All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Supplement Paper 2 2012 Summer Zone 3
Theory
MCQ
01.
Theory 5 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Which diagram shows the process of diffusion?
Diagrams A, B, C, and D show different arrangements of atoms and arrows indicating direction of diffusion. Each diagram consists of two rectangular boxes with varied arrangements of two types of atoms, distinguished by color as shown in the key.

02.
Theory 1 Marks
CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

A student investigates how the concentration of an acid affects the speed of reaction with a 0.5 g mass of magnesium at 30°C.
The student has a beaker, concentrated acid, water and the apparatus below.

P a balance
Q a clock
R a measuring cylinder
S a thermometer

Which pieces of apparatus does the student use?
A P, Q and R only
B P, Q and S only
C Q, R and S only
D P, Q, R and S

03.
Theory 1 Marks
CH2 - SEPARATING SUBSTANCES

Which method is most suitable to obtain zinc carbonate from a suspension of zinc carbonate in water?
A crystallisation
B distillation
C evaporation
D filtration

04.
Theory 1 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.

P and Q react to form an ionic compound.
What is the formula of this compound?
A. PQ2 B. P2Q C. P2Q6 D. P6Q2

05.
Theory 4 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

An element Y has the proton number 18.
The next element in the Periodic Table is an element Z.
Which statement is correct?
A Element Z has one more electron in its outer shell than element Y.
B Element Z has one more electron shell than element Y.
C Element Z is in the same group of the Periodic Table as element Y.
D Element Z is in the same period of the Periodic Table as element Y.

06.
Theory 1 Marks
CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which atom has twice as many neutrons as protons?
A: $^1_1H$
B: $^2_1H$
C: $^3_1H$
D: $^4_2He$

07.
Theory 5 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which is a simple covalent molecule?
[Table_1]
| | conducts electricity | | volatile | |---|----------------------|------------|----------| | | when solid | when molten| | | A | ✔ | ✔ | ✖ | | B | ✔ | ✖ | ✔ | | C | ✖ | ✔ | ✖ | | D | ✖ | ✖ | ✔ |

08.
Theory 0 Marks
CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

The equation for the reaction between magnesium and dilute sulfuric acid is shown.
$$\text{Mg + H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{MgSO}_4 + \text{H}_2$$
$M_r$ of $\text{MgSO}_4$ is 120
Which mass of magnesium sulfate will be formed if 12 g of magnesium are reacted with sulfuric acid?
A 5g
B 10g
C 60g
D 120g

09.
Theory 0 Marks
CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The diagrams show the structures of two forms, P and Q, of a solid element.

What are suitable uses of P and Q, based on their structures?
[Table_1]

use of solid Puse of solid Q
drillingdrilling
lubricatingdrilling
drillinglubricating
lubricatinglubricating


10.
Theory 0 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Winston Churchill, a British Prime Minister, had his false teeth electroplated with gold.
The teeth were coated with a thin layer of carbon and were then placed in the apparatus shown.

Which row is correct?
[Table_1]

11.
Theory 5 Marks
CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

The apparatus shown is used to measure the speed of a reaction.

Which equation represents a reaction where the speed can be measured using this apparatus?
A Mg(s) + 2HCl(aq) \rightarrow MgCl_2(aq) + H_2(g)
B HCl(aq) + NaOH(aq) \rightarrow NaCl(aq) + H_2O(l)
C Fe(s) + CuSO_4(aq) \rightarrow Cu(s) + FeSO_4(aq)
D 2Na(s) + Br_2(l) \rightarrow 2NaBr(s)

12.
Theory 2 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES, CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

The diagram shows the reaction between zinc oxide and dilute hydrochloric acid.

Which terms describe the reaction?

[Table_1]

13.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows that two gases are formed when concentrated hydrochloric acid is electrolysed using inert electrodes.
Which row correctly describes the colours of the gases at the electrodes?

