Properties of metals — Paper 1 · IGCSE Science - Combined 0653

18 A solid X is placed in the circuit shown. The lamp lights. What could solid X be? steel graphite A v v B v x Cc x v D x x

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Answer: A

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24 What happens to a piece of magnesium when it burns in air? A oxidation and combustion B oxidation and thermal decomposition C reduction and combustion D reduction and thermal decomposition

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Answer: A

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25 What happens to a piece of magnesium when it burns in air? A oxidation and combustion B oxidation and thermal decomposition C reduction and combustion D reduction and thermal decomposition

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Answer: A

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15 A solid X is placed in the circuit shown. The lamp lights. X What is X? A an alloy B a compound C an electrolyte D a salt

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Answer: A

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24 An unknown element is tested using the apparatus shown. battery lamp unknown element The lamp did not light. Which statement about the element is correct? A It is a Group I metal. B It is an alloy. C It is a non-metal. D It is a transition element.

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Answer: C

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25 Steel and sulfur are tested using the circuit shown. substance being tested In which tests does the lamp light? steel sulfur A v key B x ¥ = lamp lights Cc v X = lamp does not light D x

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Answer: B

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23 An unknown element is tested using the apparatus shown. battery lamp unknown element The lamp did not light. Which statement about the element is correct? A It is a Group I metal. B It is an alloy. C It is a non-metal. D It is a transition element.

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Answer: C

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23 An electrical cable contains a copper wire surrounded by a layer of plastic. Which properties explain why copper and plastic are used in this cable? copper plastic A electrical conductor electrical insulator B high melting point low melting point C no reaction with acids no reaction with acids D shiny surface dull surface

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Answer: A

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23 Chromium is a transition metal. Which properties are shown by chromium? 0 Oo WwW > high melting point v v v x low density v v x v acts as a catalyst v x v v key v/=yes X =no

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Answer: C

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23 The positions of four elements are shown in the outline of the Periodic Table. Which element has a high melting point and forms coloured compounds? A B C D

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Answer: A

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25 Many coins are made of an alloy. Which property of an alloy makes it suitable for coins? A conducts electricity B expensive to buy C resistant to corrosion D soft and malleable

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Answer: C

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24 Which property is used to distinguish between metals and non-metals? A boiling point B colour C density D electrical conduction

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Answer: D

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25 Which element is a metal? melting point density conducts / °C g / cm3 electricity A –39 13.6 yes B 44 1.8 no C 113 2.1 no D 1410 2.3 no

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Answer: A

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22 Two substances, X and Y, are connected in a circuit as shown. The lamp lights. X Y What are X and Y? X Y A carbon sulfur B copper lead C copper sulfur D sulfur lead

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Answer: B

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17 Which ion is formed from a metal? A Cl – B H+ C Na+ D NH4 +

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Answer: C

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24 Which substances conduct electricity when molten? 1 sodium chloride 2 naphtha 3 brass 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: B

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24 A steam boiler is a container in which water is converted into steam. The steam is used to turn turbines which generate electricity. Which metal can be used to make a steam boiler? A calcium B copper C magnesium D zinc

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Answer: B

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15 Iodine is a non-metal. It is a solid at room temperature. What is a property of iodine? A It can be stretched into a wire. B It is brittle. C It is a good conductor of electricity. D It is a good conductor of heat.

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Answer: B

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22 Element X has a high density and conducts electricity when solid and when molten. Where in the Periodic Table is element X placed? A Group 0 B Group I C halogens D transition elements

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Answer: D

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22 Element X has a high density and conducts electricity when solid and when molten. Where in the Periodic Table is element X placed? A Group 0 B Group I C halogens D transition elements

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Answer: D

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23 Which substances conduct electricity when molten? 1 sodium chloride 2 naphtha 3 brass A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: C

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22 Which property is the same for sodium and copper? A colour B density at room temperature C melting point D state at room temperature

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Answer: D

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