Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science 0652 — 2022 Oct/Nov Paper 1 · Variant 1

Question 1

1 The chromatogram of a black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y only B X and Z only C X, Y and Z D Z only

Accepted Answer

B

Question 2

2 Which statement about elements, mixtures and compounds is correct? A A compound is made into different substances by chemical changes. B All mixtures contain three or more substances. C All mixtures contain atoms of different elements chemically joined together. D Every element contains more than one type of atom.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 3

3 Which statement about a proton is correct? A It has the same relative charge as an electron. B It has approximately the same relative mass as an electron. C It has the same relative charge as a neutron. D It has approximately the same relative mass as a neutron.

Accepted Answer

D

Question 4

4 When atoms of sodium combine with atoms of chlorine, sodium chloride is formed. How are the bonds between sodium and chlorine formed? A Chlorine gives electrons to sodium. B Sodium and chlorine lose electrons. C Sodium gives electrons to chlorine. D Sodium shares electrons with chlorine.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 5

5 Pentane, C5H12, burns in oxygen. C5H12  +  xO2  →  5CO2  +  yH2O Which values of x and y balance the equation? x y A 4 6 B 4 12 C 8 6 D 8 12

Accepted Answer

C

Question 6

6 Which process occurs when an ionic compound is broken down by the passage of electricity? A electrode B electrolysis C electrolyte D electron

Accepted Answer

B

Question 7

7 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added to the test-tube, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation

Accepted Answer

C

Question 8

8 Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid. CaCO3  +  2HCl  →  CaCl 2  +  CO2  +  H2O Which row describes how the rate of reaction and the concentration of hydrochloric acid change as the reaction occurs? concentration of rate of reaction hydrochloric acid A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases increases D increases decreases

Accepted Answer

A

Question 9

9 The chart shows the colour of universal indicator at different pH values. colour    red             orange          green                     blue                   violet pH 1     2     3     4     5     6     7     8     9     10     11     12     13     14 A solution of lemon juice is only slightly acidic. Which colour does universal indicator give with this solution? A blue B orange C red D violet

Accepted Answer

B

Question 10

10 Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia? A B C D flame glowing splint splint limewater damp litmus paper

Accepted Answer

D

Question 11

11 Substance X is warmed with excess aqueous sodium hydroxide. A gas is evolved and a colourless solution is obtained. What is substance X? A ammonium sulfate B copper(II) carbonate C iron(II) sulfate D zinc sulfate

Accepted Answer

A

Question 12

12 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. Which letter shows the position of a non-metal? A D B C

Accepted Answer

D

Question 13

13 Some properties of an element are listed. ● high density ● high melting point ● forms coloured compounds ● can act as a catalyst Where in the Periodic Table is the element placed? A Group VIII B Group I C Group VII D transition elements

Accepted Answer

D

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A

Question 15

15 What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the method of extraction used? name of raw material method of extraction A bauxite electrolysis B bauxite reaction with carbon C petroleum electrolysis D petroleum reaction with carbon

Accepted Answer

A

Question 16

16 Which statements about carbon dioxide are correct? 1 It is produced by the reaction between an acid and a metal oxide. 2 It is produced by the reaction of a metal with an acid. 3 It is a greenhouse gas. 4 It is a product of respiration. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 4 D 3 and 4

Accepted Answer

D

Question 17

17 Which type of reaction occurs when calcium carbonate is converted into calcium oxide? A cracking B displacement C neutralisation D thermal decomposition

Accepted Answer

D

Question 18

18 Which row shows the structure of the named compound? name structure H H A methane H C C O H H H H B ethane H C H H H H C ethene C C H H H H D ethanol H C C H H H

Accepted Answer

C

Question 19

19 The diagram shows the fractional distillation of petroleum. fuel gas V W X Y petroleum Z Which row shows the correct use for the fraction? fraction use A V aircraft fuel B W making roads C X diesel fuel D Z making polishes and waxes

Accepted Answer

C

Question 20

20 Hexane is an alkane. It is a liquid at room temperature. What are the properties of hexane? 1 It burns completely to give carbon dioxide and water. 2 It does not decolourise bromine water. 3 It is an unsaturated compound. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 only

Accepted Answer

B

Question 21

21 The speed–time graph shown is for a bus as it travels from one bus stop to the next. 14 12 speed m / s 10 8 6 4 2 0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 time / s What is the distance between the two bus stops? A 120 m B 600 m C 780 m D 960 m

Accepted Answer

C

Question 22

22 Which quantity has the same unit as force? A current B energy C speed D weight

Accepted Answer

D

Question 23

23 The mass of an empty beaker is 120 g. When the beaker contains 50 cm3 of a liquid, the total mass of the beaker and liquid is 160 g. What is the density of the liquid? A 0.80 g / cm3 B 2.4 g / cm3 C 3.2 g / cm3 D 5.6 g / cm3

Accepted Answer

A

Question 24

24 The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the magnitude of the force. In order to calculate the work done, which other quantity must be known? 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

Accepted Answer

A

Question 25

25 Different energy resources are used to produce electricity. Which resource is the least reliable? A geothermal B hydroelectric C nuclear D wind

Accepted Answer

D

Question 26

26 A liquid-in-glass thermometer is marked with a scale in °C.

-10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110

What are the fixed points for this thermometer?
A -10°C and 10°C

B -10°C and 110°C

C 0°C and 100°C

D 10°C and 110°C

Accepted Answer

C

Question 27

27 The diagram shows a saucepan. handle base What are suitable thermal conduction properties for the materials used to make the base and the handle? base handle A bad conductor bad conductor B bad conductor good conductor C good conductor bad conductor D good conductor good conductor

