IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0654) — May–June 2024, Paper 22

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1 Which processes are examples of excretion? (Columns: release of energy from food; release of oxygen from photosynthesis; key: tick = yes, cross = no.) A B C D

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2 What are all living organisms made from? A cells B eggs C mesophyll D sperm

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3 Analysis of a large food molecule shows that it contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only. Which food groups could this molecule be from? A carbohydrates and fats…

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4 The graph shows the mass of product produced by an enzyme-controlled reaction over time when the reaction mixture is placed separately at 37 C and at 60 C. The starting…

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5 How many molecules of carbon dioxide are needed to produce six molecules of glucose? A 1 B 2 C 3 D 36

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6 A student investigates the effect of size of gelatine cubes on the rate of digestion by protease. One 8 cm3 cube of gelatine is placed into a beaker of protease and the time to…

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7 Which graph shows the effect of humidity on the rate of transpiration? (Four graphs A-D plot rate of transpiration against humidity.) A B C D

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8 A student places a mixture of yeast and glucose in a boiling tube and covers it with a layer of oil. A delivery tube bubbles gas produced by the yeast through limewater. After…

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9 A person touches a hot object and pulls their hand away. This is a reflex action. What is the pathway for the reflex action? A stimulus - motor neurone - relay neurone - sensory…

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10 The diagram shows the human male reproductive system, with structures labelled X, Y and Z. Which row identifies structures X, Y and Z? urethra sperm duct prostate gland -----…

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11 Which row about the nucleus of human cells is correct? description of nucleus number of chromosomes example of cell ----- ------------------------ -----------------------…

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12 What is an ecosystem? A a chart showing the flow of energy from one organism to another B a diagram giving the energy level of an organism in its environment C a network of…

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13 Which line shows how the oxygen concentration of the water changes after excess fertiliser has entered a stream? (Graph of oxygen concentration of the water against distance…

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14 W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules. Which statement is correct? A W and Z are molecules and X and Y are atoms. B W, X and Z are molecules and Y is an…

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15 Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? volatility electrical conductivity when molten ----- ------------ ------------------------------------- A high none B…

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16 The equation for the reaction of sodium with water is: 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) - 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g). Which mass of sodium produces 30 cm3 of hydrogen? A 0.0288 g B 0.0575 g C 28.8 g D…

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17 Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using carbon electrodes. What is the ionic half-equation for the reaction at the cathode? A Cu2+ + 2e- - Cu B 2H+ + 2e- - H2 C Cu -…

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18 The energy level diagram for a reaction is shown (products at a higher energy than reactants). The diagram represents an ...(1)... reaction. Heat is ...(2)... during this…

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19 In which equation is the underlined substance acting as an oxidising agent? (The underlined substance is the first reactant in each.) A AgNO3 + NaCl - AgCl + NaNO3 B Cl2 + 2KBr…

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20 Universal indicator solution is added to test-tubes W (dilute hydrochloric acid), X (aqueous sodium hydroxide) and Y (aqueous sodium chloride). What are the colours of the…

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21 Copper is a transition element. Which row shows two properties of copper? property 1 property 2 ----- -------------------- --------------------------- A high melting point…

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22 Metal X reacts with aqueous metal Y2+ ions. The ionic equation for the reaction is: X + Y2+ - X2+ + Y. What are metals X and Y? X Y ----- ----------- -------- A copper iron B…

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23 Ammonia is displaced from its salts by reaction with substance Z. Which row identifies substance Z and the test for ammonia? substance Z test for ammonia -----…

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24 Four equations are listed. 1 H2S2O7 + H2O - H2SO4 + SO3 + H2O 2 2S + 3O2 - 2SO3 3 H2SO4 + SO3 - H2S2O7 4 2SO2 + O2 - 2SO3 Which equations represent reactions that are involved…

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25 Which substance is produced by the thermal decomposition of limestone? A calcium B calcium carbonate C calcium hydroxide D calcium oxide

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26 A gasoline fraction from the fractional distillation of petroleum includes compounds with the formulas C6H14 and C12H26. Which statements about these compounds are correct? 1…

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27 The molecule shown contains some amide linkages (the amide linkage is N-C=O with H on the N). How many amide linkages are present in this molecule? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 9

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28 A ball is moving at a speed of 3.0 m / s. The ball now accelerates with a constant acceleration of 2.0 m / s2 in the direction that it is moving. What is the speed of the ball…

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29 What is meant by the moment of a force? A the speed of an object moved by a force B the time taken for a force to move an object C the turning effect of a force D the work done…

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30 A paralympic athlete of mass 70 kg uses a wheelchair of mass 10 kg in a race. What is the kinetic energy of the athlete and wheelchair when they are moving at 6.0 m / s? A 240…

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31 The table shows four sources of energy used to generate electricity. Which row about the energy source is correct? source renewable reliable at all times -----…

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32 Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum is often involved in heat transfer by radiation? A infrared B radio C ultraviolet D X-rays

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33 The diagram shows the direction of a wave that passes a particle. The particle is made to vibrate by the wave; the direction of vibration of the particle is perpendicular to…

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34 A plane mirror is fixed to a vertical wall and forms an image of an object. What are the characteristics of the image? A enlarged and upright B enlarged and inverted C same…

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35 The diagram shows two soft-iron rods JK and LM placed between the poles of two magnets (N pole on the left, S pole on the right; rods in order J K L M). Which row shows the…

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36 The graph shows how the resistance of a thermistor changes with temperature (resistance / kohm 0-6.0 against temperature / C 0-100). There is a potential difference of 6.0 V…

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37 A kettle is connected to a 230 V mains supply. The current in the kettle is 10 A. How much energy is transferred in 3.0 minutes? A 12.8 J B 767 J C 6900 J D 414000 J

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38 What is the function of a fuse in a circuit? A It decreases the resistance of the circuit. B It ensures a constant current in the circuit. C It ensures a constant resistance in…

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39 What is the purpose of the commutator in a direct current (d.c.) motor? A It reverses the direction of the current in the coil every half turn. B It reverses the direction of…

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40 A uranium nucleus decays by emitting an alpha-particle. The nuclide equation shows this decay: X over 92 U - 234 over Y Th + alpha-particle. What are the numbers X and Y? X Y…

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