IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — October–November 2023, Paper 42

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Question 1 · 8 marks · Atomic structure: electronic configuration

Table 1.1 gives the electronic configurations of some atoms and ions, A to G (A = 2,5; B = 2,8; C = 2,8,2; D = 2,8,4; E = 2,8,5; F = 2,8,6; G = 2,8,18,7). Answer the following…

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Question 2 · 14 marks · Atomic structure: isotopes and ions

Cobalt and copper are transition elements. Copper has two naturally occurring isotopes, ⁶³Cu and ⁶⁵Cu. Cobalt has only one naturally occurring isotope, ⁵⁹Co. Complete Table 2.1 to…

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Question 3 · 17 marks · Metals: extraction of iron

Iron is manufactured in a blast furnace. Three of the starting materials added to the blast furnace are coke, iron ore and limestone. Name the other starting material added to the…

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Question 4 · 14 marks · Acids, bases and salts: preparation of insoluble salts

This question is about lead(II) chloride, PbCl2. A student prepares a sample of insoluble lead(II) chloride, PbCl2, by mixing aqueous solutions of two salts in a beaker. Identify…

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Question 5 · 16 marks · Energetics: enthalpy change

Chemical reactions can involve transfer of thermal energy. State the term used for the transfer of thermal energy during a reaction.

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Question 6 · 11 marks · Organic chemistry: homologous series

A homologous series is a family of organic compounds whose members have similar chemical properties. Give two characteristics that are the same for all members of a homologous…

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