C12.2· 21 questions · 21 marks · 25 min · 2007–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Science - Combined Paper 1 question on chromatography, laid out as 9 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.

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Science - Combined 0653 · Chromatography — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0653/11 May/June 2007 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0653/13 May/June 2015 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2017 |
| 9 | D | 1 | 0653/11 May/June 2017 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0653/12 May/June 2017 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0653/13 May/June 2017 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2018 |
| 14 | B | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 16 | D | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 19 | D | 1 | 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 20 | D | 1 | 0653/12 Feb/March 2021 |
| 21 | D | 1 | 0653/11 May/June 2025 |
14 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring can be separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water food colouring C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water food colouring C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
16 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water food colouring C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
21 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water food colouring C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Which method is used to determine the number of dyes present in ink? A chromatography B crystallisation C distillation D filtration
1 marks
Answer: A
15 The chromatogram of four inks P, Q, R and S is shown. P Q R S Which statement is correct? A P is a single substance. B Q contains two substances. C R contains two substances. D S is a single substance.
1 marks
Answer: B
15 Four food samples W, X, Y and Z, are tested for additives P and Q using chromatography. The chromatogram obtained is shown. W X Y Z P Q Which food sample does not contain artificial additives P or Q? A W B X C Y D Z
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which substance on the chromatogram is a pure substance? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring food colouring water solution C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring food colouring water solution C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which diagram shows how a mixture of dyes in a food colouring are separated? A B filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring food colouring water solution C D spot of food colouring filter paper filter paper spot of food colouring water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Chromatography separates ink into different colours. Which diagram shows how the apparatus is set up? A B beaker beaker paper ink ink paper water water C D beaker beaker paper paper ink ink water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 The chromatogram obtained from inks P, Q, R, S and T is shown. yellow P Q R S T Which inks contain the colour yellow? A P and R B Q and S C R and T D S and T
1 marks
Answer: C
15 Four dyes are separated using chromatography. The results are shown. 1 2 3 4 Which dyes contain two colours that are present in both dyes? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4
1 marks
Answer: B
15 The apparatus used for chromatography is shown. beaker chromatography paper sample pencil line spots solvent Which statement about the method used for chromatography is not correct? A The beaker is swirled to help the solvent to rise. B The chromatography paper is placed in the beaker after the solvent has been added. C The chromatography paper is removed before the solvent reaches the top of the paper. D The sample spots are placed on the pencil line above the level of the solvent.
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which diagram shows how apparatus is used to separate the different colours in an ink? A B chromatography paper chromatography paper pencil line ink spot ink spot pencil line water water C D chromatography chromatography paper paper ink line ink spot pencil line ink spot water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Chromatography separates ink into different colours. Which diagram shows how the apparatus is set up? A B beaker beaker paper ink ink paper water water C D beaker beaker paper paper ink ink water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Chromatography separates ink into different colours. Which diagram shows how the apparatus is set up? A B beaker beaker paper ink ink paper water water C D beaker beaker paper paper ink ink water water
1 marks
Answer: D
15 Chromatography separates ink into different colours. Which diagram shows how the apparatus is set up? A B beaker beaker paper ink ink paper water water C D beaker beaker paper paper ink ink water water
1 marks
Answer: D
14 Which methods of separation depend on the substances in a mixture having different boiling points? A crystallisation and distillation B evaporation and filtration C fractional distillation and chromatography D fractional distillation and distillation
1 marks
Answer: D
26 Chromatography separates ink into different colours. Which diagram shows how the apparatus is set up? A B beaker beaker paper ink ink paper water water C D beaker beaker paper paper ink ink water water
1 marks
Answer: D