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Cambridge IGCSE ยท 0620 ยท Paper 4 ยท Theory (Extended)

Chemistry 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024 past paper

Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620) Paper 4 (Theory (Extended)), variant 1, Oct/Nov 2024: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 6 questions worth 80 marks, with the grade thresholds. Free to open, no account needed.

Questions
6
Marks
80
Grade A from
49
Open the question paperMark scheme

File names: 0620_w24_qp_41 ยท 0620_w24_ms_41

Grade thresholds for 0620/41 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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4938262117139

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Atoms, elements and compounds226
Electrochemistry118
Organic chemistry117
Stoichiometry114
Chemical reactions15

Questions in 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024

  1. Question 1Chemical reactions ยท 5 marks

    A list of chemical and physical processes, A to H, is shown. A combustion B di๏ฌ€usion C melting D neutralisation E photosynthesis F reversible reaction G roasting H thermal decomposition Answer the following questions about processes A to H. Each โ€ฆ

  2. Question 2Atoms, elements and compounds ยท 14 marks

    This question is about atomic structure and the Periodic Table. (a) De๏ฌne the term nucleon number. (b) State the connection between the number of occupied electron shells in an atom and the period number of that element. (c) Write the โ€ฆ

  3. Question 3Electrochemistry ยท 18 marks

    Copper(II) sulfate has the formula CuSO4. Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is a blue solution. A sample of aqueous copper(II) sulfate is made by adding excess copper(II) oxide, CuO, to hot dilute sulfuric acid, H2SO4. (a) Complete the symbol equation for this โ€ฆ

  4. Question 4Atoms, elements and compounds ยท 12 marks

    When magnesium nitrate is heated strongly, magnesium oxide is formed. (a) The equation for this reaction is shown. 2Mg(NO3)2 โ†’ 2MgO + 4NO2 โ€ฆ

  5. Question 5Organic chemistry ยท 17 marks

    Hydrogen is the ๏ฌrst element of the Periodic Table. (a) Hydrogen is used in fuel cells to produce electricity in vehicles. (i) Name the substance which combines with hydrogen in a fuel cell. (ii) Give one advantage and one disadvantage โ€ฆ

  6. Question 6Stoichiometry ยท 14 marks

    Natural polyamides are polymers made from amino acid monomers. (a) State the type of polymerisation reaction that occurs when natural polyamides form. (b) State the term given to natural polyamides. (c) An amino acid is represented as shown in Fig. โ€ฆ

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Questions students ask

Where can I get the 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (0620_w24_ms_41), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
What was the grade threshold for an A in 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024?
49 marks out of 80, a C needed 26.
Which topics came up in 0620/41 Oct/Nov 2024?
Mostly Atoms, elements and compounds, Electrochemistry, Organic chemistry. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 0620/41 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.