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

In which changes do the particles move further apart?

[Image_1: Diagram showing transitions]

A. W and X
B. W and Z
C. X and Y
D. Y and Z

02.
Theory 1 Marks
CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

A mixture of ethanol and methanol are separated by fractional distillation.
This method of separation depends on a difference in property X of these two alcohols.
What is property X?
A boiling point
B colour
C melting point
D solubility

03.
Theory 5 Marks
CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Chromatography is used to find out if a banned dye, P, is present in foodstuffs.
The results are shown in the diagram.
Which foodstuff contains P?


04.
Theory 1 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which diagram does not show the outer shell electrons in the molecule correctly?

05.
Theory 1 Marks
CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

The chemical compositions of two substances, W and X, are given.

W Na(AlSi3)O8
X Ca(Al2Si2)O8

Which statements are correct?

1 W and X contain the same amount of oxygen.
2 W contains three times as much silicon as X.
3 X contains twice as much aluminium as W.

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

06.
Theory 1 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.

X and Y form a covalent compound.
What is its formula?
A) $XY_5$
B) $XY_3$
C) $XY$
D) $X_3Y$

07.
Theory 5 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Element X is shiny and can be formed into a sheet by hammering. Which row correctly describes the properties of element X?

conducts electricitymelts below 25°C
A
B
C
D


08.
Theory 1 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Two isotopes of hydrogen are $^1H$ and $^2H$.
Which diagram shows the arrangement of particles in the two isotopes?
[Table_1]
Key:
☉ = an electron
⊙ = a proton
◯ = a neutron
( ) = a nucleus

09.
Theory 5 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The table shows the structure of different atoms and ions.

[Table_1]

particle | proton number | nucleon number | number of protons | number of neutrons | number of electrons
---|---|---|---|---|---
Mg | 12 | 24 | 12 | W | 12
Mg^{2+} | X | 24 | 12 | 12 | 10
F | 9 | 19 | 9 | Y | 9
F^{-} | 9 | 19 | 9 | 10 | Z

What are the values of W, X, Y and Z?

[Table_2]

| W | X | Y | Z
---|---|---|---|---
A | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9
B | 10 | 12 | 10 | 9
C | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10
D | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10

10.
Theory 1 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Element X has a nucleon (mass) number of 19 and a proton (atomic) number of 9.
To which group in the Periodic Table does it belong?
A I    B III    C VII    D 0

11.
Theory 0 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Substance X was electrolysed in an electrolytic cell. A coloured gas was formed at the anode and a metal was formed at the cathode. What is substance X?
A aqueous sodium chloride
B molten lead bromide
C molten zinc oxide
D solid sodium chloride

12.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows apparatus used in an attempt to electroplate a metal ring with copper.

The experiment did not work.
What change is needed in the experiment to make it work?
A Add solid copper(II) sulfate to the electrolyte.
B Increase the temperature of the electrolyte.
C Replace the copper electrode by a carbon electrode.
D Reverse the connections to the battery.

13.
Theory 2 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

When concentrated sodium chloride solution is electrolysed, elements X and Y are formed. What are X and Y?

[Table_1]
A) X = chlorine, Y = hydrogen
B) X = hydrogen, Y = chlorine
C) X = hydrogen, Y = oxygen
D) X = oxygen, Y = hydrogen

14.
Theory 4 Marks
CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

Calcium carbonate was reacted with hydrochloric acid in a conical flask. The flask was placed on a balance and the mass of the flask and contents was recorded as the reaction proceeded.

During the reaction, carbon dioxide gas was given off.

The reaction was carried out at two different temperatures.

Which row is correct?

[Table_1:

]

15.
Theory 5 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Some barium iodide is dissolved in water. Aqueous lead(II) nitrate is added to the solution until no more precipitate forms. This precipitate, X, is filtered off. Dilute sulfuric acid is added to the filtrate and another precipitate, Y, forms. What are the colours of precipitates X and Y?

[Table_1]

X | Y
A | white | white
B | white | yellow
C | yellow | white
D | yellow | yellow

16.
Theory 10 Marks
CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

When pink crystals of cobalt(II) chloride are heated, steam is given off and the colour of the solid changes to blue.
$$\text{CoCl}_2.6\text{H}_2\text{O} \rightleftharpoons \text{CoCl}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O}$$
What happens when water is added to the blue solid?

colourtemperature
Achanges to pinkdecreases
Bchanges to pinkincreases
Cremains bluedecreases
Dremains blueincreases


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

The diagrams show some pieces of laboratory equipment.
[Image showing: 1 - balance, 2 - stop-clock, 3 - thermometer]
Which equipment is needed to find out whether dissolving salt in water is an endothermic process?
A 1 only
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 3
D 3 only

18.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which reaction will result in a decrease in pH?
A. adding calcium hydroxide to acid soil
B. adding citric acid to sodium hydrogen carbonate solution
C. adding sodium chloride to silver nitrate solution
D. adding sodium hydroxide to hydrochloric acid

19.
Theory 1 Marks
CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which is an endothermic process?
A. burning hydrogen
B. distilling petroleum
C. reacting potassium with water
D. using petrol in a motor car engine

20.
Theory 2 Marks
CH7 - REDOX REACTIONS

The red colour in some pottery glazes may be formed as a result of the reactions shown.

