All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2022 Summer Zone 3
Theory
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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Two different physical states of iodine are described.
In state 1, iodine exists as $I_2$ molecules that are widely spaced and in rapid random movement.
In state 2, iodine exists as $I_2$ molecules that are closely packed and only vibrate.
Iodine can be converted directly from state 2 to form state 1.
Which row about state 2 and the change from state 2 to state 1 is correct?
[Table_1]

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A student measures the time taken for 2.0g of magnesium to dissolve in 50cm³ of dilute sulfuric acid. Which apparatus is essential to complete the experiment?
1 stop-clock
2 measuring cylinder
3 thermometer
4 balance

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which method is used to separate a mixture of the following liquids?

[Table_1]

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CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Paper chromatography is used to separate four different colored inks, W, X, Y, and Z, and an unknown ink T.
The chromatogram is shown.
Which inks are present in ink T?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which row identifies an alloy, a pure metal and a non-metal? [Table_1]

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

An atom of an element contains 4 electrons, 4 protons and 6 neutrons. In which group of the Periodic Table is this element placed?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which row describes an ionic solid? [Table_1]

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which molecule contains more than one pair of shared electrons?

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CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

Compounds that contain nitrogen can be used as fertilisers.
Which compound contains the greatest proportion of nitrogen by mass?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows the electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated aqueous sodium chloride using carbon electrodes.

At which electrodes is hydrogen produced?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

The energy level diagram for a reaction is shown.

Which statement is correct?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which row identifies a chemical change and a physical change?

chemical changephysical change
Aboiling ethanolburning ethanol
Bburning ethanolevaporating ethanol
Cdissolving ethanol in waterburning ethanol
Devaporating ethanoldissolving ethanol in water

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Metal M reacts with steam and produces gas G. Which row identifies gas G and the type of reaction when metal M reacts with steam? [Table_1]

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

The rate of the reaction between lumps of zinc and dilute sulfuric acid is determined.
The experiment is repeated four times, making only one change each time.
The changes are listed.
1. The lumps of zinc are replaced with powdered zinc.
2. Water is added to the dilute sulfuric acid.
3. The temperature of the dilute sulfuric acid is increased.
4. A catalyst is added to the reaction mixture.
Which changes produce an increase in the rate of reaction?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate.
What happens during the reaction?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which statement explains why lime is added to soil?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Sulfur dioxide is bubbled through water containing litmus.

Which row describes and explains what happens to the litmus?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The oxides of two elements, X and Y, are separately dissolved in water and the pH of each solution tested.

[Table_1]

Which information about X and Y is correct?

[Table_2]

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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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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which ion forms a precipitate that dissolves in excess with both aqueous ammonia and with aqueous sodium hydroxide?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Part of the Periodic Table is shown.
Which element is a metal?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The elements sodium to argon form Period 3 of the Periodic Table. Which row describes the trend across Period 3 from left to right? [Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Lithium and sodium are in Group I of the Periodic Table.
Which statements about the properties of lithium and sodium are correct?
1. Lithium has a lower melting point than sodium.
2. They both produce hydrogen when they react with water.
3. Lithium is less dense than sodium.
4. Lithium is more reactive than sodium.

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which row describes the properties of a typical transition element? [Table_1]

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which row describes an atom of a noble gas?
[Table_1]

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Some properties of four elements, P, Q, R and S, are shown.

Solid P reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to give hydrogen.

Solid Q does not conduct electricity.

Solid R is used to make saucepans because it is a good conductor of heat.

Solid S reacts with oxygen to form a compound where atoms of S share electrons with atoms of oxygen.

Which elements are metals?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Three metals, X, Y and Z, are added separately to dilute hydrochloric acid. The oxides of each metal are heated with carbon. The results of the reactions are shown.

[Table_1]

What are X, Y and Z?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which uses of the metals shown are correct? [Table_1]

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Carbon dioxide and methane are both greenhouse gases.
Which activity produces both of these gases?

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which statement about carbon monoxide is correct?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Fertilisers are used to provide three of the elements needed for plant growth.
Which two compounds would give a fertiliser containing all three of these elements?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Sulfur dioxide is tested by reacting it with acidified potassium manganate(VII).
Which colour change is seen in the test?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Which products use calcium carbonate in their manufacture?
1 aluminium
2 cement
3 iron
4 sulfuric acid

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

What are the products when limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated strongly?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which structures represent ethene and ethanol?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

One of the fractions obtained from the fractional distillation of petroleum is naphtha. What is a major use of the naphtha fraction?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which statement describes the process of cracking?

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which temperature range is used in the production of ethanol by fermentation?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A hydrocarbon is tested with aqueous bromine. The aqueous bromine turns from orange to colourless. Which row describes the hydrocarbon?
[Table_1]

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which polymers are constituents of food?
1 carbohydrate
2 nylon
3 \textit{Terylene}
4 protein