Metals — IGCSE Sciences - Co-Ordinated (0973) questions by topic

Metals questions ask which statement about sulfur is correct, rank four metals' reactivity with dilute hydrochloric acid, circle characteristic physical properties of iron, and explain a displacement reaction between copper strip and silver nitrate solution, worth from 1 to 12 marks.

Identify, explain and state lead the command words in this IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences topic, with suggest and calculate also common: explain a displacement reaction by comparing reactivity, not just name the products. 17 real questions from 2023 to 2025 papers sit here. Submitting each answer for instant marking checks whether a named physical property, such as malleable or a good electrical conductor, matches what the mark scheme credits.

May–June 2025, Paper 12

Question 19 · 1 mark

Which property explains why aluminium is used to make food containers? A low density B high strength C resistant to corrosion D shiny

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Question 20 · 1 mark

What is an alloy? A a compound B a mixture C a metallic element D a non-metallic element

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Which row describes the order of reactivity of the metals (from most reactive to least reactive)? most reactive - - least reactive --- --- --- --- --- A copper calcium zinc…

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May–June 2025, Paper 21

Question 25 · 1 mark

Which diagram represents the structure of an alloy? Four diagrams of particle arrangements are shown. A: a regular close-packed arrangement of mostly same-size circles with a few…

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May–June 2025, Paper 22

Question 14 · 1 mark

Which statement explains why metals conduct electricity? A There is a 'sea' of delocalised electrons. B The positive ions move over each other. C There is an electrostatic…

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Question 21 · 1 mark

Which statement describes what happens when calcium carbonate is added to the blast furnace during the extraction of iron? A It burns and provides heat. B It decomposes and…

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May–June 2025, Paper 31

Question 7 · 8 marks

Iron is extracted from its ore by reduction in a blast furnace. Explain what is meant by reduction.

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May–June 2024, Paper 12

Question 24 · 1 mark

Which process is used to increase the hardness of a metal? A Mix the metal with a gas. B Mix the metal with another element. C Mix the metal with a polymer. D Mix the metal with…

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May–June 2024, Paper 22

Question 22 · 1 mark

Metal X reacts with aqueous metal Y2+ ions. The ionic equation is X + Y2+ - X2+ + Y. What are metals X and Y? A X copper, Y iron B X copper, Y zinc C X zinc, Y copper D X…

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May–June 2024, Paper 32

Question 11 · 10 marks

Iron is a metal. Circle three physical properties which are characteristic of metals: good electrical conductor, high melting point, low boiling point, malleable, poor thermal…

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May–June 2024, Paper 41

Question 8 · 12 marks

A student investigates the reactivity of four metals W, X, Y and Z by reacting the same sized piece of each metal with excess dilute hydrochloric acid. Table 8.1: W fizzed rapidly…

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October–November 2024, Paper 31

Question 5 · 10 marks

The table shows information about four metals and their reactions. metal reaction with cold water reaction with dilute acid ------- --------------------------…

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October–November 2024, Paper 41

Question 11 · 9 marks

Aluminium is extracted from aluminium oxide (Al₂O₃) by electrolysis. The percentage of Al in Al₂O₃ by mass is 52.9%. Calculate the mass of aluminium that can be extracted from…

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May–June 2023, Paper 11

Question 24 · 1 mark

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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May–June 2023, Paper 22

Question 23 · 1 mark

In the blast furnace, which substance is added to make slag? A calcium carbonate B carbon dioxide C carbon monoxide D coke

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October–November 2023, Paper 11

Question 24 · 1 mark

Which metal is extracted from its ore by electrolysis? A aluminium B copper C gold D iron

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October–November 2023, Paper 21

Question 24 · 1 mark

Silver oxide is reduced by heating with carbon more easily than copper oxide is reduced by heating with carbon. A copper strip is placed into a solution of silver nitrate.…

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