IGCSE Chemistry (0971) — October–November 2023, Paper 42

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Question 1 · 8 marks

Using the electronic configurations in Table 1.1 (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), state which of the atoms or ions A to G could be a noble gas atom.

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Question 2 · 14 marks

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

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Question 3 · 17 marks

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

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

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Question 5 · 16 marks

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

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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