Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 1 · Multiple choice (Core)
Chemistry 0620/13 May/June 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 1 (Multiple choice (Core)), variant 3, 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 0620/13 May/June 2024
- Question 1
Which two processes are required to change ice into steam? 1 boiling and melting A boiling and freezing B condensing and melting C condensing and freezing D
- Question 2
Which row describes how the volume of a gas changes when the temperature increases, or when the pressure increases? 2 pressure increases temperature increases volume decreases volume decreases A volume increases volume decreases B volume decreases volume increases C volume …
- Question 3
Four substances in a mixture are listed. 3 calcium nitrate • iron(II) sulfate • oxygen • water • Which statement describes the mixture? It contains 6 elements. A It contains 3 compounds and 1 element. B It contains 2 compounds …
- Question 4
An ion is represented by the symbol . Which statements about this ion are correct? 4 The ion contains 8 electrons. 1 The ion contains 10 neutrons. 2 The ion contains 8 protons. 3 2 and …
- Question 5
What is the meaning of the term nucleon number? 5 the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom A the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom B the total number of protons and electrons in …
- Question 6
Which row describes the electrical conductivity of covalent and ionic compounds when solid and when molten? 6 ionic compounds covalent compounds conductivity when molten conductivity when solid conductivity when molten conductivity when solid key …
- Question 7
Which statement about the bonding in sodium chloride is correct? 7 The sodium and chlorine atoms share pairs of electrons. A The chlorine atoms give electrons to the sodium atoms to form positive and negative ions. B There is covalent …
- Question 8
The diagram shows the arrangement of carbon atoms in a giant covalent structure. 8 Which row identifies the substance and describes a use of this substance? use of substance substance It is an electrode because electrons can move. diamond A …
- Question 9
Which statement is the correct definition for molecular formula? 9 an atom or group of atoms that determine the chemical properties of a compound A a structure which shows all the atoms and all the bonds in a compound B …
- Question 10
A compound, T, has the formula CH3Cl. Three statements about this compound are listed. 10 A molecule of the compound contains five atoms. 1 A molecule of the compound contains five different elements. 2 The relative molecular mass of the …
- Question 11
Iron water taps are often electroplated with a layer of chromium. Which statements explain why iron water taps are electroplated? 11 It improves the appearance of the taps. 1 It increases the strength of the taps. 2 It prevents the …
- Question 12
Molten caesium bromide is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Which row identifies the product at each electrode? 12 cathode anode caesium bromine A bromine caesium B oxygen hydrogen C hydrogen oxygen D
- Question 13
Which equation represents the overall reaction in a hydrogen–oxygen fuel cell? …
- Question 14
Which statements about endothermic reactions are correct? 14 The energy of the products is greater than the energy of the reactants. 1 The energy of the reactants is greater than the energy of the products. 2 The temperature of the …
- Question 15
Which process is a physical change? 15 firework exploding A burning wood B chocolate melting C iron rusting D
- Question 16
Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, HCl, to produce hydrogen gas. Which row identifies the reaction conditions that give the fastest rate of reaction? 16 magnesium solid HCl concentration in mol / dm3 temperature in °C powder …
- Question 17
Which reaction produces a white-coloured substance? 17 adding water to anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride A adding water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate B heating hydrated cobalt(II) chloride C heating hydrated copper(II) sulfate D
- Question 18
In a blast furnace, iron is extracted when iron(III) oxide reacts with carbon monoxide. The equation is shown. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is oxidised and which is reduced in this reaction? 18 reduced oxidised Fe2O3 …
- Question 19
Which row shows the colours of litmus and methyl orange with solutions of acids or bases? 19 methyl orange litmus solution red red acid A yellow blue acid B red blue base C yellow red base D
- Question 20
Aqueous sodium hydroxide is reacted with excess dilute hydrochloric acid. Which ion causes the resulting mixture to be acidic? 20 Cl – D OH– …
- Question 21
Universal indicator is added to an aqueous solution of oxide X. The indicator changes colour from green to red. What is X? 21 NO2 …
- Question 22
Which rows identify two aqueous salts which react together to produce a precipitate? 22 salt 2 salt 1 barium nitrate sodium sulfate 1 barium sulfate sodium chloride 2 lead(II) nitrate barium chloride 3 barium nitrate lead(II) chloride 4 2 and …
- Question 23
Which statements about elements in the Periodic Table are correct? 23 Elements in the same group have the same number of electrons in their outer shell. 1 Elements in the same period have the same number of occupied electron shells. …
- Question 24
Four mixtures each contain a halogen and an aqueous sodium halide. Which row describes what happens in the mixtures shown? 24 description mixture A displacement reaction occurs because iodine is more reactive than bromine. iodine + sodium bromide A A …
- Question 25
Which row describes a transition element? 25 colour of chloride density in g / cm3 green 0.98 A white 0.98 B green 8.90 C white 8.90 D
- Question 26
Which statement about the use of metals is correct? 26 Aluminium has a high strength and high density so is used to make aircraft. A Copper has a low melting point so is used in electrical wiring. B Aluminium is …
- Question 27
Which statements explain why stainless steel is used in cutlery? 27 It is resistant to rusting. 1 It is a hard material. 2 It is a pure metal. 3 2 and 3 only D 1 and 3 only C 1 …
- Question 28
Four different metals are separately mixed with an equal volume of dilute hydrochloric acid. The table shows the rate of effervescence for each metal. 28 rate of effervescence metal very high calcium none copper low iron high magnesium What is …
- Question 29
Which statement about the rusting of iron is correct? 29 The rusting of iron forms hydrated iron(II) oxide. A Barrier methods prevent rusting by excluding nitrogen and water. B A piece of iron submerged in water will not rust. C …
- Question 30
Water is extracted from a river for use in a domestic water supply. Some treatments for domestic water are listed. 30 chlorination • sedimentation and filtration • treatment with carbon • Which statement about these treatments is correct? Filtration is …
- Question 31
A farmer knows his soil needs phosphorus and potassium. He has a choice of four fertilisers. 31 NH4NO3 1 (NH4)3PO4 2 KNO3 3 (NH2)2CO 4 Which fertilisers should he use? 3 and …
- Question 32
Which strategies are useful in reducing the production of acid rain? 32 planting trees 1 using catalytic converters in motor vehicles 2 reducing livestock farming 3 using low-sulfur fuels 4 2 and …
- Question 33
The structures of four organic compounds, …
- Question 34
Which molecular formula represents an alkene? …
- Question 35
Which row identifies the petroleum fractions used to reduce the friction between metal parts in engines and as a fuel in cars? 35 fraction used as a fuel in cars fraction used to reduce friction in engines gasoline gas oil …
- Question 36
Four fuels are listed. 36 ethanol 1 coal 2 hydrogen 3 natural gas 4 Which fuels are fossil fuels? 4 only D 2 and …
- Question 37
Aqueous bromine is added to two test-tubes. Excess hexene is added to one test-tube. Excess hexane is added to the second test-tube. Which row describes the observation in each test-tube? 37 hexane hexene orange to colourless orange to colourless A …
- Question 38
The structure of a compound, G, is shown. G is in the same homologous series as ethanoic acid. …
- Question 39
When zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid, hydrogen gas is produced. Which apparatus is needed to investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of this reaction? 39 thermometer 1 stop-watch 2 volumetric pipette 3 gas syringe …
- Question 40
Two tests are carried out on substance …
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