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

Chemistry 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 3 (Theory (Core)), variant 2, 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_32 ยท 0620_w24_ms_32

Grade thresholds for 0620/32 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.

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4336292216

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Atoms, elements and compounds327
Organic chemistry113
Experimental techniques and chemical analysis111
States of matter111
Acids, bases and salts110
Electrochemistry18

Questions in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024

  1. Question 1Atoms, elements and compounds ยท 8 marks

    (a) Fig. 1.1 shows part of the Periodic Table. I II III IV V VI VII VIII Na Al โ€ฆ

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

    (a) Hydrogen chloride has a simple molecular structure. (i) State two physical properties of a compound with a simple molecular structure. 1 2 (ii) Hydrogen chloride is a molecule with a covalent bond. Complete this sentence about a covalent bond. โ€ฆ

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

    (a) The list shows some substances present in water from natural sources. dissolved oxygen calcium compounds plastics harmful microbes State which one of these substances provides essential minerals for aquatic life. (b) Explain why phosphates present in polluted water are โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Organic chemistry ยท 13 marks

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

  5. Question 5States of matter ยท 11 marks

    (a) Table 5.1 shows some properties of ๏ฌve halogens. Table 5.1 halogen melting point in ยฐC boiling point in ยฐC density in liquid state in g / cm3 ๏ฌ‚uorine โ€“220 โ€“188 chlorine โ€ฆ

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

    This question is about metals. (a) Many metals have high melting points and boiling points. 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 zinc sulfate are made by warming excess solid zinc oxide with dilute sulfuric acid. ZnO(s) + H2SO4(aq) โ†’ ZnSO4(aq) โ€ฆ

  8. Question 8Electrochemistry ยท 8 marks

    (a) A student investigates the reaction of small pieces of calcium carbonate with excess dilute hydrochloric acid of three di๏ฌ€erent concentrations. The time taken for each reaction to ๏ฌnish is recorded. The three concentrations of acid are: โ— 0.5 mol โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0620_w24_ms_32), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024?
43 marks out of 80, a C needed 29.
Which topics came up in 0620/32 Oct/Nov 2024?
Mostly Atoms, elements and compounds, Organic chemistry, Experimental techniques and chemical analysis. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0620/32 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.