IGCSE Chemistry (0971) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

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

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Question 2 · 1 mark

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

The diagram shows some properties of particles in an atom (found outside nucleus; relative mass less than 1; relative charge of 1-), with labelled regions A, B, C, D. To which…

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Question 4 · 1 mark

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

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

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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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The equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute hydrochloric acid is: 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

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

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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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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Which diagram represents a chemical change? Four diagrams A, B, C, D are shown representing physical and chemical changes at the particle level.

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Question 14 · 1 mark

A method used to investigate the rate of reaction of calcium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid is shown: place 50 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid in a conical flask; add a…

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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 the results is…

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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

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

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

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

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

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 table gives some information about three elements in Group I of the Periodic Table (atomic number, melting point in degrees C, density in g/cm3): lithium 3, 181, 0.53; sodium…

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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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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

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

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

Three metals, L, M and N, are added separately to dilute hydrochloric acid and cold water. The results: L hydrogen forms with acid, no reaction with cold water; M hydrogen forms…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

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

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% contains…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

Substance X and four known substances, P, Q, R and S, are analysed by chromatography. The chromatogram produced is shown, with X alongside P, Q, R, S. Which statement about X is…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

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

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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