IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — May–June 2024, Paper 13

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Question 1 · 1 mark · States of matter: changes of state

Which two processes are required to change ice into steam? A boiling and melting B boiling and freezing C condensing and melting D condensing and freezing

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Question 2 · 1 mark · States of matter: gases

Which row describes how the volume of a gas changes when the temperature increases, or when the pressure increases? (columns: temperature increases; pressure increases) A volume…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Four substances in a mixture are listed: calcium nitrate; iron(II) sulfate; oxygen; water. Which statement describes the mixture? A It contains 6 elements. B It contains 3…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Atomic structure: ions

An ion is represented by the symbol shown (an oxide ion ¹⁸O²⁻, mass number 18, atomic number 8, charge 2-). Which statements about this ion are correct? 1 The ion contains 8…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Atomic structure: nucleon number

What is the meaning of the term nucleon number? A the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom B the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom C the total number of protons…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding: conductivity

Which row describes the electrical conductivity of covalent and ionic compounds when solid and when molten (✓ = good conductivity, ✗ = poor conductivity)? (columns: covalent…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Ions and ionic bonds

Which statement about the bonding in sodium chloride is correct? A The sodium and chlorine atoms share pairs of electrons. B The chlorine atoms give electrons to the sodium atoms…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Giant covalent structures: diamond

The diagram shows the arrangement of carbon atoms in a giant covalent structure (each carbon atom bonded to four others in a tetrahedral lattice). Which row identifies the…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry: molecular formula

Which statement is the correct definition for molecular formula? A an atom or group of atoms that determine the chemical properties of a compound B a structure which shows all the…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry: relative molecular mass

A compound, T, has the formula CH3Cl. Three statements about this compound are listed: 1 A molecule of the compound contains five atoms. 2 A molecule of the compound contains five…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: electroplating

Iron water taps are often electroplated with a layer of chromium. Which statements explain why iron water taps are electroplated? 1 It improves the appearance of the taps. 2 It…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: electrolysis

Molten caesium bromide is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Which row identifies the product at each electrode? (columns: anode; cathode) A bromine; caesium B caesium; bromine…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: fuel cells

Which equation represents the overall reaction in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell? A 4H + O2 → 2H2O B 2H2 + O2 → 2H2O C H2 + O2 → H2O D 2H + O → H2O

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Energetics: endothermic reactions

Which statements about endothermic reactions are correct? 1 The energy of the products is greater than the energy of the reactants. 2 The energy of the reactants is greater than…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Chemical reactions: physical and chemical changes

Which process is a physical change? A firework exploding B burning wood C chocolate melting D iron rusting

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid, HCl, to produce hydrogen gas. Which row identifies the reaction conditions that give the fastest rate of reaction? (columns:…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques: test for water

Which reaction produces a white-coloured substance? A adding water to anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride B adding water to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate C heating hydrated cobalt(II)…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry: oxidation and reduction

In a blast furnace, iron is extracted when iron(III) oxide reacts with carbon monoxide: Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is oxidised and which is reduced in this reaction?…

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

Which row shows the colours of litmus and methyl orange with solutions of acids or bases? (columns: solution; litmus; methyl orange) A acid; red; red B acid; blue; yellow C base;…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts

Aqueous sodium hydroxide is reacted with excess dilute hydrochloric acid. Which ion causes the resulting mixture to be acidic? A Na⁺ B H⁺ C OH⁻ D Cl⁻

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts: oxides

Universal indicator is added to an aqueous solution of oxide X. The indicator changes colour from green to red. What is X? A MgO B CaO C K2O D NO2

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts: precipitation

Which rows identify two aqueous salts which react together to produce a precipitate? (salt 1; salt 2): 1 sodium sulfate; barium nitrate 2 sodium chloride; barium sulfate 3 barium…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table

Which statements about elements in the Periodic Table are correct? 1 Elements in the same group have the same number of electrons in their outer shell. 2 Elements in the same…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: Group VII

Four mixtures each contain a halogen and an aqueous sodium halide. Which row describes what happens in the mixtures shown? (columns: mixture; description) A iodine + sodium…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table: transition elements

Which row describes a transition element? (columns: density in g/cm³; colour of chloride) A 0.98; green B 0.98; white C 8.90; green D 8.90; white

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Metals: uses

Which statement about the use of metals is correct? A Aluminium has a high strength and high density so is used to make aircraft. B Copper has a low melting point so is used in…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Metals: alloys

Which statements explain why stainless steel is used in cutlery? 1 It is resistant to rusting. 2 It is a hard material. 3 It is a pure metal. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Metals: reactivity series

Four different metals are separately mixed with an equal volume of dilute hydrochloric acid. The table shows the rate of effervescence for each metal (metal; rate of…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Metals: rusting

Which statement about the rusting of iron is correct? A The rusting of iron forms hydrated iron(II) oxide. B Barrier methods prevent rusting by excluding nitrogen and water. C A…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: water treatment

Water is extracted from a river for use in a domestic water supply. Some treatments for domestic water are listed: chlorination; sedimentation and filtration; treatment with…

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

A farmer knows his soil needs phosphorus and potassium. He has a choice of four fertilisers: 1 NH4NO3 2 (NH4)3PO4 3 KNO3 4 (NH2)2CO Which fertilisers should he use? A 1 and 2 B 1…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment: acid rain

Which strategies are useful in reducing the production of acid rain? 1 planting trees 2 using catalytic converters in motor vehicles 3 reducing livestock farming 4 using…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: homologous series

The structures of four organic compounds, W, X, Y and Z, are shown. W is propane (CH3CH2CH3). X is propene (CH3CH=CH2). Y is ethanol (CH3CH2OH). Z is ethane (CH3CH3). Which…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: alkenes

Which molecular formula represents an alkene? A C2H6O B C2H6 C CH4 D C3H6

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Petroleum and fractional distillation

Which row identifies the petroleum fractions used to reduce the friction between metal parts in engines and as a fuel in cars? (columns: fraction used to reduce friction in…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: fuels

Four fuels are listed: 1 ethanol 2 coal 3 hydrogen 4 natural gas Which fuels are fossil fuels? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 4 D 4 only

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: test for unsaturation

Aqueous bromine is added to two test-tubes. Excess hexene is added to one test-tube. Excess hexane is added to the second test-tube. Which row describes the observation in each…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry: carboxylic acids

The structure of a compound, G, is shown (CH3CH2COOH); G is in the same homologous series as ethanoic acid. Which row describes an aqueous solution of G? (columns: produces a gas…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction: apparatus

When zinc reacts with dilute sulfuric acid, hydrogen gas is produced. Which apparatus is needed to investigate the effect of temperature on the rate of this reaction? 1…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Identification of ions and gases

Two tests are carried out on substance Z: test 1 a flame test produces a red flame; test 2 Z is dissolved in water and dilute nitric acid is added, followed by aqueous silver…

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