IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — October–November 2023, Paper 21

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Question 1 · 1 mark

A gas is placed in a sealed container. The gas has a pressure of one atmosphere and a temperature of 50 °C. It is heated to 100 °C. Which row describes the cause of the pressure…

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Question 2 · 1 mark

Four experiments, each containing a different acidic gas, are set up as shown. The dividing glass plates are removed at the same time. In which set of apparatus does the litmus…

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Question 3 · 1 mark

The Group I element potassium forms an ionic bond with the Group VII element fluorine. Which two ions are produced? A K+ and F+ B K+ and F– C K– and F– D K– and F+

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Question 4 · 1 mark

X and Y are atoms. ● X and Y have the same number of electron shells. ● X and Y have the same number of outer electrons. ● X and Y have different mass numbers. Which statements…

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Question 5 · 1 mark

Lithium chloride is an ionic compound and silicon(IV) oxide is a covalent compound. Which statement about both compounds is correct? A They are not soluble in water. B They…

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Question 6 · 1 mark

Which equations are balanced? 1 Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 2 ZnCO3 + 2HCl → ZnCl 2 + CO2 + 2H2O 3 Mg(NO3)2 + NaOH → Mg(OH)2 + 2NaNO3 4 CaCO3 + H2SO4 → CaSO4 + H2O + CO2 A 1 and 2 B…

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Question 7 · 1 mark

Which row shows the formulae of sodium carbonate, zinc nitrate and ammonium sulfate? sodium carbonate zinc nitrate ammonium sulfate A Na2CO3 ZnNO3 (NH4)2SO4 B Na2CO3 Zn(NO3)2…

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Which statements about hydrogen and oxygen are correct? hydrogen and oxygen hydrogen and oxygen can can react to produce be made by the electrolysis of electrical energy dilute…

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Graphite has a giant covalent structure. Which statements about graphite are correct? 1 Carbon atoms form four covalent bonds with neighbouring atoms. 2 There are delocalised…

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Question 10 · 1 mark

Which reaction pathway diagram represents an endothermic reaction? A B products products energy energy 'H = –24 kJ / mol 'H = +24 kJ / mol reactants reactants progress of reaction…

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Question 11 · 1 mark

Hydrogen burns in oxygen. The equation for the reaction is shown. 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O The table shows the bond energies involved. bond energy bond in kJ / mol H–H 436 O=O 498 O–H 464…

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Question 12 · 1 mark

Which process involves a chemical change? A adding sodium to water B boiling water C dissolving sodium chloride in water D producing water from aqueous sodium chloride

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Question 13 · 1 mark

An experiment is carried out to find the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and zinc. Zn(s) + 2HCl (aq) → ZnCl 2(aq) + H2(g) The results of the experiment are shown.…

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Hydrogen peroxide, H2O2, decomposes to form water and oxygen. 2H2O2(aq) → 2H2O(l) + O2(g) Manganese(IV) oxide catalyses the decomposition reaction. The reaction is investigated in…

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Sulfuric acid is produced by the Contact process. Which row shows the typical conditions used in the process? pressure temperature catalyst / kPa / °C A iron 200 300 B iron 20 000…

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Question 16 · 1 mark

Which equation shows the reduction of copper? A CuO + C → Cu + CO B 2CuS + 3O2 → 2CuO + 2SO2 C Cu(g) → Cu(l) D Cu(l) → Cu(s)

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Question 17 · 1 mark

Which statement about acids is correct? A A weak acid partially dissociates in aqueous solution. B An acid accepts protons when added to water. C Ethanoic acid acts as a strong…

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Question 18 · 1 mark

Copper(II) sulfate is formed by reacting excess solid copper(II) carbonate with dilute sulfuric acid. Which processes are part of the preparation of solid copper(II) sulfate? 1…

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Question 19 · 1 mark

Which type of reaction is represented by the equation shown? Pb2+(aq) + 2NO3–(aq) + 2Na+(aq) + 2I–(aq) → PbI2(s) + 2Na+(aq) + 2NO3–(aq) A addition B redox C neutralisation D…

