IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — May–June 2023, Paper 22

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Which process removes toxic materials from an organism? A digestion B egestion C excretion D respiration

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The diagram shows a cell as seen with a microscope. Which label is correct? B chloroplast A vacuole C cell membrane D cytoplasm

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The activity of an enzyme-catalysed reaction is altered by changes in temperature. What occurs when the temperature rises above the temperature at which the enzyme works best? A…

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In plants, photosynthesis takes place in the leaf. During photosynthesis, ......P...... transfers ......Q...... energy into ......R...... energy. This is used for the synthesis of…

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What can be caused by a diet containing too little vitamin C? A anaemia B coronary heart disease C rickets D scurvy

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In which order does food pass through parts of the alimentary canal? A oesophagus → anus → large intestine B small intestine → oesophagus → stomach C small intestine → large…

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The table shows two processes that are involved in transpiration. What happens to the rate of these processes in high humidity? diffusion of evaporation of water vapour water from…

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A sample of blood is taken from a person who often gets infections. The blood is also slow to clot. Which blood components are likely to be at a lower level than normal? 1…

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In respiration, glucose is broken down to release energy. Which row states how humans could use this energy? growth keep a constant body temperature muscle contraction protein…

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What happens when adrenaline is released into the blood? blood glucose pulse rate concentration A increases increases B increases decreases C decreases increases D decreases…

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Which row describes asexual reproduction? number of offspring genetically parents involved identical to each other A 1 yes B 1 no C 2 yes D 2 no

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The diagram shows part of a food web. snake jaguar macaw monkey frog fruit bat tapir water weevil banana fruit water weed Which row gives the number of each type of consumer?…

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Eutrophication of fresh water occurs because of a series of events in the water. The list describes these events. 1 increased aerobic respiration by decomposers 2 increased…

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The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five different types of atom. B…

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What is the definition of nucleon number? A the number of protons in an atom B the number of electrons in an atom C the total number of electrons and neutrons in an atom D the…

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Which structure represents an ionic compound? A B C D + – H H H Li F H C C C H Cl Cl H H H

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Aqueous lead(II) nitrate, Pb(NO3)2, reacts with aqueous potassium iodide to make a precipitate of lead(II) iodide. What is the ionic equation for this reaction? A Pb+ + I– → PbI B…

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Which statement about the electrolysis of ionic substances is correct? A Negatively charged ions move to the cathode. B At the anode, ions lose electrons. C The anions gain…

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The energy level diagram for dissolving solid ammonium nitrate in water is shown. products energy reactants progress of reaction Which statement about this process is correct? A…

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Reducing agents are ......1...... in a reaction. Reducing agents cause the other substance in the reaction to ......2...... oxygen. Which words complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A…

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Dilute sulfuric acid reacts with aqueous potassium hydroxide. What are the products of this reaction? potassium hydroxide potassium sulfate carbon dioxide water --- --- --- ---…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

The results of two tests on solid P are shown. test result 1 add aqueous gas given off that turns sodium hydroxide to solid moist red litmus paper blue 2 dissolve solid in water,…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Which electronic structure is that of a metal? A 2,8,3 B 2,8,4 C 2,8,6 D 2,8,7

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Why are gold alloys, rather than pure gold, used to make jewellery? A Alloys are better electrical conductors. B Alloys are less likely to corrode. C Alloys are harder. D Alloys…

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What is an effect of increasing the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere? A increased acid rain B increased climate change C increased damage to buildings D increased health…

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Which statements about the members of an homologous series are correct? 1 They have similar chemical properties. 2 They have the same boiling points. 3 They have the same general…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which equation represents cracking? A C6H14 → 2C3H6 + H2 B C3H8 + 5O2 → 3CO2 + 4H2O C nCH2=CH2 → poly(ethene) D CH2=CH2 + Br2 → CH2BrCH2Br

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Which speed–time graph represents the motion of an object that travels a distance of 24 m? A B speed 4.0 speed m/s m / s 3.0 0 0 0 6.0 0 8.0 time / s time / s C D 4.0 speed speed…

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Question 29 · 1 mark

A vehicle is taken from the Earth to the Moon where the gravitational field strength is smaller. How do the mass and the weight of the vehicle on the Moon compare with their…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Which form of energy is not a form of potential energy? A chemical B elastic C gravitational D sound

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A rock of mass 2000 kg has a kinetic energy of 64 000 J. What is the speed of the rock? A 5.7 m / s B 8.0 m / s C 32 m / s D 64 m / s

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Question 32 · 1 mark

A circuit contains two lamps and four ammeters. The readings on the ammeters are I1, I2, I3 and I4, as shown. reading = I1 A A reading = I4 reading = I2 A A reading = I3 Which…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

What happens as a liquid starts to evaporate? A The mass of the remaining liquid increases. B The mass of the remaining liquid is constant. C The temperature of the remaining…

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The temperature of air next to a heater increases. This causes a convection current. Which row describes what happens to the density of the air next to the heater and states the…

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The diagram represents a sound wave travelling in air. wave direction 1 2 3 4 5 6 Which numbered points are at the centre of a compression and which numbered points are at the…

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The diagram shows the change in direction of light as it moves from medium 1 into medium 2. medium 1 medium 2 Why does this change of direction happen? A Light is a longitudinal…

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A student uses a thin converging lens as a magnifying glass to view an object. Where is the object placed? A as far away as possible from the lens B at a distance from the lens…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

A battery is connected to two identical lamps X and Y in parallel. 0.50 A X Y The current in the battery is 0.50 A. How much charge flows through lamp Y in 10 s? A 0.025 C B 0.050…

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The diagram shows a cell connected to a resistor and two meters, X and Y. The circuit is used when determining the resistance of the resistor. X Y What are the quantities measured…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

An electrical appliance with a resistance of 600 Ω is connected to a 240 V supply. Which fuse rating is appropriate to protect the appliance and the wires from overheating if a…

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