IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — May–June 2023, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark

The diagram shows the result of dropping a purple crystal into water. after water five hours purple solution purple crystal Which processes take place in this experiment? chemical…

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Question 2 · 1 mark

Which row about elements, mixtures and compounds is correct? metallic non-metallic mixture compound element element A copper methane brass sulfur B brass sulfur copper methane C…

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What are the relative charge and relative mass of an electron? relative relative charge mass A 0 1 B 0 2000 C –1 1 –1 1 D 2000

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Question 4 · 1 mark

The atomic structures of four particles, W, X, Y and Z, are shown. electrons neutrons protons W 2 2 2 X 2 2 3 Y 2 3 2 Z 3 2 3 Which particles are isotopes of the same element? A W…

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Question 5 · 1 mark

Which row shows the properties of an ionic compound? electrical melting point conductivity / °C of solid A good 98 B good 3652 C poor 78 D poor 801

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Which row describes the formation of single covalent bonds in methane? A atoms share a pair of electrons both atoms gain a noble gas electronic structure B atoms share a pair of…

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Which equation represents the neutralisation of nitric acid using sodium hydroxide? A NaOH(aq) + HNO3(aq) → NaNO3(aq) + H2O(l) B NaOH(aq) + HNO3(aq) → NaNO3(l) + H2O(l) C NaOH(l)…

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Question 8 · 1 mark

What is the relative formula mass of ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3? A 80 B 108 C 122 D 150

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Question 9 · 1 mark

Concentrated aqueous sodium chloride is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Gases X and Y are produced at the electrodes shown. X Y concentrated aqueous sodium chloride – + – +…

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Question 10 · 1 mark

Which statement about hydrogen fuel cells is correct? A Hydrogen fuel cells do not produce carbon dioxide. B Hydrogen fuel cells do not need oxygen. C The waste from a hydrogen…

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Question 11 · 1 mark

A reaction pathway diagram is shown. products energy reactants progress of reaction Which statement about this reaction is correct? A The reaction rate increases during the…

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Question 12 · 1 mark

Lumps of calcium carbonate react with dilute hydrochloric acid as shown. CaCO3 + 2HCl → CaCl 2 + H2O + CO2 Which change in conditions decreases the rate of the reaction? A…

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Question 13 · 1 mark

Solid copper(II) sulfate exists in two different forms, anhydrous and hydrated. One of these forms is blue and the other is white. The change between these two forms is…

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Question 14 · 1 mark

Four redox equations and statements about the equations are shown. reaction statement 1 C + O2 → CO2 carbon is oxidised 2 CO2 + C → 2CO carbon dioxide is oxidised 3 CO2 + C → 2CO…

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Question 15 · 1 mark

Sodium hydroxide forms an alkaline solution with a pH of 14. Which indicator turns yellow when added to this solution? A litmus B methyl orange C thymolphthalein D universal…

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Question 16 · 1 mark

Which row identifies an acidic oxide and a basic oxide? acidic oxide basic oxide A CaO CuO B CaO SO2 C CO2 CuO D CO2 SO2

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Question 17 · 1 mark

A student makes aqueous copper(II) chloride by adding excess copper(II) carbonate to dilute hydrochloric acid. What is the next step in the method in the formation of solid…

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Question 18 · 1 mark

Which statements about the trends across a period of the Periodic Table are correct? 1 Aluminium is more metallic than sodium. 2 Beryllium is more metallic than carbon. 3 Boron is…

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Question 19 · 1 mark

Which row shows the trend in melting point, density and reactivity as Group I is descended? melting point density reactivity A increases decreases decreases B decreases increases…

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Question 20 · 1 mark

Which row describes a similarity and a difference between chlorine and bromine? similarity difference A both are gases at room chlorine and bromine temperature and pressure have…

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Which statement describes transition elements? A They have high densities and high melting points. B They have high densities and low melting points. C They have low densities and…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

Which diagram shows the electronic structure of a noble gas? A B C D

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Which gas is made when powdered zinc is added to dilute hydrochloric acid? A carbon dioxide B chlorine C hydrogen D oxygen

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Question 24 · 1 mark

Which metal is used in aircraft manufacture because it has a low density? A aluminium B copper C iron D potassium

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Question 25 · 1 mark

The diagram represents the structure of a solid. Which solids does the diagram represent? brass graphite sodium chloride A ✓ ✓ ✗ B ✓ ✗ ✗ C ✗ ✓ ✓ D ✗ ✗ ✓

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Three students, X, Y and Z, are told that solid P reacts with dilute acids and also conducts electricity. The table shows the students’ suggestions about the identity of P. X Y Z…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which substances in the air are needed for iron to rust? A oxygen and water B oxygen only C water and carbon dioxide D water only

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Part of the reactivity series of metals is shown. metal P decreasing reactivity carbon metal Q metal R Which row shows how each metal is extracted from its ore? metal P metal Q…

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Question 29 · 1 mark

Several processes are used to treat domestic water. Which row identifies a reason for the given process? process reason A chlorination removes impurities B filtration removes…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Which pair of compounds make an NPK fertiliser? A ammonium sulfate and potassium phosphate B calcium hydroxide and ammonium nitrate C calcium phosphate and potassium chloride D…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

Some information about gas X is listed. ● It is not present in clean, dry air. ● It is not a cause of respiratory problems. ● It is responsible for global warming. What is X? A…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

Part of the structure of a molecule of vitamin A is shown. H H C H H H C C C C C O H H H H Which statements about this part of the structure are correct? 1 It is saturated. 2…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. Which fraction contains hydrocarbons with the longest chain length? fuel gas A B C D petroleum bitumen

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Question 34 · 1 mark

Which equation represents the cracking of an alkane? A 3C2H4 → C6H12 B C6H12 + H2 → C6H14 C C6H14 → 6C + 7H2 D C6H14 → C2H4 + C4H10

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Question 35 · 1 mark

Which statements about ethanol are correct? 1 Ethanol is made by reacting steam with ethene at 300 °C. 2 Ethanol is made by fermentation at 55 °C. 3 Ethanol burns to produce…

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Question 36 · 1 mark

Which substances react with aqueous ethanoic acid to form a gas? 1 magnesium 2 magnesium carbonate 3 magnesium oxide A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Question 37 · 1 mark

In reaction R, 2000 molecules of CH2=CH2 react to form a single molecule X only. 2000 CH2=CH2 → X Which terms describe reaction R, CH2=CH2 and X? reaction R CH2=CH2 X A addition…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

The concentration of acids and alkalis can be determined by titration. Which pieces of equipment are needed to perform a titration? 1 2 3 4 A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Question 39 · 1 mark

Which process is used to produce drinking water from sea water? A crystallisation B distillation C filtration D chlorination

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Question 40 · 1 mark

The results of two separate tests on a white solid X are shown. test result add dilute nitric acid effervescence add aqueous a gas is formed which turns sodium hydroxide and warm…

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