C11.1· 20 questions · 20 marks · 24 min · 2006–2022· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on carbonates, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.




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Physical Science 0652 · Carbonates — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 15 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 16 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 19 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 20 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
18 The diagram shows a lime kiln. rotating kiln X Y heat heat heat What are X and Y? X Y A lime limestone B lime slaked lime C limestone lime D slaked lime lime
1 marks
Answer: C
16 Urea, CO(NH2)2, is used as a fertiliser. Which element that plants need is provided by the urea? A carbon B hydrogen C nitrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: C
9 Carbon dioxide is produced when dilute hydrochloric acid reacts with A bauxite. B graphite. C limestone. D rust.
1 marks
Answer: C
18 Which compound would not be an important part of a garden fertiliser? A Ca3(PO4)2 B KNO3 C Mg(OH)2 D (NH4)2SO4
1 marks
Answer: C
7 Which gas is produced when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid? A carbon dioxide B chlorine C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
9 Which gas is produced when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid? A carbon dioxide B chlorine C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Which type of reaction occurs when calcium oxide (lime) is manufactured from calcium carbonate (limestone)? A combustion B decomposition C neutralisation D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: B
16 Which type of reaction occurs when calcium oxide (lime) is manufactured from calcium carbonate (limestone)? A combustion B decomposition C neutralisation D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which products are formed when limestone is heated? A carbon dioxide, lime and oxygen B carbon dioxide and lime only C carbon dioxide and slaked lime D lime and slaked lime
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which products are formed when limestone is heated? A carbon dioxide, lime and oxygen B carbon dioxide and lime only C carbon dioxide and slaked lime D lime and slaked lime
1 marks
Answer: B
16 Which reaction takes place when calcium oxide is formed from calcium carbonate? A addition B combustion C oxidation D thermal decomposition
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Which reaction takes place when calcium oxide is formed from calcium carbonate? A addition B combustion C oxidation D thermal decomposition
1 marks
Answer: D
17 Which reaction describes how lime is made from limestone? A adding limestone to calcium hydroxide B adding water to limestone C heating limestone D heating limestone and dilute sulfuric acid
1 marks
Answer: C
10 Which gas is produced when sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid? A carbon dioxide B chlorine C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which reaction describes how lime is made from limestone? A adding limestone to calcium hydroxide B adding water to limestone C heating limestone D heating limestone and dilute sulfuric acid
1 marks
Answer: C
4 Sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to form sodium chloride, carbon dioxide and water. What is the balanced equation for the reaction? A Na2CO3 + HCl → NaCl + CO2 + H2O B Na2CO3 + 2HCl → NaCl + CO2 + H2O C Na2CO3 + HCl → 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O D Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O
1 marks
Answer: D
4 Sodium carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid to form sodium chloride, carbon dioxide and water. What is the balanced equation for the reaction? A Na2CO3 + HCl → NaCl + CO2 + H2O B Na2CO3 + 2HCl → NaCl + CO2 + H2O C Na2CO3 + HCl → 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O D Na2CO3 + 2HCl → 2NaCl + CO2 + H2O
1 marks
Answer: D
17 Limestone is heated to make ‘lime’ (calcium oxide). The equation is shown. CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 Which type of reaction takes place? A combustion B fractional distillation C reduction D thermal decomposition
1 marks
Answer: D
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
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which type of reaction occurs when calcium carbonate is converted into calcium oxide? A cracking B displacement C neutralisation D thermal decomposition
1 marks
Answer: D