C2.3· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2018–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on methods of purification, 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 · Methods of purification — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 10 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
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.
1 marks
Answer: B
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.
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
2 Which process is used to separate the components of petroleum? A chromatography B crystallisation C filtration D fractional distillation
1 marks
Answer: D
3 The chromatogram obtained from an ink is shown. The ink contains three different colours P, Q and R. solvent front P 8 cm 7 cm Q 10 cm R 2.5 cm baseline What is the Rf value of colour R? A 0.25 B 0.3 C 0.36 D 2.5
1 marks
Answer: C
2 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
1 marks
Answer: B
2 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
1 marks
Answer: B
3 Mixture X is separated into its components W and Y by chromatography. E is the distance between the base line and Y. F is the distance between the base line and the top of the paper. G is the distance between the base line and the solvent front. top of paper solvent front Y F G E W base line original position of mixture X Which equation is used to calculate the Rf value of Y? A E ÷ F B E ÷ G C F ÷ E D G ÷ E
1 marks
Answer: B
3 Mixture X is separated into its components W and Y by chromatography. E is the distance between the base line and Y. F is the distance between the base line and the top of the paper. G is the distance between the base line and the solvent front. top of paper solvent front Y F G E W base line original position of mixture X Which equation is used to calculate the Rf value of Y? A E F B E G C F E D G E
1 marks
Answer: B
3 The chromatogram obtained from a coloured dye and part of a ruler are shown. solvent front 3 2 1 baseline What is the Rf value of the coloured dye? A 0.33 B 0.40 C 0.60 D 0.66
1 marks
Answer: C