All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Supplement Paper 2 2010 Summer Zone 3
Theory
MCQ
01.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows a cup of tea.
Which row describes the water particles in the air above the cup compared with the water particles in the cup?
[Table_1:

moving fastercloser together
A
B
C
D
]

02.
Theory 1 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which row shows the change that takes place when element X gains the new particle shown?

[Table_1]
Table_1:
| | particle gained | change |
|---------|-----------------|-----------------------------------------------------------|
| **A** | electron | an isotope of element X is formed |
| **B** | electron | the element one place to the right of X in the Periodic Table is formed |
| **C** | proton | an isotope of element X is formed |
| **D** | proton | the element one place to the right of X in the Periodic Table is formed |

03.
Theory 5 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The symbols of two atoms may be written as shown. $$ \begin{array}{c} ^{52}_{23}X \quad ^{52}_{24}Y \end{array} $$ Which statement about these atoms is correct? **A** They are different elements because they have different numbers of neutrons.
**B** They are different elements because they have different numbers of protons.
**C** They are isotopes of the same element because they have the same nucleon number.
**D** They are isotopes of the same element because they have the same proton number.

04.
Theory 1 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The diagram shows an atom.
What is the proton number and neutron number of the atom?
[Table_1]

05.
Theory 1 Marks
CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

A fruit drink coloured orange contains a dissolved mixture of red and yellow colouring agents. One of these colouring agents is suspected of being illegal.

Which method could be used to show the presence of this illegal colouring agent?

A chromatography
B distillation
C evaporation
D filtration

06.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A student carries out an experiment to find how fast 3 cm pieces of magnesium ribbon dissolve in 10 cm^3 samples of sulfuric acid at different temperatures.
Which piece of apparatus does the student not need?
A balance
B measuring cylinder
C stop-clock
D thermometer

07.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Three electrolysis cells are set up. Each cell has inert electrodes.
The electrolytes are listed below.

cell 1     aqueous sodium chloride
cell 2     concentrated hydrochloric acid
cell 3     molten lead(II) bromide

In which cells is a gas formed at both electrodes?
A     1 and 2     B     1 and 3     C     2 only     D     3 only

08.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows apparatus for plating a spoon with silver.

Which statement is not correct?
A. Silver would stick to the spoon because it is a very reactive metal.
B. The electrolyte would be a silver salt dissolved in water.
C. The metal electrode would be made from silver.
D. The spoon would be connected to the negative of the power supply.

09.
Theory 2 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Aqueous copper(II) sulfate solution is electrolysed using inert electrodes.

Copper(II) ions (Cu^{2+}), hydrogen ions (H^{+}), hydroxide ions (OH^{-}) and sulfate ions (SO_4^{2-}) are present in the solution.

To which electrodes are the ions attracted during this electrolysis?

[Table_1]

Table 1:
| | attracted to anode | attracted to cathode |
|----------|---------------------|----------------------|
| A | Cu^{2+} and H^{+} | OH^{-} and SO_4^{2-} |
| B | Cu^{2+} and SO_4^{2-} | H^{+} and OH^{-} |
| C | H^{+} and OH^{-} | Cu^{2+} and SO_4^{2-} |
| D | OH^{-} and SO_4^{2-} | Cu^{2+} and H^{+} |

10.
Theory 1 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?

1. sodium chloride
2. methane
3. lead bromide

A) 1 only
B) 2 only
C) 1 and 3
D) 1, 2 and 3

11.
Theory 0 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Element X has six electrons in its outer shell.

How could the element react?
A by gaining two electrons to form a positive ion
B by losing six electrons to form a negative ion
C by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form two covalent bonds
D by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form four covalent bonds

12.
Theory 5 Marks
CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

Hydrogen and chlorine react as shown.
[Image_1: 1 molecule of hydrogen + 1 molecule of chlorine → 2 molecules of hydrogen chloride]
What is the equation for this reaction?
A. $2H + 2Cl \rightarrow 2HCl$
B. $2H + 2Cl \rightarrow H_2Cl_2$
C. $H_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow 2HCl$
D. $H_2 + Cl_2 \rightarrow H_2Cl_2$

13.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which name is given to mixtures of metals?
A. alloys
B. compounds
C. ores
D. salts

14.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Iron is extracted from iron oxide using carbon monoxide as shown in the equation.
iron oxide + carbon monoxide \rightarrow iron + carbon dioxide
What does the equation show?
A. Carbon monoxide is oxidised to carbon dioxide.
B. Carbon monoxide is reduced to carbon dioxide.
C. Iron is oxidised to iron oxide.
D. Iron oxide is oxidised to iron.

15.
Theory 0 Marks
CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

A student investigates the rate of reaction between marble chips and hydrochloric acid.
The loss in mass of the reaction flask is measured.
The graph shows the results of two experiments, P and Q.

Which change explains the difference between P and Q?
A. A catalyst is added in P.
B. A higher temperature is used in P.
C. Bigger marble chips are used in Q.
D. Hydrochloric acid is more concentrated in Q.

16.
Theory 0 Marks
CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Clouds are formed when water vapour evaporates from the sea.

What is the energy change and what name is given to the type of change when water evaporates?

