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Q1 · A steel bicycle which had been left outdoors for several months was starting to rust 0971/11 May/June 2018
28 A steel bicycle which had been left outdoors for several months was starting to rust. What would not reduce the rate of corrosion? A Remove the rust and paint the bicycle. B Remove the rust and store the bicycle in a dry shed. C Remove the rust and wipe the bicycle with a clean, damp cloth. D Remove the rust and wipe the bicycle with an oily cloth.
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Answer: C
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Q2 · Why is aluminium used to make containers for storing food? 0971/11 May/June 2019
27 Why is aluminium used to make containers for storing food? A It conducts electricity. B It has a high melting point. C It is resistant to corrosion. D It is strong.
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Answer: C
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Q3 · The diagram shows an experiment to investigate how paint affects the rusting of iron 0971/11 May/June 2019
30 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate how paint affects the rusting of iron. P Q iron painted iron air water What happens to the water level in tubes P and Q? tube P tube Q A falls rises B no change rises C rises falls D rises no change
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Answer: D
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Q4 · The apparatus shown is set up and left for a week 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2019
30 The apparatus shown is set up and left for a week. damp iron wool air water Which diagram shows the level of the water at the end of the week? A B C D
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Answer: B
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Q5 · The diagrams show experiments to investigate rusting of iron nails 0971/11 May/June 2020
30 The diagrams show experiments to investigate rusting of iron nails. 1 2 3 layer of oil tap salt boiled water water water In which test-tubes do the nails rust? A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
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Q6 · The diagrams show experiments to investigate rusting of iron nails 0971/12 May/June 2020
30 The diagrams show experiments to investigate rusting of iron nails. 1 2 3 layer of oil tap salt boiled water water water In which test-tubes do the nails rust? A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
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Q7 · Iron can be electroplated with zinc to make it resistant to corrosion 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2021
10 Iron can be electroplated with zinc to make it resistant to corrosion. Which row about electroplating iron with zinc is correct? positive electrode negative electrode electrolyte (anode) (cathode) A iron zinc iron nitrate B iron zinc zinc nitrate C zinc iron iron nitrate D zinc iron zinc nitrate
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Answer: D
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Q8 · Four different test-tubes containing water and an iron nail are left for two weeks 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2021
29 Four different test-tubes containing water and an iron nail are left for two weeks. Which nail showed the least amount of rusting? A B C D tap water boiled boiled tap water tap water tap water
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Answer: B
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Q9 · Iron rusts when exposed to air 0971/11 May/June 2022
30 Iron rusts when exposed to air. Which two substances in air cause iron to rust? A carbon dioxide and oxygen B nitrogen and oxygen C oxygen and water D carbon dioxide and water
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Answer: C
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Q10 · Which substances in the air are needed for iron to rust? 0971/11 May/June 2023
27 Which substances in the air are needed for iron to rust? A oxygen and water B oxygen only C water and carbon dioxide D water only
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Answer: A
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Q11 · Which compound is formed when iron rusts? 0971/12 May/June 2023
27 Which compound is formed when iron rusts? A anhydrous iron(II) oxide B anhydrous iron(III) oxide C hydrated iron(III) hydroxide D hydrated iron(III) oxide
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Answer: D
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Q12 · Which gas in the air is needed for iron to rust? 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2023
28 Which gas in the air is needed for iron to rust? A argon B carbon dioxide C nitrogen D oxygen
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Answer: D
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Q13 · Which word equation represents the rusting of iron? 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2024
26 Which word equation represents the rusting of iron? A iron + oxygen + water anhydrous iron(II) hydroxide B iron + oxygen hydrated iron(II) oxide C iron + oxygen + water anhydrous iron(III) hydroxide D iron + oxygen + water hydrated iron(III) oxide
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Answer: D
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Q14 · The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the corrosion of iron 0971/11 May/June 2025
29 The diagram shows an experiment to investigate the corrosion of iron. P Q greased iron iron air water What happens to the water level in tubes P and Q? tube P tube Q A rises falls B no change rises C falls rises D no change no change
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Answer: B
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Q15 · The diagram shows iron nails which are left for one week in separate test-tubes with the… 0971/12 May/June 2025
28 The diagram shows iron nails which are left for one week in separate test-tubes with the conditions shown. rubber stopper oil iron nail iron nail iron nail water clean, dry air boiled water 1 2 3 Which test-tubes show evidence of rusting after one week? A 1 and 3 B 1 only C 2 and 3 D 2 only
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Answer: B
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Q16 · Four methods to prevent the rusting of iron are listed 0971/12 Oct/Nov 2025
29 Four methods to prevent the rusting of iron are listed. 1 alloying 2 coating with plastic 3 greasing 4 painting Which methods are barrier methods? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2, 3 and 4 D 3 and 4 only
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Answer: C
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