All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2015 Winter Zone 1
Theory
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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Diagrams X, Y and Z represent the three states of matter. Which change occurs during boiling?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

P, Q, R and S are pieces of apparatus.

Which row describes the correct apparatus for the measurement made?
[Table_1]

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which statement about atoms is correct?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which diagram correctly shows the ions present in the compound potassium fluoride?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

What do the nuclei of $^1H$ hydrogen atoms contain?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.

X and Y form a covalent compound.
What is its formula?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Two atoms of magnesium, \( \text{Mg} \), react with one molecule of oxygen, \( \text{O}_2 \).
What is the formula of the product?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Which row describes the electrolysis of molten potassium bromide?
[Table_1]

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

The diagram shows a section of an overhead power cable.
Which statement explains why a particular substance is used?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which reaction is endothermic?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Solid hydrated sodium carbonate was added to solid citric acid. The mixture was stirred and the temperature recorded every 10 seconds. The results are shown on the graph:
Which row describes the reaction?

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

The effect of temperature on the rate of the reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid can be investigated by measuring the production of carbon dioxide.
Which item of equipment is not required for the investigation?

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CH7 - REDOX REACTIONS

The element vanadium, V, forms several oxides.
In which change is oxidation taking place?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Some crystals of hydrated cobalt(II) chloride are heated in a test-tube until no further change is observed. The test-tube is allowed to cool and a few drops of water are then added to the contents. Which colours are observed? [Table_1]

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The diagram shows a simplified form of the Periodic Table:

Which elements will form an acidic oxide?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

A white solid is insoluble in water.
When it is added to hydrochloric acid, bubbles of gas are formed.
Adding aqueous ammonia to the solution formed gives a white precipitate. Adding excess aqueous ammonia causes the precipitate to re-dissolve.
What is the white solid?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which property is not characteristic of a base?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Four stages in the preparation of a salt from an acid and a solid metal oxide are listed.
1. Add excess solid.
2. Evaporate half the solution and leave to cool.
3. Filter to remove unwanted solid.
4. Heat the acid.
In which order should the stages be carried out?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which statements about Group I and Group VII elements are correct?
1. In Group I, lithium is more reactive than potassium.
2. In Group VII, chlorine is more reactive than fluorine.
[Table showing statements validity: A (✓ ✓), B (✓ ✗), C (✗ ✓), D (✗ ✗)]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The Periodic Table lists all the known elements. Elements are arranged in order of ........ 1 ........ number. The melting points of Group I elements ........ 2 ........ down the group. The melting points of Group VII elements ........ 3 ........ down the group. Which words correctly complete the gaps 1, 2 and 3? [Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The table gives information about four elements.
Which element is a transition metal? [Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The Group 0 elements are unreactive.
The gas used to fill balloons is ... X ... .
This gas is unreactive because it has ... Y ... electrons in its outermost shell.
Which words correctly complete gaps X and Y?
[Table_1]

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which diagram shows the structure of an alloy?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

The diagrams show what happens when three different metals are added to water.

What are X, Y and Z?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which metal would be suitable for all of the following uses?
• making aircraft bodies
• making food containers
• making overhead power cables

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Iron is extracted from its ore (hematite) in the blast furnace.
Which gas is produced as a waste product?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which statements about water are correct?
1. Household water may contain salts in solution.
2. Water for household use is filtered to remove soluble impurities.
3. Water is treated with chlorine to kill bacteria.
4. Water is used in industry for cooling.

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which is a use of oxygen?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Carbon monoxide is an air pollutant produced when petrol is burned in a car engine. Why is carbon monoxide considered to be an air pollutant?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Fertilisers are mixtures of different compounds used to increase the growth of crops.
Which pair of substances contains the three essential elements for plant growth?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Which process does not produce carbon dioxide?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

The apparatus shown is set up and left for a week.

Which diagram shows the level of the water at the end of the week?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Carbon dioxide and methane both contribute to climate change. Which process produces both gases?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

A student is asked to draw a diagram showing the uses of limestone.

Which numbered lines show a correct use of limestone?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows the structure of a simple hydrocarbon and the products of two of its reactions. Which structures are named correctly?

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which row describes the formation of a polymer? [Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

What is not the correct use for the fraction named?
[Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Ethanol can be formed by
1. fermentation
2. reaction between steam and ethene
Which of these processes uses a catalyst?
[Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which homologous series is not represented in the compounds shown below?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Alkenes are manufactured by cracking hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum.
Which row describes the size of the molecules in hydrocarbons P and Q and the effect of Q on aqueous bromine?

[Table_1]