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Cambridge O Level · 5070 · Paper 2 · Theory

Chemistry 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010 past paper

Cambridge O Level Chemistry (5070) Paper 2 (Theory), variant 2, Oct/Nov 2010: the question paper and its official mark scheme, 9 questions worth 85 marks. Free to open, no account needed.

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9
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85
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File names: 5070_w10_qp_22 · 5070_w10_ms_22

Topics in this paper

Which syllabus chapters 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010 tested, by marks. Each chapter links to every past-paper question on it.

ChapterQuestionsMarks
Chemistry of the environment220
The Periodic Table112
Atoms, elements and compounds110
Electrochemistry110
Acids, bases and salts110
Organic chemistry18
Chemical reactions18
Metals17

Questions in 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010

  1. Question 1Metals · 7 marks

    A1 (a) Choose from the following list of metals to answer the questions below. aluminium iron lead magnesium potassium silver vanadium Each metal can be used once, more than once or not at all. Which metal (i) reacts with cold …

  2. Question 2Organic chemistry · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use A2 Ethanol can be made both by fermentation and by the addition of steam to ethene. (a) (i) Name the organic compound required for fermentation. (ii) State the conditions under which fermentation most readily takes place. (b) …

  3. Question 3Chemical reactions · 8 marks

    For Examiner’s Use A3 A student measured the volume of hydrogen produced over time when small pieces of zinc reacted with excess sulfuric acid. The results are shown in the graph below. …

  4. Question 4The Periodic Table · 12 marks

    For Examiner’s Use A4 Chlorine, bromine and iodine are non-metals in Group VII of the Periodic Table. Their molecules are diatomic. (a) What do you understand by the term diatomic? (b) (i) Describe the trend in colour of the Group …

  5. Question 5Atoms, elements and compounds · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use A5 Carbon and graphite are two forms of carbon. diamond graphite (a) (i) Describe two differences in the structure of diamond and graphite. (ii) Explain, in terms of their structure, why graphite is soft but diamond is …

  6. Question 6Chemistry of the environment · 10 marks

    B6 The carbon cycle regulates the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (a) Explain how the processes of photosynthesis and respiration help to regulate the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. (b) Methane is an atmospheric pollutant which …

  7. Question 7Electrochemistry · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use B7 Zinc chloride is an ionic solid. It can be electrolysed using the apparatus shown below. graphite cathode zinc chloride heat graphite anode (a) Explain why zinc chloride conducts electricity when molten, but not when solid. (b) …

  8. Question 8Acids, bases and salts · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use B8 Magnesium is a reactive metal. (a) (i) Name the products formed when magnesium reacts with steam. (ii) Write the equation for the reaction of magnesium with ethanoic acid, CH3COOH. (b) Magnesium chloride is a soluble salt. …

  9. Question 9Chemistry of the environment · 10 marks

    For Examiner’s Use B9 Sulfur dioxide is a gas which contributes to acid rain. (a) (i) State one source of sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. (ii) Acid rain can cause lakes to become acidic. This may cause fish and plants …

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Where can I get the 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010 mark scheme?
Open the mark scheme above - it is the official Cambridge scheme for this exact paper (5070_w10_ms_22), and on a wide screen it sits beside the question you are reading.
Which topics came up in 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010?
Mostly Chemistry of the environment, The Periodic Table, Atoms, elements and compounds. The full list is in the table above.
Do I need an account to open 5070/22 Oct/Nov 2010?
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.