IGCSE Science - Combined (0653) — May–June 2024, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark

Which characteristic of living organisms is the removal of substances in excess of requirements? A excretion B nutrition C reproduction D respiration

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Question 2 · 1 mark

A drop of red ink is injected into the centre of a test-tube containing gelatine. Gelatine is a clear substance that allows ink particles to diffuse through it. The diagram shows…

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Question 3 · 1 mark

Glycogen, protein and starch are large molecules. Which row correctly names the smaller molecules that combine to produce these large molecules? large molecules glycogen protein…

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Question 4 · 1 mark

Which statement about enzymes is correct? A Enzyme activity always continues to increase as the temperature increases. B Enzyme activity is not affected by pH. C Enzymes are…

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Question 5 · 1 mark

Vegetarians do not eat meat. Which nutrient in meat do vegetarians need to get from other kinds of food? A fibre B protein C starch D vitamin C

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Question 6 · 1 mark

Chemical digestion occurs in the alimentary canal so that molecules can be absorbed. Which type of molecules are absorbed? A large insoluble molecules B large soluble molecules C…

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Question 7 · 1 mark

The diagram shows a section through a leaf. The arrows represent the movement of water by diffusion, evaporation or osmosis. 4 3 2 1 Which arrows represent diffusion and…

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Question 8 · 1 mark

Which row is correct for inspired air when it is compared to expired air? oxygen carbon dioxide water vapour A higher lower higher B higher lower lower C lower higher lower D…

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Question 9 · 1 mark

The diagram shows the human gas exchange system. X Which part of the gas exchange system is labelled X? A bronchus B diaphragm C rib D trachea

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Question 10 · 1 mark

The table shows some data about a student. pulse rate pupil size in eye / beats per minute 68 The student is frightened by a sudden loud noise. Which row shows the results…

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Question 11 · 1 mark

Which row is correct for asexual reproduction? genetically fusion of number of identical nuclei parents offspring A no yes two B yes no one C no yes one D yes no two

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Question 12 · 1 mark

The diagram represents a food chain found in the sea. microscopic plants microscopic animals herring fish mackerel fish red fish cod fish How many consumer levels are there? A 1 B…

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Question 13 · 1 mark

The diagram shows part of the carbon cycle. Which arrow represents combustion? D carbon dioxide in air B A fossil fuels carbon compounds in green plants dead plants C and animals…

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Question 14 · 1 mark

A fixed mass of argon gas in a sealed container is heated. The pressure inside the container increases. Which statement explains why the pressure increases? A There is an increase…

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Question 15 · 1 mark

Which processes are physical changes? 1 burning methane gas 2 dissolving sugar in water 3 evaporating ethanol 4 melting an ice cube 5 rusting of iron A 1, 3 and 4 B 1, 4 and 5 C…

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Question 16 · 1 mark

The nucleon number (mass number) is the total number of ......1...... and ......2...... in the nucleus of an atom. Which words complete this sentence? 1 2 A protons neutrons B…

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Question 17 · 1 mark

Sodium chloride is represented by NaCl. What is this representation called? A a dot-and-cross diagram B an equation C a formula D a symbol

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Question 18 · 1 mark

What is observed when molten lead(II) bromide is electrolysed using inert electrodes? A Bubbles of a brown gas appear at the anode. B Bubbles of colourless gases appear at both…

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Question 19 · 1 mark

Four equations for reactions involving oxidation and reduction are listed. 1 CO2 + 2Mg  C + 2MgO 2 H2 + PbO  Pb + H2O 3 2Cu + O2  2CuO 4 CO + Fe2O3  2FeO + CO2 Which statement…

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Question 20 · 1 mark

A mixture of ammonium carbonate and ammonium chloride is heated with aqueous sodium hydroxide. Which gas is produced? A ammonia B carbon dioxide C chlorine D hydrogen chloride

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Question 21 · 1 mark

An atom of an element in the Periodic Table has the electronic structure 2,8,8. What is the group number of this element? A I B III C VII D VIII

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Question 22 · 1 mark

Which property is the same for sodium and copper? A colour B density at room temperature C melting point D state at room temperature

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Question 23 · 1 mark

Three properties of element X are listed. ● X reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to make hydrogen. ● X is formed when carbon is heated with an oxide of X. ● X does not react…

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Question 24 · 1 mark

Which processes are used in water treatment? 1 chlorination 2 cracking 3 filtration A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Question 25 · 1 mark

Which pie chart shows the proportions of gases in clean air? A B C D N2 N2 O2 N2 N2 O2 other O2 CO2 gases O2 CO2 CO2 other other CO2 other gases gases gases

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Question 26 · 1 mark

Which fraction obtained from petroleum by fractional distillation is used for making chemicals? A bitumen B gasoline C naphtha D refinery gas

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Question 27 · 1 mark

Which row about alkanes is correct? type of hydrocarbon products of complete combustion A saturated carbon dioxide and hydrogen B saturated carbon dioxide and water C unsaturated…

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Question 28 · 1 mark

Which row shows apparatus used to measure length, time and volume? length time volume A measuring cylinder metre rule stop-clock B measuring cylinder stop-clock metre rule C metre…

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Question 29 · 1 mark

Which speed–time graph represents the motion of an object that is moving with constant speed? A B speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time C D speed speed 0 0 0 time 0 time

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Question 30 · 1 mark

Samples of three liquids, X, Y and Z, each have a volume of 16 cm3. The mass of each sample is shown. sample mass / g of liquid X 13 Y 16 Z 19 Which liquids have a density less…

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Question 31 · 1 mark

Which object has a resultant force acting on it? A an object moving at constant speed along a curved path B an object moving at constant speed along a straight path C an object…

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Question 32 · 1 mark

In three experiments, equal forces of magnitude F move the same block of wood through equal distances x. In experiment 1, the block is raised vertically. In experiment 2, the…

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Question 33 · 1 mark

In which situation is energy not being transferred? A a book resting on a shelf B an electric current lighting a lamp C an electric kettle heating water D sound travelling through…

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Question 34 · 1 mark

The temperature of a gas increases. What happens to the molecules of the gas? A Their average speed decreases. B Their average speed increases. C They contract. D They expand.

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Question 35 · 1 mark

Energy is transferred from the Sun to the Earth through the vacuum of space. Which method of energy transfer is involved? A conduction B convection C evaporation D radiation

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Question 36 · 1 mark

A ray of light in air strikes the surface of water at an angle of 45. Which diagram shows what happens to the ray after it strikes the surface? A B air 45q air 45q water water C…

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Question 37 · 1 mark

A student measures the speed of sound. He claps his hands and the sound reflects back from a wall that is 100 m away from him. wall NOT TO SCALE student electronic timer 100 m An…

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Question 38 · 1 mark

A resistor has a resistance of 4.5 . The resistor is connected to a cell and there is a current of 0.60 A in the resistor. What is the potential difference (p.d.) across the…

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Question 39 · 1 mark

Why are electrical devices not used near a sink containing hot water? A Hot water causes overheating in the cables. B Hot water causes the fuse to blow. C Water damages the…

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Question 40 · 1 mark

A 240 V power supply produces a current of 8.0 A in a heater that has a resistance of 30 . The power transferred in the heater is 1.9 kW. What is the rating of an appropriate…

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