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Elements, compounds and mixtures — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

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Question 1: 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 at…Question 2: 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 at…Question 3: Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ««1«« bonded together. Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by…1 / 6
Question 4: 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 at…Question 5: Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest…Question 6: Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest…Question 7: Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest…2 / 6
Question 8: The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total num…Question 9: The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total num…3 / 6
Question 10: The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total num…Question 11: Substance P is separated into different parts using simple physical techniques. Substance Q is only separated into simpler parts using chem…Question 12: Which diagram represents molecules of a compound? A B C D4 / 6
Question 13: The diagram shows overlapping circles into which different chemical formulae can be placed. is an forms a element basic oxide forms coloure…Question 14: What do the chemical symbols N2 and Ni represent? N2 Ni A a compound a compound B a compound an element C an element a compound D an elemen…Question 15: Which diagram represents a mixture of an element and a compound? A B C DQuestion 16: 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 at…5 / 6
Question 17: Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ……1…… bonded together. Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by…6 / 6

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Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654 · Elements, compounds and mixtures — Paper 2

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Q1 · W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2018

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.

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Answer: B

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Q2 · W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2018

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.

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Answer: B

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Q3 · Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ««1«« bonded together 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2018

16 Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ««1«« bonded together. Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ««2«« processes. Compounds and their elements have ««3«« properties. Which words complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 A chemically chemical similar B chemically physical different C physically chemical similar D physically physical different

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Answer: B

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Q4 · W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2018

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.

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Answer: B

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Q5 · Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? 0654/21 May/June 2020

14 Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest part of an element. C Atoms of the same element all have the same mass. D Molecules always contain atoms of more than one element.

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Answer: B

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Q6 · Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? 0654/22 May/June 2020

14 Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest part of an element. C Atoms of the same element all have the same mass. D Molecules always contain atoms of more than one element.

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Answer: B

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Q7 · Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? 0654/23 May/June 2020

14 Which statement about atoms and molecules is correct? A All molecules are gases at room temperature and pressure. B An atom is the smallest part of an element. C Atoms of the same element all have the same mass. D Molecules always contain atoms of more than one element.

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Answer: B

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Q8 · The structures of some substances are shown 0654/21 May/June 2021

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

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Answer: B

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Q9 · The structures of some substances are shown 0654/22 May/June 2021

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

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Answer: B

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Q10 · The structures of some substances are shown 0654/23 May/June 2021

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

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Answer: B

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Q11 · Substance P is separated into different parts using simple physical techniques 0654/22 Feb/March 2022

14 Substance P is separated into different parts using simple physical techniques. Substance Q is only separated into simpler parts using chemical processes. Substance R is not separated into simpler parts by either physical or chemical processes. Which type of substance are P, Q and R? P Q R A compound mixture element B element compound mixture C mixture element compound D mixture compound element

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Answer: D

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Q12 · Which diagram represents molecules of a compound? 0654/22 Feb/March 2023

15 Which diagram represents molecules of a compound? A B C D

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Answer: B

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Q13 · The diagram shows overlapping circles into which different chemical formulae can be placed 0654/22 Feb/March 2023

22 The diagram shows overlapping circles into which different chemical formulae can be placed. is an forms a element basic oxide forms coloured ions Which formula can be placed in the shaded area because it has all three properties? A Br2 B CO C Cu D Na

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Answer: C

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Q14 · What do the chemical symbols N2 and Ni represent? 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2023

15 What do the chemical symbols N2 and Ni represent? N2 Ni A a compound a compound B a compound an element C an element a compound D an element an element

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Answer: D

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Q15 · Which diagram represents a mixture of an element and a compound? 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2023

15 Which diagram represents a mixture of an element and a compound? A B C D

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Answer: B

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Q16 · W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules 0654/22 May/June 2024

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.

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Answer: C

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Q17 · Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ……1…… bonded together 0654/21 May/June 2025

23 Compounds are made up from two or more different elements ……1…… bonded together. Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ……2…… processes. Compounds and their elements have ……3…… properties. Which words complete gaps 1, 2 and 3? 1 2 3 A chemically chemical similar B chemically physical different C physically chemical similar D physically physical different

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Answer: B

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