[Table_1]

A : anode (+ve) colourless, cathode (–ve) colourless
B : anode (+ve) colourless, cathode (–ve) yellow-green
C : anode (+ve) yellow-green, cathode (–ve) colourless
D : anode (+ve) yellow-green, cathode (–ve) yellow-green

14.
Theory 1 Marks
CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

A gas is escaping from a pipe in a chemical plant.
A chemist tests this gas and finds that it is alkaline.
What is this gas?
A. ammonia
B. chlorine
C. hydrogen
D. sulfur dioxide

15.
Theory 1 Marks
CH7 - REDOX REACTIONS

The element vanadium, V, forms several oxides.
In which change is oxidation taking place?
A) $\text{VO}_2 \rightarrow \text{V}_2\text{O}_3$
B) $\text{V}_2\text{O}_5 \rightarrow \text{VO}_2$
C) $\text{V}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow \text{VO}$
D) $\text{V}_2\text{O}_3 \rightarrow \text{V}_2\text{O}_5$

16.
Theory 5 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a solid, S.
A flammable gas, G, is formed. Gas G is less dense than air.
What are S and G?

[Table_1]

Table:
| | solid S | gas G |
|-------|-----------------|----------------|
| A | copper | hydrogen |
| B | copper carbonate| carbon dioxide |
| C | zinc | hydrogen |
| D | zinc carbonate | carbon dioxide |

17.
Theory 1 Marks
CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The results of three tests on a solution of compound X are shown in the table.

[Table_1]
test | result
aqueous sodium hydroxide added | white precipitate formed, soluble in excess
aqueous ammonia added | white precipitate formed, insoluble in excess
acidified silver nitrate added | white precipitate formed

What is compound X?
A. aluminium bromide
B. aluminium chloride
C. zinc bromide
D. zinc chloride

18.
Theory 1 Marks
CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The graph shows how the pH changes as an acid is added to an alkali.
acid + alkali → salt + water
Which letter represents the area of the graph where both acid and salt are present?


19.
Theory 0 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which properties of the element titanium, Ti, can be predicted from its position in the Periodic Table?
[Table_1]
\begin{array}{|c|c|c|c|c|} \hline & \text{can be used} & \text{conducts electricity} & \text{has low density} & \text{forms coloured} \\ & \text{as a catalyst} & \text{when solid} & & \text{compounds} \\ \hline A & \checkmark & \checkmark & \times & \checkmark \\ B & \checkmark & \checkmark & \checkmark & \times \\ C & \checkmark & \times & \checkmark & \checkmark \\ D & \times & \checkmark & \checkmark & \checkmark \\ \hline \end{array}

20.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The diagram shows a section of the Periodic Table.

Which element is described below?

'A colourless, unreactive gas that is denser than air.'



21.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Element X is below iodine in the Periodic Table.
Which row correctly shows the physical state of element X at room temperature and its reactivity compared with that of iodine?

[Table_1]

 physical state of element X at room temperaturereactivity compared with that of iodine
Agasless reactive
Bsolidless reactive
Cgasmore reactive
Dsolidmore reactive


22.
Theory 1 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Which property is shown by all metals?
A. They are extracted from their ores by heating with carbon.
B. They conduct electricity.
C. They form acidic oxides.
D. They react with hydrochloric acid to form hydrogen.

23.
Theory 1 Marks
CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Five elements have proton numbers 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18.
What are the proton numbers of the three elements that form oxides?
A 10, 12 and 14
B 10, 14 and 18
C 12, 14 and 16
D 14, 16 and 18

24.
Theory 1 Marks
CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Metal X reacts violently with water.
Metal Y reacts slowly with steam.
Metal Z does not react with dilute hydrochloric acid.
What is the correct order of reactivity of these metals, most reactive first?
A. X → Y → Z
B. X → Z → Y
C. Z → X → Y
D. Z → Y → X

25.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which statement about the extraction of iron from its ore is correct?
A. Iron is more difficult to extract than zinc.
B. Iron is more difficult to extract than copper.
C. Iron is easy to extract because it is a transition metal.
D. Iron cannot be extracted by reduction with carbon.

26.
Theory 1 Marks
CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Which statement about the uses of metals is correct?
A Aluminium is used in the manufacture of aircraft as it has a high density.
B Aluminium is used to make food containers as it conducts electricity.
C Stainless steel for cutlery is made by adding other elements to iron.
D Stainless steel is used to make chemical reactors as it corrodes readily.

