IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — May–June 2023, Paper 23

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Question 1 · 1 mark

What is a characteristic of all living things? A egestion B ingestion C nutrition D photosynthesis

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Which structure is found only in plant cells? A cell membrane B cytoplasm C large vacuole D nucleus

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The graph shows how the rate of an enzyme-controlled reaction varies with temperature. At which labelled point does the enzyme have the least kinetic energy? B rate of reaction 3…

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In plants, which energy transfer occurs in chlorophyll during photosynthesis? A chemical to light B heat to chemical C light to chemical D chemical to heat

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Which row matches the part of the alimentary canal to its function? part of the function of part alimentary canal A anus absorption B oesophagus digestion C mouth ingestion D…

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The list gives two ways in which an environment changes. 1 humidity increases 2 temperature increases Which changes cause an increase in the rate of transpiration of plants? 1 2…

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From which chamber does the blood leave the heart to travel to the organs of the body? D A B C

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Which processes require energy? 1 growth 2 maintenance of body temperature 3 protein synthesis A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 only D 3 only

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What is caused by the secretion of adrenaline? blood glucose pulse rate pupil size concentration A decreases decreases increases B decreases increases decreases C increases…

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Which definition of asexual reproduction is correct? A production of genetically different offspring from one parent B production of genetically different offspring from two…

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Which row shows the correct information about a human female gamete? contains an can swim energy store A ✓ ✗ B ✓ ✓ C ✗ ✓ D ✗ ✗

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Question 12 · 1 mark

The diagram shows part of a food web. eagle lizard hawk snake rabbit grasshopper mouse grass carrot plants Which row shows the numbers of different types of consumers present in…

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Question 13 · 1 mark

Eutrophication typically occurs as the result of nitrates and other ions accumulating in bodies of water. Eutrophication involves the five processes listed. 1 death of organisms…

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Question 14 · 1 mark

The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Each diagram (A, B, C, D) shows several molecules drawn as joined circles, where each circle represents an atom and different…

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Question 15 · 1 mark

The nucleon number of an atom of chlorine is 35. Which statement about this atom is correct? A It contains the same number of neutrons as electrons. B It contains the same number…

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Question 16 · 1 mark

Which dot-and-cross diagram represents lithium fluoride, LiF? A B + – Li F Li F C D + – Li F Li F

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Question 17 · 1 mark

Aqueous sodium sulfate reacts with aqueous barium chloride to make barium sulfate and sodium chloride. What is the ionic equation for this reaction? A Ba2+(aq) + SO42–(aq) →…

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Dilute sulfuric acid is electrolysed using inert electrodes. The concentration of two ions decreases during this process. What are these ions? A hydrogen ions and oxide ions B…

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Question 19 · 1 mark

Substances P and Q react together. P + Q → R + S The energy level diagram for this reaction is shown. R + S energy Y P + Q progress of reaction Which statement about this reaction…

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Question 20 · 1 mark

Iron displaces copper from copper oxide. Fe + CuO → FeO + Cu Magnesium displaces iron from iron oxide. Mg + FeO → Fe + MgO Which statement about these reactions is correct? A…

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Which two substances both react with dilute sulfuric acid to make the salt magnesium sulfate? A magnesium carbonate and magnesium chloride B magnesium chloride and magnesium…

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Question 22 · 1 mark

The results of two tests on a white solid are shown. test result 1 add aqueous sodium hydroxide white precipitate formed 2 add dilute hydrochloric acid colourless gas formed What…

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Which statement explains how a greater number of outer-shell electrons affects the metallic character of an element? A The element is more metallic because electrons are lost less…

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Question 24 · 1 mark

Copper oxide is heated with carbon as shown. copper oxide and carbon crucible tripod Bunsen burner Which statement about this experiment is correct? A A pink-brown solid is…

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Question 25 · 1 mark

Some gases in air are listed. 1 carbon dioxide 2 oxygen 3 methane 4 sulfur dioxide Which gases cause an enhanced greenhouse effect when their concentration in the air increases? A…

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Question 26 · 1 mark

Which statement about all alkanes is correct? A They contain the same number of carbon atoms. B They have different chemical properties. C They have the same general formula. D…

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which structure represents a molecule that is not formed during cracking of large alkane molecules? A B C D H H H O H C H C C H H H H H H H

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Question 28 · 1 mark

The diagram shows the speed–time graph for a moving object. speed 20 m/s 0 30 time / s What is the distance travelled by the object in 30 s? A 150 m B 300 m C 450 m D 600 m

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Question 29 · 1 mark

Which statement about mass and weight is correct? A Mass and weight are different types of force. B The mass of an object depends on the strength of the gravitational field in…

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Question 30 · 1 mark

The diagram shows an extension–load graph for a spring. Which labelled point shows the limit of proportionality for the spring? D extension C B A 0 load

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Question 31 · 1 mark

A block of metal has a mass of 2.0 kg. The area of contact between the block and a horizontal surface is 100 cm2. The gravitational field strength is 10 N / kg. What is the…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

An object has speed v and kinetic energy E. What is the mass of the object? E 2E E 2E A B C D v v v2 v2

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Question 33 · 1 mark

The generator in a power station is rotated by a turbine. Steam from boiling water rotates the turbine. Which energy source is used to produce electricity in this way? A…

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Question 34 · 1 mark

Which statement describes the molecules in a gas? A They are close together and move about quickly. B They are close together and move about slowly. C They are far apart and move…

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Question 35 · 1 mark

A student investigates the rate of evaporation of water. Which changes produce the greatest increase in the rate of evaporation of the water? A doubling its temperature and…

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Question 36 · 1 mark

Two resistors P and Q are connected in parallel to a cell, as shown. P Q The resistance of resistor P is greater than the resistance of resistor Q. Which row gives the…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

A sound wave passes through air. Which type of wave is a sound wave and in which direction do the air particles vibrate? type of wave direction of vibration A longitudinal…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

The speed of light c in a vacuum is 3.0 × 108 m / s. Which row relates other speeds to c ? speed of light speed of infrared in glass waves in a vacuum A equal to c equal to c B…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

A variable power supply is connected to a resistor and there is a current in the resistor. variable power supply current The potential difference (p.d.) across the resistor is…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

An electric heater has a label stating this information: 240 V, 2400 W, 10 A. What is written on a fuse with a rating that is appropriate for use with this heater? A 5A B 13 A C…

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