IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) — May–June 2025, Paper 11

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Characteristics of living organisms

Which characteristic of living organisms involves a permanent increase in size? A excretion B growth C respiration D sensitivity

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Question 2 · 1 mark · Cells / Magnification

The photograph shows a caterpillar. The length of line PQ is 90 mm. The actual length of the caterpillar is 30 mm. What is the magnification of the photograph? A ×0.33 B ×3.0 C…

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Question 3 · 1 mark · Movement into and out of cells

What is the name of the process where water passes into and out of cells through a partially permeable membrane? A diffusion B evaporation C osmosis D transpiration

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Question 4 · 1 mark · Biological molecules

Which molecules make up fats and oils? A amino acids and glycerol B fatty acids and glycerol C glucose and amino acids D glucose and fatty acids

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Question 5 · 1 mark · Enzymes

Which type of molecules are enzymes? A carbohydrates B fats C hormones D proteins

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Question 6 · 1 mark · Photosynthesis

The starch in a plant is removed. One part of a leaf of the plant is covered with black card. The plant is then put in the light for six hours. The card is removed and the leaf is…

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Question 7 · 1 mark · Human nutrition / Alimentary canal

The diagram shows the human alimentary canal and other organs. Six structures are labelled 1 to 6: label 1 points to the oesophagus, label 2 to the stomach, label 3 to a region of…

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Question 8 · 1 mark · Transport in plants

The diagram shows a cross-section of a plant stem. A ring of tissue near the outer edge of the stem is labelled X. Which tissue is X? A cortex B mesophyll C phloem D xylem

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Question 9 · 1 mark · Transport in animals

Veins contain valves along their length. What is the function of these valves? A to allow gas exchange B to carry blood under high pressure C to ensure one-way flow of blood D to…

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Question 10 · 1 mark · Gas exchange in humans

The diagram shows the human gas exchange system. Four structures are labelled A, B, C and D: A points to the right lung tissue, B to the rib region on the right side, C to the…

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Question 11 · 1 mark · Coordination and response / Hormones

Which row shows effects of adrenaline? heart rate pupil diameter --- --- --- A increases increases B increases no effect C decreases increases D no effect increases

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Question 12 · 1 mark · Variation

Which graph represents variation in the height of humans? Each graph plots number of individuals (y-axis) against height (x-axis). Graph A shows a smooth bell-shaped (normal)…

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Question 13 · 1 mark · Organisms and their environment / Food chains

A food chain is shown. tree → insect → mouse → owl Which statement about this food chain is correct? A The insect is a carnivore. B The mouse is a herbivore. C The owl is a…

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Question 14 · 1 mark · States of matter / Particle model

Which change of state results in the greatest increase in the separation of particles? A gas to liquid B liquid to gas C liquid to solid D solid to liquid

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Question 15 · 1 mark · Atomic structure

An atom of phosphorus has a nucleon number of 31 and a proton number of 15. How many neutrons are there in this atom? A 15 B 16 C 31 D 46

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Question 16 · 1 mark · The Periodic Table

The diagram shows the positions of some elements in the Periodic Table. Four positions are marked A, B, C and D on an outline of the table: A is in Group II, Period 2; B is in…

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Question 17 · 1 mark · Ions and ionic bonds

What happens to a tellurium atom when it forms a tellurium ion, Te²⁻? A It gains two electrons. B It gains two protons. C It loses two electrons. D It loses two protons.

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Question 18 · 1 mark · Covalent bonding

In which molecule are all the outer-shell electrons of the atoms used to form the covalent bonds? A HCl B H₂O C NH₃ D CH₄

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Question 19 · 1 mark · Electrolysis

Molten lead(II) bromide is electrolysed using inert electrodes. Which row describes the products of this electrolysis? a grey metal forms at the positive electrode a red-brown gas…

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Question 20 · 1 mark · Energetics / Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Equal masses of four substances are added separately to different samples of 10 cm³ of dilute hydrochloric acid at 22 °C. The final temperature of each reaction mixture is…

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Question 21 · 1 mark · Rate of reaction

Solid zinc carbonate reacts with excess dilute hydrochloric acid. Which changes in the conditions increase the rate of this reaction? 1 Increase the concentration of hydrochloric…

