C9.3· 17 questions · 17 marks · 20 min · 2005–2023· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Physical Science Paper 1 question on extraction 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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Physical Science 0652 · Extraction of metals — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 5 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2009 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 7 | C | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 9 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 11 | A | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 12 | B | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 13 | B | 1 | 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2021 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 16 | A | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
15 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do they contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Which of the oxides CuO, MgO and Na2O can be reduced by heating with carbon? A CuO only B MgO only C Na2O only D CuO, MgO and Na2O
1 marks
Answer: A
11 The table shows some properties of elements P and Q. has a coloured oxide oxide can be reduced by carbon reacts with dilute sulfuric acid x \ \ {90 << s/o What are elements P and Q? P Q A Cu Fe B Cu Zn Cc Fe Cu D Fe Zn
1 marks
Answer: A
14 Metal X is below hydrogen in the reactivity series. Which row in the table is correct? reaction of X with reaction of the heated hydrochloric acid oxide of X with carbon A hydrogen formed metal formed B hydrogen formed no reaction C no reaction metal formed D no reaction no reaction
1 marks
Answer: C
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
13 Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in the reactivity series shown is M most likely to be found? potassium A sodium calcium B magnesium zinc C iron copper D
1 marks
Answer: C
14 Metal M is only present in its ores as a compound. M is extracted from these compounds by heating them with carbon. In which position in the reactivity series shown is M most likely to be found? potassium A sodium calcium B magnesium zinc C iron copper D
1 marks
Answer: C
13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al
1 marks
Answer: B
13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Fe Cu D Cu Al
1 marks
Answer: B
13 Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? aluminium copper gold iron A bauxite malachite native haematite B bauxite native malachite haematite C haematite malachite native bauxite D haematite native native bauxite
1 marks
Answer: A
13 Metals are found either as an ore or ‘native’ in the Earth’s crust. Which row identifies a source of aluminium, copper, gold and iron? aluminium copper gold iron A bauxite malachite native haematite B bauxite native malachite haematite C haematite malachite native bauxite D haematite native native bauxite
1 marks
Answer: A
13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe Cu
1 marks
Answer: B
13 Bauxite and haematite are important ores. Which metals do the ores contain? bauxite haematite A Al Cu B Al Fe C Cu Al D Fe Cu
1 marks
Answer: B
15 Metal M is formed when its oxide is heated with carbon. From this information, which deductions are correct? 1 M is less reactive than carbon. 2 M is more reactive than potassium. 3 The oxide of M is acidic. A 1 only B 1 and 3 C 2 only D 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: A
14 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
15 What is the name of the raw material from which aluminium is extracted and what is the method of extraction used? name of raw material method of extraction A bauxite electrolysis B bauxite reaction with carbon C petroleum electrolysis D petroleum reaction with carbon
1 marks
Answer: A
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