Properties of metals — Paper 1 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (Double) 0654

15 The diagram shows a circuit. Solid X makes the lamp light. lamp X What is solid X? A copper B rubber C silicon(IV) oxide D sulphur

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Answer: A

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27 Substance R has a high melting point and reacts with an acid to produce hydrogen. What does this show about substance R? metal or non-metal structure A metal giant B metal molecular C non-metal giant D non-metal molecular

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Answer: A

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18 The table shows physical properties of some substances. Which substance is metal? malleability density electrical conductivity A brittle high density high B brittle low density low C malleable high density high D malleable low density low

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Answer: C

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15 Which property of an element suggests that it is a metal? A It conducts electricity. B It forms covalent compounds. C It has a low density. D It has a low melting point.

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2010

24 Which property of an element suggests that it is a metal? A It conducts electricity. B It forms covalent compounds. C It has a low density. D It has a low melting point.

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Answer: A

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18 The diagram shows a circuit. Solid X makes the lamp light. X What is solid X? A rubber B silicon(IV) oxide C sulfur D zinc

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Answer: D

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21 The table shows physical properties of some substances. Which substance is a metal? malleability density electrical conductivity A brittle high density high B brittle low density low C malleable high density high D malleable low density low

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Answer: C

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21 The table shows physical properties of some substances. Which substance is a metal? malleability density electrical conductivity A brittle high density high B brittle low density low C malleable high density high D malleable low density low

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2012

21 The table shows physical properties of some substances. Which substance is a metal? malleability density electrical conductivity A brittle high density high B brittle low density low C malleable high density high D malleable low density low

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2012

17 Which substance is a non-metallic element? state at 25 °C good electrical listed in the conductor Periodic Table A gas no no B liquid no yes C liquid yes yes D solid yes no

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2013

17 Which substance is a non-metallic element? state at 25 °C good electrical listed in the conductor Periodic Table A gas no no B liquid no yes C liquid yes yes D solid yes no

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Answer: B

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15 Substance Q is used to make a cooking pan. Q What are the properties of substance Q? melting thermal point conductivity A high high B high low C low high D low low

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Answer: A

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14 Substance Q is used to make a cooking pan. Q What are the properties of substance Q? melting thermal point conductivity A high high B high low C low high D low low

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Answer: A

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24 Two tests are done on material Y. The tests show that Y conducts electricity and is soft. What is Y? A copper B lithium C sodium chloride D sulfur

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Answer: B

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21 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

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23 Which row describes the general properties of non-metals? melting electrical density point conductivity A high low no B low high no C low low no D low low yes

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Answer: C

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21 The diagram shows part of the Periodic Table. Which letter shows the position of a metal with a low melting point? A C B D

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Answer: A

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23 What is a general property of metals? A brittle B low density C low melting point D oxides are basic

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Answer: D

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22 Which row about the melting point and the density of copper is correct? melting point density A high high B high low C low high D low low

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Answer: A

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2017

24 Nickel is a metal. Three statements about nickel are listed. 1 It is a good conductor of electricity. 2 It has a low melting point. 3 It is shiny. Which statements about the properties of nickel are correct? A 1 and 2 B 1 and 3 C 1 only D 2 and 3

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Answer: B

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2017

24 Sodium is a metal in Group I of the Periodic Table. Some of the properties of sodium are listed. 1 It conducts electricity. 2 It forms white compounds. 3 It forms a basic oxide. 4 It is malleable. Nickel is a transition metal. Which properties are shown by nickel as well as by sodium? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1, 2 and 4 C 1, 3 and 4 D 2, 3 and 4

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2017

23 Which row does not link a general physical property to the type of element? type of element general physical property A metal malleable B metal thermal conductor C non-metal electrical conductor D non-metal low melting point

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 Oct/Nov 2018

22 Some properties of aluminium are listed. 1 conducts electricity 2 malleable 3 resistant to corrosion Which properties make aluminium suitable for use as food containers? A 1, 2 and 3 B 1 and 2 only C 1 and 3 only D 2 and 3 only

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Answer: D

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2019

23 Which statement describes the properties of solid metals? A They are brittle and good thermal conductors. B They are brittle and poor thermal conductors. C They are malleable and good thermal conductors. D They are malleable and poor thermal conductors.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2019

23 Which statement describes the properties of solid metals? A They are brittle and good thermal conductors. B They are brittle and poor thermal conductors. C They are malleable and good thermal conductors. D They are malleable and poor thermal conductors.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2019

22 Which statement describes all metals? A They break when hit with a hammer. B They conduct electricity. C They dissolve in water. D They have high densities.

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Answer: B

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23 Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? A It forms low density alloys. B It is malleable. C It is more reactive than iron. D It is resistant to corrosion.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2020

21 Which statement is not a reason why aluminium is used in aircraft manufacture? A It forms low density alloys. B It is malleable. C It is more reactive than iron. D It is resistant to corrosion.

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2020

22 Which row does not link a general physical property to the type of element? type of element general physical property A metal malleable B metal thermal conductor C non-metal electrical conductor D non-metal low melting point

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/11 May/June 2022

22 Which row does not link a general physical property to the type of element? type of element general physical property A metal malleable B metal thermal conductor C non-metal electrical conductor D non-metal low melting point

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 May/June 2022

22 Which row does not link a general physical property to the type of element? type of element general physical property A metal malleable B metal thermal conductor C non-metal electrical conductor D non-metal low melting point

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2022

23 Alloys are formed by dissolving one metal in another. Alloys are ……1…… . ……2…… alloys conduct electricity. Which words complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A compounds All B compounds Some C mixtures All D mixtures Some

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/12 Oct/Nov 2022

22 The box lists four substances. Br2 CO Cu Na Which substance is an element that forms a basic oxide and coloured compounds? A Br2 B CO C Cu D Na

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Answer: C

This question in 0654/13 May/June 2023

23 Which row describes the general properties of metals? electrical melting point conductivity A high good B high poor C low poor D low good

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Answer: A

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