C9.2· 10 questions · 10 marks · 12 min · 2017–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 2 question on reactivity series, 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 · Reactivity series — Paper 2
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 2 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 3 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2019 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0652/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 10 | B | 1 | 0652/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
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
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
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
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
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
1 marks
Answer: B
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
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
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
1 marks
Answer: A
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
1 marks
Answer: B