Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science 0652 — 2019 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1
0652/11/O/N/19 · 40 questions · 40 marks · ≈45 min
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Q1 · Carbon dioxide is a solid at temperatures below –78 °C
1 Carbon dioxide is a solid at temperatures below –78 °C. What is not a property of solid carbon dioxide? A It has a fixed shape. B It is incompressible. C Its particles are very close together. D Its particles slide past each other.
Mark scheme: D
Q2 · Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum?
2 Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillation
Mark scheme: D
Q3 · The atomic structure of an atom of boron is shown
3 The atomic structure of an atom of boron is shown. 1 + + 2 + + + 3 What do the labels on the diagram represent? 1 2 3 A electron proton neutron B electron neutron proton C proton neutron electron D proton nucleus electron
Mark scheme: B
Q4 · Which row describes properties of a simple covalent compound?
4 Which row describes properties of a simple covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity A good high B good low C poor high D poor low
Mark scheme: C
Q5 · X is a compound that contains the elements potassium, manganese and oxygen
5 X is a compound that contains the elements potassium, manganese and oxygen. X has twice as many potassium atoms as manganese atoms, and twice as many oxygen atoms as potassium atoms. What is the formula of X? A KMnO2 B K2MnO2 C K2MnO4 D KMn2O4
Mark scheme: C
Q6 · Hydrochloric acid is added to aqueous sodium hydroxide
6 Hydrochloric acid is added to aqueous sodium hydroxide. The temperature change of the sodium hydroxide solution before and after mixing is measured and shows that thermal energy is given out. Which row describes the type of reaction and the temperature change of the solution for this reaction? temperature type of reaction change A endothermic decrease B endothermic increase C exothermic decrease D exothermic increase
Mark scheme: D
Q7 · When hydrochloric acid is added to calcium carbonate, carbon dioxide is given off
7 When hydrochloric acid is added to calcium carbonate, carbon dioxide is given off. The volume of carbon dioxide given off is plotted against time and is represented by the dashed line X on the graph. Which solid line on the graph shows the results obtained when the temperature of the mixture is increased and all other factors remain the same? D C volume of carbon dioxide X B A time
Mark scheme: C
Q8 · The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown
8 The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown. CuO + Mg → MgO + Cu Which statement is correct? A Copper(II) oxide is oxidised. B Copper(II) oxide is reduced. C Magnesium oxide is oxidised. D Magnesium oxide is reduced.
Mark scheme: B
Q9 · Which statement describes the pH of all acids?
9 Which statement describes the pH of all acids? A It is between 1 and 2. B It is between 12 and 13. C It is less than 7. D It is more than 7.
Mark scheme: C
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Q10 · Which row describes a test for oxygen and the approximate percentage of oxygen in clean…
10 Which row describes a test for oxygen and the approximate percentage of oxygen in clean air? approximate percentage test for oxygen of oxygen in clean air A glowing splint relights 21 B glowing splint relights 78 C lighted splint pops 21 D lighted splint pops 78
Mark scheme: A
Q11 · The diagram shows the positions of two elements, X and Y, in the Periodic Table
11 The diagram shows the positions of two elements, X and Y, in the Periodic Table. Y X Which row describes elements X and Y, and their oxides? element X element Y oxide of X oxide of Y A metal non-metal acidic alkali B metal non-metal alkali acidic C non-metal metal acidic alkali D non-metal metal alkali acidic
Mark scheme: B
Q12 · Why is argon used in lamps?
12 Why is argon used in lamps? A It conducts electricity better than air. B It forms a chemical compound with the glass. C It is more reactive than air. D It provides an inert atmosphere.
Mark scheme: D
Q13 · Which element is mixed with copper to make brass?
13 Which element is mixed with copper to make brass? A argon B carbon C iodine D zinc
Mark scheme: D
Q14 · Some reactions of four metals W, X, Y and Z and their oxides are shown
14 Some reactions of four metals W, X, Y and Z and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction of metal with reaction of metal oxide metal dilute hydrochloric acid with carbon W reacts not readily reduced X no reaction readily reduced Y reacts reduced Z fast reaction not reduced What is the order of reactivity of these metals? most least reactive reactive A Z W Y X B Z Y W X C X W Y Z D X Y W Z
Mark scheme: A
Q15 · Which substance is used as a chemical test for water?
