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Methods of purification — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

C2.3· 17 questions · 17 marks · 20 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice

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Question 1: Which method would be most suitable for obtaining a sample of pure water from aqueous sodium chloride? A chromatography B distillation C el…Question 2: An ink can be separated by chromatography. Which diagram shows the correct way to set up the apparatus? A B spot of ink spot of ink solvent…1 / 8
Question 3: 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 diese…Question 4: The diagram represents an apparatus used in the fractional distillation of crude oil. From which position is methane obtained? A B crude oi…2 / 8
Question 5: The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the…Question 6: The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the…3 / 8
Question 7: The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y…Question 8: The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y…4 / 8
Question 9: The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. From which position is methane obtained? A B C petroleum heater at 400 °C DQuestion 10: The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the d…5 / 8
Question 11: The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the d…Question 12: Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillationQuestion 13: The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks. X 1 2 3 Which statement is correct? A 2 is a pure substance. B 3 is a pure subs…6 / 8
Question 14: Food colouring R is compared with food colourings S, T, U and V using chromatography. The chromatogram is shown. R S T U V Which food colou…Question 15: The chromatogram of a black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and…7 / 8
Question 16: 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? …Question 17: The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks. X 1 2 3 Which statement is correct? A 2 is a pure substance. B 3 is a pure subs…8 / 8

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Q1 · Which method would be most suitable for obtaining a sample of pure water from aqueous… 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005

1 Which method would be most suitable for obtaining a sample of pure water from aqueous sodium chloride? A chromatography B distillation C electrolysis D precipitation

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Answer: B

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Q2 · An ink can be separated by chromatography 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006

2 An ink can be separated by chromatography. Which diagram shows the correct way to set up the apparatus? A B spot of ink spot of ink solvent solvent C D spot of ink spot of ink solvent solvent

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Answer: D

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Q3 · The diagram shows the separation of crude oil into fractions 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010

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

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Answer: D

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Q4 · The diagram represents an apparatus used in the fractional distillation of crude oil 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011

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

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Answer: A

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Q5 · The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015

2 The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the dyes is found in three pens. B Pen R contains a mixture of dyes. C Three pens contain two dyes. D Two pens contain only one dye.

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Answer: B

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Q6 · The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015

2 The diagram shows the chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the dyes is found in three pens. B Pen R contains a mixture of dyes. C Three pens contain two dyes. D Two pens contain only one dye.

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Answer: B

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Q7 · The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016

2 The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y only B X and Z only C X, Y and Z D Z only

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Answer: B

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Q8 · The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016

2 The chromatogram of black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y only B X and Z only C X, Y and Z D Z only

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Answer: B

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Q9 · The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017

17 The fractional distillation of petroleum is shown. From which position is methane obtained? A B C petroleum heater at 400 °C D

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Answer: A

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Q10 · The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018

2 The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the dyes is found in three pens. B Pen R contains a mixture of dyes. C Three pens contain two dyes. D Two pens contain only one dye.

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Answer: B

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Q11 · The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018

2 The diagram shows a chromatogram obtained using five felt-tip pens. P Q R S T Which statement about the pens is not correct? A One of the dyes is found in three pens. B Pen R contains a mixture of dyes. C Three pens contain two dyes. D Two pens contain only one dye.

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Answer: B

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Q12 · Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019

2 Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillation

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Answer: D

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Q13 · The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019

2 The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks. X 1 2 3 Which statement is correct? A 2 is a pure substance. B 3 is a pure substance. C X is a mixture of 1 and 2. D X is a mixture of 2 and 3.

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Answer: B

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Q14 · Food colouring R is compared with food colourings S, T, U and V using chromatography 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021

3 Food colouring R is compared with food colourings S, T, U and V using chromatography. The chromatogram is shown. R S T U V Which food colourings are present in food colouring R? A S and T B S and U C S and V D U and V

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Answer: C

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Q15 · The chromatogram of a black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022

1 The chromatogram of a black ink and three coloured dyes, X, Y and Z, is shown. black X Y Z ink Which colours make up the black ink? A X and Y only B X and Z only C X, Y and Z D Z only

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Answer: B

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Q16 · The diagram shows the fractional distillation of petroleum 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022

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

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Answer: C

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Q17 · The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024

3 The diagram shows a chromatogram of several different inks. X 1 2 3 Which statement is correct? A 2 is a pure substance. B 3 is a pure substance. C X is a mixture of 1 and 2. D X is a mixture of 2 and 3.

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Answer: B

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