All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2019 Summer Zone 2
Theory
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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Which row describes the arrangement and motion of particles in a solid?
[Table_1]

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

A student measures 25.00 cm3 of dilute hydrochloric acid accurately.
Which apparatus is most suitable?

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which sequence is used to separate a soluble salt from a mixture of a soluble and an insoluble salt?

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which diagram shows the correct level of the solvent at the start of a chromatography experiment?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

What is an isotope of $^{31}_{15}E$?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which statement about the formation of ions in chemical reactions is correct?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which row describes the formation of single covalent bonds in methane? [Table_1]

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which statement explains why graphite is used as a lubricant?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The compound magnesium nitrate has the formula $\text{Mg(NO}_3\text{)}_2$.
What is the relative formula mass of magnesium nitrate?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Samples of dilute sulfuric acid and concentrated hydrochloric acid are separately electrolysed. Which row describes the product at each electrode during the electrolysis of both substances? [Table_1]

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which row describes the energy level diagram and energy change in an exothermic reaction? [Table_1]

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which process is a physical change?

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

An experiment is set up as shown.
The mass of the conical flask and its contents is measured at 30 second intervals.

Which statement about the reaction and about changes to the reaction conditions is correct?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

When blue-green crystals of nickel(II) sulfate are heated, water is produced and a yellow solid remains. When water is added to the yellow solid, the blue-green colour returns.
Which process describes these changes?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Different types of reaction are listed.
1. oxidation
2. decomposition
3. combustion
4. reduction
The equation shows the reaction of magnesium with oxygen.
$2\text{Mg} + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{MgO}$
Which types of reaction does magnesium undergo in this reaction?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which colours are seen when litmus and methyl orange are added to separate samples of aqueous sodium hydroxide? [Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The positions of elements W, X, Y and Z in the Periodic Table are shown.
Which elements form basic oxides?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

An acid is neutralised by adding an excess of an insoluble solid base.
A soluble salt is formed.
How is the pure salt obtained from the reaction mixture?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A substance is tested with three different reagents. Which row shows the results obtained with aqueous iron(II) nitrate?
[Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Part of the Periodic Table is shown.

Which row describes the properties of X, Y and Z?
| good conductor of electricity | high melting point |
|:----------------------------:|:------------------:|
| A. X | Z |
| B. Y | Z and X |
| C. Y and Z | Z |
| D. Z and X | X |

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

The melting points and boiling points of the elements of Group I of the Periodic Table are shown.
[Table_1]
Which pair of elements are liquid at 800 \(^{\circ}\)C?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

The table gives some information about four metals, Q, R, S and T.

[Table_1]

Which statements are correct?
1. T forms a coloured sulfate.
2. Q and S are transition elements.
3. The density of R is 0.53 g/cm³.
4. R shows catalytic activity.

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The electronic structures of helium, neon, and argon are shown.

Which row describes these gases?
[Table_1]

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

The diagrams show the structure of two substances used to make electrical conductors.

Which statement correctly describes X and Y?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Three different metals are reacted separately with dilute hydrochloric acid and with water. The results are shown.

[Table_1]

What is the order of reactivity of the metals starting with the most reactive?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Iron is extracted from its ore in a blast furnace. Hematite, coke, limestone and hot air are added to the furnace. Which explanation is not correct?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which property of aluminium makes it useful in the manufacture of aircraft?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Water can be treated by filtration then chlorination.
Which uses do not need water of this quality?
1. water for cooling in industry
2. water for washing clothes
3. water for drinking

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

The following gases pollute the atmosphere.
1. sulfur dioxide
2. oxides of nitrogen
3. carbon monoxide
Which gases contribute to acid rain?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

The diagram shows an experiment to investigate how paint affects the rusting of iron. What happens to the water level in tubes P and Q?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Ammonia gas is produced when compound X is warmed with an ammonium salt. What is X?

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

Which statement describes a disadvantage of sulfur dioxide?

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

The diagram represents a lime kiln used to heat limestone to a very high temperature.

What leaves the kiln at X?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

What is the structure of ethanoic acid?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which fuel could be gasoline?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A hydrocarbon W burns to form carbon dioxide and water. W decolourises bromine water. What is the name of W and what is its structure? [Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which statement about homologous series is not correct?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which statements about ethanol are correct?
1. It can be made by fermentation.
2. It is an unsaturated compound.
3. It burns in air and can be used as a fuel.

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

What are the properties of aqueous ethanoic acid?
[Table_1]

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which polymers are found in foods?
1. carbohydrates
2. poly(ethene)
3. protein
4. Terylene