C6.2· 14 questions · 14 marks · 17 min · 2006–2022· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on energy transfer, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Pastlit
Physical Science 0652 · Energy transfer — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
Question
Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 10 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
6 Some white anhydrous copper(II) sulphate powder is put into a beaker of water and stirred. What shows that the process is exothermic? A A blue solution forms. B A colourless solution forms. C The beaker feels cooler to touch. D The beaker feels warmer to touch.
1 marks
Answer: D
6 Hydrogen is used as a fuel. This is because its ……1…… is an ……2…… reaction. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A oxidation endothermic B oxidation exothermic C reduction endothermic D reduction exothermic
1 marks
Answer: B
5 The diagram shows wood burning in air. Which two words describe what happens to the wood and the type of reaction taking place? wood is type of reaction A oxidised endothermic B oxidised exothermic C reduced endothermic D reduced exothermic
1 marks
Answer: B
2 In which process is heat energy neither given out nor taken in? Sun C water vapour di f fusin g cloud B water evaporating A ice melting D water vapour iceberg condensing sea water
1 marks
Answer: C
5 The diagram shows wood burning in air. Which two words describe what happens to the wood and the type of reaction taking place? wood is type of reaction A oxidised endothermic B oxidised exothermic C reduced endothermic D reduced exothermic
1 marks
Answer: B
7 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: C
7 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: C
16 Hydrated copper(II) sulfate is heated. Which type of reaction takes place and what is the colour of the product? type of reaction colour of product A irreversible blue B irreversible white C reversible blue D reversible white
1 marks
Answer: D
8 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added to the test-tube, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: C
8 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added to the test-tube, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: C
6 A student dissolves a sample of ammonium nitrate in water. The student measures the temperature of the mixture before and after the reaction. The results are shown. °C temperature before 21 temperature after 17 Which process describes the reaction? A combustion B endothermic C exothermic D reduction
1 marks
Answer: B
9 Which reactions are exothermic? 1 reaction of natural gas with oxygen 2 reaction of coal with oxygen 3 reaction of hydrogen with oxygen A 1 only B 1 and 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Anhydrous copper(II) sulfate is placed in a test-tube. When water is added to the test-tube, the temperature changes from 17 °C to 27 °C. Which type of reaction takes place? A addition B endothermic C exothermic D oxidation
1 marks
Answer: C
17 Which type of reaction occurs when calcium carbonate is converted into calcium oxide? A cracking B displacement C neutralisation D thermal decomposition
1 marks
Answer: D