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Elements, compounds and mixtures — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

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Question 1: Which fact about crude oil shows that it is a mixture? A Crude oil can be burned as a fuel. B Crude oil can be separated into fractions by …Question 2: Which substance is an element? A air B brass C iron D waterQuestion 3: Which two elements form covalent bonds when they combine with each other? A calcium and oxygen B hydrogen and oxygen C magnesium and chlori…Question 4: The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements cou…Question 5: On heating iron and sulphur together, the mixture starts to glow. The glow then continues even when the heating is stopped. In this reactio…1 / 28
Question 6: Which formula contains the most elements? A NaOH B Rb2S C SiCl 4 D SnO2Question 7: Diagrams X, Y and Z represent three different substances. X Y Z atom of element P atom of element Q Which row in the table correctly descri…Question 8: Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element YQuestion 9: Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element YQuestion 10: Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y2 / 28
Question 11: Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms a…Question 12: Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer…Question 13: Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms a…3 / 28
Question 14: Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer…Question 15: Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms a…Question 16: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…4 / 28
Question 17: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…Question 18: A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula …Question 19: A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula …5 / 28
Question 20: A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula …Question 21: The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are…Question 22: Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is…6 / 28
Question 23: The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are…Question 24: Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is…Question 25: The reaction of zinc and sulfur to form zinc sulfide is exothermic. Which information in the table is correct? energy change elements in du…7 / 28
Question 26: The diagram shows the particles in a mixture of gases. Which statement is not correct? A There are two different types of atom in the box. …Question 27: The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row correctly identifies X, Y and Z as an element, a compound or…Question 28: In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C D8 / 28
Question 29: In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C DQuestion 30: The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane i…Question 31: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly identifies the type of substance? an element a compound a mixtur…9 / 28
Question 32: The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane i…Question 33: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only mo…Question 34: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only mo…10 / 28
Question 35: The formulae of two minerals are given below. name of mineral formula andalusite Al2SiO5 olivine Fe2Mg2SiO4 Which statement about the formu…Question 36: Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A Atoms gain or lose electrons to become molecules. B Atoms of the same element conta…Question 37: and       represent atoms of two different elements. X Y Which diagram represents molecules? A B C D Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X X X X Y Y …Question 38: The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elem…11 / 28
Question 39: The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker…Question 40: Which types of substance do the chemical symbols C, CO2 and O2 represent? C CO2 O2 A compound compound element B compound element compound …Question 41: The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker…12 / 28
Question 42: A model of a molecule is shown. key hydrogen sulfur Which row describes this molecule? type of formula substance A HS compound B HS mixture…Question 43: The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker…Question 44: Which row describes an element and a compound? an element a compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically com…13 / 28
Question 45: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…Question 46: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…Question 47: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…Question 48: What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing tw…Question 49: What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing tw…14 / 28
Question 50: The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made…Question 51: The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made…Question 52: Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C D15 / 28
Question 53: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules at…Question 54: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules at…Question 55: Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal. Which type of substance is constantan? A a compound B a molecule C a salt D an alloy16 / 28
Question 56: The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules at…Question 57: The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elem…Question 58: The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elem…17 / 28
Question 59: The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elem…Question 60: Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C DQuestion 61: What is brass? A a compound formed between two metals B a compound formed between two non-metals C a mixture containing two metals D a mixt…Question 62: Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by dist…Question 63: A molecule of hydrogen has the formula H2. A molecule of a protein contains several different elements. Which statement about these molecul…18 / 28
Question 64: Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by dist…Question 65: Which description of the named substance is correct? substance element or mixture A air mixture B brass element C carbon dioxide element D …Question 66: Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C DQuestion 67: A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an elementQuestion 68: A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an element19 / 28
Question 69: Which row identifies a substance that exists only as separate atoms and a substance that exists as a molecule? separate atoms molecule A he…Question 70: Salt, sand and water are stirred together in a beaker. The salt dissolves in the water. What does the beaker contain? A a mixture of a solu…Question 71: Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A distillate B filtrate C solute D solventQuestion 72: Which row describes an element and a compound? element compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically combined…Question 73: Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals on…20 / 28
Question 74: Which substances are mixtures? 1 air 2 brass 3 sodium chloride A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3Question 75: Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure w…Question 76: The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row identifies the element, the compound and the mixture? elemen…Question 77: Brass is an alloy. What is brass? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixtu…21 / 28
Question 78: Substance Z exists as molecules that contain only one type of atom. What is Z? A a compound B a mixture C an element D a noble gasQuestion 79: Some water is added to a coloured, powdered mixture. After shaking, a blue solution and a white solid are seen. water blue solution coloure…Question 80: A mixture of six gas molecules is shown. O C O O O C O O O C O O C O Which statement about the mixture is correct? A It contains carbon dio…22 / 28
Question 81: The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different type…Question 82: A solid is added to a liquid and stirred until the solid is no longer visible. Which word describes the type of mixture that is formed? A c…Question 83: Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C DQuestion 84: Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.23 / 28
Question 85: Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C DQuestion 86: Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.Question 87: Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C DQuestion 88: Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key = atom of element X = atom of element Y24 / 28
Question 89: The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elem…Question 90: Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals on…Question 91: Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Which diagram represents a door handle made of brass? A B copper zinc zinc copper C D mixture compoun…25 / 28
Question 92: Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C DQuestion 93: Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure w…Question 94: Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C DQuestion 95: Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure w…Question 96: Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C D26 / 28
Question 97: Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A filtrate B residue C solute D solventQuestion 98: A sample of solid sodium chloride is mixed with water and stirred. The sodium chloride dissolves. Which name describes the solid sodium chl…Question 99: Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical …Question 100: Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean,…Question 101: Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical …27 / 28
Question 102: Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean,…28 / 28