15 Which substance is used as a chemical test for water? A anhydrous copper(II) sulfate B hydrated cobalt(II) chloride C hydrated copper(II) sulfate D pink cobalt(II) chloride
Mark scheme: A
Q16 · A sample of clean dry air is passed over heated copper until all of the oxygen is removed
16 A sample of clean dry air is passed over heated copper until all of the oxygen is removed. clean dry air copper heat The final volume of the remaining gas is 63 cm3. What is the approximate starting volume of the sample of air? A 50 cm3 B 76 cm3 C 80 cm3 D 286 cm3
Mark scheme: C
Q17 · Which fuel does not produce carbon dioxide during complete combustion?
17 Which fuel does not produce carbon dioxide during complete combustion? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D petroleum
Mark scheme: B
Q18 · Which statements about the alkanes are correct?
18 Which statements about the alkanes are correct? 1 They are generally unreactive except in terms of burning. 2 They burn in air to produce carbon dioxide and water. 3 They contain carbon to carbon double bonds. 4 They decolourise bromine water. A 1, 2 and 3 only B 1 and 2 only C 1, 3 and 4 only D 2 and 4 only
Mark scheme: B
Q19 · Which structure represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon?
19 Which structure represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon? A B C D H H H O H H H H C C H H C C H C H H C C H H H H O H H
Mark scheme: D
Q20 · Which statement about the uses of ethanol is correct?
20 Which statement about the uses of ethanol is correct? A It is used as a solvent. B It is used as a test for unsaturated hydrocarbon. C It is used as a monomer in the manufacture of addition polymers. D It is used to extinguish fires.
Mark scheme: A
Q21 · A student carries out an experiment to determine the period of a simple pendulum
21 A student carries out an experiment to determine the period of a simple pendulum. The student starts counting oscillations when the stopwatch reads 5.00 s and stops the stopwatch at the end of the 20th oscillation. The diagram shows the stopwatch when the student starts counting oscillations and at the end of 20 oscillations. 00:05.00 00:21.40 stopwatch when stopwatch at the counting starts end of 20 oscillations What is the period of the pendulum? A 0.25 s B 0.82 s C 1.07 s D 1.32 s
Mark scheme: B
Q22 · The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time during the first 5.0 s of a…
22 The graph shows how the speed of a car changes with time during the first 5.0 s of a journey. 20 speed m / s 0 0 5.0 time / s What is the distance travelled by the car during the 5.0 s? A 0.25 m B 4.0 m C 50 m D 100 m
Mark scheme: C
Q23 · The gravitational field strength on the surface of the Earth is 10 N / kg
23 The gravitational field strength on the surface of the Earth is 10 N / kg. A body has a mass of 500 g. What is the weight of the body on the surface of the Earth? A 0.050 N B 5.0 N C 50 N D 5000 N
Mark scheme: B
Q24 · Three properties of a body are its mass, its shape and its size
24 Three properties of a body are its mass, its shape and its size. Which row correctly shows whether these properties can be changed by a force? v key / = can be changed x v X = cannot be changed v
Mark scheme: D
Q25 · The diagram shows a number of stages of a soft ball bouncing
25 The diagram shows a number of stages of a soft ball bouncing. 1 5 2 4 3 Between which two stages does the kinetic energy transfer to elastic (strain) energy? A 1 to 2 B 2 to 3 C 3 to 4 D 4 to 5
Mark scheme: B
Q26 · The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the size of the force and« Which…
26 The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the size of the force and« Which phrase completes the sentence? A the distance moved by the object. B the mass of the object. C the shape of the object. D the time for which the force acts.
Mark scheme: A
Q27 · The diagram shows a power station used to generate electricity
27 The diagram shows a power station used to generate electricity. turbine generator cooling tower steam + cold hot water water What is the source of the energy transferred by the electric current? A coal B gas C hot rocks D oil
Mark scheme: C
Q28 · An ice cube is held in a clamp
28 An ice cube is held in a clamp. The air next to the ice cube becomes very cold. clamp ice cube What happens to the density of the air as the air becomes colder and in which direction does the cold air move? density change direction the of the air air moves A decreases downwards B decreases upwards C increases downwards D increases upwards
Mark scheme: C
Q29 · The diagrams represent water waves in a deep pond
29 The diagrams represent water waves in a deep pond. The diagrams are all drawn to the same scale and the waves are all moving with the same speed. Which diagram shows the wave with the highest frequency? A B C D
Mark scheme: D
Q30 · A large letter R is printed on a sheet of paper, as shown in the diagram
30 A large letter R is printed on a sheet of paper, as shown in the diagram. The sheet of paper is held in front of a vertical plane mirror by a student. How does the image of the sheet of paper appear to the student? A B C D
Mark scheme: C
Q31 · Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching
31 Two astronauts without radios can only communicate in space if their helmets are touching. There is no air in space. What does this show about sound? A It can travel through a solid and a vacuum. B It can travel through a solid but cannot travel through a vacuum. C It cannot travel through a solid but can travel through a vacuum. D It cannot travel through either a solid or a vacuum.
