All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2021 Summer Zone 3
Theory
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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A 1 cm$^3$ sample of substance X is taken. This is sample 1.
X is then converted to a different physical state and a 1 cm$^3$ sample is taken. This is sample 2.
Sample 2 contains more particles in the 1 cm$^3$ than sample 1.
Which process caused this increase in the number of particles in 1 cm$^3$?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Solid carbon dioxide changes directly into a gas under suitable conditions of temperature and pressure.
Carbon dioxide gas moves from a high concentration to a low concentration.
Which row names these two processes?[Table_1]

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which statement about paper chromatography is correct?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Element X has 7 protons.
Element Y has 8 more protons than X.
Which statement about element Y is correct?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

A covalent molecule Q contains only six shared electrons.
What is Q?

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which piece of apparatus is used to measure exactly 25.00 cm3 of hydrochloric acid?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which statement about isotopes of the same element is correct?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Potassium reacts with iodine to form an ionic compound.
$$2K + I_2 \rightarrow 2KI$$
Which statements describe what happens when potassium reacts with iodine?
1. Each potassium atom loses two electrons.
2. Each potassium atom loses one electron.
3. Each iodine atom gains one electron.
4. Each iodine atom gains two electrons.

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CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

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

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

In separate experiments, electricity was passed through concentrated aqueous sodium chloride and molten lead(II) bromide. What would happen in \textbf{both} experiments?

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CH6 - USING MOLES

The equation for the decomposition of calcium carbonate is shown.
$\text{CaCO}_3 \rightarrow \text{CaO} + \text{CO}_2$
What mass of calcium oxide is produced when 10 g of calcium carbonate is heated?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Heat energy transfer during chemical reactions can be described using energy level diagrams. In which row is the description correct? [Table_1]

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

The equations for two reactions are shown.
1 $\text{ }$ $\text{CH}_4 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
2 $\text{ }$ $2\text{H}_2 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
Which statement about the reactions is correct?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

When sulfur is heated it undergoes a ......1...... change as it melts.
Further heating causes the sulfur to undergo a ......2...... change and form sulfur dioxide.
Which words complete gaps 1 and 2?
[Table_1]

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

Copper(II) carbonate reacts with dilute sulfuric acid.
Which conditions produce the fastest rate of reaction?
[Table_1]

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

Hydrated copper(II) sulfate is blue. When it is heated it forms white anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. How is a sample of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate changed into hydrated copper(II) sulfate?

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CH7 - REDOX REACTIONS

Copper(II) oxide reacts with iron. The equation for the reaction is shown.
$3\text{CuO} + 2\text{Fe} \rightarrow 3\text{Cu} + \text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3$
Why can this reaction be described as the reduction of copper(II) oxide?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Element X forms an oxide, XO, that neutralises sulfuric acid.
Which row describes X and XO?
[Table_1]

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which methods of salt preparation are suitable for copper(II) chloride?
1. Add copper(II) carbonate to dilute hydrochloric acid.
2. Add copper to dilute hydrochloric acid.
3. Warm copper(II) oxide with dilute hydrochloric acid.

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A white solid, J, is tested and the observations are shown.

[Table_1]

What is J?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which statement about the Periodic Table is not correct?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Bromine and iodine are elements in Group VII of the Periodic Table.
Which statement about these elements is correct?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Helium and neon exist as monoatomic gases at room temperature and pressure.

statement 1 Helium and neon have eight electrons in their outer shell.
statement 2 Helium and neon are unreactive.

Which option is correct?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

An element melts at 1455 °C, has a density of 8.90 g/cm³ and forms a green chloride.
Where in the Periodic Table is this element found?

[Image_1: Periodic Table with labeled positions A, B, C, D]

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Which statement about the reactivity of metals is correct?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Iron from a blast furnace is treated with oxygen and with calcium oxide to make steel. Which substances in the iron are removed? [Table_1]

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Water is removed from reservoirs and undergoes several stages of treatment to make it suitable for drinking.
Which statements about the stages are correct?
1. Chlorine is added to the water to kill harmful bacteria.
2. Water is heated to remove dissolved oxygen gas.
3. Water is filtered to remove solids.

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which gas is an air pollutant that causes acid rain?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

An NPK fertiliser is made by mixing two compounds.
The first compound has the formula $(NH_4)_2HPO_4$.
What is the formula of the second compound?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which reaction does not occur during the extraction of iron from hematite in a blast furnace?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Which row describes the uses of sulfur and sulfur dioxide? [Table_1]

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Metal X is a good conductor of electricity and is used for electrical wiring.
Metal Y is used to make an alloy which is resistant to corrosion and is used to make cutlery.
Metal Z is light and strong and is used in the manufacture of aircraft.
What are X, Y and Z?
[Table_1]

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Which statement about calcium carbonate is correct?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

What is the main constituent of natural gas?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which compounds belong to the same homologous series?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which statement about alkanes is correct?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

P, Q, R and S are organic compounds.
P is formed by reacting ethene with steam.
Q decolourises bromine water.
R is a hydrocarbon; all of its bonds are single covalent bonds.
S is a waste product from digestion in animals.
Which compounds are alkanes?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which row describes how ethanol is used?
[Table_1]

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which diagram shows the conversion of ethene into ethanol?

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which substance is a natural polymer?