C3.4· 18 questions · 18 marks · 22 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on ions and ionic bonds, laid out as 5 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Physical Science 0652 · Ions and ionic bonds — Paper 1
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 10 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 15 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 17 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 18 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024 |
11 Which pair of numbered elements combine together to form an ionic compound? 4 1 3 5 2 A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
12 The table gives the arrangement of electrons in the atoms of four elements. Which element does not form an ionic compound? arrangement element of electrons A 2, 7 B 2, 8 C 2, 8, 1 D 2, 8, 2
1 marks
Answer: B
2 Which substance in the table has ionic bonding? boiling point electrical conductivity / °C solid molten aqueous solution A –80 poor poor quite good B –26 poor poor poor C 1206 poor good good D 4875 good good insoluble
1 marks
Answer: C
10 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? 4 1 3 5 2 A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
10 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? 4 1 3 5 2 A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
3 The table shows the electronic structure of four atoms. atom W X Y Z electronic structure 2,8,1 2,7 2,8 2,1 Which of the atoms combine with chlorine to form an ionic compound? A W and Z B W only C X only D Y and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
3 The table shows the electronic structure of four atoms. atom W X Y Z electronic structure 2,8,1 2,7 2,8 2,1 Which of the atoms combine with chlorine to form an ionic compound? A W and Z B W only C X only D Y and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
12 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. 4 1 3 5 2 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
12 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. 4 1 3 5 2 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
3 When atoms of sodium combine with atoms of chlorine, sodium chloride is formed. How are the bonds between sodium and chlorine formed? A Chlorine gives electrons to sodium. B Sodium and chlorine lose electrons. C Sodium gives electrons to chlorine. D Sodium shares electrons with chlorine.
1 marks
Answer: C
3 When atoms of sodium combine with atoms of chlorine, sodium chloride is formed. How are the bonds between sodium and chlorine formed? A Chlorine gives electrons to sodium. B Sodium and chlorine lose electrons. C Sodium gives electrons to chlorine. D Sodium shares electrons with chlorine.
1 marks
Answer: C
4 Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical conductivity when molten good poor Which row describes the bonding in X and Y? X Y A covalent covalent B covalent ionic C ionic covalent D ionic ionic
1 marks
Answer: C
5 Rubidium iodide is an ionic compound. Which row describes what happens to the rubidium and iodine atoms when they form ions? rubidium atoms iodine atoms A gain one electron gain one electron B gain one electron lose one electron C lose one electron gain one electron D lose one electron lose one electron
1 marks
Answer: C
6 Which row describes the properties of an ionic compound? solubility volatility in water A low insoluble B low soluble C high insoluble D high soluble
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. 4 1 3 5 2 Which pair of elements combine together to form an ionic compound? A 1 and 2 B 2 and 3 C 3 and 4 D 4 and 5
1 marks
Answer: C
5 The table shows the electronic structure of four atoms from four different elements. The letters shown are not the symbols of the elements. atom J K L M electronic structure 2,8,1 2,7 2,8 2,1 Which atoms combine with chlorine to form an ionic compound? A J and M B J only C K only D L and M
1 marks
Answer: A
4 When atoms of sodium combine with atoms of chlorine, sodium chloride is formed. How are the bonds between sodium and chlorine formed? A Chlorine gives electrons to sodium. B Sodium and chlorine lose electrons. C Sodium gives electrons to chlorine. D Sodium shares electrons with chlorine.
1 marks
Answer: C
5 Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical conductivity when molten good poor Which row describes the bonding in X and Y? X Y A covalent covalent B covalent ionic C ionic covalent D ionic ionic
1 marks
Answer: C