Cambridge IGCSE · 0620 · Paper 3 · Theory (Core)
Chemistry 0620/32 Feb/March 2024 past paper
Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 2, Feb/March 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 7 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.
- Questions
- 7
- Marks
- 80
- Grade A from
- 45
File names: 0620_m24_qp_32 · 0620_m24_ms_32
Grade thresholds for 0620/32 Feb/March 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.
| A | B | C | D | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 38 | 30 | 23 | 16 |
Topics in this paper
Which syllabus chapters 0620/32 Feb/March 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.
| Chapter | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Stoichiometry | 2 | 27 |
| The Periodic Table | 2 | 19 |
| Organic chemistry | 1 | 14 |
| Chemical reactions | 1 | 14 |
| Metals | 1 | 6 |
Questions in 0620/32 Feb/March 2024
- Question 1
A list of substances is shown. brass calcium oxide carbon monoxide diamond glucose hydrogen litmus magnesium bromide methyl orange sodium chloride stainless steel thymolphthalein water zinc oxide Answer the following questions about these substances. Each substance may be used once, …
- Question 2
Table 2.1 shows the masses of some of the ions in a 1000 cm3 sample of river water. Table 2.1 name of ion formula of ion mass of ion in 1000 cm3 of river water / mg NH4 + 0.4 …
- Question 3
The chemical elements are arranged in the Periodic Table in groups and periods. (a) (i) Describe how the metallic character of the elements changes from left to right across a period. (ii) The elements in Group I are known as …
- Question 4
Alkenes are a homologous series of hydrocarbons which are made by cracking larger alkane molecules. (a) (i) Write the general formula for alkenes. (ii) Explain the need for cracking larger alkane molecules. (iii) Describe two conditions needed for cracking. …
- Question 5
Samarium is a metal. (a) Deduce the number of electrons and neutrons in the samarium atom shown. 154Sm 62 number of electrons number of neutrons (b) Samarium has properties that are similar to the properties of transition elements. Choose …
- Question 6
Sulfur is an element in Group VI of the Periodic Table. (a) State the meaning of the term element. (b) Sulfur has a relative atomic mass of 32. Complete these sentences about the relative atomic mass of sulfur using terms …
- Question 7
Magnesium is an element in Group II of the Periodic Table. (a) Deduce the electronic configuration of magnesium. (b) Magnesium can be produced by reducing magnesium oxide with barium. MgO + Ba → Mg + BaO Explain how this equation …
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