C8.5· 19 questions · 19 marks · 23 min · 2014–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 1 question on noble gases, 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 · Noble gases — Paper 1
IGCSE · topical answer key — answer key (teacher use)
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | D | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2014 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2015 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2016 |
| 4 | B | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2016 |
| 5 | C | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2017 |
| 6 | D | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2017 |
| 7 | D | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2017 |
| 8 | B | 1 | 0654/12 Feb/March 2022 |
| 9 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2022 |
| 10 | A | 1 | 0654/12 May/June 2022 |
| 11 | A | 1 | 0654/13 May/June 2022 |
| 12 | A | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 13 | A | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 14 | A | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 15 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Feb/March 2023 |
| 16 | C | 1 | 0654/11 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 17 | D | 1 | 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 18 | D | 1 | 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 19 | A | 1 | 0654/11 May/June 2024 |
24 Why is argon used to fill electric lamps? A Argon has a low boiling point. B Argon is more dense than air. C Argon is only found in a small amount in the atmosphere. D Argon is unreactive.
1 marks
Answer: D
22 A gas is used in welding metals together at high temperatures. The gas is used to provide an inert atmosphere. What is the gas? A argon B carbon dioxide C fluorine D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
22 Filament lamps require an inert atmosphere. Which gas is used to fill these lamps? A argon B helium C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
23 Part of the Periodic Table is shown. The letters are not the symbols of the elements. Which element is used to fill balloons? A B C D
1 marks
Answer: B
23 What is a use for argon? A as a catalyst B in alloys C in lamps D neutralising chemical waste
1 marks
Answer: C
23 Why is argon used in lamps? A It is heavier than air. B It is lighter than air. C It is reactive. D It is unreactive.
1 marks
Answer: D
23 Which statement explains why argon is used to fill lamps? A It is a gas. B It is colourless. C It is reactive. D It is unreactive.
1 marks
Answer: D
21 An airship containing an unreactive gas floats in air, as shown. Which gas is used to fill the airship? A carbon dioxide B helium C hydrogen D nitrogen
1 marks
Answer: B
21 A gas is used in welding metals together at high temperatures. The gas is used to provide an inert atmosphere. What is the gas? A argon B carbon dioxide C fluorine D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
21 A gas is used in welding metals together at high temperatures. The gas is used to provide an inert atmosphere. What is the gas? A argon B carbon dioxide C fluorine D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
21 A gas is used in welding metals together at high temperatures. The gas is used to provide an inert atmosphere. What is the gas? A argon B carbon dioxide C fluorine D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
22 Filament lamps require an inert atmosphere. Which gas is used to fill these lamps? A argon B helium C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
22 Filament lamps require an inert atmosphere. Which gas is used to fill these lamps? A argon B helium C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
22 Filament lamps require an inert atmosphere. Which gas is used to fill these lamps? A argon B helium C hydrogen D oxygen
1 marks
Answer: A
23 Why are the elements in Group VIII of the Periodic Table unreactive? A They are gaseous elements. B They are monatomic elements. C They have full inner shells of electrons. D They have full outer shells of electrons.
1 marks
Answer: D
23 What is a use for argon? A as a catalyst B in alloys C in lamps D neutralising chemical waste
1 marks
Answer: C
22 Which statement explains why argon is used to fill lamps? A It is a gas. B It is colourless. C It is reactive. D It is unreactive.
1 marks
Answer: D
23 Why is argon used in lamps? A It is heavier than air. B It is lighter than air. C It is reactive. D It is unreactive.
1 marks
Answer: D
24 Which statements about the noble gas helium are correct? 1 It is unreactive. 2 Atoms of helium have two electrons in their outer electron shell. 3 Atoms of helium have incomplete outer electron shells. 4 The formula of helium gas is He2. A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4
1 marks
Answer: A