IGCSE Chemistry (0620) — May–June 2025, Paper 23

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Question 1 · 1 mark · States of matter

Which two changes, when applied at the same time to a fixed amount of gas, cause the greatest increase in volume of the gas? The options give a change in pressure and a change in…

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Question 2 · 1 mark · States of matter

Solid G is heated until it melts. It is then left to cool to room temperature. The graph shows the cooling curve for G. The curve shows temperature falling, then a horizontal…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Which atom has twice as many neutrons as protons? A proton number 1, nucleon number 1 (1/1 H) B proton number 1, nucleon number 2 (2/1 H) C proton number 1, nucleon number 3 (3/1…

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

What is the nucleon number of an atom? A the number of electrons, neutrons and protons in the nucleus B the number of neutrons and protons in the nucleus C the number of neutrons…

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

The diagram shows the positions of elements P and Q in the Periodic Table. P is in Group II (second period of that group), and Q is in Group VI near the right-hand side of the…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

Which statement about ionic compounds is correct? A Giant lattices are formed when ionic compounds crystallise from solution. B In all ionic compounds, the metal ions have fewer…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Chemical bonding

The equation for the reaction between iron(III) chloride and sodium hydroxide is shown. FeCl3(aq) + 3NaOH(aq) - Fe(OH)3(s) + 3NaCl(aq) What is the ionic equation for this…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry

A compound is analysed and found to contain 85.7% carbon and 14.3% hydrogen only. What is its empirical formula? A CH B CH2 C C2H4 D C6H

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Stoichiometry

Aqueous barium hydroxide, Ba(OH)2, reacts with dilute nitric acid, HNO3. The products are aqueous barium nitrate, Ba(NO3)2, and water. In a titration, 15.2 cm3 of 0.75 mol/dm3…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry

Which particles are responsible for the transfer of charge in the external circuit during the electrolysis of molten lead(II) bromide? A anions B atoms C cations D electrons

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

Two statements about hydrogen are listed. 1 Hydrogen is used as a fuel. 2 When hydrogen burns in the air to form water, thermal energy is produced. Which conclusion about these…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Electrochemistry

Concentrated aqueous copper(II) chloride is electrolysed using carbon electrodes. What is formed at each electrode? negative electrode positive electrode --- --- --- A chlorine…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

Which row describes an exothermic reaction? sign of enthalpy change, deltaH temperature of the surroundings --- --- --- A positive decreases B positive increases C negative…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Chemical energetics

A reaction pathway diagram is shown. The diagram plots energy against progress of reaction. The reactants are at a higher energy level than the products. The curve rises to a peak…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

The rate of reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid is increased by increasing the concentration of the acid. How does this affect the reacting particles?…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Reversible reactions and equilibrium

The reaction between aqueous iron(III) ions, Fe3+, and aqueous thiocyanate ions, SCN-, is reversible. The equation for the reaction is shown. Fe3+(aq) + SCN-(aq) <= FeSCN2+(aq)…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Oxidation and reduction

The equation for the reaction between iron(II) sulfate and bromine is shown. 6FeSO4 + 3Br2 - 2Fe2(SO4)3 + 2FeBr3 Which row identifies the oxidising agent and the reducing agent?…

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Oxidation and reduction

The equation represents a redox reaction. 2Al + Fe2O3 - 2Fe + Al2O3 What is the change in the oxidation number of iron in this reaction? A from +2 to +3 B from +2 to 0 C from +3…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts

Aqueous ammonia forms an equilibrium with water. NH3 + H2O <= NH4+ + OH- In this equilibrium, which particle acts as an acid and which particle acts as a base? acid base --- ---…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Acids, bases and salts

Which row identifies an acidic oxide, a basic oxide and an amphoteric oxide? acidic basic amphoteric --- --- --- --- A ZnO SO2 Al2O3 B SO2 Al2O3 Na2O C ZnO Al2O3 SO2 D SO2 Na2O…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

A Group I metal (lithium or potassium) is reacted with a Group VII element (chlorine or iodine). Which compound is formed when the Group I metal of highest density reacts with the…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Element X is in the same group of the Periodic Table as silicon. An atom of element X has more protons than a silicon atom. Which element could be X? A aluminium B carbon C…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Which statement about the elements in Group VIII is correct? A They all form diatomic molecules. B They all have eight electrons in their outer electron shells. C They all react…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Atomic structure and the Periodic Table

Which element is a transition element? The options give the melting point, density at r.t.p. and colour of oxide at r.t.p. for each row. melting point in degrees C density at…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Metals

Four test-tubes contain dilute hydrochloric acid. Each test-tube has one piece of a different metal added to it. The metals are copper, iron, magnesium and zinc. The diagrams A to…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Metals

Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc. Which statement describes and explains the relative strength of brass compared to copper? A Brass is stronger than copper because the layers…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Metals

A sample of calcium carbonate is heated strongly, and substances U and V are formed. Substance U is a white solid. Substance V is a colourless gas. What are substances U and V? U…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment

A sample of water taken from a river contains harmful microbes. What is a source of harmful microbes in the river water? A sewage B fertilisers C detergents D plastics

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate and anhydrous cobalt(II) chloride change colour when water is added to them. Which row shows the correct colour changes? copper(II) sulfate cobalt(II)…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment

Which gas contributes to increased global warming? A argon B carbon dioxide C nitrogen D oxygen

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment

Which statement describes how greenhouse gases increase global warming? A Greenhouse gases absorb thermal energy from the Sun, reducing the Earth's temperature. B Greenhouse gases…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Chemistry of the environment

Nitrogen monoxide is produced in a car engine when petrol is burned. The gases from the car engine are passed through a catalytic converter. In the catalytic converter, the…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry

The displayed formula of but-2-ene is shown: a four-carbon chain CH3-CH=CH-CH3 with a carbon-carbon double bond between the second and third carbon atoms. Which displayed formulae…

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry

Which row describes two characteristics of members of the same homologous series? characteristic 1 characteristic 2 --- --- --- A same functional group trend in physical…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry

Compound W is a hydrocarbon that contains single bonds only. Which homologous series contains W? A alkenes B alkanes C carboxylic acids D alcohols

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry

Methane forms chloromethane in a photochemical reaction using ultraviolet light. Which statement about this reaction is correct? A Methane is mixed with hydrogen chloride gas, and…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry

Which statement about polymers is correct? A Nylon contains the amide linkage -C(=O)-N(H)- (a carbonyl carbon bonded to a nitrogen carrying a hydrogen). B Nylon is a polyester. C…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

The steps used to separate a mixture of a soluble solid and an insoluble solid are listed. - A solution is made by adding the mixture to a suitable ...1... . - The mixture is…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

Which items of apparatus are used to separate a mixture of liquids with different boiling points? Four sets of apparatus are shown: A a distillation set-up (round-bottomed flask…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

In paper chromatography, what is the equation for the Rf value? A Rf = (distance travelled by solvent) / (distance travelled by substance) B Rf = (distance travelled by locating…

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