C12.3· 16 questions · 16 marks · 19 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on homologous series, 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 · Homologous series — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 13 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 15 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024 |
17 Which structure represents a carboxylic acid? H H H H A H C C C C H H H H H H H B H C C C C O H H H H H H H H H C H C C C C H H H H H H H H O D H C C C C O H H H H
1 marks
Answer: D
19 The molecular formulae for four hydrocarbons are shown. CH4 C2H4 C3H6 C4H10 1 2 3 4 Which of these hydrocarbons belong to the same homologous series? A 1 and 2 B 1, 2 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2, 3 and 4
1 marks
Answer: C
19 Which two structures show methane and ethanol? H H A H C H H C O H H H H H H B H C H H C C O H H H H H H H C H C C H H C O H H H H H H H H D H C C H H C C O H H H H H
1 marks
Answer: B
19 A homologous series is defined as a group of compounds which have the same A chain length. B elements in them. C functional group. D number of carbon atoms.
1 marks
Answer: C
19 Which structure represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon? A B C D H H H O H H H H C C H H C C H C C H H C H H H H O H H
1 marks
Answer: C
18 Which statement explains why the members of a homologous series have similar chemical properties? A They have the same functional group. B They have the same number of carbon atoms. C They have the same number of electrons. D They have the same types of atom.
1 marks
Answer: A
18 Which statement explains why the members of a homologous series have similar chemical properties? A They have the same functional group. B They have the same number of carbon atoms. C They have the same number of electrons. D They have the same types of atom.
1 marks
Answer: A
19 Which statements about the alkanes are correct? 1 Their boiling point increases as the number of carbon atoms increases. 2 They burn in air to produce carbon dioxide and water. 3 They contain carbon to carbon double bonds. 4 They decolourise bromine water. A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
18 Which row describes compounds in the same homologous series? chemical functional properties group A different different B different the same C similar different D similar the same
1 marks
Answer: D
18 Which row describes compounds in the same homologous series? chemical functional properties group A different different B different the same C similar different D similar the same
1 marks
Answer: D
19 What is not a property of the members of a homologous series? A They have similar chemical properties. B They have successive members differing by CH2. C They have the same functional group. D They have the same physical properties.
1 marks
Answer: D
19 What is not a property of the members of a homologous series? A They have similar chemical properties. B They have successive members differing by CH2. C They have the same functional group. D They have the same physical properties.
1 marks
Answer: D
19 Which structure represents an unsaturated hydrocarbon? A B C D H H H O H H H H C C H H C C H C H H C C H H H H O H H
1 marks
Answer: D
19 The structures of three hydrocarbons are shown. 1 2 3 H H H H H H H H C C H C C H C C C H H H H H H Which hydrocarbons decolourise bromine water? A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 2 D 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: D
20 Which statement about alkane molecules is correct? A They are saturated hydrocarbons that contain one double covalent bond. B They are saturated hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds. C They are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain one double covalent bond. D They are unsaturated hydrocarbons that contain only single bonds.
1 marks
Answer: B
18 Ethane, ethanol, ethene and methane are all organic compounds. Which compounds contain six hydrogen atoms in one molecule? A ethane and ethanol B ethane only C methane and ethene D ethene only
1 marks
Answer: A