C2.5· 11 questions · 11 marks · 13 min · 2020–2025· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) Paper 2 question on simple molecules and covalent bonds, laid out as 4 A4 pages with the mark scheme below. Nothing is left out. Free to read, no account.



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Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973 · Simple molecules and covalent bonds — Paper 2
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2020 |
| 2 | D | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2020 |
| 3 | B | 1 | 0973/21 May/June 2021 |
| 4 | C | 1 | 0973/21 May/June 2021 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2021 |
| 6 | C | 1 | 0973/21 May/June 2023 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0973/21 May/June 2024 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2024 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0973/22 May/June 2024 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2024 |
| 11 | A | 1 | 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2025 |
16 Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the bonding in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C O
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which row describes a covalent compound? solubility volatility in water A high low B high high C low low D low high
1 marks
Answer: D
14 The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total number of atoms in the three structures? total total number of number of different atoms elements A 3 9 B 3 17 C 7 9 D 7 17
1 marks
Answer: B
16 Which row explains why the melting points of covalent compounds are lower than those of ionic compounds? covalent compound ionic compound A strong attractive forces strong attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions B strong attractive forces weak attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions C weak attractive forces strong attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions D weak attractive forces weak attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions
1 marks
Answer: C
14 The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total number of atoms in the three structures? total total number of number of different atoms elements A 3 9 B 3 17 C 7 9 D 7 17
1 marks
Answer: B
15 The element phosphorus burns in air, as shown. 4P + 5O2 → P4O10 What does the formula P4O10 show? A a mixture of atoms of two elements B a mixture of molecules of two elements C a molecule of a compound D an atom of a compound
1 marks
Answer: C
16 Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of methanol? A B H H H C O H H C O H H H C D H H H C O H H C O H H H
1 marks
Answer: A
14 W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules. W X Y Z Which statement is correct? A W and Z are molecules and X and Y are atoms. B W, X and Z are molecules and Y is an atom. C W, Y and Z are molecules and X is an atom. D X, Y and Z are molecules and W is an atom.
1 marks
Answer: C
15 Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity when molten A high none B high high C low none D low high
1 marks
Answer: A
16 What is a property of a typical covalent compound? A low electrical conductivity B high melting point C low volatility D soluble in water
1 marks
Answer: A
15 Which dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C O
1 marks
Answer: A