IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — October–November 2023, Paper 12

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The melting points and boiling points of four elements are shown. melting boiling element point / °C point / °C W –7 60 X –101 –34 Y 114 184 Z 39 688 In which elements do the…

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Which statements about clean, dry air are correct? 1 It is a mixture of elements only. 2 It is a mixture of elements and compounds. 3 It contains only non-metals. A 1 and 3 B 1…

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A representation of an atom is shown. – + + – – + + + – – + – What is the nucleon number of this atom? A 6 B 7 C 12 D 13

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Which statement describes isotopes of the same element? A They have different electron arrangements. B They have different nuclear charges. C They have nuclei with masses that are…

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Potassium reacts with iodine to form potassium iodide. Which statement about potassium iodide is correct? A Each potassium atom shares a pair of electrons with an iodine atom. B…

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Which row describes the properties of a simple molecular substance? electrical boiling point conductivity when solid A low poor B high poor C low good D high good

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Different forms of an element G are used as lubricants and in cutting tools. What is the structure of G? A giant covalent B ionic C metallic D simple covalent

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The diagram shows the structure of a molecule of ethyl ethanoate. H O H C C H H H O C C H H H What is the molecular formula of a molecule of ethyl ethanoate? A CHO B C4H8O2 C…

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The formula of a compound containing element X is Na2X2O3. The relative formula mass of the compound is 158. What is the relative atomic mass of X? A 32 B 59.5 C 64 D 119

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Limestone is used to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations. The equation for the reaction is shown. CaCO3 + SO2 → CaSO3 + CO2 What is the smallest mass of…

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Which statement about electrolysis is correct? A Bromine and hydrogen are formed during the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide. B Metals are formed at the positive electrode.…

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Which statements about hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells are correct? 1 The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is endothermic. 2 The waste product in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is…

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The initial and final temperatures of four different reactions are measured. Which reaction is the least exothermic? initial final temperature temperature / °C / °C A 19 25 B 21…

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Solid calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which changes to the reaction conditions increase the rate of reaction? concentration of surface area of hydrochloric…

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Zinc reacts slowly with dilute sulfuric acid at room temperature. Bubbles of a gas, L, form on the surface of the zinc. When a small amount of copper is added, the reaction is…

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Which reaction shows a colour change from white to blue? A adding water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate B adding water to hydrated copper(II) sulfate C heating anhydrous…

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In a blast furnace, iron(III) oxide is converted to iron and carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 What happens to each of these reactants? A…

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Which products are formed when magnesium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid? A carbon dioxide, hydrogen and magnesium chloride B carbon dioxide and magnesium chloride…

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Which element forms an oxide that reacts with an aqueous solution of a base? A argon B sulfur C magnesium D copper

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Which salt is insoluble? A barium sulfate B lead(II) nitrate C magnesium chloride D sodium carbonate

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Some properties of element R are shown. melting point in °C 98 boiling point in °C 883 reaction with cold water gives off H2 gas reaction when heated with oxygen burns to give a…

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Lithium, sodium and potassium are elements in Group I. Statements about these elements are listed. 1 Lithium is more dense than sodium. 2 Sodium is more reactive than potassium. 3…

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An outline of the Periodic Table is shown. Y Which name is given to the elements in column Y? A alkali metals B halogens C noble gases D transition elements

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Which row describes the properties of a metal that can be used in the manufacture of aircraft? strength density ease of corrosion A high high corrodes easily B high low resists…

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Which metallic element is added to iron in the manufacture of stainless steel? A carbon B copper C lead D nickel

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Which statement about the uses of metals is correct? A Aluminium is used in the manufacture of overhead electrical cables as it has a high density. B Aluminium is used to make…

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The list gives the order of some metals and hydrogen in the reactivity series. Metal X is also included. most reactive K Mg Zn H X least reactive Cu Which row shows the properties…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Which gas in the air is needed for iron to rust? A argon B carbon dioxide C nitrogen D oxygen

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Why is limestone added to the blast furnace? A It neutralises the molten slag produced. B It reacts with impurities to form slag. C It releases carbon dioxide which reduces the…

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Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere? A photosynthesis B thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate C combustion of fossil fuels D reaction of sodium carbonate…

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The flow chart shows stages in the treatment of river water to produce drinking water. river sedimentation stage stage drinking water tank J K water What occurs at stages J and K?…

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Which two compounds can be mixed together to form an NPK fertiliser? A ammonium phosphate and calcium hydroxide B calcium phosphate and ammonium nitrate C potassium nitrate and…

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What are the main substances produced by the fractional distillation of liquid air? A oxygen and carbon dioxide B oxygen and nitrogen C helium and nitrogen D hydrogen and oxygen

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Which diagram shows the displayed formula for the named organic compound? A B C D H O H H H O H H H H C C O O H H C C H H C C H H C C H H H H H H H H ethanoic acid ethene ethanol…

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Poly(ethene) is formed from petroleum using three separate processes. In which order are the processes used? A cracking → fractional distillation → polymerisation B cracking →…

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Gas oil and naphtha are two fractions obtained from petroleum. What are uses of gas oil and naphtha? gas oil naphtha A jet fuel making chemicals B jet fuel making roads C diesel…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

Ethene can be polymerised. Which diagram represents the structure of the product formed? A B C D H H H H H H H H H H C C C C C C H C C C C H H H H H n H H n H H H H

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An acid–base titration is described. ● 25.0 cm3 of dilute aqueous alkali is put into a conical flask. ● Indicator is added to the flask. ● Dilute acid is added to the aqueous…

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The apparatus shown is used to separate a mixture. heat What is the mixture? A anhydrous copper(II) sulfate and hydrated copper(II) sulfate B sodium chloride and sand C ethanol…

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The results of tests on three gases, X, Y and Z, are shown. test X Y Z aqueous potassium manganate(VII) purple to colourless no change no change damp red litmus paper no change…

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