C7.4· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on identification of ions and gases, laid out as 3 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Physical Science 0652 · Identification of ions and gases — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 7 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
11 Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia? A B C D flame glowing splint splint limewater damp litmus paper
1 marks
Answer: D
20 Limonene is a colourless, unsaturated hydrocarbon found in lemons. Which row describes the colour change when a few drops of limonene are shaken with bromine? colour of bromine colour of bromine at the start of experiment after mixing with limonene A colourless colourless B colourless orange C orange colourless D orange orange
1 marks
Answer: C
11 Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia? A B C D flame glowing splint splint limewater damp litmus paper
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Which substance is used as a chemical test for water? A anhydrous copper(II) sulfate B hydrated cobalt(II) chloride C hydrated copper(II) sulfate D pink cobalt(II) chloride
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which substance is used as a chemical test for water? A anhydrous copper(II) sulfate B hydrated cobalt(II) chloride C hydrated copper(II) sulfate D pink cobalt(II) chloride
1 marks
Answer: A
13 A gas is tested as shown. test observation lighted splint is placed in the gas lighted splint goes out damp red litmus paper is placed in the gas red litmus paper turns blue gas is passed through limewater limewater is colourless What is the gas? A ammonia B carbon dioxide C chlorine D hydrogen
1 marks
Answer: A
11 Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia? A B C D flame glowing splint splint limewater damp litmus paper
1 marks
Answer: D
11 Which test is used to show that a gas is ammonia? A B C D flame glowing splint splint limewater damp litmus paper
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Chloride ions are identified using aqueous silver nitrate. Before aqueous silver nitrate is added, the pH of the mixture must be below 7. Which substance is added to aqueous silver nitrate before testing for chloride ions? A aqueous ammonia B aqueous sodium hydroxide C dilute hydrochloric acid D dilute nitric acid
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Chloride ions are identified using aqueous silver nitrate. Before aqueous silver nitrate is added, the pH of the mixture must be below 7. Which substance is added to aqueous silver nitrate before testing for chloride ions? A aqueous ammonia B aqueous sodium hydroxide C dilute hydrochloric acid D dilute nitric acid
1 marks
Answer: D
13 A sample of aqueous copper(II) chloride is mixed with aqueous ammonia until the ammonia is in excess. A separate sample of aqueous copper(II) chloride is mixed with acidified aqueous silver nitrate. Which observations are correct? excess acidified aqueous aqueous ammonia silver nitrate A blue precipitate colourless solution B blue precipitate white precipitate C blue solution colourless solution D blue solution white precipitate
1 marks
Answer: D