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Question 22 · 1 mark · Redox reactions

Which equation shows the oxidation of a metal? A CuO + H₂ → Cu + H₂O B CuO + Zn → Cu + ZnO C Fe₂O₃ + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO₂ D 2ZnO + C → 2Zn + CO₂

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Question 23 · 1 mark · Tests for water / Acids and bases

Four liquids are tested with universal indicator and with anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. Which row shows the observations for pure water? universal indicator anhydrous copper(II)…

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Question 24 · 1 mark · Organic chemistry / Alkenes

Which compound is an alkene? Four displayed (structural) formulae are shown. A shows ethane, with two carbon atoms joined by a single C–C bond and each carbon bonded to hydrogen…

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Question 25 · 1 mark · Polymers / Addition polymerisation

Which statement describes poly(ethene)? A It is formed from monomer molecules which each contain two atoms. B It is formed from a saturated hydrocarbon monomer. C It is formed in…

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Question 26 · 1 mark · Petroleum / Fractional distillation

Naphtha is obtained from petroleum. What is a use for naphtha? A cooking B heating C making roads D making chemicals

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Question 27 · 1 mark · Identification of ions / Tests for cations

Aqueous ammonia is separately added dropwise and then in excess to four different aqueous cations. Which cations give a precipitate that then dissolves? 1 Ca²⁺ 2 Cu²⁺ 3 Fe²⁺ 4…

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Question 28 · 1 mark · Physical quantities and measurement

The total thickness of 500 sheets of paper is 4.5 cm. What is the thickness of 1 sheet of paper in mm? A 0.0090 mm B 0.090 mm C 0.90 mm D 9.0 mm

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Question 29 · 1 mark · Forces / Moments / Turning effect of forces

A metal bar has weight 50 N and length 2.0 m. The centre of gravity of the bar is 0.80 m from the left-hand end. The bar is placed on a pivot at a point 0.40 m from the left-hand…

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Question 30 · 1 mark · Forces / Resultant forces

The diagram shows a large force of magnitude P and a small force of magnitude Q acting on a box. Force P acts to the left and the smaller force Q acts to the right, in opposite…

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Question 31 · 1 mark · Thermal energy transfers

Which statement about the transfer of thermal energy is correct? A Thermal energy transfer by radiation involves mainly ultraviolet radiation. B Thermal energy transfer by…

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Question 32 · 1 mark · Thermal energy transfers / Conduction

Which pair consists of one good thermal conductor and one bad thermal conductor? A aluminium and wood B brass and copper C glass and plastic D iron and steel

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Question 33 · 1 mark · Waves / General properties of waves

What is the name of the distance between one wave crest and the next wave crest? A amplitude B frequency C speed D wavelength

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Question 34 · 1 mark · Light / Thin converging lenses

The diagram shows two rays of light passing through a thin converging lens to form an image of an object. Four distances are labelled. Distance A is from the object to the lens…

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Question 35 · 1 mark · Light / Reflection

The diagram shows light hitting a plane mirror. An incident ray strikes the mirror, a normal is drawn at the point of incidence, and the reflected ray leaves the mirror. The angle…

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Question 36 · 1 mark · Electrical circuits / Variable resistors

In which circuit can the brightness of the lamp be varied continuously? Four circuit diagrams are shown, each containing a cell and a lamp. Circuit A contains a fixed resistor in…

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Question 37 · 1 mark · Electrical circuits / Resistors in parallel

A 12 Ω resistor is connected in parallel with a 17 Ω resistor. Which statement about the combined resistance of the two resistors is correct? A It must be equal to 29 Ω. B It must…

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Question 38 · 1 mark · Electrical safety / Fuses

The voltage across an electric heater is 240 V and the current in the heater is 3.0 A. The heater is connected in a circuit with a fuse. Which fuse rating is the most suitable? A…

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Question 39 · 1 mark · Radioactivity / Ionising radiation

A teacher handles a radioactive source with tongs that are 10 cm long. Using the tongs protects the teacher from one type of ionising radiation. Which type of radiation from the…

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Question 40 · 1 mark · Earth and the Solar System

What is between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter? A the asteroid belt B the orbit of Saturn C the orbit of the Earth D the orbit of Venus

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