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

Chemistry 0620/33 May/June 2024 past paper

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

Questions
8
Marks
80

File names: 0620_s24_qp_33 ยท 0620_s24_ms_33

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/33 May/June 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Acids, bases and salts329
Metals112
Stoichiometry111
The Periodic Table110
Organic chemistry110
Atoms, elements and compounds18

Questions in 0620/33 May/June 2024

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

    Fig. 1.1 shows the structures of seven substances, โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2The Periodic Table ยท 10 marks

    (a) Intracellular fluid is the solution between the cells in the human body. Table 2.1 shows the masses, in mg, of some ions in 100 cm3 of intracellular fluid. Table 2.1 name of ion formula of ion mass of ion โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Acids, bases and salts ยท 11 marks

    (a) Molten calcium bromide is electrolysed. (i) Define the term electrolysis. (ii) Name an inert metal that can be used for the electrodes. (iii) Name the product formed at each electrode. positive electrode negative electrode  (b) Calcium reacts with โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Acids, bases and salts ยท 7 marks

    (a) Chlorophyll is a coloured compound found in plants. Chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis. (i) Complete the word equation for photosynthesis. carbon dioxide + water โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Stoichiometry ยท 11 marks

    (a) An atom of phosphorus is represented by the symbol shown. 31P 15 Describe this atom of phosphorus in terms of: โ— the position of the electrons, neutrons and protons in the atom โ— the number of neutrons and the โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6Acids, bases and salts ยท 11 marks

    Dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with small pieces of calcium carbonate. 2HCl (aq) + CaCO3(s) โ†’ CaCl 2(aq) โ€ฆ

  7. Question 7Metals ยท 12 marks

    Chromium and iron are transition elements. They are ductile and have high melting and boiling points. (a) State three other physical properties of chromium. โ€ฆ

  8. Question 8Organic chemistry ยท 10 marks

    This question is about hydrocarbons. (a) Table 8.1 shows the names, formulae and boiling points of methane, ethane, propane and butane. Table 8.1 name formula boiling point / ยฐC methane CH4 โ€“164 ethane C2H6 โ€“88 propane C3H8 โ€“42 butane C4H10 โ€ฆ

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