C10.1· 18 questions · 18 marks · 22 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on water, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.





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3 / 3Answers below. Sit the paper first if you are practising.
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Physical Science 0652 · Water — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 7 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 13 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024 |
16 Which process is used in water treatment to kill bacteria? A adding lime B chlorination C crystallisation D filtration
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which three elements should a balanced fertiliser contain? A Na, C, P B Na, P, K C K, C, N D K, P, N
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Sodium chloride is mined from underground rock salt by using hot water. Which term describes the use of water in this process? A electrolyte B filtrate C solute D solvent
1 marks
Answer: D
17 Chlorine is added to water to make it safe to drink. At which stage is chlorine added to the water? rain cloud river reservoir house tap A B C D
1 marks
Answer: C
16 Which statements about water are correct? 1 Water can be used as a solvent. 2 Water can be used to prevent iron from rusting. 3 Water is a compound that contains two parts of oxygen to one part of hydrogen. A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which statements about water are correct? 1 Water can be used as a solvent. 2 Water can be used to prevent iron from rusting. 3 Water is a compound that contains two parts of oxygen to one part of hydrogen. A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Which colour change is observed when water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate? A blue to pink B blue to white C pink to blue D white to blue
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which colour change is observed when water is added to anhydrous copper(II) sulfate? A blue to pink B blue to white C pink to blue D white to blue
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which substance can be used as a chemical test for water? A anhydrous copper sulfate B hydrated cobalt chloride C hydrated copper sulfate D pink cobalt chloride
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Which substance can be used as a chemical test for water? A anhydrous copper sulfate B hydrated cobalt chloride C hydrated copper sulfate D pink cobalt chloride
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Hydrated copper(II) sulfate is heated. Which type of reaction takes place and what is the colour of the product? type of reaction colour of product A irreversible blue B irreversible white C reversible blue D reversible white
1 marks
Answer: D
17 Which statement about calcium oxide (lime) is correct? A It is manufactured by the action of heat on hematite. B It is manufactured by the action of heat on limestone. C It is used to increase the acidity of soils. D It is used to neutralise alkaline industrial waste.
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which statement about calcium oxide (lime) is correct? A It is manufactured by the action of heat on hematite. B It is manufactured by the action of heat on limestone. C It is used to increase the acidity of soils. D It is used to neutralise alkaline industrial waste.
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which of the statements about water are correct? 1 Water is used as a solvent. 2 Water is used to prevent iron from rusting. 3 Water is a compound that contains two parts of oxygen to one part of hydrogen. A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which colour change is observed when anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is added to water? A blue to pink B blue to white C pink to blue D white to blue
1 marks
Answer: D
16 How does the colour of anhydrous copper(II) sulfate change when water is added? A blue to pink B blue to white C pink to blue D white to blue
1 marks
Answer: D