27.
Theory 1 Marks
CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Fertilisers need to supply crops with three main elements. Which compound contains all three of these elements? A $\text{H}_3\text{PO}_4$ B $\text{KNO}_3$ C $\text{NH}_4\text{K}_2\text{PO}_4$ D $\text{NH}_4\text{NO}_3$

28.
Theory 2 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Some uses of water are listed.
1 for drinking
2 in chemical reactions
3 in swimming pools
4 in washing
For which uses is it necessary to chlorinate the water?
A 1 and 2
B 1 and 3
C 2 and 4
D 3 and 4

29.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Which is a use of oxygen?
A. filling balloons
B. filling light bulbs
C. food preservation
D. making steel

30.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Coal is a fossil fuel. Which gas is \textbf{not} formed when coal burns?
A. carbon dioxide
B. carbon monoxide
C. methane
D. sulfur dioxide

31.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Air containing an acidic impurity was neutralised by passing it through a column containing substance X.

What is substance X?
A. calcium oxide
B. sand
C. sodium chloride
D. concentrated sulfuric acid

32.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

A new planet has been discovered and its atmosphere has been analysed.



The table shows the composition of the atmosphere.

[Table_1: { 'gas': ['carbon dioxide', 'nitrogen', 'oxygen'], 'percentage by volume': [4, 72, 24] }]

Which gases are present in the atmosphere of the planet in a higher percentage than they are in the Earth's atmosphere?

A carbon dioxide and oxygen
B carbon dioxide only
C nitrogen and oxygen
D nitrogen only

33.
Theory 5 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The structure of a compound is shown. Which functional groups are present in this compound? [Table_1]

34.
Theory 1 Marks
CH15 - AIR AND WATER

Gas X is a waste gas from digestion in animals.
Gas Y is formed when gas X is burnt with a small amount of oxygen.
Gas Z is formed when gas X is burnt with an excess of oxygen.

What are X, Y and Z?

[Table_1]

35.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which fraction from the fractional distillation of petroleum does not match its correct use?

\[\begin{array}{|c|c|}\hline \text{ } & \text{ } \\ \textbf{fraction} & \textbf{use} \\ \hline \textbf{A} & \text{fuel oil} & \text{domestic heating} \\ \textbf{B} & \text{kerosene} & \text{jet fuel} \\ \textbf{C} & \text{naphtha} & \text{making roads} \\ \textbf{D} & \text{refinery gas} & \text{for heating and cooking} \\ \hline \end{array}\]

36.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

When a long chain hydrocarbon is cracked, the following products are produced.
1. $\text{C}_3\text{H}_8$
2. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_4$
3. $\text{C}_3\text{H}_6$
4. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6$
Which products would decolourise bromine water?
A. 1 and 4
B. 2 and 3
C. 2 only
D. 3 only

37.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The diagram shows apparatus used to separate petroleum into four fractions. Which fraction contains the smallest hydrocarbon molecules?

[Table_1]
fraction | boiling point range / °C
A | up to 70
B | 70 to 120
C | 120 to 170
D | over 170

38.
Theory 5 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

PVA is a polymer. The monomer has the structure shown.

To which homologous series does this compound belong?
[Table_1]

39.
Theory 1 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Ethanol is an important chemical produced by the ......1...... of ......2....... .
Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?

[Table_1]

Table:
| | 1 | 2 |
|---|------------|---------|
| A | combustion | ethane |
| B | combustion | glucose |
| C | fermentation | ethane |
| D | fermentation | glucose |

40.
Theory 5 Marks
CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Which equation represents incomplete combustion of ethane?
A. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + \text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{CO} + 3\text{H}_2$
B. $\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 2\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 2\text{CO}_2 + 3\text{H}_2$
C. $2\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 5\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 4\text{CO} + 6\text{H}_2\text{O}$
D. $2\text{C}_2\text{H}_6 + 7\text{O}_2 \rightarrow 4\text{CO}_2 + 6\text{H}_2\text{O}$