IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · States of matter

The boiling point of sodium is 890 °C. What happens to sodium atoms as the temperature of a sample of sodium changes from 950 °C to 900 °C? A The atoms move more quickly and bonds…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · States of matter: kinetic theory

Which row shows the conditions for the particles of a gas colliding most frequently? (columns: pressure, temperature) A high, high B high, low C low, high D low, low

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

The diagram shows some properties of particles in an atom, with regions labelled A, B, C and D arranged around descriptions: "found outside nucleus", "relative mass less than 1"…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Ions and ionic bonds

Some properties of substances W, X, Y and Z are shown (melting point / °C; electrical conductivity): W: 801; conducts when molten X: -182; does not conduct Y: 840; conducts when…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Ions and ionic bonds

Atoms lose or gain electrons to become ions. Which row is correct? (columns: change to the atom; type of ion; charge on ion) A loss of two electrons; cation; 2- B loss of one…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

A covalent molecule, M, contains four shared pairs of electrons. What is M? A ammonia, NH3 B hydrogen chloride, HCl C methane, CH4 D water, H2O

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Giant covalent structures

Which substance has a giant covalent structure? A sodium chloride B sodium C ethane D diamond

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry: equations

Iron(III) oxide is reduced by carbon monoxide to produce iron and carbon dioxide. What is the balanced equation for this reaction? A Fe2O3 + 2CO → 2Fe + 2CO2 B Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe +…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry: mole calculations

The equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid is shown: Mg + 2HCl → MgCl2 + H2 Which mass of magnesium chloride is formed when 48.0 g of magnesium…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: electrolysis

Dilute sulfuric acid and lead(II) bromide are electrolysed separately. Which statements are correct? 1 Colourless gases are produced when dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed. 2…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: fuel cells

Which statements about a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell are correct? 1 The main form of energy released by the fuel cell is heat. 2 The reaction is a redox reaction. 3 An acidic gas is…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Energetics: endothermic and exothermic

Which row describes what happens during an endothermic reaction? (columns: thermal energy is transferred; change in temperature of the reaction mixture) A from the surroundings;…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Chemical reactions: physical and chemical changes

Which diagram (A, B, C or D) represents a chemical change? The four particle diagrams show different rearrangements of atoms/molecules; the chemical change is the one in which the…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

A method used to investigate the rate of reaction of calcium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid under different conditions: place 50 cm³ of dilute hydrochloric acid in a…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

The rate of reaction between magnesium and hydrochloric acid is investigated; the total volume of hydrogen given off is measured at different times. A graph of total volume of…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Energetics: exothermic reactions

Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. Which row describes the direction of energy change and the colour change of the mixture during the reaction? (columns: direction of…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: oxidation and reduction

Which equation represents an oxidation reaction? A CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 B 4FeO + O2 → 2Fe2O3 C 2NO2 → N2O4 D 2P2O5 → P4O10

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts: fertilisers

A farmer treats a field with calcium hydroxide to make it less acidic. When the farmer adds ammonium nitrate fertiliser to the field immediately after the calcium hydroxide, the…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts: oxides

Which statement about sodium oxide or nitrogen dioxide is correct? A Nitrogen dioxide is a solid at room temperature. B Nitrogen dioxide is acidic. C Sodium oxide has a lower…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts: salt preparation

A titration method is used to prepare a pure soluble sulfate salt from dilute sulfuric acid. What is the other reagent? A copper(II) oxide B magnesium C sodium hydroxide D zinc…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table

Which row about elements in the Periodic Table is correct? (columns: statement 1; statement 2) A two elements in the same group have similar chemical properties; metals are on the…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: Group I

The table gives information about three Group I elements (element; atomic number; melting point in °C; density in g/cm³): lithium 3, 181, 0.53; sodium 11, 98, 0.97; rubidium 37,…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: transition elements

Which statement describes a transition element? A It is a dull grey metal that only forms white compounds. B It is a high-density metal with a high melting point that is used as a…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: noble gases

The electronic configurations of helium, neon and argon are shown. Which row describes these gases? (columns: reactivity; form of the gas; electronic configuration) A reactive;…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Metals: properties

X is a shiny silver-coloured solid at room temperature and pressure. X is a good conductor of heat and electricity when solid. Which statement about X is correct? A X is an ionic…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Metals: alloys

Which elements can be combined to produce an alloy? 1 magnesium and aluminium 2 nitrogen and oxygen 3 iron and carbon 4 copper and zinc A 1, 3 and 4 B 1 and 2 C 2 and 3 D 4 only

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Metals: reactivity series

Three metals, L, M and N, are added separately to dilute hydrochloric acid and cold water. The results are shown (metal; reaction with dilute hydrochloric acid; reaction with cold…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: carbon dioxide

Which reaction produces carbon dioxide? A cracking of large hydrocarbon molecules B photosynthesis C reaction of a base with a carbonate D thermal decomposition of calcium…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: air

A sample of air containing four gases only is analysed. 99.0% of the sample contains the two main gases in the same percentages as in clean, dry air. The remaining 1.0% of the…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: fertilisers

Which substance contains two elements that are found in NPK fertilisers? A ammonium chloride B calcium hydroxide C potassium nitrate D sodium phosphate

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: sulfur

Which statement about sulfur is correct? A When sulfur is burned, it produces a substance that causes acid rain. B Sulfur is produced by the thermal decomposition of limestone. C…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: air pollution

What are two adverse effects of particulates in the air? 1 acid rain 2 cancer 3 photochemical smog 4 respiratory problems A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alkanes

Which formula represents a compound that is a member of the homologous series of alkanes? A C2H4 B C3H6 C C4H8 D C5H12

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alkanes

Which statement about ethane is correct? A It rapidly decolourises aqueous bromine. B It does not burn. C It forms long-chain compounds called polymers. D It only contains single…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: fermentation

Which raw material is used to make ethanol by fermentation? A carbon dioxide B ethene C glucose D natural gas

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: carboxylic acids

Which statement about ethanoic acid is correct? A It contains a -COOH group. B It has a pH greater than pH 7. C It reacts with sodium carbonate to form hydrogen gas. D It reacts…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: polymers and the environment

Which statement explains why the disposal of plastic waste leads to environmental problems? A Plastic waste forms toxic gases when it is burned. B Plastic waste contains many…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques: chromatography

Substance X and four known substances, P, Q, R and S, are analysed by chromatography. The chromatogram shows X producing spots level with P and S, plus one additional spot at a…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques: separation

Copper is insoluble in water. Copper(II) oxide is a solid that is insoluble in water but reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which method is used to separate copper from a…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Identification of ions and gases

A salt, S, is dissolved in water and three tests are carried out on the solution formed: test 1 aqueous sodium hydroxide is added — green precipitate forms, insoluble in excess…

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