All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2023 Winter Zone 1
Theory
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The three rectangles show the arrangements of the particles in each of the three states of matter.
X, Y and Z represent the processes needed to change from one state to another.

What are the processes X, Y and Z?
[Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which substance is a pure compound?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The Group I element potassium forms an ionic bond with the Group VII element fluorine.
Which two ions are produced?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

An isotope of lithium has the symbol $^7_3\text{Li}$.
What is the arrangement of electrons in one atom of this isotope of lithium?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Fluorine, $F_2$, is in the same group of the Periodic Table as chlorine, $Cl_2$. Which diagram represents the arrangement of the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of fluorine?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which use of graphite depends on the layers of carbon atoms being able to slide over each other?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which equations are balanced?
1. $\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{CO} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2$
2. $\text{ZnCO}_3 + 2\text{HCl} \rightarrow \text{ZnCl}_2 + \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$
3. $\text{Mg(NO}_3\text{)}_2 + \text{NaOH} \rightarrow \text{Mg(OH)}_2 + 2\text{NaNO}_3$
4. $\text{CaCO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{CaSO}_4 + \text{H}_2\text{O} + \text{CO}_2$

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The equation for the combustion of methane is shown.
$$\text{CH}_4 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow \text{CO}_2 + 2\text{H}_2\text{O}$$
Which mass of methane produces 36 g of water?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

What is produced at each electrode during the electrolysis of aqueous solutions using inert electrodes? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statement about a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell in a car is correct?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The reaction pathway diagram for a reaction is shown. Which statements are correct? 1. The reaction is exothermic. 2. The reaction is endothermic. 3. The temperature of the surroundings increases. 4. The temperature of the surroundings decreases.

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which process involves a chemical change?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

An experiment is carried out to find the rate of reaction between hydrochloric acid and zinc. \[ \text{Zn(s) + 2HCl(aq) } \rightarrow \text{ ZnCl}_{2}\text{(aq) + H}_2\text{(g)} \] The results of the experiment are shown. What is the label on the \( y \)-axis?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Solid S changes colour from white to blue when water is added. What is S?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which equation shows the reduction of copper?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which solids react with dilute sulfuric acid to form aqueous magnesium sulfate? 1. magnesium 2. magnesium hydroxide 3. magnesium nitrate 4. magnesium oxide

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statements about an aqueous acid are correct?
1. Ammonia is formed when solid ammonium nitrate is added to an aqueous acid.
2. Effervescence is seen when sodium carbonate is added to an aqueous acid.
3. Methyl orange becomes yellow when added to an aqueous acid.
4. Red litmus remains red when added to an aqueous acid.

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Copper(II) sulfate is formed by reacting excess solid copper(II) carbonate with dilute sulfuric acid.
Which processes are part of the preparation of solid copper(II) sulfate?
1. crystallisation
2. distillation
3. filtration
4. titration

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Element X forms ions with the formula X^{2-}.
Which row describes element X?
[Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which compound is likely to be coloured?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Chlorine, bromine, and iodine are in the same group of the Periodic Table. Which statements about these three elements are correct?
1. Iodine is more reactive than chlorine.
2. They are diatomic covalent molecules.
3. They are all gases at room temperature.
4. Their atoms have seven electrons in their outer shell.

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The electronic configurations of four elements, P, Q, R, and S, are shown. [Table_1] Element | Electronic Configuration --- | --- P | 2 Q | 2,2 R | 2,6 S | 2,8 Which elements are unreactive monatomic gases?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The table shows some physical properties of four different substances. Which row describes the properties of a non-metallic element? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The equation shows the reaction between a halogen and the aqueous ions of another halogen. $$X_2 + 2Y^- \rightarrow 2X^- + Y_2$$ What is $X_2$ and the colour of $Y^-$? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Zinc oxide reacts with carbon to produce zinc. Which equation represents this reaction?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Iron nails are stored in an airtight container.
The nails begin to rust after a few days.
How can the rusting of the nails be prevented?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Four substances present in the blast furnace during iron extraction are listed.
1. calcium carbonate
2. carbon dioxide
3. carbon monoxide
4. iron(III) oxide
Which substances are both a reactant and a product during the reactions occurring in the blast furnace?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which test is used to show that a sample of water is pure?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which mixture of salts produces an NPK fertiliser?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

What are the \textbf{main} products obtained by the fractional distillation of liquid air?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

In which reaction is the rate of reaction increased by light?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The structures of three organic molecules are shown.
Which description of the three molecules is correct?
[Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Petroleum is separated into fractions by fractional distillation.
Which row describes a use of the named fraction?
[Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statement about alkanes is correct?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

What is the approximate volume of nitrogen in 200 \text{ cm}^3 \text{ of air}?

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The apparatus used to investigate the rate at which hydrogen gas is given off when a piece of magnesium reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid is shown.
Which additional piece of apparatus is needed to determine the rate of reaction?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which diagram shows the displayed formula of ethanol?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Ethane is used as a fuel. Which equation shows the complete combustion of ethane?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The equation for the reaction of aqueous calcium nitrate and aqueous sodium hydroxide is shown. $$ \text{Ca(NO}_3\text{)}_2(aq) + 2\text{NaOH}(aq) \rightarrow \text{Ca(OH)}_2(s) + 2\text{NaNO}_3(aq) $$ Which process is used to remove calcium hydroxide from the mixture?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The results of two tests on aqueous compound X are given. [Table_1] test | result warm with aluminium foil and aqueous sodium hydroxide | ammonia is produced aqueous sodium hydroxide | brown precipitate What is X?