C9.1· 22 questions · 22 marks · 26 min · 2005–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on properties of metals, laid out as 5 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.





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Pastlit
Physical Science 0652 · Properties of metals — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 7 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 13 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 14 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 17 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 19 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 20 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 21 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 22 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
3 Which element is a metal? A barium, Ba B helium, He C selenium, Se D tellurium, Te
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Which property do all metals have? A They are hard. B They are less dense than water. C They are very reactive. D They conduct electricity.
1 marks
Answer: D
16 A container is to be used to store either water or dilute sulphuric acid. Which material can be used for making the container? A glass and magnesium B glass and poly(ethene) C magnesium and poly(ethene) D glass, magnesium and poly(ethene)
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Uranium is a radioactive element but it is also a typical metal. What is not a property of uranium? A It can be bent and moulded into shape. B It conducts heat well. C It dissolves in dilute hydrochloric acid to give hydrogen. D It forms a covalent chloride.
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which substance is a malleable element that conducts electricity? A aluminium B bromine C steel D sulfur
1 marks
Answer: A
13 A, B, C and D are the properties of four metals produced from iron ore. Which properties are most suitable for making cutlery? A brittle and hard B easily shaped and soft C malleable and rusts D resists corrosion and hard
1 marks
Answer: D
12 The physical states of some elements at room temperature and the types of their oxides are shown. Which element is a metal? physical state type of oxide A gas acidic B gas basic C solid acidic D solid basic
1 marks
Answer: D
12 The physical states of some elements at room temperature and the types of their oxides are shown. Which element is a metal? physical state type of oxide A gas acidic B gas basic C solid acidic D solid basic
1 marks
Answer: D
11 Copper is a metal and has the following properties. 1 It conducts heat. 2 It is hard. 3 It has a high density. 4 It is malleable. Sodium is a metal in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which metallic properties are shown by sodium? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 1 only D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
11 Copper is a metal and has the following properties. 1 It conducts heat. 2 It is hard. 3 It has a high density. 4 It is malleable. Sodium is a metal in Group I of the Periodic Table. Which metallic properties are shown by sodium? A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 1 only D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Which statement about metals or non-metals is correct? A Metals are poor conductors of heat. B Most metals have low melting points. C Most non-metals are poor conductors of electricity. D Non-metals are malleable.
1 marks
Answer: C
14 Which statement about metals or non-metals is correct? A Metals are poor conductors of heat. B Most metals have low melting points. C Most non-metals are poor conductors of electricity. D Non-metals are malleable.
1 marks
Answer: C
15 Zinc is a metal which has many uses. When zinc is mixed with copper it forms … 1 … which is an … 2 … . Zinc is also used in the process of … 3 … to protect iron. Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 A brass alkali rusting B brass alloy galvanising C brass alloy rusting D steel alloy galvanising
1 marks
Answer: B
11 Metal element X has a high melting point. It does not react with cold water. The chloride salt of X is soluble in water forming a blue solution. What is another property of X? A it can be cut with a knife B it does not conduct electricity C it floats on water D it is a catalyst
1 marks
Answer: D
15 The diagram shows the properties of four substances. Which one is magnesium? Does it bend easily or break easily? bends easily breaks easily Does it react with dilute Does it react with dilute hydrochloric acid? hydrochloric acid? yes no yes no A B C D
1 marks
Answer: A
15 The diagram shows the properties of four substances. Which one is magnesium? Does it bend easily or break easily? bends easily breaks easily Does it react with dilute Does it react with dilute hydrochloric acid? hydrochloric acid? yes no yes no A B C D
1 marks
Answer: A
11 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the usual chemical symbols of the elements. X Y W Z Which pair of elements are metals? A W and X B W and Z C X and Y D Y and Z
1 marks
Answer: A
13 Some properties of elements are listed. 1 poor conductors of heat 2 form acidic oxides 3 good conductors of electricity 4 high melting points Which properties are shown by a typical metal? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Some properties of aluminium are listed. 1 low density 2 good conductor of electricity 3 strong 4 shiny One use of aluminium is in aircraft parts. Which properties of aluminium are needed for this use? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
16 Which use of copper or aluminium is explained by both properties? metal use properties that explain the use A aluminium aircraft bodies low density and good electrical conductor B aluminium food containers malleable and good electrical conductor C copper cooking pans high density and good electrical conductor D copper electrical wiring malleable and good electrical conductor
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Magnalium is a substance used to make strong, lightweight ladders. It is made from a mixture of magnesium and aluminium. Which type of substance is magnalium? A an alloy B a compound C an element D a pure metal
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Magnalium is a substance used to make strong, lightweight ladders. It is made from a mixture of magnesium and aluminium. Which type of substance is magnalium? A an alloy B a compound C an element D a pure metal
1 marks
Answer: A