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Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0620 ยท Paper 3 ยท Theory (Core)

Chemistry 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 8 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
8
Marks
80
Grade A from
43
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0620_w24_qp_31 ยท 0620_w24_ms_31

Grade thresholds for 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024

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.

ABCDE
4337302316

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Experimental techniques and chemical analysis222
Atoms, elements and compounds219
Organic chemistry113
Acids, bases and salts110
Metals18
Stoichiometry18

Questions in 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024

  1. Question 1Metals ยท 8 marks

    (a) Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. I II III IV V VI VII VIII Na Al P S Cl K Ca Ni H Br I F Ar Fig. 1.1 Answer the following questions using only the elements โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2Atoms, elements and compounds ยท 8 marks

    Nitrogen molecules are diatomic. (a) (i) State the meaning of the term diatomic. (ii) State the percentage of nitrogen in clean, dry air. (b) Ammonia has a simple molecular structure. Complete Fig. 2.1 to show the dot-and-cross diagram for a โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Experimental techniques and chemical analysis ยท 11 marks

    (a) Polluted water can contain harmful substances such as plastics and phosphates. State two other types of harmful substance in polluted water. โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Organic chemistry ยท 13 marks

    (a) Fig. 4.1 shows the displayed formula of compound โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Experimental techniques and chemical analysis ยท 11 marks

    (a) Table 5.1 shows some properties of ๏ฌve halogens. Table 5.1 halogen melting point / ยฐC boiling point / ยฐC atomic radius / nm ๏ฌ‚uorine โ€“220 โ€“188 chlorine โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6Atoms, elements and compounds ยท 11 marks

    This question is about metals. (a) Metals are good electrical conductors. State three other typical physical properties of metals. โ€ฆ

  7. Question 7Acids, bases and salts ยท 10 marks

    This question is about acids, bases and salts. (a) Crystals of potassium chloride can be made by reacting an acid with an alkali. (i) Name the acid and the alkali used. acid alkali (ii) Choose from the list the type โ€ฆ

  8. Question 8Stoichiometry ยท 8 marks

    (a) A student investigates the reaction of small pieces of zinc with excess dilute sulfuric acid of three di๏ฌ€erent concentrations. The time taken for each reaction to ๏ฌnish is recorded. The three concentrations of the acid are: โ— 0.2 mol โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0620_w24_ms_31), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024?
43 marks out of 80, a C needed 30.
Which topics came up in 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024?
Mostly Experimental techniques and chemical analysis, Atoms, elements and compounds, Organic chemistry. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0620/31 Oct/Nov 2024?
No. Every paper opens for free without signing in. A free account also saves your pen marks and records your score against the grade thresholds.