IGCSE Physical Science (0652) — October–November 2024, Paper 41

Fig. 1.1 shows the structures of some substances, A–F. A: a layered giant covalent structure (graphite). B: a 3D tetrahedral giant covalent structure (diamond). C:…

A long thin wire is attached to the ceiling (Fig. 2.1). Different loads are suspended from the wire and the extension for the different loads is measured. Fig. 2.2 shows a graph…

Sodium chloride, NaCl, is an ionic compound. Complete Fig. 3.1 to show the arrangement of the electrons in the ions in NaCl. Show the charges on the two ions. (Fig. 3.1 shows a Na…

A radioactive source emits three different types of radiation. Name the three types of radiation.

Calcium carbonate is heated strongly. Calcium oxide and carbon dioxide are produced. The reaction is endothermic. The equation for the reaction is: CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂. State the…

Fig. 6.1 shows a type of simple d.c. electric motor which consists of a metal wheel, liquid metal mercury and two magnets. A current passes through the metal wheel and through the…

Magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Suggest the pH of dilute hydrochloric acid.

Fig. 8.1 shows transverse waves on a section of a long rubber cord. The waves travel a distance of 2.7 m in 0.80 s. The wave has an amplitude shown vertically (3.0 cm) and the 2.7…

Fig. 9.1 shows a fractionating column used in the fractional distillation of petroleum. Petroleum enters via a furnace at the bottom left; fraction W is drawn off at the top and…

Fig. 10.1 shows a ray of light travelling through air and entering a rectangular glass block. The angle between the incident ray and the normal is 60°; the angle between the…