C12.2· 13 questions · 13 marks · 16 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on fuels, 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 · Fuels — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 12 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
19 When decane is heated over a catalyst, it breaks down to make octane and ethene. Which name is given to this process? A cracking B distilling C polymerising D reducing
1 marks
Answer: A
17 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 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
2 Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillation
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Which fuel does not produce carbon dioxide during complete combustion? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D petroleum
1 marks
Answer: B
2 Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillation
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Which fuel does not produce carbon dioxide during complete combustion? A coal B hydrogen C natural gas D petroleum
1 marks
Answer: B
19 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
19 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
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
18 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
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 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