C12.2· 25 questions · 25 marks · 30 min · 2007–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on fuels, laid out as 8 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.




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Physical Science 0652 · Fuels — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 8 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 13 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 15 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 16 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 17 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 18 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 19 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 20 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 21 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 22 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 23 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 24 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 25 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
6 The production of energy is important. Fuel …1…, burns in an …2… reaction. What could 1 and 2 be? 1 2 A hydrogen endothermic B hydrogen exothermic C oxygen endothermic D oxygen exothermic
1 marks
Answer: B
18 Butane, ethanol and hydrogen are fuels. Which substances produce both carbon dioxide and water when used as a fuel? butane ethanol hydrogen v v x 0 0O DW > v x v x v x v v v
1 marks
Answer: A
6 Which substance does not require oxygen in order to produce energy? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D 235U
1 marks
Answer: D
17 What is acetylene used for? A as a fuel for aircraft B as a fuel for welding C for filling electric lamps D for filling weather balloons
1 marks
Answer: B
6 Hydrogen is used as a fuel. This is because its ……1…… is an ……2…… reaction. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A oxidation endothermic B oxidation exothermic C reduction endothermic D reduction exothermic
1 marks
Answer: B
18 The diagram shows the separation of crude oil into fractions. petrol X Y crude oil Z bitumen What could X, Y and Z represent? X Y Z A diesel lubricating oil paraffin B lubricating oil diesel paraffin C paraffin lubricating oil diesel D paraffin diesel lubricating oil
1 marks
Answer: D
18 The diagram represents an apparatus used in the fractional distillation of crude oil. From which position is methane obtained? A B crude oil C heater at 400 °C D
1 marks
Answer: A
20 The diagram represents an apparatus used in the fractional distillation of crude oil. From which position is methane obtained? A B crude oil C heater at 400 °C D
1 marks
Answer: A
17 Which row shows the correct uses of the fractions obtained from petroleum? petrol paraffin lubricating fraction bitumen A fuel for diesel fuel for oil stoves waxes and polishes making roads engines B fuel for cars fuel for oil stoves waxes and polishes making roads C fuel for cars fuel for diesel waxes and polishes making roads engines D fuel for cars fuel for oil stoves fuel for diesel waxed and polishes engines
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which row shows the correct uses of the fractions obtained from petroleum? petrol paraffin lubricating fraction bitumen A fuel for diesel fuel for oil stoves waxes and polishes making roads engines B fuel for cars fuel for oil stoves waxes and polishes making roads C fuel for cars fuel for diesel waxes and polishes making roads engines D fuel for cars fuel for oil stoves fuel for diesel waxed and polishes engines
1 marks
Answer: B
18 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
1 marks
Answer: C
18 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
1 marks
Answer: C
17 The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. From which position is methane obtained? A B C petroleum heater at 400 °C D
1 marks
Answer: A
17 The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. From which position is methane obtained? A B C petroleum heater at 400 °C D
1 marks
Answer: A
18 Which row describes the correct use for a fraction obtained from petroleum by fractional distillation? fraction use A bitumen making waxes and polishes B diesel fuel for oil stoves C lubricating making roads D paraffin aircraft fuel
1 marks
Answer: D
18 Which row describes the correct use for a fraction obtained from petroleum by fractional distillation? fraction use A bitumen making waxes and polishes B diesel fuel for oil stoves C lubricating making roads D paraffin aircraft fuel
1 marks
Answer: D
17 Which fuel does not produce carbon dioxide during complete combustion? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D petroleum
1 marks
Answer: B
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
1 marks
Answer: C
20 Ethanol is an alcohol with the formula C2H5OH. It is used as a solvent in the manufacture of varnishes and perfumes. What is another use of ethanol? A as a fuel B as the monomer unit in the formation of poly(ethene) C manufacture of natural gas D neutralising acidic soil
1 marks
Answer: A
18 One member of the alkane homologous series is butane which is used as a fuel. What are the products of combustion when butane is burned in excess air? A carbon and water B carbon dioxide and hydrogen C carbon dioxide and water D carbon monoxide and water
1 marks
Answer: C
20 Liquid X has the properties shown. ● It is colourless. ● It is flammable. ● It can be made by the reaction of ethene with steam. ● The complete combustion of X produces carbon dioxide and water. What is X? A ethanol B methane C petrol D poly(ethene)
1 marks
Answer: A
19 The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. From which position is methane obtained? A B C petroleum heater at 400 °C D
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: C
19 What are the products of the complete combustion of methane? A carbon monoxide and hydrogen B carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water C carbon dioxide and water only D carbon monoxide and water only
1 marks
Answer: C
19 What are the products of the complete combustion of methane? A carbon monoxide and hydrogen B carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and water C carbon dioxide and water only D carbon monoxide and water only
1 marks
Answer: C