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Q1 · Which fact about crude oil shows that it is a mixture? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2005

14 Which fact about crude oil shows that it is a mixture? A Crude oil can be burned as a fuel. B Crude oil can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Crude oil is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Crude oil is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

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Q2 · Which substance is an element? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2006

14 Which substance is an element? A air B brass C iron D water

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Answer: C

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Q3 · Which two elements form covalent bonds when they combine with each other? 0653/11 May/June 2007

15 Which two elements form covalent bonds when they combine with each other? A calcium and oxygen B hydrogen and oxygen C magnesium and chlorine D sodium and chlorine

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Answer: B

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Q4 · The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2007

20 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements could be shown as ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen

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Answer: D

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Q5 · On heating iron and sulphur together, the mixture starts to glow 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

15 On heating iron and sulphur together, the mixture starts to glow. The glow then continues even when the heating is stopped. In this reaction, ……1…… heat is given out and a new ……2…… is formed. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A no element B no compound C some element D some compound

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Answer: D

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Q6 · Which formula contains the most elements? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2008

18 Which formula contains the most elements? A NaOH B Rb2S C SiCl 4 D SnO2

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Answer: A

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Q7 · Diagrams X, Y and Z represent three different substances 0653/11 May/June 2009

14 Diagrams X, Y and Z represent three different substances. X Y Z atom of element P atom of element Q Which row in the table correctly describes X, Y and Z? X Y Z A compound element mixture B compound mixture element C mixture element compound D mixture compound element

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Answer: D

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Q8 · Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? 0653/11 May/June 2010

14 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y

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Answer: B

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Q9 · Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? 0653/12 May/June 2010

17 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y

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Answer: B

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Q10 · Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? 0653/13 May/June 2010

17 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key atom of element X atom of element Y

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Answer: B

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Q11 · Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and… 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

14 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q12 · Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2010

27 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic

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Answer: C

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Q13 · Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and… 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010

16 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q14 · Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2010

25 Crude oil (petroleum) is heated, using the apparatus shown. Four fractions, with different boiling point ranges, are collected. thermometer crude oil heat water fraction Which term best describes crude oil? A a compound B an element C a mixture D a plastic

