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Reactivity series — Paper 2 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

C9.2· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice

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Question 1: One of the reactions that occurs in a blast furnace is shown. Fe2O3  +  3CO  →  2Fe  +  3CO2 Which substance is the reducing agent? A CO B …Question 2: An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What i…Question 3: An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What i…Question 4: Four different metals W, X, Y and Z are added to solutions of their metal nitrates.

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solution of metal nitrate
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Question 5: A student mixes aqueous solutions of four halogens with four aqueous solutions of halides. 1 chlorine and potassium iodide 2 bromine and po…Question 6: An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What i…Question 7: Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction …2 / 3
Question 8: An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What i…Question 9: Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction …Question 10: 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…3 / 3

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Q1 · One of the reactions that occurs in a blast furnace is shown 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017

15 One of the reactions that occurs in a blast furnace is shown. Fe2O3 + 3CO → 2Fe + 3CO2 Which substance is the reducing agent? A CO B CO2 C Fe D Fe2O3

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q2 · An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019

13 An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What is the position of Y in the reactivity series? A above zinc and above copper B above zinc and below copper C below zinc and above copper D below zinc and below copper

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q3 · An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019

13 An element, Y, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What is the position of Y in the reactivity series? A above zinc and above copper B above zinc and below copper C below zinc and above copper D below zinc and below copper

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q4 · Four different metals W, X, Y and Z are added to solutions of their metal nitrates 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021

16 Four different metals W, X, Y and Z are added to solutions of their metal nitrates. The results are shown. solution of metal nitrate metal added | Wnitrate | Xnitrate | Y nitrate Z nitrate WwW v x x key X x x v= reacts Y J x X = no reaction Z v v What is the order of reaction? least reactive > most reactive A X WwW Y Z B X Y WwW Z Cc Z WwW Y X D Z Y WwW X

1 marks

Answer: A

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Q5 · A student mixes aqueous solutions of four halogens with four aqueous solutions of halides 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022

12 A student mixes aqueous solutions of four halogens with four aqueous solutions of halides. 1 chlorine and potassium iodide 2 bromine and potassium chloride 3 iodine and potassium chloride 4 bromine and potassium iodide In which mixtures is a halogen displaced? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

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Answer: B

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Q6 · An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022

14 An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What is the position of Q in the reactivity series? A more reactive than zinc and more reactive than copper B more reactive than zinc and less reactive than copper C less reactive than zinc and more reactive than copper D less reactive than zinc and less reactive than copper

1 marks

Answer: C

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Q7 · Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022

15 Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction of metal with reaction of metal oxide metal dilute hydrochloric acid with carbon W reacts not readily reduced X no reaction readily reduced Y reacts reduced Z fast reaction not reduced What is the order of reactivity of these metals? most least reactive reactive A Z W Y X B Z Y W X C X W Y Z D X Y W Z

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Answer: A

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Q8 · An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022

14 An element, Q, reacts with aqueous copper sulfate and copper is produced. The same element does not react with aqueous zinc sulfate. What is the position of Q in the reactivity series? A more reactive than zinc and more reactive than copper B more reactive than zinc and less reactive than copper C less reactive than zinc and more reactive than copper D less reactive than zinc and less reactive than copper

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Answer: C

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Q9 · Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022

15 Some reactions of four metals, W, X, Y and Z, and their oxides are shown. The letters are not the chemical symbols of the metals. reaction of metal with reaction of metal oxide metal dilute hydrochloric acid with carbon W reacts not readily reduced X no reaction readily reduced Y reacts reduced Z fast reaction not reduced What is the order of reactivity of these metals? most least reactive reactive A Z W Y X B Z Y W X C X W Y Z D X Y W Z

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Answer: A

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Q10 · Zinc is a metal which has many uses 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024

16 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

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Answer: B

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