Mark scheme: B
Q32 · Which statement about soft iron is correct?
32 Which statement about soft iron is correct? A Soft iron is a magnetic material that can be made into a permanent magnet. B Soft iron is a magnetic material that is used in the core of an electromagnet. C Soft iron is a non-magnetic material that can be made into a permanent magnet. D Soft iron is a non-magnetic material that is used in the core of an electromagnet.
Mark scheme: B
Q33 · Which diagram shows a meter being used to measure the potential difference across a…
33 Which diagram shows a meter being used to measure the potential difference across a resistor? A B C D A V A V
Mark scheme: A
Q34 · A plastic strip is suspended by an insulating string and rubbed with a cloth
34 A plastic strip is suspended by an insulating string and rubbed with a cloth. The same cloth is then brought close to the strip. insulating string plastic strip cloth Which row describes and explains what is observed? observation explanation A the cloth attracts the cloth and plastic strip the plastic strip have opposite charges B the cloth attracts the cloth and plastic strip the plastic strip have the same charge C the cloth repels the cloth and plastic strip the plastic strip have opposite charges D the cloth repels the cloth and plastic strip the plastic strip have the same charge
Mark scheme: D
Q35 · The diagrams show a series circuit and a parallel circuit
35 The diagrams show a series circuit and a parallel circuit. Each battery is identical and all lamps are identical. series circuit parallel circuit Which row correctly compares the current in the batteries and the brightness of the lamps in the two circuits? current in battery brightness of lamps A greater in series circuit brighter in series circuit B greater in series circuit dimmer in series circuit C smaller in series circuit brighter in series circuit D smaller in series circuit dimmer in series circuit
Mark scheme: D
Q36 · A 20 Ω resistor and a 10 Ω resistor are connected in parallel
36 A 20 Ω resistor and a 10 Ω resistor are connected in parallel. 20 Ω 10 Ω What is their combined resistance? A less than 10 Ω B 10 Ω C 20 Ω D more than 20 Ω
Mark scheme: A
Q37 · A four-way adaptor is connected by a cable to the mains supply
37 A four-way adaptor is connected by a cable to the mains supply. The cable is protected by a 13 A fuse. mains socket four-way adaptor plug cable to adaptor Which use of the adaptor causes the fuse protecting the cable to ‘blow’? number of current in plugs used plugs A 1 12 A B 2 10 A and 10 A C 3 3 A, 4 A and 5 A D 4 2 A, 2 A, 3 A and 3 A
Mark scheme: B
Q38 · A current-carrying coil experiences a turning effect when it is placed in a magnetic field
38 A current-carrying coil experiences a turning effect when it is placed in a magnetic field. Which row gives two changes to the coil that each result in a greater turning effect? number of turns current in on the coil the coil A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases
Mark scheme: D
Q39 · A nuclide of oxygen is represented by the symbol 17 O
39 A nuclide of oxygen is represented by the symbol 17 O . 8 In a neutral atom of 17 O , how many electrons, neutrons and protons are there? 8 electrons neutrons protons A 8 9 8 B 8 17 8 C 8 17 9 D 9 8 9
Mark scheme: A
Q40 · A sample initially contains 2400 atoms of a radioactive isotope
40 A sample initially contains 2400 atoms of a radioactive isotope. After 96 hours, 300 of the radioactive isotope atoms remain. What is the half-life of the isotope? A 24 hours B 32 hours C 48 hours D 96 hours
Mark scheme: B
What was in this paper
The subtopics covered by these 40 questions, and how many questions each got. Open one in a new tab to see every Cambridge question on it.
3Air2Fuels2Simple phenomena of magnetism2Work, energy and power2Alcohols1Alkanes1Alkenes1Atomic structure and the Periodic Table1Dangers of electricity1Density1Electromagnetic effects1Energetics of a reaction1Forces1General wave properties1Length and time1Light1Mass and weight1Methods of purification1Molecules and covalent bonds1Motion1Noble gases1Periodic Trends1Radioactivity1Rate (speed) of reaction1Reactivity series1Redox1Sound1Stoichiometry1The characteristic properties of acids and bases1The nuclear atom1The particulate nature of matter1Uses of metals1Water1What you needed in this session
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