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Answer: C

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Q15 · Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and… 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2010

15 Three students make statements about the differences between elements, compounds and mixtures. Student 1 All elements exist only as atoms and not molecules. Student 2 Compounds contain at least two elements. Student 3 Mixtures consist only of compounds. Which students are correct? A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q16 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/11 May/June 2011

16 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q17 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/12 May/June 2011

14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q18 · A model of a molecule is shown 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2011

15 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4

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Answer: B

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Q19 · A model of a molecule is shown 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2011

14 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4

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Answer: B

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Q20 · A model of a molecule is shown 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2011

15 A model of a molecule is shown. key = hydrogen = nitrogen Which description and formula are correct for this molecule? description formula A compound NH2 B compound N2H4 C mixture NH2 D mixture N2H4

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Answer: B

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Q21 · The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air 0653/11 May/June 2012

25 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are shown as and ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen

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Q22 · Four minerals containing calcium are listed 0653/12 May/June 2012

16 Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is the total number of different elements contained in these minerals? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7

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Answer: C

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Q23 · The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air 0653/12 May/June 2012

25 The diagrams show molecules of four gases present in clean air. Different circles represent atoms of different elements. Which elements are shown as and ? A hydrogen nitrogen B hydrogen oxygen C oxygen hydrogen D oxygen nitrogen

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Answer: D

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Q24 · Four minerals containing calcium are listed 0653/13 May/June 2012

16 Four minerals containing calcium are listed. mineral chemical formula calcite CaCO3 dolomite CaCO3.MgCO3 fluorite CaF2 gypsum CaSO4 What is the total number of different elements contained in these minerals? A 4 B 5 C 6 D 7

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Answer: C

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Q25 · The reaction of zinc and sulfur to form zinc sulfide is exothermic 0653/12 May/June 2013

16 The reaction of zinc and sulfur to form zinc sulfide is exothermic. Which information in the table is correct? energy change elements in during the formation of zinc sulfide zinc sulfide A difficult to separate heat given out B difficult to separate heat taken in C easy to separate heat given out D easy to separate heat taken in

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Answer: A

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Q26 · The diagram shows the particles in a mixture of gases 0653/12 May/June 2013

21 The diagram shows the particles in a mixture of gases. Which statement is not correct? A There are two different types of atom in the box. B There are three different compounds in the box. C There are three different types of molecule in the box. D There are six molecules in the box.

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Answer: B

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Q27 · The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z 0653/13 May/June 2013

21 The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row correctly identifies X, Y and Z as an element, a compound or a mixture? element compound mixture A X Y Z B Y Z X C Z X Y D Z Y X

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Answer: D

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Q28 · In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2013

20 In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C D

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Answer: D

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Q29 · In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2013

20 In the diagrams below, and represent different atoms. Which diagram represents molecules of a single compound? A B C D

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Answer: D

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Q30 · The table shows the formulae of three substances 0653/11 May/June 2014

14 The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two types of atom.

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Q31 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/12 May/June 2014

16 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly identifies the type of substance? an element a compound a mixture A P R Q B Q S P C S Q R D T P S

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Q32 · The table shows the formulae of three substances 0653/13 May/June 2014

14 The table shows the formulae of three substances. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two types of atom.

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Answer: B

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Q33 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2014

19 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P

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Answer: A

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Q34 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2014

18 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row correctly describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P

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Answer: A

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Q35 · The formulae of two minerals are given below 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2014

15 The formulae of two minerals are given below. name of mineral formula andalusite Al2SiO5 olivine Fe2Mg2SiO4 Which statement about the formulae of andalusite and olivine is correct? A They contain the same metals. B They contain the same number of oxygen atoms. C They contain the same number of silicon atoms. D They contain the same total number of atoms.

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Answer: C

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Q36 · Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2015

14 Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A Atoms gain or lose electrons to become molecules. B Atoms of the same element contain the same number of molecules. C Molecules are the simplest unit of an atom. D Molecules contain atoms which are covalently bonded.