Accepted Answer

C

Question 28

28 The diagram represents a wave. w x distance y z Which labelled arrows give the amplitude and the wavelength of the wave? amplitude wavelength A w y B w z C x y D x z

Accepted Answer

B

Question 29

29 Light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 40° to the surface.

normal

light

plane mirror

What is the angle of reflection of the light?
A 40° B 50° C 100° D 140°

Accepted Answer

B

Question 30

30 An object is placed at P, close to a converging lens. The ray diagram shows the formation of the real image. A principal focus of the lens is marked F. object P Q F real image The object is moved from P to Q. Which row describes what happens to the distance between the image and the lens, and what happens to the size of the image? distance between size of image image and lens A decreases decreases B decreases increases C increases decreases D increases increases

Accepted Answer

D

Question 31

31 Which electromagnetic radiation is used to show what is inside closed suitcases in airports? A infrared B microwaves C radio waves D X-rays

Accepted Answer

D

Question 32

32 Sound of which frequency is not audible to a healthy human ear? A 5.0 Hz B 50 Hz C 500 Hz D 5000 Hz

Accepted Answer

A

Question 33

33 Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet? A aluminium B copper C iron D steel

Accepted Answer

C

Question 34

34 The diagram shows the charges on three objects, P, Q and R. P Q + – + R Which diagram shows the directions of the forces that act on object R? A B C D + + + +

Accepted Answer

B

Question 35

35 The diagrams show the readings on three voltmeters. 2 3 2 3 4 6 1 4 1 4 2 8 0 5 0 5 0 10 V V V meter W meter X meter Y Which meters show a reading of 1.6 V? A W only B X only C Y only D W and Y

Accepted Answer

A

Question 36

36 Which circuit is used when determining the resistance of the resistor R? A B V A R R A V C D V A R R V A

Accepted Answer

B

Question 37

37 What is the benefit of earthing the metal case of an electric kettle? A It prevents an electric shock if the live wire touches the metal case. B It prevents the insulation of the cable from becoming damaged. C It prevents overheating of the cable. D It prevents overheating of the kettle.

Accepted Answer

A

Question 38

38 Two different isotopes have the same number of protons in their nuclei. Which statement describes these isotopes? A They are different elements with a different number of neutrons in their nuclei. B They are different elements with the same number of neutrons in their nuclei. C They are the same element with a different number of neutrons in their nuclei. D They are the same element with the same number of neutrons in their nuclei.

Accepted Answer

C

Question 39

39 What is an alpha-particle? A an electron B electromagnetic radiation C four protons D two protons and two neutrons

Accepted Answer

D

Question 40

40 A sample of an isotope of bromine contains 9.6 × 1024 atoms. The half-life of this isotope is 2.4 hours. How many atoms of the isotope are present in the sample after 7.2 hours? A 1.2 × 103 B 3.2 × 108 C 1.2 × 1024 D 3.2 × 1024

Accepted Answer

C

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Questions as text

Q1 · The chromatogram of a black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown

Q2 · Which statement about elements, mixtures and compounds is correct?

Q3 · Which statement about a proton is correct?

Q4 · When atoms of sodium combine with atoms of chlorine, sodium chloride is formed

Q5 · Pentane, C5H12, burns in oxygen

Q6 · Which process occurs when an ionic compound is broken down by the passage of electricity?

Q7 · Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube

Q8 · Calcium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid

Q9 · The chart shows the colour of universal indicator at different pH values

Q10 · Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia?

Q11 · Substance X is warmed with excess aqueous sodium hydroxide

Q12 · Part of the Periodic Table is shown

Q13 · Some properties of an element are listed

Q14 · Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown

Q15 · What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the…

Q16 · Which statements about carbon dioxide are correct?

Q17 · Which type of reaction occurs when calcium carbonate is converted into calcium oxide?

Q18 · Which row shows the structure of the named compound?

Q19 · The diagram shows the fractional distillation of petroleum

Q20 · Hexane is an alkane

Q21 · The speed–time graph shown is for a bus as it travels from one bus stop to the next

Q22 · Which quantity has the same unit as force?

Q23 · The mass of an empty beaker is 120 g

Q24 · The work done by a force acting on an object depends on the magnitude of the force

Q25 · Different energy resources are used to produce electricity

Q26 · A liquid-in-glass thermometer is marked with a scale in °C

Q27 · The diagram shows a saucepan

Q28 · The diagram represents a wave

Q29 · Light is incident on a plane mirror at an angle of 40° to the surface

Q30 · An object is placed at P, close to a converging lens

Q31 · Which electromagnetic radiation is used to show what is inside closed suitcases in…

Q32 · Sound of which frequency is not audible to a healthy human ear?

Q33 · Which metal is used to make the core of an electromagnet?

Q34 · The diagram shows the charges on three objects, P, Q and R

Q35 · The diagrams show the readings on three voltmeters

Q36 · Which circuit is used when determining the resistance of the resistor R?

Q37 · What is the benefit of earthing the metal case of an electric kettle?

Q38 · Two different isotopes have the same number of protons in their nuclei

Q39 · What is an alpha-particle?

Q40 · A sample of an isotope of bromine contains 9.6 × 1024 atoms

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