the results is shown. …
- Question 16
Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. Which row describes the direction of energy change and the colour change of the mixture during the reaction? 16 colour change direction of energy change blue to white absorbed from the surroundings A …
- Question 17
Which equation represents an oxidation reaction? 17 CaCO3 →CaO + CO2 A 4FeO + O2 →2Fe2O3 B 2NO2 …
- Question 18
A farmer treats a field with calcium hydroxide to make it less acidic. When the farmer adds ammonium nitrate fertiliser to the field immediately after the calcium hydroxide, the two substances react. Why does this reaction make the fertiliser less …
- Question 19
Which statement about sodium oxide or nitrogen dioxide is correct? 19 Nitrogen dioxide is a solid at room temperature. A Nitrogen dioxide is acidic. B Sodium oxide has a lower melting point than nitrogen dioxide. C Sodium oxide is covalently …
- Question 20
A titration method is used to prepare a pure soluble sulfate salt from dilute sulfuric acid. What is the other reagent? 20 copper(II) oxide A magnesium B sodium hydroxide C zinc carbonate D
- Question 21
Which row about elements in the Periodic Table is correct? 21 statement 2 statement 1 metals are on the left of the table A metals are on the right of the table B metals are on the left of the …
- Question 22
The table gives some information about three elements in Group I of the Periodic Table. 22 density in g/cm3 melting point in °C atomic number element …
- Question 23
Which statement describes a transition element? 23 It is a dull grey metal that only forms white compounds. A It is a high-density metal with a high melting point that is used as a catalyst. B It is a low-density …
- Question 24
The electronic configurations of helium, neon and argon are shown. 24 He Ne Ar Which row describes these gases? electronic configuration form of the gas reactivity incomplete outer shell of electrons monatomic reactive A complete outer shell of electrons diatomic …
- Question 25
X is a shiny silver-coloured solid at room temperature and pressure. X is a good conductor of heat and electricity when solid. Which statement about X is correct? 25 X is an ionic compound or a metallic element. A X …
- Question 26
Which elements can be combined to produce an alloy? 26 magnesium and aluminium 1 nitrogen and oxygen 2 iron and carbon 3 copper and zinc 4 4 only D 2 and …
- Question 27
Three metals, L, M and N, are added separately to dilute hydrochloric acid and cold water. The results are shown. 27 reaction with cold water reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid metal no reaction hydrogen forms L hydrogen forms hydrogen forms …
- Question 28
Which reaction produces carbon dioxide? 28 cracking of large hydrocarbon molecules A photosynthesis B reaction of a base with a carbonate C thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate D
- Question 29
A sample of air containing four gases only is analysed. 99.0% of the sample contains the two main gases in the same percentages as in clean, dry air. The remaining 1.0% of the sample contains argon and carbon dioxide. The …
- Question 30
Which substance contains two elements that are found in NPK fertilisers? 30 ammonium chloride A calcium hydroxide B potassium nitrate C sodium phosphate D
- Question 31
Which statement about sulfur is correct? 31 When sulfur is burned, it produces a substance that causes acid rain. A Sulfur is produced by the thermal decomposition of limestone. B Compounds of sulfur make up approximately 1% of unpolluted air. …
- Question 32
What are two adverse effects of particulates in the air? 32 acid rain 1 cancer 2 photochemical smog 3 respiratory problems 4 2 and …
- Question 33
Which formula represents a compound that is a member of the homologous series of alkanes? …
- Question 34
Which statement about ethane is correct? 34 It rapidly decolourises aqueous bromine. A It does not burn. B It forms long-chain compounds called polymers. C It only contains single bonds between its atoms. D
- Question 35
Which raw material is used to make ethanol by fermentation? 35 carbon dioxide A ethene B glucose C natural gas D
- Question 36
Which statement about ethanoic acid is correct? 36 It contains a –COOH group. A It has a pH greater than pH 7. B It reacts with sodium carbonate to form hydrogen gas. C It reacts with copper to form copper(II) …
- Question 37
Which statement explains why the disposal of plastic waste leads to environmental problems? 37 Plastic waste forms toxic gases when it is burned. A Plastic waste contains many small molecules. B Plastic waste rapidly dissolves in the oceans. C Plastic …
- Question 38
Substance X and four known substances, …
- Question 39
Copper is insoluble in water. Copper(II) oxide is a solid that is insoluble in water but reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which method is used to separate copper from a mixture of copper and copper(II) oxide? 39 dissolve the mixture …
- Question 40
A salt, S, is dissolved in water and three tests are carried out on the solution formed. 40 result test green precipitate forms, insoluble in excess sodium hydroxide aqueous sodium hydroxide is added 1 no reaction dilute nitric acid is …
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