$\text{CuCO}_3 \xrightarrow{\text{heat}} \text{CuO} + \text{CO}_2$
$\text{CuO} + \text{SnO} \rightarrow \text{Cu} + \text{SnO}_2$

These equations show that ......1...... is oxidised and ......2...... is reduced.
Which substances correctly complete gaps 1 and 2 in the above sentence?

| | 1 | 2 |
|---|---------|---------|
| A | CO$_2$ | SnO$_2$ |
| B | CuCO$_3$ | CuO |
| C | CuO | SnO |
| D | SnO | CuO |

21.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The table shows some reactions of the halogens.

Which reaction is the most likely to be explosive?

[Table_1]

The table:

reactionchlorine gasbromine gasiodine gas
reaction with hydrogenABC
reaction with ironvery vigorousless vigorousD


22.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which compound is likely to be coloured?
A. $KMnO_4$
B. $KNO_3$
C. $K_2CO_3$
D. $K_2SO_4$

23.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

A salt is made by adding an excess of an insoluble metal oxide to an acid.
How can the excess metal oxide be removed?
A chromatography
B crystallisation
C distillation
D filtration

24.
Theory 5 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The oxide of element X was added to an acid. It reacted to form a salt and water.
[Image_1: A beaker with 'oxide of element X' added to 'acid']
What is the pH of the acid before the reaction and what type of element is X?

pHtype of element X
Agreater than 7metal
Bgreater than 7non-metal
Cless than 7metal
Dless than 7non-metal


25.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The table compares the properties of Group I elements with those of transition elements. Which entry in the table is correct?

[Table_1]

| | property | Group I elements | transition elements |
|---|--------------------|----------------|------------------|
| A | catalytic activity | low | high |
| B | density | high | low |
| C | electrical conductivity | low | high |
| D | melting point | high | low |

26.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The diagram shows the positions of elements P, Q, R, S and T in the Periodic Table.
These letters are not the chemical symbols for the elements.



Which statement about the properties of these elements is correct?
A P reacts more vigorously with water than does Q.
B P, Q and R are all metals.
C T exists as diatomic molecules.
D T is more reactive than S.

27.
Theory 1 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Some metals react readily with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Some metals can be extracted by heating their oxides with carbon.
For which metal are both statements correct?
A. calcium
B. copper
C. iron
D. magnesium

28.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which diagram could represent the structure of an alloy? [Diagram A, B, C, D]

29.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

The diagram shows the materials used in the production of steel from impure iron.



What could element X be?

A calcium
B carbon
C nitrogen
D sulfur

30.
Theory 1 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Which property do all metals have?
A. Their boiling points are low.
B. Their densities are low.
C. They conduct electricity.
D. They react with water.

31.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which pollutant, found in car exhaust fumes, does not come from the fuel?
A. carbon monoxide
B. hydrocarbons
C. lead compounds
D. nitrogen oxides

32.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which diagram shows a common use of stainless steel?

33.
Theory 5 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Why is chlorination used in water treatment?
A. to kill bacteria in the water
B. to make the water neutral
C. to make the water taste better
D. to remove any salt in the water

34.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

A test-tube containing damp iron wool is inverted in water. After three days, the water level inside the test-tube has risen.
Which statement explains this rise?
A Iron oxide has been formed.
B Iron wool has been reduced.
C Oxygen has been formed.
D The temperature of the water has risen.

35.
Theory 4 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which information about carbon dioxide and methane is correct?
[Table_1]

carbon dioxidemethane
Aformed when vegetation decomposes
Bgreenhouse gas
Cpresent in unpolluted air
Dproduced during respiration


36.
Theory 1 Marks
CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

A bag of fertiliser 'Watch it grow' contains ammonium sulfate and potassium sulfate.
Which of the three elements N, P and K does 'Watch it grow' contain?
[Table_1]

37.
Theory 5 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

In an oil refinery, crude oil is separated into useful fractions. The diagram shows some of these fractions. What are fractions X, Y and Z?
$$\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|} \hline & X & Y & Z \\ \hline A & \text{fuel oil} & \text{bitumen} & \text{paraffin (kerosene)} \\ \hline B & \text{fuel oil} & \text{paraffin (kerosene)} & \text{bitumen} \\ \hline C & \text{paraffin (kerosene)} & \text{bitumen} & \text{fuel oil} \\ \hline D & \text{paraffin (kerosene)} & \text{fuel oil} & \text{bitumen} \\ \hline \end{array}$$

38.
Theory 0 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Ethene reacts with Y to produce ethanol.

ethene + Y \rightarrow ethanol

What is Y?

A. hydrogen
B. oxygen
C. steam
D. yeast

39.
Theory 0 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows the structure of a compound. [Image_1: A diagram of a compound with a double bond between two carbon atoms, followed by two single-bonded carbon atoms, and an alcohol group ending with a hydrogen.]
To which classes of compound does this molecule belong?

alkanealkenealcohol
Anonono
Bnoyesyes
Cyesnoyes
Dyesyesyes


40.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which structures show compounds that are members of the same homologous series?

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