All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Core Paper 1 2023 Winter Zone 2
Theory
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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The melting points and boiling points of four elements are shown. [Table_1] In which elements do the particles vibrate about fixed positions at 0°C?

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Which statements about clean, dry air are correct? 1. It is a mixture of elements only. 2. It is a mixture of elements and compounds. 3. It contains only non-metals.

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

A representation of an atom is shown. What is the nucleon number of this atom?

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Which statement describes isotopes of the same element?

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Potassium reacts with iodine to form potassium iodide. Which statement about potassium iodide is correct?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which row describes the properties of a simple molecular substance? [Table_1]

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Different forms of an element G are used as lubricants and in cutting tools. What is the structure of G?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The diagram shows the structure of a molecule of ethyl ethanoate. What is the molecular formula of a molecule of ethyl ethanoate?

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The formula of a compound containing element X is $\text{Na}_2\text{X}_2\text{O}_3$. The relative formula mass of the compound is 158. What is the relative atomic mass of X?

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Limestone is used to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions from coal-fired power stations. The equation for the reaction is shown. \[ \text{CaCO}_3 + \text{SO}_2 \rightarrow \text{CaSO}_3 + \text{CO}_2 \] What is the smallest mass of \( \text{CaCO}_3 \) required to remove 1 tonne of \( \text{SO}_2 \)?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statement about electrolysis is correct?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statements about hydrogen-oxygen fuel cells are correct?
1. The reaction between hydrogen and oxygen is endothermic.
2. The waste product in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is water.
3. A chemical reaction in the cell produces hydrogen which is used as the fuel.
4. A hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell is used to generate electricity.

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The initial and final temperatures of four different reactions are measured. Which reaction is the least exothermic? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Solid calcium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid. Which changes to the reaction conditions increase the rate of reaction? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Zinc reacts slowly with dilute sulfuric acid at room temperature. Bubbles of a gas, L, form on the surface of the zinc. When a small amount of copper is added, the reaction is faster. Which row identifies L and explains why the reaction is faster? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which reaction shows a colour change from white to blue?

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In a blast furnace, iron(III) oxide is converted to iron and carbon monoxide is converted to carbon dioxide. $$\text{Fe}_2\text{O}_3 + 3\text{CO} \rightarrow 2\text{Fe} + 3\text{CO}_2$$ What happens to each of these reactants?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which products are formed when magnesium carbonate reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which element forms an oxide that reacts with an aqueous solution of a base?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which salt is insoluble?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Some properties of element R are shown.
[Table_1]
In which part of the Periodic Table is R found?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Lithium, sodium and potassium are elements in Group I. Statements about these elements are listed.
1. Lithium is more dense than sodium.
2. Sodium is more reactive than potassium.
3. They all conduct electricity at room temperature.
4. They all react with oxygen at room temperature.
Which statements are correct?

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An outline of the Periodic Table is shown. Which name is given to the elements in column Y?

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Which row describes the properties of a metal that can be used in the manufacture of aircraft? [Table_1]

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which metallic element is added to iron in the manufacture of stainless steel?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which statement about the uses of metals is correct?

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The list gives the order of some metals and hydrogen in the reactivity series.

Metal X is also included.

$$\begin{align*} \text{most reactive} & \quad K \\ & \quad \text{Mg} \\ & \quad \text{Zn} \\ & \quad \text{H} \\ & \quad \text{X} \\ \text{least reactive} & \quad \text{Cu} \end{align*}$$

Which row shows the properties of metal X?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which gas in the air is needed for iron to rust?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Why is limestone added to the blast furnace?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

The flow chart shows stages in the treatment of river water to produce drinking water. What occurs at stages J and K?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

Which two compounds can be mixed together to form an NPK fertiliser?

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Properties of solids, liquids, and gases

What are the main substances produced by the fractional distillation of liquid air?

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Which diagram shows the displayed formula for the named organic compound?

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Poly(ethene) is formed from petroleum using three separate processes. In which order are the processes used?

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Gas oil and naphtha are two fractions obtained from petroleum. What are uses of gas oil and naphtha? [Table_1]

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Ethene can be polymerised. Which diagram represents the structure of the product formed? [Image_1: Diagrams A, B, C, D representing different chemical structures of ethene polymerisation products.]

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An acid–base titration is described. - 25.0 cm$^3$ of dilute aqueous alkali is put into a conical flask. - Indicator is added to the flask. - Dilute acid is added to the aqueous alkali until the indicator changes colour. - The volume of acid used is then recorded. Which use of apparatus is correct?

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The apparatus shown is used to separate a mixture. What is the mixture?

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The results of tests on three gases, X, Y, and Z, are shown below. Determine the identities of X, Y, and Z based on the given test outcomes. [Table_1] What are X, Y, and Z?