C1.1· 14 questions · 14 marks · 17 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on the particulate nature of matter, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.





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Physical Science 0652 · The particulate nature of matter — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 11 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
1 What is the name of the process by which gas particles move to occupy all the available space? A boiling B condensation C diffusion D evaporation
1 marks
Answer: C
1 What is the name of the process by which gas particles move to occupy all the available space? A boiling B condensation C diffusion D evaporation
1 marks
Answer: C
1 When smoke particles collide with molecules in the air, the smoke particles move randomly. How is the movement of the smoke particles described? A Brownian motion B condensation C diffusion D evaporation
1 marks
Answer: A
1 When smoke particles collide with molecules in the air, the smoke particles move randomly. How is the movement of the smoke particles described? A Brownian motion B condensation C diffusion D evaporation
1 marks
Answer: A
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
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.
1 marks
Answer: D
1 Which diagram represents the arrangement of particles in a liquid? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: B
1 Which diagram represents the arrangement of particles in a liquid? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: B
1 The diagram shows the movement of particles during a physical change. Which process is represented by the diagram? A condensation B diffusion C melting D precipitation
1 marks
Answer: B
1 Which row describes the direction of movement and the speed of the particles of a gas during diffusion? direction of movement speed of particles A high to low concentration faster for smaller molecular masses B high to low concentration slower for smaller molecular masses C low to high concentration faster for smaller molecular masses D low to high concentration slower for smaller molecular masses
1 marks
Answer: A
1 Which row describes the direction of movement and the speed of the particles of a gas during diffusion? direction of movement speed of particles A high to low concentration faster for smaller molecular masses B high to low concentration slower for smaller molecular masses C low to high concentration faster for smaller molecular masses D low to high concentration slower for smaller molecular masses
1 marks
Answer: A
1 The relative molecular mass of carbon dioxide is 44. The relative molecular mass of oxygen is 32. Which statement about the rate of diffusion of these gases at the same temperature is correct? A Carbon dioxide diffuses faster because its particles move faster. B Carbon dioxide diffuses faster because its particles move slower. C Oxygen diffuses faster because its particles move faster. D Oxygen diffuses faster because its particles move slower.
1 marks
Answer: C
1 The relative molecular mass of carbon dioxide is 44. The relative molecular mass of oxygen is 32. Which statement about the rate of diffusion of these gases at the same temperature is correct? A Carbon dioxide diffuses faster because its particles move faster. B Carbon dioxide diffuses faster because its particles move slower. C Oxygen diffuses faster because its particles move faster. D Oxygen diffuses faster because its particles move slower.
1 marks
Answer: C
1 Which statement describes and explains the relative rates of diffusion of carbon dioxide and of methane? A Carbon dioxide diffuses more rapidly because its molecules have a higher relative molecular mass than molecules of methane. B Carbon dioxide diffuses more rapidly because its molecules have a lower relative molecular mass than molecules of methane. C Methane diffuses more rapidly because its molecules have a higher relative molecular mass than molecules of carbon dioxide. D Methane diffuses more rapidly because its molecules have a lower relative molecular mass than molecules of carbon dioxide.
1 marks
Answer: D