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Answer: D

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Q37 · And represent atoms of two different elements 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2015

14 and represent atoms of two different elements. X Y Which diagram represents molecules? A B C D Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X X X X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X Y X X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X Y X Y X Y X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y X X X Y X Y X Y X Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

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Q38 · The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2015

14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.

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Q39 · The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown 0653/11 May/June 2016

14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only

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Answer: B

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Q40 · Which types of substance do the chemical symbols C, CO2 and O2 represent? 0653/11 May/June 2016

15 Which types of substance do the chemical symbols C, CO2 and O2 represent? C CO2 O2 A compound compound element B compound element compound C element compound element D element element compound

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Answer: C

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Q41 · The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown 0653/12 May/June 2016

14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only

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Answer: B

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Q42 · A model of a molecule is shown 0653/12 May/June 2016

16 A model of a molecule is shown. key hydrogen sulfur Which row describes this molecule? type of formula substance A HS compound B HS mixture C H2S2 compound D H2S2 mixture

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Answer: C

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Q43 · The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown 0653/13 May/June 2016

14 The apparatus used to remove sand from a mixture of salt and sand is shown. funnel filter paper stirrer water salt and sand beaker 1 beaker 2 The contents of beaker 1 are stirred and then poured into the funnel above beaker 2. What is in beaker 2? A a mixture of an element and a compound B a mixture of two compounds C one compound only D one element only

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Answer: B

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Q44 · Which row describes an element and a compound? 0653/13 May/June 2016

15 Which row describes an element and a compound? an element a compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically combined B contains more than contains elements one type of atom mixed together C contains only one contains elements type of atom chemically combined D contains only one contains elements type of atom mixed together

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Answer: C

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Q45 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2016

14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q46 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2016

14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q47 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2016

14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q48 · What is an alloy? 0653/12 May/June 2017

24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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Q49 · What is an alloy? 0653/13 May/June 2017

24 What is an alloy? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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Q50 · The formulae of three substances are shown 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2017

14 The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five different types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two different types of atom.

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Answer: B

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Q51 · The formulae of three substances are shown 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2017

14 The formulae of three substances are shown. substance formula methane CH4 water H2O oxygen O2 Which statement is correct? A Methane is made from five different types of atom. B Methane, water and oxygen are molecules. C Only methane and water are molecules. D Oxygen is made from two different types of atom.

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Answer: B

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Q52 · Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? 0653/12 Feb/March 2018

16 Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C D

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Answer: B

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Q53 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/11 May/June 2018

14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P

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Answer: A

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Q54 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/12 May/June 2018

14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P

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Answer: A

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Q55 · Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal 0653/12 May/June 2018

25 Constantan is a mixture of copper and another metal. Which type of substance is constantan? A a compound B a molecule C a salt D an alloy

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Answer: D

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Q56 · The diagrams represent different substances 0653/13 May/June 2018

14 The diagrams represent different substances. P Q R S T Which row describes the substances? only separate mixture of atoms only molecules atoms and molecules A P Q S B Q T R C T P R D T Q P

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Answer: A

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Q57 · The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2018

14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.

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Answer: B

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Q58 · The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2018

14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.

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Answer: B

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Q59 · The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.

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Answer: B

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Q60 · Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2018

16 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D

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Answer: D

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Question 61 0653/12 Feb/March 2019

24 What is brass? A a compound formed between two metals B a compound formed between two non-metals C a mixture containing two metals D a mixture containing two non-metals

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Answer: C

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Q62 · Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? 0653/11 May/June 2019

26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

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Q63 · A molecule of hydrogen has the formula H2 0653/12 May/June 2019

14 A molecule of hydrogen has the formula H2. A molecule of a protein contains several different elements. Which statement about these molecules is correct? A They both contain cations and anions bonded together. B They both contain different types of atom. C They both contain more than one atom bonded together. D They both contain only one type of atom.