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Question 20 · 1 mark

Which compound is likely to be coloured? A KMnO4 B KNO3 C K2CO3 D K2SO4

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Which statements about the metal zinc are correct? 1 It is extracted from the ore bauxite. 2 It is used to galvanise steel. 3 It is used to make the alloy brass. 4 It reacts with…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

The electronic configurations of four elements, P, Q, R and S, are shown. electronic element configuration P 2 Q 2,2 R 2,6 S 2,8 Which elements are unreactive monatomic gases? A P…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Which row compares the strength of alloys with pure metals and explains the difference in strength? strength of an alloy explanation compared to a pure metal A weaker larger atoms…

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Question 24 · 1 mark

Zinc oxide reacts with carbon to produce zinc. Which equation represents this reaction? A 2ZnO + C → 2Zn + CO B 2ZnO + 2C → 2Zn + 2CO2 C ZnO + C → Zn + CO D ZnO + 2C → Zn + 2CO2

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Question 25 · 1 mark

When a piece of aluminium foil is added to dilute hydrochloric acid, no effervescence is seen. Which statement explains why no effervescence is seen? A Aluminium does not make a…

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Question 26 · 1 mark

Iron nails are stored in an airtight container. lid air iron nails The nails begin to rust after a few days. How can the rusting of the nails be prevented? A Leave the lid off. B…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Four substances present in the blast furnace during iron extraction are listed. 1 calcium carbonate 2 carbon dioxide 3 carbon monoxide 4 iron(III) oxide Which substances are both…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Aluminium is extracted from purified bauxite by electrolysis. Which row shows the ionic half-equations for the reaction at each electrode? anode cathode A Al → Al 3+ + 3e– 2O2– +…

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Question 29 · 1 mark

Which test is used to show that a sample of water is pure? A Evaporate the water to see if any solids remain. B Heat the water to check its boiling point. C Test with anhydrous…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Catalytic converters in car exhausts change polluting gases into non-polluting gases. Which statements about oxides of nitrogen and car engines are correct? 1 The nitrogen in…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

The structures of two molecules, X and Y, are shown. X Y H H H C H H H H H H H H H H H C C C C C C H H C C C C C C H H H H H H H H H H Which row describes X and Y? structural…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

What is the structure of butanoic acid? A B H H H H H H H H C C C O H H C C C C O H H H H H H H H C D H H O H H H O H C C C O H H C C C C O H H H H H H

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Question 33 · 1 mark

When a mixture of methane and chlorine is exposed to ultraviolet light, a reaction takes place. Which statements about this reaction are correct? 1 It is an addition reaction. 2…

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Question 34 · 1 mark

Esters are formed when a carboxylic acid reacts with an alcohol. What is the catalyst for this reaction? A aqueous potassium manganate(VII) B iron C sulfuric acid D vanadium(V)…

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Question 35 · 1 mark

The diagram shows part of a polymer. H H H H H H H H C C C C C C C C H H H H H H H H Which diagram shows the monomer from which this polymer is made? A B C D H H H H H H H H C H H…

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Question 36 · 1 mark

Nylon and PET are polymers. Which statements about these polymers are correct? 1 They are both condensation polymers. 2 HOCH2CH2CH2OH could be a monomer for both polymers. 3 The…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

Ethane is used as a fuel. Which equation shows the complete combustion of ethane? A 2C2H6 + 7O2 → 4CO2 + 6H2O B 2C2H6 + 5O2 → 4CO + 6H2O C C2H4 + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 2H2O D C2H4 + 2O2 →…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

The painkiller paracetamol is synthesised from 4-aminophenol. Chromatography is done on an impure sample of paracetamol. The results are shown. The diagram is not drawn to scale.…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

The equation for the reaction of aqueous calcium nitrate and aqueous sodium hydroxide is shown. Ca(NO3)2(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) → Ca(OH)2(s) + 2NaNO3(aq) Which process is used to remove…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

The results of two tests on aqueous compound X are given. test: warm with aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide result: ammonia is produced test: aqueous sodium hydroxide…

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