IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) — May–June 2023, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Characteristics of living organisms

What is meant by respiration? A protein synthesis B sweating to lose heat C the function of lungs D the release of energy

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Cells

The diagram shows a cell with a magnification of x1000. The width of the image is 45 mm. [Diagram: a cell with its width labelled; image width = 45 mm at x1000 magnification.]…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Biological molecules

Linoleic acid is a fatty acid. Which larger molecule may contain linoleic acid? A glycogen B oil C protein D starch

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Enzymes

Which type of molecule are enzymes? A amino acids B carbohydrates C fats D proteins

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Photosynthesis

The diagram shows arrows representing gas exchange between a plant and the air. Carbon dioxide in the air is above the plant (arrows 1 and 2) and oxygen in the air is below the…

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Human nutrition

A person has a low red blood cell count and is constipated. Which row shows the components that may be in short supply in this person's diet? A low red blood cell count: calcium;…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

What is the sequence of blood vessels that a red blood cell passes through as it travels from the vena cava to the kidney? A pulmonary artery - pulmonary vein - aorta - renal…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Gas exchange in humans

In the diagram of the human breathing system, which structures are correctly labelled? [Diagram: labels point to trachea, bronchiole, bronchus and alveoli.] A alveoli and…

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Coordination and response

What are the effects of adrenaline? A breathing rate: decrease; pulse rate: decrease; pupil size: widens B breathing rate: decrease; pulse rate: increase; pupil size: narrows C…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Reproduction

In a plant, what leads to offspring that are genetically identical to the parent? A asexual reproduction B insect pollination C seed germination D sexual reproduction

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Inheritance

The diagram shows eggs and sperm containing sex chromosomes. Eggs: 1 = XX, 2 = X, 3 = XY, 4 = Y. Sperm: 5 = X, 6 = Y, 7 = XX, 8 = XY. Which row gives the correct combination of…

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Organisms and their environment

How do herbivores get their energy? A by eating animals and plants B by eating animals only C by eating plants only D directly from sunlight

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Carbon cycle

The graph shows the change in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels over time, rising steadily from about 1958 to 2013. [Graph: mass of carbon dioxide / arbitrary units vs year; an…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · Separation techniques

An aqueous salt solution contains an insoluble impurity. Which processes are used to obtain pure salt crystals? A distillation then crystallisation B distillation then…

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Atoms, elements and compounds

The element phosphorus burns in air, as shown. 4P + 5O2 - P4O10 What does the formula P4O10 show? A a mixture of atoms of two elements B a mixture of molecules of two elements C a…

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Question 16 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

Which row describes an atom that has the nucleon number 24? A protons 8, neutrons 8, electrons 8 B protons 12, neutrons 12, electrons 12 C protons 21, neutrons 24, electrons 21 D…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Ionic bonding

Lithium is in Group I and bromine is in Group VII of the Periodic Table. What is the formula of lithium bromide? A LiBr B LiBr2 C Li2Br D Li2Br2

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Electrolysis

Which diagram shows equipment used to electroplate nickel with copper? [Diagrams A-D: power supply connected to nickel and copper electrodes in molten or aqueous copper chloride.…

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Energetics of reactions

Which statement about exothermic and endothermic reactions is correct? A An endothermic reaction involves heat energy being taken in by the reactants. B An exothermic reaction…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Oxidation and reduction

Which statement shows that methane, CH4, is oxidised when it burns? A The products of the reaction are gaseous. B The products of the reaction are water and carbon dioxide. C The…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Preparation of salts

Magnesium chloride is prepared by reacting an excess of insoluble magnesium oxide with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which processes are used to obtain pure crystals of magnesium…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Transition elements

The properties of some substances are listed. 1 form acidic oxides 2 have high melting points 3 act as catalysts 4 form coloured compounds What are the properties of transition…

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Chemical tests

Which statement describes a chemical test for water? A Add blue cobalt(II) chloride. B Add blue copper(II) sulfate. C Measure the boiling point. D Use universal indicator.

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Non-metals and their compounds

Which statement about sulfur is correct? A It is a metallic element. B It is used to make sulfuric acid. C It is in Group VII of the Periodic Table. D An atom of sulfur contains…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Carbonates

Which statements about limestone are correct? 1 Its main constituent is calcium oxide. 2 It can be used to manufacture lime. 3 It thermally decomposes to release carbon dioxide. 4…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Petroleum

Petroleum is separated into fractions by fractional distillation. Information about uses of some fractions and positions in the fractionating column is shown. 1 gasoline: making…

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Alcohols

Which process forms ethanol? A combustion B cracking C distillation D fermentation

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Speed, velocity and acceleration

The graph shows how the speed of an object varies with time. The line starts at 2.0 m/s at time 0 s and increases linearly to 8.0 m/s at time 10 s. [Speed-time graph: from (0,…

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Mass, weight and density

The weight of an object of mass m is given by the expression mg. Which row gives the units for weight and g? A weight kg, g kg/N B weight kg, g N/kg C weight N, g kg/N D weight N,…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Forces and equilibrium

The diagrams show all the forces acting on each of four objects. [Diagrams A-D: A has 6.0+2.0 N left vs 8.0 N right, 4.0 N up vs 4.0 N down. B has 8.0 N left vs 5.0+3.0 N right,…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Turning effect of forces

The diagram shows a triangular sheet of metal with sides of length 50 cm, 40 cm and 30 cm. The sheet is free to move about a pivot at the top corner. A cord is attached to the…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Energy transfers

A skier starts from rest at P, accelerates down a slope and then comes to rest at Q. [Diagram: skier descending a slope from high point P to low point Q.] Which series of energy…

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Changes of state

Which term describes a gas changing into a liquid? A boiling B condensation C evaporation D melting

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Sound

A man stands 420 m away from a high wall. He bangs a drum once and starts a stop-watch at the same time. When he hears an echo from the wall, the stop-watch reads 2.4 s. What is…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Reflection of light

A student stands in front of a plane mirror on a wall. Which statement about the image of the student is not correct? A The image is laterally inverted (left to right). B The…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Static electricity

Two insulators are charged by rubbing them with a cloth. After this, the charged insulators repel each other. Which statement is a possible description of how the insulators…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Electrical quantities

A battery of e.m.f. V is connected across a resistor of resistance R. There is a current in the resistor. [Circuit diagram: battery V connected to resistor R, current flowing.]…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Electrical safety

Fuses are used in domestic electric circuits. Which statement about fuses is correct? A A fuse is connected in the live wire. B A fuse is connected in the neutral wire. C A 3.0 A…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Magnetism and electromagnetism

A straight wire carries a current into the page. [Diagrams A-D: concentric circular field lines around a wire carrying current into the page, with differing directions.] Which…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Radioactivity

A radioactive isotope has a half-life of 3.0 days. A sample contains 4000 atoms of this isotope. How many atoms of the isotope remain after 6.0 days? A 0 B 500 C 1000 D 2000

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