C8.5· 13 questions · 13 marks · 16 min · 2022–2024· Multiple choice
Every Cambridge IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) Paper 2 question on noble gases, laid out as 3 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 2
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| Question | Answer | Marks | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B | 1 | 0654/22 Feb/March 2022 |
| 2 | A | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2022 |
| 3 | A | 1 | 0654/22 May/June 2022 |
| 4 | A | 1 | 0654/23 May/June 2022 |
| 5 | A | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 6 | A | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 7 | A | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2022 |
| 8 | D | 1 | 0654/22 Feb/March 2023 |
| 9 | C | 1 | 0654/21 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 10 | D | 1 | 0654/22 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 11 | D | 1 | 0654/23 Oct/Nov 2023 |
| 12 | D | 1 | 0654/21 May/June 2024 |
| 13 | C | 1 | 0654/23 May/June 2024 |
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
20 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
20 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
20 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
22 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 statement about noble gases is correct? A All of the noble gas atoms have eight electrons in their outer shell. B They all form diatomic molecules. C Argon is used to fill weather balloons. D They are all present in clean air in small amounts.
1 marks
Answer: D
22 Neon is in Group VIII of the Periodic Table. Which row about neon is correct? full inner incomplete unreactive diatomic outer electron electron shell shell A Jv x Jv WA B x Jv x x Cc Jv x Jv x D x Jv x J key / = true X = false
1 marks
Answer: C