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Answer: C

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Q64 · Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? 0653/12 May/June 2019

26 Which statement shows that petroleum is a mixture? A Petroleum can be burned as a fuel. B Petroleum can be separated into fractions by distillation. C Petroleum is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years. D Petroleum is a thick, black liquid.

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Answer: B

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Q65 · Which description of the named substance is correct? 0653/13 May/June 2019

15 Which description of the named substance is correct? substance element or mixture A air mixture B brass element C carbon dioxide element D hydrogen chloride mixture

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Answer: A

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Q66 · Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2019

15 Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C D

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Answer: D

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Q67 · A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2019

15 A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an element

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Answer: A

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Q68 · A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2019

15 A white solid X is formed when magnesium reacts with oxygen. What is X? A a compound B a mixture C an alloy D an element

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Answer: A

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Q69 · Which row identifies a substance that exists only as separate atoms and a substance that… 0653/11 May/June 2020

14 Which row identifies a substance that exists only as separate atoms and a substance that exists as a molecule? separate atoms molecule A helium methane B hydrogen helium C neon argon D oxygen carbon dioxide

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Answer: A

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Q70 · Salt, sand and water are stirred together in a beaker 0653/11 May/June 2020

16 Salt, sand and water are stirred together in a beaker. The salt dissolves in the water. What does the beaker contain? A a mixture of a solution and a solid B a mixture of three elements C only one compound and one solid D only one compound containing three elements

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Answer: A

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Q71 · Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2020

16 Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A distillate B filtrate C solute D solvent

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Answer: C

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Q72 · Which row describes an element and a compound? 0653/12 Feb/March 2021

15 Which row describes an element and a compound? element compound A contains more than contains elements one type of atom chemically combined B contains more than contains elements one type of atom mixed together C contains only one contains elements type of atom chemically combined D contains only one contains elements type of atom mixed together

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Answer: C

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Q73 · Which row about elements and compounds is correct? 0653/11 May/June 2021

16 Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals only contain covalent bonds only C are metals or non-metals contain ionic bonds only D are metals or non-metals contain ionic or covalent bonds

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Answer: D

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Q74 · Which substances are mixtures? 0653/12 May/June 2021

15 Which substances are mixtures? 1 air 2 brass 3 sodium chloride A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: A

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Q75 · Water has the chemical formula H2O 0653/13 May/June 2021

16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.

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Answer: D

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Q76 · The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

17 The diagrams represent the particles in substances X, Y and Z. X Y Z Which row identifies the element, the compound and the mixture? element compound mixture A X Y Z B X Z Y C Y X Z D Z Y X

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Answer: D

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Q77 · Brass is an alloy 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2021

25 Brass is an alloy. What is brass? A a compound containing two metallic elements B a compound containing two non-metallic elements C a mixture containing two metallic elements D a mixture containing two non-metallic elements

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Answer: C

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Q78 · Substance Z exists as molecules that contain only one type of atom 0653/12 May/June 2022

16 Substance Z exists as molecules that contain only one type of atom. What is Z? A a compound B a mixture C an element D a noble gas

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Answer: C

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Q79 · Some water is added to a coloured, powdered mixture 0653/12 Feb/March 2023

20 Some water is added to a coloured, powdered mixture. After shaking, a blue solution and a white solid are seen. water blue solution coloured, powdered white solid mixture What does the powder contain? A sodium chloride and copper(II) oxide B sodium chloride and copper(II) sulfate C barium sulfate and copper(II) oxide D barium sulfate and copper(II) sulfate

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Answer: D

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Q80 · A mixture of six gas molecules is shown 0653/12 May/June 2023

17 A mixture of six gas molecules is shown. O C O O O C O O O C O O C O Which statement about the mixture is correct? A It contains carbon dioxide and oxygen only. B It contains carbon monoxide and oxygen only. C It contains three different elements. D It contains two molecules of carbon dioxide.

