All Questions: Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry - 0620 - Supplement Paper 2 2022 Summer Zone 1
Theory
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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Which two gases will diffuse at the same rate, at the same temperature?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

A student measures the time taken for 2.0 g of magnesium to dissolve in 50 cm\(^3\) of dilute sulfuric acid. Which apparatus is essential to complete the experiment?
1 stop-clock
2 measuring cylinder
3 thermometer
4 balance

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

The numbers of protons and neutrons and the electronic structures of four particles, W, X, Y and Z, are shown.
[Table_1]
Which particles have the same chemical properties?

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CH3 - ATOMS AND ELEMENTS

Which substance should be pure for the intended use?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Metals and ionic compounds have similarities and differences in their structure and properties.
Which row about metals and ionic compounds is correct?
[Table_1]

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

Which diagram represents the outer-shell electron arrangement in a nitrogen molecule?

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The equation for the reaction between barium chloride and dilute sulfuric acid is shown.

$ \text{BaCl}_2 + \text{H}_2\text{SO}_4 \rightarrow \text{BaSO}_4 + 2\text{HCl} $

Which row shows the state symbols for this equation?

[Table_1]

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CH4 - ATOMS COMBINING

The relative atomic mass, $A_{r}$, of an element is determined by comparing the mass of one atom of the element with the mass of one atom of element Q. What is Q?

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CH5 - REACTING MASSES AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS

The equation for the reaction between aqueous lead(II) nitrate and aqueous sodium chloride is shown.

$$\text{Pb(NO}_3)_2(\text{aq}) + 2\text{NaCl(}\text{aq}) \rightarrow \text{PbCl}_2(\text{s}) + 2\text{NaNO}_3(\text{aq})$$

If 100 cm$^3$ of aqueous lead(II) nitrate of concentration 0.1 mol/dm$^3$ is reacted with an excess of aqueous sodium chloride, which mass of lead(II) chloride is obtained?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

The diagram shows the electrolysis of concentrated hydrochloric acid and concentrated aqueous sodium chloride using carbon electrodes.

At which electrodes is hydrogen produced?

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CH7 - REDOX REACTIONS

Aqueous copper(II) sulfate is electrolysed using copper electrodes. What is the ionic half-equation for the reaction at the cathode?

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Which row identifies a chemical change and a physical change?
[Table_1]

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CH9 - ENERGY CHANGES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

The equation for the reaction between gaseous hydrogen and gaseous iodine to form gaseous hydrogen iodide is shown.
$$\text{H}_2(\text{g}) + \text{I}_2(\text{g}) \rightarrow 2\text{HI}(\text{g})$$
The reaction is exothermic.
Which statement explains why the reaction is exothermic?

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CH1 - STATES OF MATTER

Acidified aqueous silver nitrate is added to a test-tube containing aqueous chloride ions.
The test-tube is then left in direct sunlight.
Which row describes the observations and explains what happens to the reaction mixture? [Table_1]

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CH10 - THE SPEED OF A REACTION

Water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate. What happens during the reaction?

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Aqueous iron(III) chloride, FeCl_3, reacts with aqueous potassium iodide, KI.
vFeCl_3 + wKI \rightarrow xFeCl_2 + yKCl + I_2
Which statements are correct?
1. In the balanced equation, v, w, x and y have the same value.
2. Potassium iodide is an oxidising agent.
3. A dark brown solution is produced in the reaction.

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

Which statement about acids is correct?

18.
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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

The oxides of two elements, X and Y, are separately dissolved in water and the pH of each solution tested.
[Table_1]
Which information about X and Y is correct?
[Table_2]

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CH11 - ACIDS AND BASES

An acid is neutralised by adding an excess of an insoluble solid base. A soluble salt is formed. How is the pure salt obtained from the reaction mixture?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

The electronic structure of element Z is 2,8,1.
Which statements about Z are correct?
1. It is a metal.
2. It has two outer-shell electrons.
3. It is in Period 3.

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Elements in Group IV of the Periodic Table are shown.
carbon
silicon
germanium
tin
lead
What does not occur in Group IV as it is descended?

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Element M forms both $M^+$ and $M^{2+}$ ions.
In which part of the Periodic Table is M placed?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

In the extraction of aluminium by electrolysis, cryolite is added to the bauxite ore. Which row describes the role of cryolite and gives the ionic half-equation at the cathode?

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CH14 - MAKING USE OF METALS

Mild steel is galvanised to prevent corrosion of the iron.
Which statements about galvanising are correct?
1. Galvanising prevents corrosion because the zinc forms an alloy.
2. If the coating is damaged, water and oxygen do not corrode the iron.
3. Zinc is a sacrificial metal and corrodes in preference to iron.

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CH12 - THE PERIODIC TABLE

Which diagram represents the arrangement of the outer-shell electrons of a noble gas?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Which statements about the general properties of metals are correct?
1 They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
2 They have low melting points.
3 They react with dilute acids to form a salt and water.
4 They react with oxygen to form basic oxides.

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Reactions of three metals and their oxides are shown.
[Table_1]
What is the order of reactivity of these metals, from most reactive to least reactive?

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CH13 - THE BEHAVIOR OF METALS

Three metal compounds, J, K and L, are heated using a Bunsen burner.
The results are shown.

J colorless gas produced, which relights a glowing splint
K colorless gas produced, which turns limewater milky
L no reaction

Which row identifies J, K and L?

[Table_1]

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CH15 - AIR AND WATER

The diagram shows the uses and treatment processes of muddy river water.

Which row identifies uses 1 and 2 and processes 1 and 2?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

The equation for the manufacture of ammonia in the Haber process is shown.
$$3\text{H}_2(g) + \text{N}_2(g) \rightleftharpoons 2\text{NH}_3(g)$$
The forward reaction is exothermic.
Which row describes the effect of the stated change on the reaction rate and the yield of ammonia?

[Table_1]

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Fertilisers are used to provide three of the elements needed for plant growth.
Which two compounds would give a fertiliser containing all three of these elements?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

The flow chart shows part of the process for the manufacture of sulfuric acid and its electrolysis.

What are gases 1, 2, and 3?

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

Which statements about sulfur dioxide are correct?
1. Sulfur dioxide decolourises acidified potassium manganate (VII).
2. Sulfur dioxide forms when acids react with carbonates.
3. Sulfur dioxide is used as a bleach.
4. Sulfur dioxide is used to treat acidic soil.

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CH16 - SOME NON-METALS AND THEIR COMPOUNDS

What are the products when limestone (calcium carbonate) is heated strongly?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The structure of ester W is shown. Which row gives the names of ester W and the carboxylic acid and alcohol from which it is made? [Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Ethanol is made industrially by the fermentation of glucose or by the catalytic addition of steam to ethene. Which statement describes an advantage of fermentation compared to catalytic addition?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Some properties of colourless liquid L are listed.
• It boils at 65°C.
• When added to water, two layers form which do not mix.
• It does not react with sodium carbonate.
• It has no effect on bromine water.
What is L?

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A molecule of compound P contains two carbon atoms and four hydrogen atoms. Which row represents P?
[Table_1]

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CH17 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The reaction of ethanol with acidified potassium manganate(VII) is shown.

$\text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{OH} \xrightarrow[]{\text{KMnO}_4,\,\text{H}^+} \text{CH}_3\text{COOH}$

Which type of reaction is taking place?

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CH18 - POLYMERS

Which polymer is a synthetic polyamide?