C6.4· 23 questions · 23 marks · 28 min · 2006–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on redox, laid out as 8 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.


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Physical Science 0652 · Redox — Paper 1
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| 1 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 11 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 13 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 17 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 18 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 19 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 20 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 21 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 22 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 23 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024 |
8 The diagram shows an experiment. crucible magnesium ribbon heat The crucible and contents are weighed before heating and then reweighed when cool. What happens to the mass of the crucible and contents? the mass because the magnesium is A decreases oxidised B decreases reduced C increases oxidised D increases reduced
1 marks
Answer: C
13 Water reacts with Group I metals. 2H2O + 2X → H2 + 2XOH In this reaction, the water is …1… . On going down Group I, the reaction becomes more …2… . Which words correctly complete the gaps? 1 2 A oxidised endothermic B oxidised exothermic C reduced endothermic D reduced exothermic
1 marks
Answer: D
16 The equation describes a reaction which occurs in a blast furnace. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is reduced? A carbon dioxide B carbon monoxide C iron D iron(III) oxide
1 marks
Answer: D
7 Which change shows a reduction? A S SO2 D B H2S SO3 C
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
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
6 Zinc reacts with steam to form zinc oxide and hydrogen. Zn + H2O → ZnO + H2 During the reaction, which substance is oxidised? A hydrogen B water C zinc D zinc oxide
1 marks
Answer: C
6 Zinc reacts with steam to form zinc oxide and hydrogen. Zn + H2O → ZnO + H2 During the reaction, which substance is oxidised? A hydrogen B water C zinc D zinc oxide
1 marks
Answer: C
7 The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown. CuO + Mg → MgO + Cu Which statement is correct? A Copper(II) oxide is oxidised. B Copper(II) oxide is reduced. C Magnesium oxide is oxidised. D Magnesium oxide is reduced.
1 marks
Answer: B
7 The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown. CuO + Mg → MgO + Cu Which statement is correct? A Copper(II) oxide is oxidised. B Copper(II) oxide is reduced. C Magnesium oxide is oxidised. D Magnesium oxide is reduced.
1 marks
Answer: B
9 Hydrogen is passed over a heated metal oxide as shown. metal oxide excess of hydrogen burning hydrogen heat The metal and steam are formed. What happens to the hydrogen and to the metal oxide? hydrogen metal oxide A oxidised oxidised B oxidised reduced C reduced oxidised D reduced reduced
1 marks
Answer: B
9 Hydrogen is passed over a heated metal oxide as shown. metal oxide excess of hydrogen burning hydrogen heat The metal and steam are formed. What happens to the hydrogen and to the metal oxide? hydrogen metal oxide A oxidised oxidised B oxidised reduced C reduced oxidised D reduced reduced
1 marks
Answer: B
6 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
6 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
9 Which reaction is an oxidation? A 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3 B NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O C CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 D NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
1 marks
Answer: A
9 Which reaction is an oxidation? A 2SO2 + O2 → 2SO3 B NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O C CaCO3 → CaO + CO2 D NH3 + HCl → NH4Cl
1 marks
Answer: A
8 The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown. CuO + Mg → MgO + Cu Which statement is correct? A Copper(II) oxide is oxidised. B Copper(II) oxide is reduced. C Magnesium oxide is oxidised. D Magnesium oxide is reduced.
1 marks
Answer: B
8 The equation for the reaction of magnesium with copper(II) oxide is shown. CuO + Mg → MgO + Cu Which statement is correct? A Copper(II) oxide is oxidised. B Copper(II) oxide is reduced. C Magnesium oxide is oxidised. D Magnesium oxide is reduced.
1 marks
Answer: B
10 Word equations for two reactions are shown. zinc oxide + carbon zinc + carbon monoxide iron + copper oxide copper + iron oxide Which statement about the two reactions is correct? A Carbon and copper oxide have been oxidised. B Carbon and iron have been reduced. C Zinc oxide and copper oxide have been oxidised. D Zinc oxide and copper oxide have been reduced.
1 marks
Answer: D
11 Hydrogen is passed over a heated metal oxide as shown. metal oxide excess of hydrogen burning hydrogen heat The metal and steam are formed. What happens to the hydrogen and to the metal oxide? hydrogen metal oxide A oxidised oxidised B oxidised reduced C reduced oxidised D reduced reduced
1 marks
Answer: B
10 Lead is extracted from its ore using carbon monoxide. The equation is shown. PbO + CO → Pb + CO2 Which statement explains what happens to the lead atoms and carbon atoms in the reactants? A Lead and carbon are oxidised. B Lead and carbon are reduced. C Lead is oxidised and carbon is reduced. D Lead is reduced and carbon is oxidised.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 Lead is extracted from its ore using carbon monoxide. The equation is shown. PbO + CO → Pb + CO2 Which statement explains what happens to the lead atoms and carbon atoms in the reactants? A Lead and carbon are oxidised. B Lead and carbon are reduced. C Lead is oxidised and carbon is reduced. D Lead is reduced and carbon is oxidised.
1 marks
Answer: D
10 The word equation for the reaction between aluminium and iron(III) oxide is shown. aluminium + iron(III) oxide iron + aluminium oxide Which statement about this reaction is correct? A Aluminium is oxidised as it gains oxygen. B Aluminium is reduced as it loses oxygen. C Iron is reduced as it gains oxygen. D Iron is oxidised as it loses oxygen.
1 marks
Answer: A