C2.6· 15 questions · 15 marks · 18 min · 2006–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 1 question on giant covalent structures, 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 (Double) 0654 · Giant covalent structures — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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Answer
Marks
| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2006 |
| 2 | B | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2007 |
| 3 | D | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2010 |
| 4 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2010 |
| 5 | B | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 6 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 7 | B | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2010 |
| 8 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2011 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2011 |
| 10 | C | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2011 |
| 11 | C | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 12 | C | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2011 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2024 |
| 15 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2024 |
18 Which diagrams show a giant molecular structure? 1 2 3 A 1 only B 2 only C 3 only D 1, 2 and 3
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Which material is made from silicon(IV) oxide combined with metal oxides? A brass B glass C polythene D steel
1 marks
Answer: B
17 Which material is combined with a metal oxide to make glass? A carbon B carbon dioxide C silicon D silicon(IV) oxide
1 marks
Answer: D
27 Which material is combined with a metal oxide to make glass? A carbon B carbon dioxide C silicon D silicon(IV) oxide
1 marks
Answer: D
18 Which material is made from silicon(IV) oxide combined with metal oxides? A brass B glass C polythene D steel
1 marks
Answer: B
14 Which material is made from silicon(IV) oxide combined with metal oxides? A brass B glass C polythene D steel
1 marks
Answer: B
22 Which material is made from silicon(IV) oxide combined with metal oxides? A brass B glass C polythene D steel
1 marks
Answer: B
18 Some properties of three substances are shown. melting point boiling point electrical conductivity substance / °C / °C when molten W 801 1413 good X −111 −78 poor Y 1610 2230 poor What are the structures of W, X and Y? giant covalent giant ionic molecular structure structure structure A W Y X B X W Y C Y W X D Y X W
1 marks
Answer: C
17 Some properties of three substances are shown. melting point boiling point electrical conductivity substance / °C / °C when molten W 801 1413 good X −111 −78 poor Y 1610 2230 poor What are the structures of W, X and Y? giant covalent giant ionic molecular structure structure structure A W Y X B X W Y C Y W X D Y X W
1 marks
Answer: C
17 Some properties of three substances are shown. melting point boiling point electrical conductivity substance / °C / °C when molten W 801 1413 good X −111 −78 poor Y 1610 2230 poor What are the structures of W, X and Y? giant covalent giant ionic molecular structure structure structure A W Y X B X W Y C Y W X D Y X W
1 marks
Answer: C
18 Diamond and silicon(IV) oxide are hard materials. What could be the reason for this? A They are compounds of non-metallic elements. B They are naturally occurring materials. C They have giant structures with covalent bonding. D They have very high melting points.
1 marks
Answer: C
21 Diamond and silicon(IV) oxide are hard materials. What could be the reason for this? A They are compounds of non-metallic elements. B They are naturally occurring materials. C They have giant structures with covalent bonding. D They have very high melting points.
1 marks
Answer: C
21 Diamond and silicon(IV) oxide are hard materials. What could be the reason for this? A They are compounds of non-metallic elements. B They are naturally occurring materials. C They have giant structures with covalent bonding. D They have very high melting points.
1 marks
Answer: C
16 Which diagram shows the structure of graphite? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: A
16 Which diagram shows the structure of graphite? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: A