[Table_1]
Table: Energy Change and Type of Change
| energy change | type of change |
|----------------|-----------------|
| A | energy given out | endothermic |
| B | energy given out | exothermic |
| C | energy taken in | endothermic |
| D | energy taken in | exothermic |

17.
Theory 1 Marks
CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which process is \textit{not} exothermic?
A. burning a fossil fuel
B. obtaining lime from limestone
C. radioactive decay of $^{235}\text{U}$
D. reacting hydrogen with oxygen

18.
Theory 10 Marks
CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

When pink cobalt(II) sulfate crystals are heated, they form steam and a blue solid.
When water is added to the blue solid, it turns pink and becomes hot.
Which terms describe the pink cobalt(II) sulfate crystals and the reactions?
[Table_1]

19.
Theory 5 Marks
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?


20.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

An excess of copper(II) oxide is added to dilute sulfuric acid to make crystals of hydrated copper(II) sulfate.

The processes listed may be used to obtain crystals of hydrated copper(II) sulfate.

1. concentrate the resulting solution
2. filter
3. heat the crystals
4. wash the crystals

Which processes are needed and in which order?

A 1, 2, 3 and 4
B 1, 2, 4 and 3
C 2, 1, 2 and 3
D 2, 1, 2 and 4

21.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which is not a property of Group I metals?
A. They are soft and can be cut with a knife.
B. They corrode rapidly when exposed to oxygen in the air.
C. They produce an acidic solution when they react with water.
D. They react rapidly with water producing hydrogen gas.

22.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Aqueous sodium hydroxide is added to a solid, X, and the mixture is heated.
A green precipitate is formed and an alkaline gas is given off.
Which ions are present in X?
A NH$_4^+$ and Fe$^{2+}$
B NH$_4^+$ and Fe$^{3+}$
C OH$^-$ and Fe$^{2+}$
D OH$^-$ and Fe$^{3+}$

23.
Theory 0 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

An aqueous solution of the organic compound methylamine has a pH greater than 7.
Which statement about methylamine is correct?
A It neutralises an aqueous solution of sodium hydroxide.
B It reacts with copper(II) carbonate to give carbon dioxide.
C It reacts with hydrochloric acid to form a salt.
D It turns blue litmus red.

24.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The positions in the Periodic Table of four elements are shown.

Which element is most likely to form an acidic oxide?



25.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

The diagram shows the manufacture of steel.

What is gas X?
A. carbon dioxide
B. chlorine
C. hydrogen
D. oxygen

26.
Theory 1 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

A student added dilute hydrochloric acid to four metals and recorded the results. Not all of the results are correct.

[Table_1]

results

| metal | gas given off |
|-----------|---------------|
| 1 copper | yes |
| 2 iron | yes |
| 3 magnesium | no |
| 4 zinc | yes |

Which two results are correct?
A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

27.
Theory 0 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

An element does not conduct electricity and exists as diatomic molecules. In which area of the Periodic Table is the element to be found?

28.
Theory 5 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Copper, iron and zinc are all used as pure metals.
Which of these three metals are also used in alloys?

[Table_1]

| | copper | iron | zinc |
|---------|--------|------|------|
| **A** | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| **B** | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| **C** | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| **D** | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |

29.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Solutions of a halogen and a sodium halide are mixed.
Which mixture darkens in colour because a reaction occurs?
A) bromine and sodium chloride
B) bromine and sodium fluoride
C) chlorine and sodium fluoride
D) chlorine and sodium iodide

30.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Some properties of four elements are shown in the table.
Which element is a metal?

[Table_1]

melting point/°Celectrical conductivity when liquidelectrical conductivity when solid
A−7lowlow
B801highlow
C1535highhigh
D3550lowlow


31.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

The diagram shows three types of item.
[Image of cutlery, cooking pan, and instruments used in hospitals]
Which method of rust prevention can be used for all three types of item?
A. coating with plastic
B. covering with grease
C. galvanising
D. using stainless steel

32.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Aluminium is an important metal with many uses.
Some of its properties are listed.
1. It is a good conductor of heat.
2. It is a reactive metal.
3. It has a low density.
4. It has an oxide layer that prevents corrosion.
Which set of properties help to explain the use of aluminium for cooking and storing food?
A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

33.
Theory 5 Marks
CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

To grow roses, a fertiliser containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium is needed.
For the best flowers, the fertiliser should contain a high proportion of potassium.
Which fertiliser is best for roses?

| fertiliser | proportion by mass | | |
|------------|-----------------------|-----|-----|
| | N | P | K |
| A | 9 | 0 | 25 |
| B | 13 | 13 | 20 |
| C | 29 | 5 | 0 |
| D | 29 | 15 | 5 |

34.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which statements about water are correct?

1. Water is treated with chlorine to kill bacteria.
2. Household water may contain salts in solution.
3. Water is used in industry for cooling.
4. Water for household use is filtered to remove soluble impurities.

A 1, 2 and 3
B 1 and 4
C 2, 3 and 4
D 1, 2, 3 and 4

35.
Theory 4 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which statement about methane is not correct?
A. It is a liquid produced by distilling petroleum.
B. It is produced as vegetation decomposes.
C. It is produced by animals such as cows.
D. It is used as a fuel.

36.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which compound in polluted air can damage stonework and kill trees?
A. carbon dioxide
B. carbon monoxide
C. lead compounds
D. sulfur dioxide

38.
Theory 5 Marks
CH18 - POLYMERS

A macromolecule is a very large molecule.
Macromolecules can be made by joining smaller molecules together. This is called polymerisation.
Which row in the table describes the formation of a polymer?

[Table_1]

monomerpolymer
Aethanepoly(ethane)
Bethenepoly(ethene)
Cethanepoly(ethene)
Dethenepoly(ethane)


39.
Theory 0 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which structure shows a compound that belongs to a different homologous series to propane?


40.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which structure is incorrect?
[Image_1: A, B, C, D structures]