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Answer: D

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Q81 · The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases 0653/13 May/June 2023

14 The diagrams show four different mixtures of gases. Which diagram represents a mixture containing only elements? A B C D key different types of atom

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Answer: C

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Q82 · A solid is added to a liquid and stirred until the solid is no longer visible 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2023

15 A solid is added to a liquid and stirred until the solid is no longer visible. Which word describes the type of mixture that is formed? A concentration B solute C solution D solvent

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Answer: C

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Q83 · Substance X is an element 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

14 Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C D

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Answer: C

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Q84 · Which statement about tap water is correct? 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2023

15 Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.

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Answer: D

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Q85 · Substance X is an element 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2023

14 Substance X is an element. It is a gas at room temperature. It is made of X2 molecules. Which diagram represents X? A B C D

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Answer: C

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Q86 · Which statement about tap water is correct? 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2023

15 Which statement about tap water is correct? A It is a compound. B It is a mixture of elements. C It is a pure substance. D It is a solution.

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Answer: D

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Q87 · Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? 0653/12 Feb/March 2024

15 Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements? A B C D

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Answer: B

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Q88 · Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? 0653/12 May/June 2024

15 Which diagram represents a mixture of elements? A B C D key = atom of element X = atom of element Y

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Answer: B

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Q89 · The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO 0653/13 May/June 2024

14 The diagram represents a mixture of carbon dioxide, CO2, and carbon monoxide, CO. Which statement is correct? A The mixture contains 4 elements. B The mixture contains 4 molecules. C The mixture contains 11 elements. D The mixture contains 11 molecules.

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Answer: B

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Q90 · Which row about elements and compounds is correct? 0653/13 May/June 2024

16 Which row about elements and compounds is correct? elements compounds A are metals only contain ionic or covalent bonds B are non-metals only contain covalent bonds only C are metals or non-metals contain ionic bonds only D are metals or non-metals contain ionic or covalent bonds

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Answer: D

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Q91 · Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc 0653/11 Oct/Nov 2024

23 Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. Which diagram represents a door handle made of brass? A B copper zinc zinc copper C D mixture compound of copper of copper and zinc and zinc

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Answer: C

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Q92 · Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

14 Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C D

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Answer: A

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Q93 · Water has the chemical formula H2O 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2024

16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.

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Answer: D

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Q94 · Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

14 Which diagram represents a mixture of different molecules? A B C D

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Answer: A

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Q95 · Water has the chemical formula H2O 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2024

16 Water has the chemical formula H2O. Which statement is correct? A Pure water is a mixture because it contains hydrogen and oxygen. B Pure water is an element because it contains only one type of molecule. C Salt water is a compound because it contains salt and water. D Salt water is a mixture because it contains salt and water.

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Answer: D

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Q96 · Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? 0653/11 May/June 2025

14 Which diagram represents a mixture of two different elements? A B C D

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Answer: D

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Q97 · Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution 0653/12 May/June 2025

26 Sugar dissolves in water to form sugar solution. Which word describes the sugar? A filtrate B residue C solute D solvent

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Answer: C

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Q98 · A sample of solid sodium chloride is mixed with water and stirred 0653/13 May/June 2025

26 A sample of solid sodium chloride is mixed with water and stirred. The sodium chloride dissolves. Which name describes the solid sodium chloride? A solution B solvent C solute D insoluble salt

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Answer: C

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Q99 · Brass is made from copper and zinc 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good

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Answer: B

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Q100 · Which statement about air is correct? 0653/12 Oct/Nov 2025

23 Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean, dry air consists of 78% oxygen. D Nitrogen in the air causes iron to rust.

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Q101 · Brass is made from copper and zinc 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2025

20 Brass is made from copper and zinc. Which row describes the type of substance and the electrical conductivity of brass? type of electrical substance conductivity A mixture poor B mixture good C compound poor D compound good

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Answer: B

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Q102 · Which statement about air is correct? 0653/13 Oct/Nov 2025

23 Which statement about air is correct? A Air is a mixture of elements and compounds. B Carbon monoxide in the air is a particulate. C Clean, dry air consists of 78% oxygen. D Nitrogen in the air causes iron to rust.

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